What is a “Developed” Country? Crash Course Geography #40
AdultsHistoryHumanLife...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
AdultsCreativityHistoryHuman...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.
What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
AdultsBiologyHealthHuman...Drinking alcohol is one of the most popular things to do across the globe. Some people spend their entire weekends sitting at the bar, but consuming alcohol on a daily or weekly basis can have extremely negative effects on the body.
What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography #36
AdultsHistoryHumanPolitics...Today we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even though they are in a region with similar characteristics.
Can you solve the human cannonball riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
AdultsHistoryHumanPsychology...They call you the human cannonball. Your act involves flying through rings of fire, bouncing through a trampoline course, and catching the trapezist in the grand finale.
Can stereotypes ever be good? - Sheila Marie Orfano and Densho
AdultsHumanPoliticsPsychology...Explore the model minority stereotype, and discover how it became a label for Asian Americans and is used to enforce racial hierarchies.
The Egyptian and Hittite Peace Treaty | Lost Treasures of Egypt
AdultsHistoryHumanPoliticsWhile Ramses II is often hailed for his military achievements and his skill as a warrior, he was also a well versed diplomat. During his reign he brought the 20 year war with the Hittites to an end and created one of the first written peace treaties.
Catching Criminals Using Their Relative's DNA
AdultsHistoryHumanTechnology...Your genetic code is probably already in a database, without you ever giving a sample or permission.