TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why wasn't the Bill of Rights originally in the US Constitution? - James Coll
When you think of the US Constitution, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Free speech? The right to bear arms? These passages are cited so often that it's hard to imagine the document without them. But the list of freedoms known...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why incompetent people think they're amazing - David Dunning
How good are you with money? What about reading people's emotions? How healthy are you, compared to other people you know? Knowing how our skills stack up against others is useful in many ways. But psychological research suggests that...
Crash Course
The Presocratics: Crash Course History of Science
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Crash Course
Newton and Leibniz: Crash Course History of Science
The standard story of the Scientific Revolution culminates with the long life of one man: Sir Isaac Newton—a humble servant of the Royal Mint, two-time parliamentarian, and a scientific titan whose name, along with Einstein’s, is...
TED Talks
Michael Sandel: The lost art of democratic debate
Democracy thrives on civil debate, Michael Sandel says -- but we're shamefully out of practice. He leads a fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the...
Crash Course
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government and Politics
Oh my, Craig has his work cut out for him this week. The process of how a bill becomes a law can be pretty complex, fraught with potential bill-death at every corner. As if just getting through committee isn’t difficult enough, bills...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: 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 for thousands of years. And across that span of time, it's...
MinuteEarth
DemDebate Secret Video - What The U.S. Promised in Paris
NBC & YouTube actually asked us to make TWO videos for the Democratic Presidential Debate on January 17th, 2016. Here's the video that DIDN'T get shown at the debate. Want to learn more about the topic in this week's video? Here are some...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Waiting for Godot"? - Iseult Gillespie
Two men, Estragon and Vladimir, meet by a tree at dusk to wait for someone named "Godot." So begins a vexing cycle where the two debate when Godot will come, why they're waiting and whether they're even at the right tree. The play offers...
Curated Video
France Non verbal Communication
New ReviewIn France, what's left unsaid is often more eloquent than what is verbalized. Curious about how to read French body language and interpret gestures such as smiles or eye contact? Learn more about how the French subtly use body language...
The Daily Conversation
Why Bernie Sanders Lost to Hillary Clinton
New ReviewWhy Senator Bernie Sanders lost the nomination to Hillary Clinton.
The Daily Conversation
Who is Bernie Sanders?
New ReviewThe life and career of Bernie Sanders, the independent US Senator from Vermont who is running for the Democratic Party's 2016 presidential nomination against Hillary Clinton.
The Daily Conversation
Venezuela's Leadership and Economic Crisis Explained
New ReviewThe leadership of Nicolás Maduro has brought Venezuela to the verge of revolution as its mismanaged economy collapses.
The Daily Conversation
The History of US Presidential Elections (1964-2016)
New ReviewA quick look at the electoral results and circumstances of every US presidential election since 1964.
The Daily Conversation
My Interview with Bernie Sanders Supporters
New ReviewI talked to Bernie supporters before a rally in San Diego, California.
The Daily Conversation
How America Changed Under Obama [A Data Analysis]
New ReviewA data-driven look at how the U.S. changed under the presidency of Barack Obama.
The Daily Conversation
Fact Checked: Clinton/Trump Debate
New ReviewThe many lies and truths told by Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the first 2016 U.S. presidential debate.
The Daily Conversation
Donald Trump's Life Story
New ReviewDonald John Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York. He’s been wealthy his entire life. His father, Fred Trump built a very successful real estate development business in the New York area...
The Daily Conversation
Billionaire to Buy Island for Syrian Refugees
New ReviewThe Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is trying to buy an island from either Italy or Greece that can hold more than 100,000 refugees fleeing violence in places like Syria.
The Daily Conversation
The History of the Republican Party (1854-2016)
New ReviewThe story of the GOP, from Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump.
The Daily Conversation
The Future of World Religion (in 2050)
New ReviewBy 2050, the number of Muslims around the world will nearly equal the number of Christians, as Islam will grow faster than any other major world religion.
Curated Video
Soliloquies
New ReviewThis video explains how to identify soliloquies in a play and interpret their meanings.
Curated Video
Economic Problems
New ReviewA video entitled "Economic Problems" that discusses common economic problems facing the United States government.
Curated Video
Developing Claims and Counterclaims
New ReviewWhat is a claim? And what is a counterclaim? This video defines the terms and explores how to craft a strong claim and support it with evidence, using the example of whether or not students should be allowed to play tackle football.