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The History of the Rainbow Flag

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The rainbow flag is one of the most recognisable symbols in the world, synonymous with tolerance and LGBTQ+ rights. But how was it created?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to engage new audiences in
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Disease! Crash Course World History 203

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In which John Green teaches you about disease, and the effects that disease has had in human history. Disease has been with man since the beginning, and it has shaped the way humans operate in a lot of ways. John will teach you about the Black Death, the
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The hidden history of Hand Talk

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The hidden history of an ancient language.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Centuries before we had American Sign Language, Native sign languages, broadly known as Hand Talk, were thriving across North
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Why is February Black History Month? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS

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Every year in February, America celebrates Black History Month, but have you ever stopped and wondered... why is it in February??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressin
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The History Of Life On Earth - Crash Course Ecology #1

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With a solid understanding of biology on the small scale under our belts, it's time for the long view - for the next twelve weeks, we'll be learning how the living things that we've studied interact with and influence each other and their environments. Li
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A Visual History of Sports

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The first recorded sport in history was spear throwing, which arose in 70,000 BC out of a need for ancient hunters to practice their skills. Bowling was the first known ball game, appearing in Egypt in 3,200 BC; later, there was Pitz, played by the ancien
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Why is Herodotus called “The Father of History”? - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-is-herodotus-called-the-father-of-history-mark-robinson 2,500 years ago, the writing of history as we know it didn’t exist. The past was recorded as
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BONUS: History of the apostrophe | The Apostrophe | Punctuation | Khan Academy

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The apostrophe has a bizarre history, including being the name for something that's not really related to grammar at all. David, Paige, and special guest Jake explain. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation/the-a
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World War II Part 2 - The Homefront: Crash Course US History #36

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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History Vs. Richard Nixon - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-richard-nixon-alex-gendler The president of the United States of America is often said to be one of the most powerful positions in the world. But of all the US presidents accused of abusing that power
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A brief history of dogs - David Ian Howe

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Trace the history of how wolves, one of humanity’s oldest rivals, evolved into the domesticated dogs we call “man’s best friend.” -- Since their emergence over 200,000 years ago, modern humans have established communities all over the planet. But they did
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History of Bionics

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The history of bionics **** SOURCES AND LINKS **** Nyctalope http://www.coolfrenchcomics.com/nyctalope.htm Cyborg http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2010/09/the-man-who-first-said-cyborg-50-years-later/63821/ http://web.mit.edu/digitalapollo/Do
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The History Of Museums - J. V. Maranto

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-we-have-museums-j-v-maranto Museums have been a part of human history for over 2,000 years -- but they weren't always like the ones we visit today. J.V. Maranto uncovers the evolution of museums, from the
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Edison & Tesla: "The Future is Electric" | SUNG HISTORY

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The future is definitely electric, but will it be AC or DC?CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUNG HISTORY: http://bit.ly/20RsTAkGet "The Future is Electric" on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwcGet the whole "Sung History" album on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwcGet the w
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How horses changed history - William T. Taylor

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Explore how the domestication of horses influenced the fate of entire civilizations and dramatically altered human history.--People have been captivated by horses for a long time. They appear more than any other animal in cave paintings dating back 30,000
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A brief history of dumplings - Miranda Brown

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Trace the diverse and delicious history of dumplings, from their first recorded origins to their spread across the Asian continent and beyond.--As archaeologists pored over ancient tombs in western China, they discovered some surprisingly well-preserved a
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A brief history of Spanish - Ilan Stavans

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Trace the history and evolution of the Spanish language, from its origins in the 3rd century BCE to modern day. --Beginning in the third century BCE, the Romans conquered the Iberian peninsula. This period gave rise to several regional languages in the ar
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The history of poker: Bluffing, betting, and busting - James McManus

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Dig into the history of poker, from the games invention in the American South to its explosion of popularity across the world.--From its earliest incarnations, poker has always been a contest of guile, guts, and gambling. The game first emerged around 180
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History Vs. Andrew Jackson - James Fester

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-andrew-jackson-james-fester Andrew Jackson was both beloved and loathed during his presidency. In this imaginary courtroom, you get to be the jury, considering and weighing Jackson's part in the spoil
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History Vs. Napoleon Bonaparte - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-napoleon-bonaparte-alex-gendler After the French Revolution erupted in 1789, Europe was thrown into chaos. Neighboring countries’ monarchs feared they would share the fate of Louis XVI and attacked th
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History vs. Thomas Jefferson - Frank Cogliano

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Thomas Jefferson was a founding father of the United States but were his principles outweighed by his participation in slavery?--Thomas Jefferson, founding father of the United States and primary author of the Declaration of Independence, was part of Amer
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A Brief History of Geologic Time

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By looking at the layers beneath our feet, geologists have been able to identify and describe crucial episodes in life’s history. These key events frame the chapters in the story of life on earth and the system we use to bind all these chapters together i
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Samurai, Daimyo, Matthew Perry, and Nationalism: Crash Course World History #34

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In which John Green teaches you about Nationalism. Nationalism was everywhere in the 19th century, as people all over the world carved new nation-states out of old empires. Nationalist leaders changed the way people thought of themselves and the places th
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Ugly History: Witch Hunts - Brian A. Pavlac

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Uncover the history of the witch hunts that swept through Europe and the American colonies from the 15th century until the 18th century.--In the German town of Nrdlingen in 1593, innkeeper Maria Hll found herself accused of witchcraft. She was arrested fo
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The gory history of barber surgeons - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Trace the history of barber-surgeons, and find out what led to barbers performing medical procedures in medieval Europe.--Its a cold morning in 15th century France and youre off to the barber for a shave and haircut. You hear the familiar sound of singing
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The princess who rewrote history - Leonora Neville

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-princess-who-rewrote-history-leonora-neville Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine emperor Alexios, spent the last decade of her life creating a 500-p
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How Caffeine Addiction Changed History (ft. Michael Pollan) | WIRED

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90% of the world's adults consume some form of caffeine everyday, making it the most widely used psychoactive drug on Earth. Michael Pollan, author of "This Is Your Mind On Plants," explains why. Michael goes into the history of coffee drinking, breaking
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The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History #24

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We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and social movements that
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How the Normans changed the history of Europe - Mark Robinson

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-the-normans-changed-the-history-of-europe-mark-robinson In the year 1066, 7,000 Norman infantry and knights sailed in warships across the English Ch
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10 Colorized Videos That Bring American History to Life Smithsonian Channel

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Using digital colorization technology, these clips from Prohibition to the moon landing bring American history to life.0:00 - Intro to 10 Colorized Videos0:23 - 1920s: Prohibition Drives Drinking Underground2:40 - 1920s: Iconic Skyscrapers Go up in Manhat
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Why Human Ancestry Matters: Crash Course Big History 205

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This week, Emily Graslie is teaching you about human ancestry and geneaology, how we got to be the species we are, and why that matters in our zoomed out look at Big History. For more information, visit the Big History Project: http://www.bighistoryprojec
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The dark history of bananas - John Soluri

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Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America. --In December 1910, the exiled former leader Manuel Bonilla boarded a borrowed yacht and set sail for Honduras in hopes of r
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These Women Are Making History

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In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the achievements of incredible individuals who have become leaders in their fields. We meet the first female mariachi band, travel to an island run entirely by women, and visit a chemist smashing stereo
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A Brief History Of Timekeeping

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It’s time for another leap second! Join SciShow as we celebrate by exploring the long and strange history of timekeeping. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ---------- Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters -- we couldn't make SciShow without them
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Slavery - Crash Course US History #13

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In which John Green teaches you about America's "peculiar institution," slavery. I wouldn't really call it peculiar. I'd lean more toward horrifying and depressing institution, but nobody asked me. John will talk about what life was like for a slave in th
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How the Natural History Museum is Scanning 80 Million Dead Creatures

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The Natural History Museum in London has set itself the mammoth task of digitising its specimens - all 80 million of them. The museum's collection includes everything from a blue whale skeleton to Martian meteorites, making progress understandably slow. H
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How much of human history is on the bottom of the ocean? - Peter Campbell

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-much-of-human-history-is-on-the-bottom-of-the-ocean-peter-campbell Sunken relics, ghostly shipwrecks, and lost cities aren’t just wonders found in fictional adventures. Beneath the ocean’s surface, there are
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The History of Game Shows: Crash Course Games #25

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Today we're going to talk about game shows! Game shows have a long history going all the way back to the 1920s on the radio and then proliferating across media to the massive pop culture icons they are today. And they're different from most game genres we
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One of the most "dangerous" men in American history - Keenan Norris

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Get to know the story of David Walker, an abolitionist whose antislavery pamphlet made him an enemy of the US government.--In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far f
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Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise: Crash Course US History #42

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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The Fascinating History of Animation

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Long before Pixar and today's CGI special effects extravaganzas, early animators of the silent era experimented and introduced new techniques into filmmaking. Mark Quigley gives us a tour of the silent animation collection at UCLA's Film & Television Arch
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History vs. Egypts "most powerful" pharaoh - Jessica Tomkins

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Pharaoh Ramesses II presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity but was he a model leader or a master of propaganda?--Pharaoh Ramesses II reigned for almost 70 years in the 13th century BCE. He presided over a golden age of Egyptian prosperity, powe
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The dark history of IQ tests - Stefan C. Dombrowski

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Explore the history of IQ tests; how they measure a persons intelligence and the ways they have been used to justify scientifically baseless ideologies. --In 1905, psychologists Alfred Binet and Thodore Simon designed a test for children who were struggli
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The fascinating history of cemeteries - Keith Eggener

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-fascinating-history-of-cemeteries-keith-eggener Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we
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The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea

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Get to know the story of Queen Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands. --On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliuokalanis door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently
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The biggest mistakes in mapmaking history - Kayla Wolf

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Travel through the history of mapmaking and discover what big mistakes cartographers made about the worlds geography.--For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in
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History vs. Tamerlane the Conqueror - Stephanie Honchell Smith

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Tamerlane was one of historys greatest conquerors but was he a great state builder or a bloodthirsty tyrant? You decide. --He was born in the 1330s in the Chaghatayid Khanate, formerly the Mongol Empire. On the steppe, he rose from a lowly sheep thief to
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Zionism: A very brief history | BBC Ideas

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Confused about what Zionism actually is? Here's a three-minute history from SOAS professor, historian and author, Colin Shindler.Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipavThis video was animated by Somethin' Else. ---------------Do you have a curious m
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Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15

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While the English were falling apart a little, with their civil war and their restoration and their succession problems, the Dutch were getting their act together. They were throwing off the yoke of the Spanish Empire, uniting their provinces, and buildin
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Rethinking Civilization - Crash Course World History 201

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In which John Green returns to teaching World History! This week, we'll be talking about the idea of civilization, some of the traditional hallmarks of so-called civilization, and why some people would choose to live outside the civilization model. It tur
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The dark history of Mount Rushmore - Ned Blackhawk and Jeffrey D. Means

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Uncover the hidden history of the building of Mount Rushmore, and how its creation destroyed sacred Native American land.--Between 1927 and 1941, workers blasted 450,000 tons of rock from a mountainside using chisels, jackhammers, and dynamite. Gradually,
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The secret history of witches | BBC Ideas

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Persecution, torture and swimming "tests" - what it was like to be accused of witchcraft in 17th Century England?Made by Preston Street Films in partnership with @TheOpenUniversity. Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________
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The 5 deadliest volcanic eruptions in human history

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Earth harbors hundreds of active volcanoes. When they erupt, they can change the climate of the entire planet. Indeed, they are one of Mother Nature's deadliest phenomena. Here, we've ranked the deadliest eruptions in history. Read more: http://www.busine
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The History Of The Barometer (and How It Works) - Asaf Bar-Yosef

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-barometer-and-how-it-works-asaf-bar-yosef A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure, allowing weather forecasters and scientists to better predict extreme weather events. Despite
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A Brief History Of Plural Word...s - John McWhorter

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View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-plural-word-s-john-mcwhorter All it takes is a simple S to make most English words plural. But it hasn't always worked that way (and there are, of course, exceptions). John McWhorter look
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Drought and Famine: Crash Course World History #208

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In which John Green teaches you a little bit about drought, which is a natural weather phenomenon, and famine, which is almost always the result of human activity. Throughout human history, when food shortages strike humanity, there was food around. There
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Can parasites use mind control? | Natural History Museum

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Parasites usually try and stay hidden, but some are clearly attention seekers.Meet the parasites that put on some very colourful displays.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Ins
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Lego insect manipulator stop motion | Natural History Museum

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Natural History Museum scientists have created a tool made from Lego to hold and manipulate delicate specimens such as tiny insects. The pinned insect manipulator (IMp) allows scientists to easily move the specimen into different positions and rotate it o
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The History of the Internet, Part 2

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In part 2 of our History of the Internet series, Hank explains how public access became declared a human right! Hosted by: Hank Green ---------- Support SciShow by becoming a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scishow ---------- Dooblydoo thanks g
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4 Mysterious Extinctions from Earths History

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Nowadays, we're pretty confident about how the dinosaurs died out, but there are still other extinctions throughout Earth's history, some big, some small, that remain unsolved.Hosted by: Rose Bear Don't WalkSciShow is on TikTok! Check us out at https://ww
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Expansion and Consequences: Crash Course European History #5

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European exploration had a lot of side effects. When the Old World and the New World began to interact, people, wealth, food, animals, and disease began to flow in both directions. In the New World, countless millions were killed by smallpox, measles, and
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Columbus, de Gama, and Zheng He! 15th Century Mariners. Crash Course: World History #21

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In which John Green teaches you about the beginning of the so-called Age of Discovery. You've probably heard of Christopher Columbus, who "discovered" America in 1492, but what about Vasco da Gama? How about Zheng He? Columbus gets a bad rap from many mod
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Why Cosmic Evolution Matters: Crash Course Big History #201

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Crash Course Big History is back! It turns out, we couldn't tell all of the 13.8 billion years of the history of the universe in 10 Crash Course Episodes. So, Big History host Emily Graslie has returned to add 6 more episodes that look at why the stuff we
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Liberty's Kids 127 - The New Frontier | History Cartoons for Children

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In the Ohio territory, Shawnee Chief Cornstalk and his people are caught between the Americans and the British, with tragic results (11/77). In Philadelphia, inflation makes life difficult for working people and leads to the Fort Wilson riot (10/79). Sara
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11 Billion Years of Our Universes History Were Missing Until Now

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After 20 years of mapping the night sky, one project has filled in an 11 billion year gap in our knowledge of the universes history. Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist Visit our shop at h
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Getting Presidential With Five Stories About American History

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In this reel, we're repping the stars and stripes in honor of Presidents' Day. We learn about the high schooler responsible for designing today's American flag, get a quick history lesson about the two-dollar bill and head to Virginia to meet the man who
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An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs

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Our image of dinosaurs has been constantly changing since naturalists started studying them about 350 years ago. Taken together, these pictures can tell us a whole lot about just how much we have learned. Let's explore the history of dinosaur science as s
Ancient & Medieval Medicine: Crash Course History of Science #9

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The history of medicine is about two of our big questions: one, what is life? What makes it so special, so fragile, so goopy!? Two, how do we know what we know? Why should I take my doctors advice? Why are deep-fried Oreos bad for me?It may be tempting to
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History's deadliest king - by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja

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Dig into the Rubber Terror, the period in which King Leopold IIs horrific regime in the Congo resulted in the deaths of 10 million people.--In 1904, Chief Lontulu laid 110 twigs in front of a foreign commission. Every twig represented a person in his vill
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The 17th Century Crisis: Crash Course European History #11

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The 17th Century in Europe was pretty rough in a lot of ways. The Thirty Years War involved a lot of countries, and a lot of battles, and it was terrible for everyone involved, as wars have aa historical tendency to be. At the same time, disease and hunge
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A brief history of memes | BBC Ideas

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Where do memes come from? Why do some memes become popular? This video looks at the evolution and history of memes - and how and why they spread. In the mood for more? Have a watch of this Why I quit social media https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij_xXZAhJP
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Why Human Evolution Matters: Crash Course Big History 204

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This week on Crash Course Big History, Emily is talking about process of human evolution, and the knack for innovation that has allowed humans to become so dominant on the Earth. Human innovation, and the ability to build on those innovations generation a
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Reform and Revolution 1815-1848: Crash Course European History #25

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In the aftermath of the revolutions and upheaval in 18th and early 19th century Europe, there was a hunger for reform across the continent. Reformers like Robert Owen, Charles Fourier, and Auguste Comte proposed radical new ideas, and at the same time, re
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History Brought To Life With Breathtaking Colorizations V2

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Hi everyone and nice to see you back. This video is brought to you in collaboration with Jecinci Colorizations. Jecinci, as you already know, is an artist from Romania with a passion for colorizing black and white photos from history. He says "colorizing
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Islam and Politics: Crash Course World History 216

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In which John Green teaches you about how Islam has interacted with politics during it's history, and how it continues to do so today. Islamist movements are in the news a lot lately, but how did that happen. John will point out that Islam has alway been
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Top 15 RICHEST People In History

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Here are the top 15 richest people to ever live. These billionaires and trillionaires put people like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos to shame! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopTrending Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TopTrending Comme
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Meet the Jockey Making History

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As a child, Michelle Payne dreamed of one day winning the Melbourne Cup. Following in her father’s footsteps, she began horse racing at an early age, often competing as the only woman in the traditionally male-dominated sport. In 2015, she made history, b
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Will an asteroid hit Earth? | Natural History Museum

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The Yarkovsky effect makes some asteroids more of a hazard to Earth than others. But what is it and how does it work? Explore more space content from the Museum: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/space.htmlWebsite: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitte
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How to press flowers | Natural History Museum

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Learn how to master the art of flower pressing. Try out this simple craft to decorate special cards, create beautiful art or even begin a scientific collection to record the plants growing in your garden. Read our top tips for pressing flowers: https://ww
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A brie(f) history of cheese - Paul Kindstedt

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brie-f-history-of-cheese-paul-s-kindstedt Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. A
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Could you spot a wild carrot? | Natural History Museum

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Carrots are a familiar sight, but would you recognise a wild one?Discover the clever tactic these common plants use to entice pollinators.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_London Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistorymuseum Ins
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The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History #4

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The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in a lot of cases to
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The Cold War: Crash Course US History #37

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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@Barbie | Cooking With My Dad for Black History Month! | Barbie Vlogs

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Hey there, Barbie Brooklyn Roberts here! I'm so excited for Black History Month this year and excited to share on the vlog today my favorite family recipe - Black Eyed Peas! It was so fun to make Granny Vis recipe with Dad and also to learn so much about
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The dark history of the suburbs - Kevin Ehrman-Solberg and Kirsten Delegard

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Discover the dark history of the American suburbs, and how practices like racial covenants restricted access to home ownership for people of color.--Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all fu
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The History of Ice Cream with Dr Annie Gray

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From its humble beginnings to the mass production of our favourite frozen dessert, food historian, Dr Annie Gray traces the history of ice cream as we launch a brand new flavour ahead of the summer season. Developed with the help of experts over at Marshf
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The French Revolution: Crash Course European History #21

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In 1789, the French Monarchy's habit of supporting democratic popular revolutions in North America backfired. Today, we're talking about the French Revolution. Across the world, people were rising up to throw off monarchies, and Louis didn't see the writi
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High heels: A surprising history | BBC Ideas

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High-heeled shoes werent always worn by women the very first heels were actually designed as military footwear for men and were seen as "manly" and "butch". Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav-----------------------------------------------------
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Life Begins: Crash Course Big History #4

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In which Hank and John Green teach you about life on Earth. They won't be giving advice on how life should be lived, because this is a history series. Instead, they'll teach you about the earliest forms of life on Earth, and some of the ways that they dev
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The history of the world according to corn - Chris A. Kniesly

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Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture. --Corn currently accounts for more than one tenth of our global crop production. And over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow
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Why did T. rex have small arms? | Natural History Museum

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Tyrannosaurus's tiny arms are often joked about. But were their surprisingly muscular limbs actually more useful than they're given credit for?Museum scientist Kieran Miles explains some of the theories for what these famous dinosaurs may have used their
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The Interesting History of Aniline-Based Pain Medications

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Video on my main channel where I make acetanilide: https://youtu.be/eQNLmkj_GBoAniline based pain relievers have had a relatively short, but interesting history.Link to pathway photo: http://www.cc.gatech.edu/~turk/bio_sim/articles/metabolic_pathways.png-
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Orange Peel and Chicken Sandwich (1924) on Sandwiches of History

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Finally, a sandwich that doesn’t sound half bad from 1924’s “New Presentation of Cooking with Timed Recipes.” In fact, I have to admit I was more than a little surprised to see this combo of flavors in 1924, let alone from this coo
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The History And Future Of Everything -- Time

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How much time do you have left? Time makes sense in small pieces. But when you look at huge stretches of time, it's almost impossible to wrap your head around things. So we teamed up with the awesome blog "Wait but Why" and made this video to help you put
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World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History #33

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Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war unfolded. We'll take
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Meet the Woman Making NASCAR History

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Brehanna Daniels doesn’t look like anyone else on the racetrack. As NASCAR’s first African-American female pit crew member, she’s making history in the traditionally male-dominated industry. Daniels is on a mission to break barriers and inspire more women
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A Brief History of Our Robotic Future | Robots & Us | WIRED

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Artificial intelligence and automation stand to upend nearly every aspect of modern life, from transportation to health care and even work. So how did we get here and where are we going? Still haven’t subscribed to WIRED on YouTube? ►► http://wrd.cm/15fP7
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Illuminating the Universe: The History of Light

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Try CuriosityStream today: http://curiositystream.com/smart ↓ More info and sources below ↓ Beyond what we can touch, taste, smell, and hear, we experience the universe through light. But how did we come to discover light, and how did we learn light’s tru
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The Reagan Revolution: Crash Course US History #43

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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George HW Bush and the End of the Cold War: Crash Course US History #44

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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The Congress of Vienna: Crash Course European History #23

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The end of the Napoleonic Wars left the great powers of Europe shaken. Judging from the destruction that had been wrought across the continent, it seemed to the powers that be that the Enlightenment had liberated the people, and led to disaster. So, every
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The Story of the Mayflower and the First Thanksgiving for Children: History for Kids

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https://patreon.com/freeschool - Help support more content like this! In 1620 the Mayflower crossed from England to North America. Filled to the brim with passengers, livestock, and supplies, they faced many delays before finally reaching the shores of th
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A Visual History of Ancient Hairdos (and Don'ts)

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The documented history of hairstyles begins prior to 3200 BC, when braided wigs were in vogue. In this short animation, we've condensed hairstyles from over 50 centuries into a single video. From the chignon of 9th century BC, to horned buns that peaked i
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How long can a snail sleep? | Natural History Museum

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The Museum is home to millions of specimens from all over the world. Jon Ablett, Senior Curator of Mollusca, tells the tale of one snail specimen that gave scientists in 1850 a bit of a shock.Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/NHM_L
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Modern Life: Crash Course European History #30

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So, "modern" is kind of a loaded term, but today we're going to talk about modern life in Europe, as it looked around the time the 19th century turned into the 20th. We'll look at what life was like in the rapidly growing urban centers of Europe, how deve
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The dark history of zombies - Christopher M. Moreman

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Trace the origins of zombies from the Afro-Haitian religion of vodou, and discover how zombification was a reflection of slavery.--Zombies have a distinct lineage one that traces back to Equatorial and Central Africa. For three centuries, African people w
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The Odd History of English Spelling | Otherwords

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The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fnds the fascinating, thought-provoking,
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The curious history of filming the sneeze | BBC Ideas

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It turns out our fascination with capturing the act of sneezing goes right back to the very early days of film...Made by The Derek Jarman Lab with the help of the Healthy Scepticism project. For more info go to https://www.healthyscepticism.com/announceme
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What is a blue Moon? | Natural History Museum

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You may be familiar with the Moon turning red during lunar eclipses, but did you know that it can sometimes appear to have a blue hue? Martin Mangler, a volcano researcher at the Museum, explains what causes a blue moon.Discover more about the Earth's clo
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The Persians&Greeks: Crash Course World History #5

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In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John explains two of the grea
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Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Crash Course World History #218

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In which John Green teaches you about the Protestant Reformation. Prior to the Protestant Reformation, pretty much everyone in Europe was a Roman Catholic. Not to get all great man, but Martin Luther changed all that. Martin Luther didn't like the corrupt
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A Brief History of Dogs | Nat Geo Wild

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As humankind's oldest companion, dogs have been by our side for thousands of years. See how deeply our histories connect and learn how these lovable canines evolved from formidable carnivores to loyal protectors and members of the family. ➡ Subscribe: htt
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The Oozy History of SLIME | WHAT THEY GOT RIGHT

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Its a popular toy, stress reliever and money maker for crafty kids; but did you know Slime started as a botched WWII experiment? Today on WHAT THEY GOT RIGHT, Samantha traces the history of your favorite oozy science project.Follow Samantha on Instagram @
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6 Chemical Reactions That Changed History

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Chemicals React! Get yourself an awesome IOTBS shirt! http://dftba.com/besmart ↓ More info and sources below ↓ For lots more of history’s greatest chemical innovations, check out “The Chemistry Book” by Derek B. Lowe: http://amzn.to/1snWG44 ---- Have an i
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The Most Sampled Loop in Music History

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What do Skrillex, David Bowie, Salt-N-Pepa and basically every drum and bass track have in common? They've all used the Amen break, a four-bar drum solo that has become the most sampled loop in music history. Recorded in 1969, the six second sample origin
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The Dark History of Sea Monkeys

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Get your tardigrade t-shirt today!https://store.dftba.com/collections/all/products/tardigrade-shirtFollow Journey to the Microcosmos:Twitter: https://twitter.com/journeytomicroFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToMicroSupport the Microcosmos:http:/
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Home Video: Crash Course Film History #13

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As the New Hollywood gained steam in the late 70s and early 80s, another revenue stream opened its doors: home video. From Betamax to Laserdisc to Bluray to streaming services, home video revolutionized how we ingest movies. In this episode of Crash Cours
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Enlightened Monarchs: Crash Course European History #19

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Last time we learned about the Enlightenment, and the philosophers and thinkers whose ideas would shape governance for hundred of years. This week, we're learning how monarchs across Europe were influenced by those ideas. Adoption of Enlightenment ideas a
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The Election of 1860&the Road to Disunion: Crash Course US History #18

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In which John Green teaches you about the election of 1860. As you may remember from last week, things were not great at this time in US history. The tensions between the North and South were rising, ultimately due to the single issue of slavery. The Nort
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Independent Cinema: Crash Course Film History #12

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Hollywood was riding high until their formula got to be stale. In places like Italy and France (as well as other places in the world we'll talk about soon) filmmakers were starting to break out of the mold and make daring films that challenged the idea of
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The Agricultural Revolution: Crash Course World History #1

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American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28

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In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young country was especially
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Ugly History: Cambodian Genocide - Timothy Williams

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Dig into the era of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, which perpetuated a genocide that killed a quarter of the countrys population. --From 1975 to 1979, the Communist Party of Kampuchea ruled Cambodia with an iron fist, perpetrating a genocide that killed one
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The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History #22

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In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a couple of hundred ye
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A Brief History Of Life: Rise Of The Humans

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With the non-avian dinosaurs extinct, it was time for mammals to take over. Finally, in the tiniest sliver of the history of life, humans emerge. A Brief History of Life Part 1: https://youtu.be/7HiFxKK2yjU Part 2: https://youtu.be/kBUNR10wvhw Part 3: htt
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The beauty of light trapping | Natural History Museum

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There is a huge variety of animals that are active after sunset. The absence of light can make spotting them a challenge, especially when it comes to insects. Dr Gavin Broad, Principal Curator in Charge of Insects at the Museum, introduced us to the world
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Initiative aims to recover hidden history of enslaved African Americans

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ABC News’ DeMarco Morgan looks at the 10 Million Names initiative – a project aiming to recover the hidden and erased history of 10 million enslaved African Americans and their descendants. SUBSCRIBE to GMA's YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0d
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Imperialism: Crash Course World History #35

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In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the
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A Brief History Of The Universe: Crash Course Astronomy #44

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Thanks to the wonders of physics, astronomers can map a timeline of the universe’s history. Today, Phil’s going to give you an overview of those first few minutes (yes, MINUTES) of the universe’s life. It started with a Big Bang, when the Universe was inc
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The First Movie Camera: Crash Course Film History #2

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After serial photography became a thing, it wasn't long before motion pictures started to develop. And, at the front of that development was Thomas Edison, who you may know as an inventor and business person. In this episode of Crash Course Film History,
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One of history's most dangerous myths - Anneliese Mehnert

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Examine the empty land theory, which was created by European colonizers in South Africa to support their claims to the region.--From the 1650s through the late 1800s, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming
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The dark history of the Chinese Exclusion Act - Robert Chang

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Dig into the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which suspended Chinese immigration to the U.S. and blocked Chinese immigrants from citizenship.--In 1882, the United States Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, the first federal law that restricted immig
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Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition - Kayla Wolf

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Dig into the era of the Spanish Inquisition, when the Catholic Church was charged with rooting out and punishing heresy.--In 1478, Pope Sixtus IV issued a decree authorizing the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to root out heresy in the Spanish
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How to make a bird feeder | Natural History Museum

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Bring nature to your doorstep by keeping wild birds fed with a homemade bird feeder. Follow our steps to build a seed feeder from a reused plastic bottle. Find out how to get the most from your new bird feeder:http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-to-make-a-b
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A Sketchy History Of Pencil Lead

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A question from the 5th graders at Green Acres School in Lebanon, OR sent us on a quest to find the origin of pencil lead. ↓↓Links↓↓ SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE: http://skunkbear.tumblr.com/ask/ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2dH6fpR TUMBLR: http
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Women in the 19th Century: Crash Course US History #16

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In which John Green finally gets around to talking about some women's history. In the 19th Century, the United States was changing rapidly, as we noted in the recent Market Revolution and Reform Movements episodes. Things were also in a state of flux for
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The hidden history of DNA - with Gareth Williams

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Who were the unsung heroes behind the discovery of DNA? From its discovery in pus-soaked bandages in 1868, to the aftermath of Watson's best-seller The Double Helix a century later.Watch the Q&A here: https://youtu.be/XscH3mbyQU4Buy Gareth's book here: ht
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From Aaliyah To Jay-Z: Captured Moments In Hip-hop History - Jonathan Mannion

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/from-aaliyah-to-jay-z-captured-moments-in-hip-hop-history-jonathan-mannion Jonathan Mannion once convinced rapper DMX to climb into a pool of blood -- all in pursuit of the perfect photo. In this passionate TEDY
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The UAEs Hope Probe Will Make History As It Heads to Mars

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The UAE is about to send its first probe to Mars, making history as the first interplanetary mission for the Arab world. Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker Watch more Countdown to Launch: http://bit.ly/CTLplaylist Visit our shop at http://s
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The history of electricity - with Dan Plane

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An electrifying ride for adults and kids, packed with demos showing how electricity can be harnessed, and featuring the Ri's own demonstrator extraordinaire, Dan Plane. No Barbies were harmed in the making of this show.Subscribe for regular science videos
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The Rise of Conservatism: Crash Course US History #41

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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From celebrities to influencers: A brief history of celebrity | BBC Ideas

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Have we always had celebrities? And are we more obsessed with celebrity culture now than in the past? A brief cultural history of celebrity - from Oscar Wilde, to Andy Warhol to Kim Kardashian and social media influencers today on YouTube, Instagram and e
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The Silent Era: Crash Course Film History #9

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The Silent Era of Hollywood set a lot of things into motion in terms of how movies were made and sold. Big stars were one of the main ways studios tried to make their movies stand apart from one another and get the public to make choices at the cinema. Bu
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Liberty's Kids 110 | Washington Takes Command | History Cartoon

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Learn about the history of George Washington for Kids!George Washington arrives in Boston to take command of the army (7/3/75). He has no idea if the New Englanders will follow a Virginian, but he is a born leader and quickly takes charge of the defense o
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Mansa Musa and Islam in Africa: Crash Course World History #16

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In which John Green teaches you about Sub-Saharan Africa! So, what exactly was going on there? It turns out, it was a lot of trade, converting to Islam, visits from Ibn Battuta, trade, beautiful women, trade, some impressive architecture, and several empi
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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History #29

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In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the French Revolution
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Globalization II - Good or Bad?: Crash Course World History #42

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In which John asks whether globalization is a net positive for humanity. While the new global economy has created a lot of wealth, and lifted a lot of people out of poverty, it also has some effects that aren't so hot. Wealth disparity, rising divorce rat
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The Cold War in Asia: Crash Course US History #38

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything
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Capitalism and Socialism: Crash Course World History #33

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. In which John Green teaches you about capitalism and socialism in a way that is sure to please commenters from both sides of the deba
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Thermodynamics: Crash Course History of Science #26

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It's time to heat things up! LITERALLY! It's time for Hank to talk about the history of Thermodynamics!!! It's messy and there are a lot of people who came up with some ideas that worked and other that didn't and then some ideas that should have come firs
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The strange history of the world's most stolen painting - Noah Charney

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Discover Jan van Eycks masterpiece, the Ghent Altarpiece, and explore how it became the worlds most stolen artwork.--Throughout six centuries, the Ghent Altarpiece, also called The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, has been burned, forged, and raided in three
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Moon Sheds Light on Earth’s Impact History

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By analyzing data on lunar craters provided by the Diviner instrument aboard the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, scientists have made a fascinating discovery about the history of impacts on both the Earth and the Moon. Watch this video to learn more. Video
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Hes the Most Licensed Artist in History

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Chances are youve seen Romero Brittos joyful, colorful works of art even if you dont know him by name. Hes the most licensed artist in history, and his art is everywhere. Exhibited in museums, train stations and hotels. Featured at sporting events like th
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Sesame Street: Celebrate Black History Month Compilation

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Celebrate Black History Month on Sesame Street! Meet Elmos new friends and neighbors, Gabrielle and Tamir. Sing out loud to their new song, Listen, Act, Unite, from Sesame Streets Power of We special and rediscover favorites from Erykah Badus song about f
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18th Century Warfare: Crash Course European History #20

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European powers had a lot of wars in the 18th century, and they weren't confined to Europe. Conflict raged across the globe, in what might be called a World War...but we don't call it that, because we already have a couple of those coming up in the 20th c
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The Crusades - Pilgrimage or Holy War?: Crash Course World History #15

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In which John Green teaches you about the Crusades embarked upon by European Christians in the 12th and 13th centuries. Our traditional perception of the Crusades as European Colonization thinly veiled in religion isn't quite right. John covers the First
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Haitian Revolutions: Crash Course World History #30

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Ideas like liberty, freedom, and self-determination were hot stuff in the late 18th century, as evidenced by our recent revolutionary videos. Although freedom was breaking out all over, many of the societies that were touting these ideas relied on slave l
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Thomas Jefferson&His Democracy: Crash Course US History #10

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In which John Green teaches you about founding father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson is a somewhat controversial figure in American history, largely because he, like pretty much all humans, was a big bundle of contra
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Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox

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Examine the myth of the Lost Cause: a campaign created by pro-Confederates after the Civil War to promote the lie that they seceded for state's rights.--In the 1860s, 11 southern states withdrew from the United States and formed the Confederacy. They sece
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World Cinema - Part 2: Crash Course Film History #15

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Africa, the Middle East, and South America have their own vibrant film communities and filmmakers. From social and political commentary to experimental films, these regions have made some very important pieces of cinema over the last century. In this epis
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Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History #32

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Mongols Shirts and Crash Course Posters! http://www.dftba.com/crashcourse In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in
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Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History #41

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In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly complex path of t-shirt as it criss-crosses the world before coming to rest on your doorstep, and
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The History Of Halloween | Nightly News: Kids Edition

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A new report out shows test scores dropped to lowest levels in decades during the pandemic. We visit one school that is changing things up to help students get higher marks. Why do leaves change colors in the fall? We explain the science behind this. Tric
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World War II: Crash Course World History #38

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Crash Course World History is now available on DVD! Visit http://dft.ba/-CCWHDVD to buy a set for your home or classroom. In which John Green teaches you about World War II, aka The Great Patriotic War, aka The Big One. So how did this war happen? And wha
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The Strange History of Soviet X-Ray Records

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Hips dont lie. But a hip x-ray in the Soviet Union of the 1950s might not have been what it appeared to be. In fact, if it was round, it was likely a record. Let us explain. At a time when the Soviet government strictly forbade western music from the like
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Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

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In which John presents Mesopotamia, and the early civilizations that arose around the Fertile Crescent. Topics covered include the birth of territorial kingdoms, empires, Neo-Assyrian torture tactics, sacred marriages, ancient labor practices, the world's
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The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9

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The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to the West. Along w
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World Cinema - Part 1: Crash Course Film History #14

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The world is a big place and cinema isn't limited to just the U.S. and Europe. There are a lot of vibrant and influential film movements and cultures from all over the world. In this episode of Crash Course Film History, Craig talks to us a little about s
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The "End of History" Illusion - Bence Nanay

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-end-of-history-illusion-bence-nanay Time and time again, we’ve failed to predict that the technologies of the present will change the future. Recent
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I Designed the Most Famous Tongue In History

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The Rolling Stones hot lips logo is everywhere. Youll find it on t-shirts, bumper stickers, key-rings, backpacks and murals across the globe its even a popular choice of tattoo. Over five decades after its big debut on The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers al
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Latin American Revolutions: Crash Course World History #31

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In which John Green talks about the many revolutions of Latin America in the 19th century. At the beginning of the 1800s, Latin America was firmly under the control of Spain and Portugal. The revolutionary zeal that had recently created the United States
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Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20

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In which John Green teaches you how Russia evolved from a loose amalgamation of medieval principalities known as the Kievan Rus into the thriving democracy we know today. As you can imagine, there were a few bumps along the road. It turns out, our old fri
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The Spanish Empire, Silver,&Runaway Inflation: Crash Course World History #25

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In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy the two biggest pre-
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How The Toilet Changed History

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This video was supported by Bill and Melinda Gates. You can check out the Gates Annual Letter here: http://b-gat.es/2lhhtmJ. ↓ More info and sources below ↓ We’re proud to collaborate with Bill and Melinda Gates for this week’s video! It may sometimes see
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Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9

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When the Protestant Reformation broke out in Western Europe, the Catholic Church got the message, at least a little bit. Pope Paul III called a council to look into reforming some aspects of the Catholic Church and try to stem the tide of competing Christ
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The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course History of Science #21

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You probably know some of the signs of industrialization in the nineteenth century: Trains connected cities, symbolizing progress. But they also brought about the destruction of rural lands, divisions between social classes, and rapid urbanization. But th
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The New Astronomy: Crash Course History of Science #13

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This week on Crash Course: History of the Scientific Revolutionastronomical anomalies accrued. Meanwhile, in Denmarkan eccentric rich dude constructed not one but two science castles! And his humble German assistant synthesized a lot of new, old, and bold
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The Lumiere Brothers: Crash Course Film History #3

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As cinema started to take off, things like "single viewer" devices weren't going to cut it as the medium advanced. In this episode of Crash Course Film History, Craig talks to us about the Lumiere brothers, their invention of the Cinematographe, and the i
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Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution: Crash Course World History #28

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In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also ex
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Civil Rights and the 1950s: Crash Course US History #39

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Free is nice, but if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps us to continue producing th
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Mysterious Trilobites! | The History of Life! | SciShow Kids

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Squeaks and Mister Brown pretend to go back in time to learn more about Trilobites, using special clues from fossils!Hosted by: Anthony Brown----------Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scish
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World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History #39

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Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted life for millions
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The History and Importance of Glass | How to Make Everything: Eyeglasses

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Before moving on to making a microscope and telescope, I asked Lewis Dartnell to help explains some of the history and importance of glass and why it's such a unique material. Check out Lewis's book "The Knowledge" here: https://goo.gl/jlN4aX || In This V
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Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13

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So far, the rulers of Europe have been working to consolidate their power and expand their kingdoms, and this is it. The moment they've been working toward: Absolute Monarchy. We're going to learn about how kings and queens became absolute rulers in Europ
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A brief history of salt and pepper | Edible Histories Episode 7 | BBC Ideas

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Some things just go together. Like salt and pepper. But how did salt and pepper get on (almost) every table, asks food historian Annie Gray.Made by Somethin' Else.Next, get your teeth into... A brief history of the humble sandwich: https://www.youtube.com
The History of Electrical Engineering: Crash Course Engineering #4

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Next stop on our tour of engineerings major fields: electrical engineering. In this episode well explore the history of telecommunications, electric power and lighting, and computers. Well introduce topics like magnetism, electrical conduction, telegraphy
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The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18

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So far in this series, we've covered a lot of war, disease, climate disaster, and some more war. Well, prepare yourself for something a little more positive. This week, we're talking about the Enlightenment. In this video, you'll learn about the ideas of
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Time: The History & Future of Everything – Remastered

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The first 1000 people to use this link will get their first 2 months of skillshare for free: http://skl.sh/kurzgesagt2 Thanks a lot to Skillshare for supporting this channel. Kurzgesagt Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cRUQxz Support us on Patreon so we can
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Chocolate: A short but sweet history | Episode 3 | BBC Ideas

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Chocolate, food of the gods! Its history goes back thousands of years so heres a quick look at how we came to eat chocolate in the first place - where its originally from (Central and South America), when it was invented, and how its made. Is chocolate an
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Gilded Age Politics:Crash Course US History #26

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You can directly support Crash Course at http://www.subbable.com/crashcourse Subscribe for as little as $0 to keep up with everything we're doing. Also, if you can afford to pay a little every month, it really helps keep the channel producing great conten
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The History Behind Italy’s Ancient City of Glass

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For over a thousand years, the island of Murano—just outside Venice, Italy—has been known throughout the world for their exquisite glass manufacturing. After realizing how valuable their glass exports were, the Venetian elite made it illegal for glass mak
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A New History for Humanity – The Human Era

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It is time to reframe how we think about our past. We need a new year 0 for humanity. But which one should we choose and why? Or support us on Patreon so we can make more videos (and get cool stuff in return): https://www.patreon.com/Kurzgesagt?ty=h Kurzg
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The history of the world according to cats - Eva-Maria Geigl

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Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an animation: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletter View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-the-world-according-to-cats-eva-maria-geigl In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And u
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U.S. Civil War - Surprising Soldiers - Extra History

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Historians have been learning that the US civil war armies were a lot more diverse than previously accounted for--partly because many soldiers who hailed from other countries and nations used adopted names. Chinese, Hawaiian, Hispanic, and Cherokee soldie
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From white supremacy to Barack Obama: The history of the Democratic Party

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The party completely flipped. Watch the history of the Republican Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8VOM8ET1WU Correction: A previous version of this video incorrectly indicated that the republican candidate in 1912 was James K. Polk. It was William
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Why Star Stuff Matters: Crash Course Big History 202

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So, the stars made the elements, we're all made of star stuff, etc. But what does all this mean? This week Emily Graslie teaches you how the formation of chemical elements in the bellies of the earliest stars made life as we know it possible. Namely, we'l
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The Northern Renaissance: Crash Course European History #3

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The European Renaissance may have started in Florence, but it pretty quickly moved out of Italy and spread the art, architecture, literature, and humanism across Europe to places like France, Spain, England, and the Low Countries.SOURCES:Hunt, Lynn et al.
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Why Early Globalization Matters: Crash Course Big History #206

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Globalization has been in process for centuries, and has had a huge effect on Big History, and on Collective Learning. This week, Emily is investigating early globalization through three things that moved around the world and shaped collective learning in
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What's The History Behind Memorial Day? | Nightly News: Kids Edition

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On this episode of Nightly News: Kids Edition, we share with you some ideas for your familys next road trip. Here comes the sun: How does sunscreen work? Dr. John Torres explains. Who do we celebrate on Memorial Day? We take a look at the history behind t
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A brief history of alcohol - Rod Phillips

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Trace the 7,000 year old history of alcohol, from its first known origins in China to cultures all over the world fermenting their own drinks.--Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence comes from 7,
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Brief History Of The Royal Family

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The Royal Family from 1066 until today. Discuss this video: https://www.reddit.com/r/CGPGrey/comments/3k7i9m/brief_history_of_the_royal_family/ Research help from: Dr. Carolyn Harris, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, author of "Magna Ca
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The Holocaust,Genocides, and Mass Murder of WWII: Crash Course European History #40

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During World War II, Nazi Germany undertook the imprisonment and summary execution of many of its own citizens, and citizens of the nations they occupied. One of the groups that came under assault was the European Jewish population. More than six million
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Genetics and The Modern Synthesis: Crash Course History of Science #35

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Remember how Darwin and Mendel lived around the same time, but everyone forgot about Mendel until 1900, and even then biologists saw Darwinism and Mendelism as two competing grand theories about how life works?Well, in this episode of Crash Course History
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How the Oldest Rocks on Earth Changed History

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Go to https://www.squarespace.com/scishow for a free trial and use the offer code SCISHOW to support this channel and save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Scientists have uncovered the oldest rocks from Earth, and they're shaking up wh

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