HISTORY OF IDEAS - Consumerism
Adults Human
It’s only very recently in history that we’ve been able to buy more than the bare necessities.
Barriers Are In Your Mind
Youth Human
After Albert Lin lost his leg in an accident, he chose to become bionic and rethink his entire world.
Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology Preview
Adults Human
We made flashcards to help you review the content in this series! Find them on the free Crash Course App!
How to Start a Community Project in 10 Steps
Adults Human
Start a community group and improve your neighbourhood.
Crash Course Philosophy Preview
Adults Human
Coming in February 2016, Hank hosts Crash Course Philosophy, produced in association with PBS Digital Studios.
How to Choose a School | How to College | Crash Course
Adults Human
In this episode of Crash Course: How to College, Erica helps us think about how to best choose the right school for us.
The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
Adults Human
Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.
The ingredient in almost everything you eat
Adults Human
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
What is Urban Planning?
Adults Human
Today we’re going to talk about urban planning — which is the design and regulation of space within urban areas.
The woman who stared at the sun - Alex Gendler
Adults Human
Get to know the legacy of Hisako Koyama, whose drawings of the sun’s surface helped scientists reconstruct 400 years of sunspot activity.
Mineral Extraction: Crash Course Geography #44
Adults Human
Today we're going to take a look at mineral extraction -- or the removal of rocks and minerals from the Earths' crust -- and examine how this human activity impacts all aspects of Geography.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
Adults Human
Is it actually possible to travel through time? Scientists say "Yes", but what does that actually mean?
Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
Adults Human
It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation.
Building the impossible: Golden Gate Bridge - Alex Gendler
Adults Human
Explore the construction of California’s Golden Gate Bridge, and dig into the engineering innovations that made the structure possible.
The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea
Adults Human
Get to know the story of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands.
The Pieces That Remain | Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship | Disney+
Adults Human
Divers and descendants of the Clotilda captives reflect on the significance of being the first to explore the shipwreck.
The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
Adults Human
Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthur’s court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelot’s knights.
What is a “Developed” Country? Crash Course Geography #40
Adults Human
oday we’re going to discuss what it means for a place to be “developed”. Development is often associated with economic success — that is countries with higher standards of living and material wealth like those found in Europe and North America.
The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall
Adults Human
Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the world’s stories.
Colonialism: Crash Course Geography #39
Adults Human
Empire, imperialism, and colonialism are all interrelated tactics of geopolitics that are used to achieve similar goals of one state maintaining economic, political, or even cultural dominance over other territories.
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? - Noah Charney
Adults Human
Discover what factors helped Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” become the world’s most famous painting.