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The complicated history of surfing - Scott Laderman

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-complicated-history-of-surfing-scott-laderman Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwi
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The Complicated History of Chinatown | WHAT THE PAST?

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Ever wonder why so many cities have a section called "Chinatown"?Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animated by: Matt SchneckExecutive Producer: Judy Meyers
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The physics of surfing - Nick Pizzo

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Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing. -- Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first hits the water. Su
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Surfing the Night, Lighting Up the Waves

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Roy and Sean Johnson are the original night riders. While most surfers chase the sun, the father and son duo are fueled by twilight, surfing under the stars. Sean grew up in Malibu, surfing on homemade boards that his dad shaped for him. Using discarded o
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The Surfing School for People With Disabilities

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Theres more than just one way to ride a wave. In Caswell Bay, Wales youll find a one-of-a-kind surf school. Originally working out of the back of a car, Surfability UK now operates from two purpose built buildings with an ever-growing range of specialist
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Complicated Rational Expressions

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Complicated Machines by Joseph Herscher

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Want to get a simple thing done in the most complicated way possible? Press play!
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SURFING VS. SKATEBOARDING: Which is more EPIC? | ULTIMATE FIGHTING WORDS

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WATCH MORE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UULFPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwiAPYRT1JCna3GYf-vkCg?sub_confirmation=1It's a battle of words to decide which is more EPIC? SURFING VS. SKATEBOARDING!Welcome to Colo
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How Big Is The Ocean? - Scott Gass

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-big-is-the-ocean-scott-gass While the Earth's oceans are known as five separate entities, there is really only one ocean. So, how big is it? As of 2013, it takes up 71% of the Earth, houses 99% of the biosph
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Surfing 101: A Virtual Reality Experience (360 Video)

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Join big-wave surfer Kyle Thiermann in a lesson on the basics of surfing – how to read surf conditions, body movement and the rules of the waves! Subscribe to Seeker VR ►►► http://bit.ly/2cPGh2u Download the Discovery VR app! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.
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This surfing park creates the perfect wave anytime

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URBNSURF is a surfing park in Australia. It uses "cove" wave-generating technology to create waves up to 7 feet. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/techinsider TWITTER: https://twitter.com/techinsider INSTAGRA
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The Microbial Jungles All Over The Place (and You) - Scott Chimileski And Roberto Kolter

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-microbial-jungles-all-over-the-place-and-you-scott-chimileski-and-roberto-kolter As we walk through our daily environments, we’re surrounded by exotic creatures that are too small to see with the naked eye.
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Cell membranes are way more complicated than you think - Nazzy Pakpour

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Check out TED-Ed's Tumblr: http://teded.tumblr.com/ View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/cell-membranes-are-way-more-complicated-than-you-think-nazzy-pakpour Cell membranes are structures of contradictions. These oily films are hundreds of times t
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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR JUNIOR | Michael Scott vs. The President Take on the NEW Course!

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Michael Scott (no, not THAT Michael Scott) takes on "The President" in the new course! And we see Lil Beast, who hails herself as the "future first female NFL player" CRUSH her competition. Join the fun on Peacock Kids where you can find an endless supply
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‎2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7

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2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese h
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Pit Bull Found In Parking Garage Becomes Surfing Pro | The Dodo

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Faith was found in a parking garage with a belt tied around her neck. Now the confident pit bull is a surfing pro! Watch her incredible transformation.You can keep up with Faith and all of her adventures on Instagram, faithsurfs: https://thedo.do/faithsur
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How Thor got his hammer - Scott A. Mellor

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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/how-thor-got-his-hammer-scott-a-mellor Loki the mischief-maker, writhes in Thor’s iron grip. The previous night, he’d snuck
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How To Debunk Perpetual Motion Machines - with Tom Scott

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Warning: Contains flashing images Have you seen those YouTube videos showing working perpetual motion machines? They’re fake. Tom Scott helps us explain how to debunk them. Watch his video on wheels, bombs and perpetual motion machines here: https://youtu
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Music from Tom and Jerry by Scott Bradley at the BBC Proms

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Music from Tom and Jerry by Scott Bradley at the BBC Proms
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The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech

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Never miss a talk! SUBSCRIBE to the TEDx channel: http://bit.ly/1FAg8hB Scott Geller is Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American
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Why should you read Edgar Allan Poe? - Scott Peeples

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/edgar-allan-poe-scott-peeples The prisoner strapped under a descending pendulum blade. A raven who refuses to leave the narrator’s chamber. A beating he
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Avalanche caught by FPV drone - Long range mountain surfing in 4k

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We were out for a day of long range mountain surfing in British Columbia on Vancouver Island with our long range drones, hoping to get some nice cinematic footage. There was a "severe avalanche warning" a couple of days prior, but things seemed to have ca
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Why do we have crooked teeth when our ancestors didnt? - G. Richard Scott

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Explore the prevailing scientific theory of why crooked teeth and impacted wisdom teeth are recent developments in human evolution.--According to the fossil record, ancient humans usually had straight teeth, complete with wisdom teeth. In fact, the dental
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SPONGEBOB CAKE ft Property Brothers' Drew and Linda Scott! - NERDY NUMMIES

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The myth of Thor's journey to the land of giants - Scott A. Mellor

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Download a free audiobook and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: http://adbl.co/2om4O4Q Check out Neil Gaiman's "Norse Mythology": http://bit.ly/2opZptA View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-myth-of-thor-s-journey-to-the-land-of-giants-scott-a
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Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? Well, it's Complicated.

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This video is part of a series about climate change supported by Breakthrough Energy a coalition founded by Bill Gates, that is working to expand clean-energy investment and support the innovations that will lead the world to net-zero carbon emissions. ht
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How to Draw Travis Scott | NEW FORTNITE SKIN

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Learn How to Draw the NEW Travis Scott skin from Fortnite. Grab your pen and paper and follow along as I guide you through these step by step drawing instructions. Check out my Fortnite Playlist for more of your favourite characters.How to Draw Fortnite C
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Naomi Scott - Speechless (Full) (From "Aladdin"/Official Video)

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Disneys #Aladdin is now playing in theaters.#AladdinSoundtrack is available here: http://disneymusic.co/AladdinOST Watch Aladdin music videos : http://disneymusic.co/AladdinOST/VevoGet tickets now:US: http://fandango.com/aladdin UK: http://disney.powio.co
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Naomi Scott - Speechless (From "Aladdin"/Official Lyric Video)

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Disneys #Aladdin is now playing in theaters.#AladdinSoundtrack is available here: http://disneymusic.co/AladdinOST Watch Aladdin music videos : http://disneymusic.co/AladdinOST/VevoGet tickets now:US: http://fandango.com/aladdin UK: http://disney.powio.co
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Sesame Street: Adam Scott and Murray Feel Awful

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Something that is very, very bad or horrible is something awful. For instance, Murray makes his special cupcakes using salt instead of sugar, and he gives those cupcakes to Adam Scott to eat. They taste awful! Subscribe to the Sesame Street Channel here:
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Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott - Desert Moon (From "Aladdin")

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Check out "Desert Moon," the deleted song from Disneys new live-action Aladdin! Available on download and streaming partners: http://disneymusic.co/DesertMoon Bring home the film on digital today and Blu-ray September 10. New on 4K Ultra HD. http://di.sn/
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President Obama Explains Scott Kelly’s Year In Space

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President Barack Obama joins us today to discuss why astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year in space. Join the conversation on Twitter #ObamaOnDNews! Watch President Obama on Science Presents DNews every night this week at 9/8c on Science Channel. Catch up he
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Pandas — The Complicated Truth Behind These Cute Animals

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Pandas are very cute, but they don't do much for their ecosystem—and they take away a lot of resources from other endangered plants and animals that support multitudes. Here's why these adorable creatures are possibly the most overrated animals in the wor
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Mitosis: Splitting Up is Complicated - Crash Course Biology #12

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Hank describes mitosis and cytokinesis - the series of processes our cells go through to divide into two identical copies. Crash Course Biology is now available on DVD! http://dftba.com/product/1av/CrashCourse-Biology-The-Complete-Series-DVD-Set Like Cras
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Why Moving People is Complicated: Crash Course Engineering #41

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Transportation is a big part of our world and engineers play a big role in making it happen. Today well explore how transportation systems are designed and some things transportation engineers have to take into consideration, like signaling, user behavior
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History of the Holidays: Columbus Day | History

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How Columbus Day came to be celebrated. HISTORY®, now reaching more than 98 million homes, is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manne
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Surfing Under Northern Lights | That's Amazing

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Adventure photographer Chris Burkard is an expert at photographing surfers who ride the coldest, most punishing waves on the planet. He's used to battling the elements in order to get the perfect shot, but one fateful storm in Iceland nearly broke him. St
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Surfing the Amazon Rivers Endless Wave

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The indigenous people who live along the Amazon River in Brazil have a word for the tidal bore that rushes in from the Atlantic Ocean. They call the wave Pororoca, which translates to big roar. You can actually hear it coming. Thats how loud and powerful
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Wild Surfing - Teahupo'o Du Ciel

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Watch this amazing video of Teahupo'o, Tahiti from the sky.
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Big Wave Surfing: The New Ritual | Extraordinary Rituals | Earth Unplugged

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In Nazare, Portugal, extreme big wave surfers ride some of the greatest waves on the planet with the help of a new ritual. Watch Extraordinary Rituals: http://bit.ly/exrituals Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Animal Slow Motion: http:/
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Jeff Beck - Where Were You - (Live at Ronnie Scott's)

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Jeff Beck - Guitar Vinnie Colaiuta - Drums Tal Wilkenfeld - Bass Jason Rebello - Keys
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Japan in the Heian Period and Cultural History: Crash Course World History 227

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In which John Green teaches you about what westerners call the middle ages and the lives of the aristocracy...in Japan. The Heian period in Japan lasted from 794CE to 1185CE, and it was an interesting time in Japan. Rather than being known for a thriving
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Trying To Create an AI Tom Scott (on a $100 budget)

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Check out Jordan's channel! https://youtube.com/jordanharrod - or start with her video on AI diagnosis of coughing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqXcLF8vVH4 or how deepfakes have fingerprints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lnEst2nojA And, please don
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3 Simple Ways to Time Travel (& 3 Complicated Ones)

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Thanks to Volkswagen for supporting this video - http://vwoa.us/160kehn And check out Aatish Bhatia's excellent physics blog - http://www.empiricalzeal.com/ Volkswagen would like you to know that every new Volkswagen comes with no-charge scheduled mainten
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A Brief History Of Video Games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-video-games-part-i-safwat-saleem Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers i
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Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Black History Song! | Black History Month

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Happy Black History Month! Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo, and Abby are celebrating all the different ways that our Black and African American families, friends, and neighbors have changed the world! Sing along with these friends to the "Let's Celebrate Black His
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Khan Academy Live: AP US History

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Taking AP US History? Prep for the AP exam with our free live tutoring session. Kim, our history expert, will share tips and strategies for the exam. Study for AP US History on Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/ap-us-history
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A brief history of divorce - Rod Phillips

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Dig into the complicated history of divorce from the earliest known divorce laws in ancient Mesopotamia to modern day. --Formally or informally, human societies across place and time have made rules to bind and dissolve couples. The stakes of who can obta
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The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History #217

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There's a new Crash Course poster with all your favorite World History characters! Czech it: http://store.dftba.com/products/crashcourse-characters-poster In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-
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The Spicy and Surprising History of Doritos

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Doritos history? I'll have a bag...Weird History Food is going to get your fingers nice and sticky red on this one because we're talking all about the history of one of the most beloved chips: Doritos. Weird History Food will take you through Doritos' sur
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History of the 4th of July: Crash Course US History Special

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In which John Green teaches you a bit about the 4th of July. In this special short Crash Course, John celebrates American Independence Day by teaching you how the holiday came to be on the 4th of July, and the many ways that Americans celebrate the day. T
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The Delicious History of TV Dinners

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Weird History Food is peeling back the foil on this history of TV Dinners. With its aluminum or microwaveable plate, with separate compartments for meat, vegetable, and dessert, the TV dinner has a special place in food history and culture in the belly of
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The Flame-Broiled History of the Whopper

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Weird History Food is taking you out for a Whopper. Burger King's highest-ranking burger, the Whopper, has a surprising history, making that delicious flame-broiled burger taste even better. Take a trip through Weird History Food's drive-thru for a delici
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Biotechnology: Crash Course History of Science #40

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The history of discovering what DNA is, what it looks like, and how it works is... complicated. But, in this episode of History of Science, Hank Green does his best to lay out the basics so we can understand the beginnings of Biotechnology.***Crash Course
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The Thick and Tangy History of Ketchup

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Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this video out in a nice
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The Gooey History of Velveeta

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Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu
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The History Of Tattoos - Addison Anderson

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tattoos-addison-anderson If you have a tattoo, you’re part of a rich cultural history that dates back at least 8,000 years. Where did this practice of body modification come from, and how has its
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The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards: Crash Course US History #1

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In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons are many. But, like
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History vs. Cleopatra - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-cleopatra-alex-gendler She was the most notorious woman in ancient history, a queen who enraptured not one but two of Rome’s greatest generals. But was she just a skilled seductress – or a great ruler in her
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Why Is Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" Significant? | History

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Take a journey through the history of science fiction and examine the cultural influences such as the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and space exploration, that influenced Stanley Kubrick's 1968 visionary film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Subscribe f
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The History of the Microwave Oven

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Weird History Food is going to radiate you with the history of the Microwave Oven.The microwave was invented accidentally by an engineer named Percy Spencer, who was leading a defense radar project. His invention would change the way Americans would eat f
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The History of the Republican Party

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Heading into the 2016 Republican National Convention, we thought it would be a good time to do a quick history of the GOP, from its origins before the Civil War through the elections of Lincoln, Eisenhower and Reagan. And where does that elephant symbol c
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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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Why did England have a civil war? | History in a Nutshell | Animated History

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What caused a full-blown civil war during Charles I's reign? From religious opposition, the mishandling of money, to a king's unwavering belief he was chosen by God, this episode explores what happens when ruling England goes wrong. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANN
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The Surprising History of Taco Bell

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Weird History Food is heading for the border for the history of Taco Bell. Everyone's favorite late-night drive-thru destination, Taco Bell had some humble beginnings starting in Southern California. Get your order ready because we are getting some Taco B
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The History of the Sloppy Joe

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Weird History Food is going to get sloppy with this one talking about the history of the Sloppy Joe. Whether it came from Sioux City, Iowa, Key West, Florida or Havana, Cuba, the Sloppy Joe has left a deliciously large greasy imprint on the hearts of Amer
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The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-keeping-time Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions and more in this journey through the history of time -- fro
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The History of the Frozen Pizza

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Weird History Food is taking frozen pizzas out of the freezer and into the storytelling oven to talk about everyone's favorite go to cheesy snack. Thanks to some innovations, frozen pizzas have become a staple in just about everyone's freezer. But how did
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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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The Erie Canal Explained: US History Review

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Take a quick trip down the Erie Canal of Explaining as we look at how this revolutionary transportation system changed the course of United States History. Join me as we lay down the tracks of learning by covering the basics on the Transcontinental Railro
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Mouse Cursor History (and why I made my own)

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History of the computer mouse cursor, or pointer. And why I designed my own cursor... Link to downloads (free): http://www.michieldb.nl/other/cursors/ Tracklist: https://soundcloud.com/posy/sets/mouse-cursor-history-music Posy on Spotify: https://open.spo
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The most notorious scientific feud in history - Lukas Rieppel

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Get to know one of the most infamous scientific rivalries in history, known as the Bone Wars, where two scientists competed to find dinosaur fossils.--After the California Gold Rush of 1848, settlers streamed west to strike it rich. In addition to preciou
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Stephen Fry: The History Of The First Printing Press | The Machine That Made Us | Timeline

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Stephen Fry takes a look inside the story of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why the machine was invented. It's like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world
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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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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 History Of Marriage - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-marriage-alex-gendler A white, puffy dress. Eternal love. A joint tax return. Marriage means something different to everyone and has changed over time and across cultures. Alex Gendler traces the
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The history of tea - Shunan Teng

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tea-shunan-teng Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water –– and from sugary Turkish Rize tea to salty Tibetan butter tea, there are almost as many ways of preparing the be
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The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wacky-history-of-cell-theory Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates the twists and turns that came together to build the found
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The Modern Revolution: Crash Course Big History #8

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In which Hank and John Green teach you a Crash Course on the modern revolution, and the upside of the progress that humanity has made in the last 500 years or so. And while there are two sides to every history, and many of these changes haven't been great
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Sesame Street: Happy Black History Month! | Power of We Club

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Chris Jackson is celebrating Black History Month with the Power of We Club! Black History Month is a period in which we celebrate, learn, and understand the history and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. Learn about some amazing
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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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History Vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier w
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A brief history of graffiti - Kelly Wall

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-graffiti-kelly-wall Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around
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The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-chocolate-deanna-pucciarelli If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Meso
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The Industrial Economy: Crash Course US History #23

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In which John Green teaches you about the Industrial Economy that arose in the United States after the Civil War. You know how when you're studying history, and you're reading along and everything seems safely in the past, and then BOOM you think, "Man, t
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A Brief History Of Religion In Art - TED-Ed

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-religion-in-art-ted-ed Before we began putting art into museums, art mostly served as the visual counterpart to religious stories. Are these theological paintings, sculptures, textiles and ill
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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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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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A brief history of numerical systems - Alessandra King

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-brief-history-of-numerical-systems-alessandra-king 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9... and 0. With just these ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of the
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Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

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In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to be Zaire, which used to be The Belgian Congo, which used to be the Congo Free State, which used to be the region surrounding the Congo River Basin in central Africa.
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Human History in a Marathon

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If every centimeter of human history is one year, then the timeline is the length of a full marathon.
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Battles of the Civil War: Crash Course US History #19

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Disclaimer: This is very different than the usual Crash Course US History episode. In which John Green lists a whole lot of the battles of the US Civil War in seven and a half minutes. We get a lot of requests for military history, so we offer a list of b
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A Visual History of Light

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400,000 years ago, humans and Neanderthals created fire. This ignited a relationship between people and photons that changed the course of mankind—and continues to evolve to this day. Take a tour through the visual history of light. For a detailed t
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History Through The Eyes Of The Potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-through-the-eyes-of-the-potato-leo-bear-mcguinness Baked or fried, boiled or roasted, as chips or fries; at some point in your life you’ve probably eaten a potato. But potatoes have played a much more si
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Musicians and Artists of History | Horrible Histories

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Subscribe for more Horrible History: http://bit.ly/HorribleHistoriesSubscribeVisit our website: horrible-histories.co.ukFrom sensational Shakespeare to Leonardo Da Vinci, let's take a brief look at some of the musicians and artists from Horrible Histories
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The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10

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Finally, after what seems like eons and eons, the end is nigh. We're talking not only about the end of Crash Course Big History, but also the end of everything. The end of humanity and the end of the universe.John and Hank Green will teach you about what
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A History of Eastern Europe | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/a_history_of_eastern_europe?utm_source=US_SocialMedia&utm_medium=SocialMediaEditorialYoutube&utm_campaign=138569 Taught by Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, an award-winning professor at the University of Tennes
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Conflict in Israel and Palestine: Crash Course World History 223

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In which John Green teaches you about conflict in Israel and Palestine. This conflict is often cast as a long-term beef going back thousands of years, and rooted in a clash between religions. Well, that's not quite true. What is true is that the conflict
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The Hidden Worlds Within Natural History Museums - Joshua Drew

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-worlds-within-natural-history-museums-joshua-drew When you think of natural history museums, you might picture exhibits filled with ancient lifeless things, like dinosaurs or meteorites. But behind th
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How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-inventions-change-history-for-better-and-for-worse-kenneth-c-davis Invented in 1793, the cotton gin changed history for good and bad. By allowing one field hand to do the work of 10, it powered a new industr
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An Economic History of the World Since 1400 | The Great Courses

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How One Teenager Unearthed Baseball's Untold History - Cam Perron

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-one-teenager-unearthed-baseball-s-untold-history-cam-perron Teenager Cam Perron loved baseball, so he began writing letters to the veteran players on his baseball cards. He only wanted autographs, but eventu
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Incredible Discoveries Found Underground That Changed History

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Lots of amazing finds and discoveries are made every day, but some have the ability to change history and significantly alter human history. Suggest a topic here to be turned into a video: http://bit.ly/2kwqhuh Subscribe for more! https://goo.gl/pgcoq1 St
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Iran's Revolutions: Crash Course World History 226

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In which John Green teaches you about Iran's Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revo
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Let's Make History…by Recording It - StoryCorps & TED Prize

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The history of the Cuban Missile Crisis - Matthew A. Jordan

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Where did dinosaurs come from? | Natural History Museum

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Dinosaurs came in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but what was it about three curious prehistoric reptiles that made scientists in the 1840s think they might somehow be linked?Discover more about the history of dinosaur discoveries: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/d
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The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27

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In which John Green teaches you about the life and death of one of history's great explorers, Captain James Cook of the British Navy. He charted large swaths of the Pacific ocean, laid claim to Australia and New Zealand, and died a bizarre death in the Sa
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Corruption, Wealth And Beauty: The History Of The Venetian Gondola - Laura Morelli

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/corruption-wealth-and-beauty-the-history-of-the-venetian-gondola-laura-morelli It’s hard to imagine Venice without the curious, banana-shaped gondolas that glide down the canals. How did these boats come to be t
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The Big Bang: Crash Course Big History #1

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In which John Green, Hank Green, and Emily Graslie teach you about, well, everything. Big History is the history of everything. We're going to start with the Big Bang, take you right through all of history (recorded and otherwise), and even talk a little
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The Rise of the West and Historical Methodology: Crash Course World History #212

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In which John Green talks about the methods of writing history by looking at some of the ways that history has been written about the rise of the West. But first he has to tell you what the West is. And then he has to explain the Rise of the West. And the
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Did King Arthur Really Exist? | Animated History

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King Arthur is one the best-known figures in English history, but also one of the most enigmatic. Did the legendary king really exist? And how did he come to be connected with Cornwall's Tintagel Castle? This short animated history investigates. Visit Tin
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History’s deadliest colors - J. V. Maranto

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-s-deadliest-colors-j-v-maranto When radium was first discovered, its luminous green color inspired people to add it into beauty products and jewelry. It wasn’t until much later that we realized that radi
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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 Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3

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In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with the native people.
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Hidden History of Virtual Reality

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✱ Introducing 'The Possible,' a new virtual reality series that explores groundbreaking technology. ✱ Watch now on the Within app ⇨ http://on.mash.to/2ihpohS Virtual Reality might be the hottest new thing in tech, but surprisingly, VR has a long history b
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The History of the Democratic Party

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This week, as America's attention is focused on the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, we bring you a quick overview of the history of the Democratic Party. 200+ years was hard to fit into 16 minutes, but we got most of the highlights, from J
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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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Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant: Crash Course World History #40

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READ THIS: THERE ARE TWO MORE VIDEOS IN THE WORLD HISTORY SERIES. You should also turn on the captions. You'll like them. In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous
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Christianity from Judaism to Constantine: Crash Course World History #11

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In which John Green teaches you the history of Christianity, from the beginnings of Judaism and the development of monotheism, right up to Paul and how Christianity stormed the Roman Empire in just a few hundred years. Along the way, John will cover Abram
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Morgan Freeman on Black History Month (HD)

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Morgan Freeman breaking down Black History month.
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KIDZ BOP Celebrates Black History Month!

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Obamanation: Crash Course US History #47

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Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6

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In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural disapproval of viole
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Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4

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In which John covers the long, long history of ancient Egypt, including the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, and even a couple of intermediate periods. Learn about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids and the Nile with John Green. Crash Course World History is now av
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Progressive Presidents: Crash Course US History #29

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In which John Green teaches you about the Progressive Presidents, who are not a super-group of former presidents who create complicated, symphonic, rock soundscapes that transport you into a fantasy fugue state. Although that would be awesome. The preside
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War&Expansion: Crash Course US History #17

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In which John Green teaches you about the Mexican-American War in the late 1840s, and the expansion of the United States into the western end of North America. In this episode of Crash Course, US territory finally reaches from the Atlantic coast to the Pa
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The surprising history of sneakers | BBC Ideas

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A speedy look at the history of sneakers (or trainers) and the profound impact that they have had on our culture, economies and the environment, written by Nicholas Smith. This video is based on 'Sneakernomics' podcast from BBC Radio 4 https://www.bbc.co.
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History vs. Augustus - Peta Greenfield & Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-augustus-alex-gendler-and-peta-greenfield His reign marked the beginning of one of history’s greatest empires … and the end of one of its fir
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History Vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-christopher-columbus-alex-gendler Many people in the United States and Latin America have grown up celebrating the anniversary of Christopher...
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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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A Brief History Of Melancholy - Courtney Stephens

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American Soul: The DuSable Museum of African-American History

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Founded in 1961, the DuSable is one of the first African-American museums in the U.S. It follows African-American history from its beginning on the shores of Africa to a celebration of African-American achievements including those of Bessie Coleman, the n
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The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26

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In which John teaches you about the Seven Years War, which may have lasted nine years. Or as many as 23. It was a very confusing was. The Seven Years War was a global war, fought on five continents, which is kind of a lot. John focuses on the war as it ha
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History's "worst" nun - Theresa A. Yugar

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Get to know the life of Mexican nun, poet and scholar, Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, who was censored by the Church for her critical writings. --Juana Ramrez de Asbaje sat before a panel of prestigious theologians, jurists, and mathematicians. They had been i
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The history of the universe explained in 4 minutes | BBC Ideas

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What are planets made of? How old is Planet Earth? Historian David Christian runs through 13.8 billion years of history and looks at the biggest challenge for the future of humanity... all in 4 minutes! Subscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav This a
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Marco Polo Explained: World History Review

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A super quick overview lecture introducing students to Marco Polo and why he was so darn important in the context of World History. Be sure to check out www.hiphughes.com for access to hundreds of free and helpful overviews!
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Time: The History & Future of Everything – Remastered

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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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The Protestant Reformation Explained: World History Review

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The Incredible History Of China's Terracotta Warriors - Megan Campisi And Pen-Pen Chen

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-incredible-history-of-china-s-terracotta-warriors-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological histo
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Sesame Street: Kermit Visits the First Classroom in History

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We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast breaking news story. Kermit is speaking to us from the worlds first school room on the very first school day in history. Meet the very first school teacher in history and the very first school students
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Deviled Bones - The History of Hot Wings

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History of The Universe in 13,799 Dominoes

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FROM DOWNTOWN: An Oral History of the 3-Point Shot With Ray Allen

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The 3-pointer is THE shot in today's NBA, but that wasn't always the case. In fact, the NBA didn't introduce the 3-pointer until 1979. They adopted the downtown shot after merging with the flashier American Basketball Association, who in turn got the idea
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Where did History's Dentures Come From? | WHAT THE PAST

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In order to understand how strange and creepy the history of false teeth truly is, we have to go all the way back to the beginning...Images used under license from Shutterstock.comNarrated by: Kayla RosenbergWritten & Directed by: Matt LevyEdited & Animat
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The Big History of Civilizations | The Great Courses

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https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/ What makes the Big History approach so unique? Whereas a traditional survey might take you through the major events of a period and introduce you to key dates and people (the “kings and battles” approach), Big History
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VFX Expert Breaks Down The History of Shrinking People in Movies | WIRED

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Downsizing VFX Supervisor Jamie Price breaks down the history of people miniaturization in movies. In this timeline, Price explains the special effects techniques like forced perspective, compositing, the Schüfftan process, rotoscoping, motion control, mo
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Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2

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In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be more successful in
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The Transcontinental Railroad Explained: US History Review

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The Computer and Turing: Crash Course History of Science #36

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Computers and computing have changed a lot over the History of Science but ESPECIALLY over the last 100 years. In this episode of Crash Course History of Science, we have a look at that history around World War Two and how that conflict forced changes in
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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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Taxes&Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution: Crash Course US History #6

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In which John Green teaches you about the roots of the American Revolution. The Revolution did not start on July 4, 1776. The Revolutionary War didn't start on July 4 either. (as you remember, I'm sure, the Revolution and the Revolutionary War are not the
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History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler

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A brief history of plastic

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Trace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.--For centuries, billiard balls were made of ivory from elephant tusks. But when excessive hunting caused elephant populations to decl
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The Savory History Of The McMuffin

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Take a trip with Weird History Food, to the very germ of an idea that was breakfast sandwhiches. Though we have all lost count of exactly how many delectable Egg McMuffins we have all consumed, is hard to imagine a world in which Egg McMuffins just did no
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The Century of the Gene: Crash Course History of Science #42

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With the question What is life? addressed at the molecular level, humanity could finally cure all disease and live forever Except, not really. It turns out we're complicated.***Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http:
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Harriet Tubman: "Spying on the Man" | SUNG HISTORY

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A brief history of banned numbers - Alessandra King

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Movies are Magic: Crash Course Film History #1

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Well, they're not really "magic." Maybe "illusion" is a better way to say it. As we begin this journey of the history of cinema, we need to understand how movies trick our brains into even understanding that a movie is a movie. In this episode of Crash Co
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The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course World History #23

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In which John Green teaches you about the changes wrought by contact between the Old World and the New. John does this by exploring the totally awesome history book "The Columbian Exchange" by Alfred Cosby, Jr. After Columbus "discovered" the Americas, Eu
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Alexander the Great and the Situation ... the Great? Crash Course World History #8

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In which you are introduced to the life and accomplishments of Alexander the Great, his empire, his horse Bucephalus, the empires that came after him, and the idea of Greatness. Is greatness a question of accomplishment, of impact, or are people great bec
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Wait For It...The Mongols!: Crash Course World History #17

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The History of the Big Mac

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Weird History Food is discussing the Big Mac. Everyone's favorite burger at McDonald's, the Big Mac is probably the most iconic-looking sandwich out there. We're going to take a look back at Mac's early origins, its surprising tie-in to Bob's Big Boy, and
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Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History #18

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Meet Erin DiMeglio, A History Making Female Quarterback

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The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson

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Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.--Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. Theyre especially prominent in E
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BONUS: History of the possessive apostrophe | The Apostrophe | Punctuation | Khan Academy

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David, Paige, and Jake cover the fascinating history of the possessive apostrophe. Stay tuned for this bonus video! Missed the previous lesson? Watch here: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation/the-apostrophe/v/bonus-history-of-the-ap
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A brief history of sausages | Edible Histories Episode 8 | BBC Ideas

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What are sausages made of? And where do sausages come from? From saveloys to toad-in-the-hole, food historian Annie Gray chews over the history of this ever-popular food - the sausage.Made by Somethin' ElseLooking for more to sink your teeth into? Find ou
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24

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In which John Green teaches you about one of the least funny subjects in history: slavery. John investigates when and where slavery originated, how it changed over the centuries, and how Europeans and colonists in the Americas arrived at the idea that peo
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The most important century in human history

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Is the 21st century the most pivotal time in human history? Explore how the decisions we make now may impact humanitys future.--Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period
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The Greasy History Of Denny's

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Today on Weird History we will delve deep into the past of everyone's beloved late night dining spot, Denny's. After a concert, having the munchies after a party, or whatever the reason, Denny's has always been a great all night option. Join us as we walk
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Tour the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs at the American Museum of Natural History!

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Visit your favorite theropods, maniraptors, and more during this live tour of the Hall of Saurischian Dinosaurs with Museum guide Andrew Epstein, who offers highlights and fun facts, and fields viewer questions. #LearnWithMe #AMNH #Dinosaur #Museum #Trex
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Black History Month | Who Inspires You? | Nick

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Nickelodeon is celebrating Black History Month, and we're honoring those who are breaking boundaries and making history. This month, we're honoring Gordon Bellamy, Elaine Welteroth, Marcus Samuelsson, Misty Copeland, and more. For more information on our
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History of Kenneth! | Craig of the Creek | Cartoon Network

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Watch Craig of the Creek on Cartoon Network and HBOMax. The first King of the Forest, it's time we learned about Kenneth's history!Episodes: Fan or Foe, Capture The Flag Part 3, In Search of Lore, Craig of The CampusAbout Cartoon Network:Welcome to Cartoo
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Digitizing Black History, Before Its Too Late

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This video was created in partnership with Ancestry. Subscribe here: http://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-ancestryThe digitization of African American genealogy records is allowing more Americans the chance to unlock their heritage and family history. For
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History of the Hashtag

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Everyday, millions of people around the world use hashtags to sift through the Internets endless content but where did this ubiquitous symbol actually come from?Untold is a free collection of short, compelling, history videos and animations designed to en
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A brief history of toilets - Francis de los Reyes

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Explore the history of the toilet and how waste management has evolved from from ancient Mesopotamia to modern day.--On sunny days, citizens of ancient Rome could be found exchanging news and gossip while attending to more urgent business at the public la
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History vs. Henry VIII - Mark Robinson and Alex Gendler

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Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-henry-viii-mark-robinson-and-alex-gendler He was a powerful king whose break with the church of Rome would forever change the course of Engli
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Why Did Sailors Swab The Deck? - Naval History Animated

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This video is going to answer one simple question: Why did sailors swab the deck? This is one of the first videos in an animated naval history series I'm doing. Sailors swabbed the deck for several reasons, the first being to clean and preserve the deck.
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The History of Video

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I always wanted to know why film looked better than video. Moving electronic images have as long a history but were invented for a different purpose. This video was sponsored by B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com Huge thanks to: Richard Diehl, Video
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Migration: Crash Course European History #29

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Between 1840 and 1914, an estimated 40 million people left Europe. This is one of the most significant migrations in human history. So, who was leaving Europe? And why? Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at http://www.pa
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Video Game History | Mario, Minecraft & More! | Kids Wiki

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For today’s Wiki project learn all about the history of video games! Video games have been around since the 1940s ⎯ that’s somewhere between dinosaurs and smartphones. Today we have video games that look almost like real life, video games where you can bu
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A brief history of chess - Alex Gendler

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Trace the storied history of the game of chess, from its origins in 7th century India to the computer software we use today. --The attacking infantry advances, their elephants already having broken the defensive line. The king tries to retreat, but the en
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What was the Biggest Empire in History?

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In this video, I set out to answer what was the biggest empire in history. To answer this question you have to first define how you're measuring "biggest". I tried my best to create this video. Hopefully, the next video will be better. Music: Desert City
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Medieval Europe: Crash Course European History #1

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Our European history is going to start around 1500 with the Renaissance, but believe it or not, that is not the actual beginning of history in the continent. So, today, we're going to teach you the broad outlines of the so-called Middle Ages, and look at
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Islam, the Quran, and the Five Pillars All Without a Flamewar: Crash Course World History #13

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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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Queen Elizabeth I: "Boyfriends Are Trouble" | SUNG HISTORY

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Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 44 years. How did she manage that? She did it alone! CLICK HERE FOR MORE SUNG HISTORY: http://bit.ly/20RsTAk Get "Boyfriends Are Trouble" on iTunes: http://apple.co/1mUatwc Get the whole "Sung History" album on iTunes:
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Venice and the Ottoman Empire: Crash Course World History #19

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In which John Green discusses the strange and mutually beneficial relationship between a republic, the citystate of Venice, and an Empire, the Ottomans--and how studying history can help you to be a better boyfriend and/or girlfriend. Together, the Ottoma
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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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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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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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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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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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