Greatest Last Stands In History
Adults History
There have been countless bloody battles in history, but sometimes the outnumbered army can find a way to come out victorious! Don't miss today's epic video all about the underdog to discover the greatest "Last Stands" in history!
HISTORY OF IDEAS - Consumerism
Adults History
It’s only very recently in history that we’ve been able to buy more than the bare necessities.
Crash Course Philosophy Preview
Adults History
Coming in February 2016, Hank hosts Crash Course Philosophy, produced in association with PBS Digital Studios.
Summer of Soul | National Geographic
Adults History
Nominated for Best Documentary at this Sunday’s Oscars, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), shines a light on the importance of history and stands as a testament to the healing power of music during times of unrest, both past and present.
A riddle of ice and fire dragons - Henri Picciotto
Adults History
It’s your first day as Center Realm’s official cartographer, and you’ve already got a big problem.
The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
Adults History
Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.
How pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles
Adults History
Trace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.
The woman who stared at the sun - Alex Gendler
Adults History
Get to know the legacy of Hisako Koyama, whose drawings of the sun’s surface helped scientists reconstruct 400 years of sunspot activity.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
Adults History
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 History
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 History
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 History
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 History
Divers and descendants of the Clotilda captives reflect on the significance of being the first to explore the shipwreck.
The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken by another, Echo was unable to converse with him and was soon cruelly rejected.
The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
Adults History
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 History
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 History
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.
Chinese New Year 2022
Adults History
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. It starts from February 1 and lasts until January 2, 2023. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, unpredictable and confident.
The Most Powerful Computers You've Never Heard Of
Adults History
Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution.
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? - Noah Charney
Adults History
Discover what factors helped Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” become the world’s most famous painting.
What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography #36
Adults History
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.