SciShow
Alice Hamilton: The Doctor Who Made Work Safer | Great Minds
During the period of rapid industrialization at the turn of the 20th century, factory jobs were incredibly unsafe. That is, until Dr. Alice Hamilton basically became an investigative reporter to figure out how factories were poisoning...
Crash Course
How did Detroit Become the Motor City? | Industrial Geography | Crash Course Geography
From shipping routes to airplane traffic to even the Internet, transportation planning is all about designing optimal transportation networks to move goods, information, and people around the globe. Today, we're going to discuss...
TED Talks
Leslie T. Chang: The voices of China's workers
In the ongoing debate about globalization, what's been missing is the voices of workers -- the millions of people who migrate to factories in China and other emerging countries to make goods sold all over the world. Reporter Leslie T....
TED Talks
TED: The energy Africa needs to develop -- and fight climate change | Rose M. Mutiso
In this perspective-shifting talk, energy researcher Rose M. Mutiso makes the case for prioritizing Africa's needs with what's left of the world's carbon budget, to foster growth and equitably achieve a smaller global carbon footprint.
Crash Course
World War II Part 2 - The Homefront Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about World War 2, as it was lived on the home front. You'll learn about how the war changed the country as a whole, and changed how Americans thought about their country. John talks about the government...
TED Talks
TED: The next manufacturing revolution is here | Olivier Scalabre
economic growth has been slowing for the past 50 years, but relief might come from an unexpected place -- a new form of manufacturing that is neither what you thought it was nor where you thought it was. Industrial systems thinker...
SciShow Kids
Story Time: A Very Special Moth
Squeaks and Jessi have a story to tell you about the peppered moth, a special insect that taught us a lot about a process called natural selection.
TED Talks
Edward Burtynsky: My wish: Manufactured landscapes and green education
Accepting his 2005 TED Prize, photographer Edward Burtynsky makes a wish: that his images -- stunning landscapes that document humanity's impact on the world -- help persuade millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.
TED Talks
TED: Are ad agencies, PR firms and lobbyists destroying the climate? | Solitaire Townsend
An unnoticed industry worth two trillion dollars a year is influencing almost every carbon emission. Sustainability solution seeker Solitaire Townsend calls this sector the "X industry" (where "X" stands for influence), and it includes...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The wildly complex anatomy of a sneaker
Australians call them “runners." The British know them as “trainers.” Americans refer to them as “sneakers.” Whatever you call them, these casual shoes are worn by billions of people around the world. Today, roughly 23 billion shoes are...
Curated Video
Urban Settlements
Urban environments may seem very different from one another – but their underlying structures are often remarkably similar. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Every urban settlement has a central business...
Curated Video
Urban Land Use Models
A look at the Burgess and Hoyt models, and how each explains the layout of urban settlements. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. The Burgess Model shows a city's development as a series of concentric rings,...
Curated Video
Natural Versus Artificial
Are all artificial chemicals bad for our health? Revealing the health implications of natural and artificial chemicals, and the natural chemicals which can be deadly. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. All matter consists...
Curated Video
Water pollution
Life on Earth could not exist without water. However, human activities can cause water pollution. How can we prevent this? People and places -Human impact on the environment - Polluting our water Learning Points Human activity can...
Curated Video
Air pollution
This film examines the tell-tale signs of air pollution and how its effects can be catastrophic to ecosystems. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Polluting the air Learning Points Acid rain and holes in the ozone layer...
Curated Video
Our Economic System
Dr. Forrester describes the manner with which the economy of the colonies was established and how our country’s economy grew. She talks about the growth of corporations, the rise of labor unions, and the importance of the banking system...
Curated Video
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the incredible rebuilding effort that returned Chicago to prominence as one of America’s largest and greatest cities.
Curated Video
Mother Jones and the American Labor Movement
Dr. Forrester tells the stories of Mother Jones and Samuel Gompers. She describes “The Haymarket Affair,” and talks about the accomplishments of our country’s labor movement.
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 1.1 Historical Reference: Clothing Laws
This video explores how William Shakespeare, in his portrayal of ancient Rome in "Julius Caesar," incorporates 16th-century English customs and values, particularly in the domain of clothing and professional identity. Through Flavius's...
Wonderscape
Exploring Communism: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
This video examines communism, focusing on its origins during the Industrial Revolution, criticisms of capitalism, and the ideas of Karl Marx. It outlines the rise of communism in Russia, the role of dictatorships in communist countries,...
Wonderscape
Life After Ellis Island: Immigrants' Journey in America
Discover what happened to immigrants after leaving Ellis Island. Learn about their challenges and contributions to American society, from settling the West to facing new laws and prejudices. Explore the evolution of immigration policies...
Curated Video
Virus outbreak in a model city: How important is social distancing?
In light of the current corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, I created a little model to explore different measures to fight viruses. How effective are measures such as tests, quarantine, and social distancing?
Curated Video
WWII POW Camps on U.S. Soil
Between 1942 and 1946, the U.S. government constructed around 700 POW camps on U.S. soil, housing around 400,000 captured enemy soldiers. But what were the conditions like there?
PBS
Why Do We Have Hobbies?
Where did the concept of a hobby come from? And how did humans turn the things they do purely for fun into side hustles and competitions that actually pay the bills?