Economics Explained
The World's Poorest Country is Sitting on $24 Trillion
With GDP per capita of just $2 per day, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the poorest, if not the poorest nation on Earth. However, this does not have to be the case. The country has massive deposits of rare earth minerals...
Hip Hughes History
Triangular Trade Explained
What was Colonial Mercantilism when you boil it down to its basics? Perfect for students, life long learners and the cray cray on the internets.
Bizarre Beasts
Tenrecs Will Not Stay In Their Lane
If all crustaceans “want” to look like crabs, then tenrecs “want” to look like basically any other small mammal. These weird little guys are endemic to Madagascar – they’re native to nowhere else on Earth.
Vlogbrothers
42 Amazing Maps
The map, as an innovation, is extremely important. Simply constructing a useful representation of our world onto a piece of paper (or clay or vellum or whatever) vastly increased the capabilities of humankind. But we continue to add and...
Vlogbrothers
Ebola: What IS Terrifying
In which John discusses the ebola outbreaks in the United States, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Liberia, and how best to deal with them.
Vlogbrothers
Bill Gates and John Green Discuss Agriculture
A special bonus video in which John Green and Microsoft founder Bill Gates talk about how Green Agriculture in Ethiopia.
Curated Video
How fit is the fitness industry?
After the festive season, January is the time to get to the gym and work off the holiday indulgences. Fitness seems to be booming, but how healthy are the figures?
Curated Video
The Origins and Confusing Names of the Turkey
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of the name "Turkey" for the bird native to North America. They explain that the name originated from a misidentification of the bird by Europeans who imported a different bird called the...
Let's Tute
Interesting Facts About Giraffes: The Tallest Mammal on Earth
In this video, we explore interesting facts about giraffes, including their long necks, which help them graze from the topmost branches, and their unique fighting behavior called "necking." Scientists have proposed various hypotheses...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 8: Later Years and Legacy
In her later years, Nzinga focused less on military training and more on education in her lands. This video delves into the complexities of her legacy, as she ruled with violence and advanced the slave trade in the area but also...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 1: Difficult Birth and Early Life
This video tells the story of Queen Nzinga Mbandi, a renowned queen from Southwest Africa who was known for her intelligence, political aptitude, and military skills. The video explores her background, including her difficult birth and...
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution - What Do Fossils Tell Us?
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. This video looks at the...
60 Second Histories
Was the British Empire a good or bad thing?
This video explores the raw materials from around the Empire helped fire the Industrial Revolution, this video takes a look at what was traded and with whom.
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 Britain's Black History - Coffee Houses and the Slave Trade
Learn about the growth in popularity of coffee and its connections with black history in Britain, in this lesson starter for use with KS3 pupils. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find Black History in your Town...
Professor Dave Explains
West Nile Virus (Genus Flavivirus)
West Nile Virus is a relatively new virus. It was first detected in the early 20th century, and it made it over to North America quite mysteriously in 1999. It is spread by mosquitos and can have some pretty serious effects, so let's...
Step Back History
A Brief History of Ethiopia
Ethiopia is an ancient African nation known for its religion, culture, and independence. This week, we start a new series 'A Brief History' and tell a brief history of Ethiopia.
SWPictures
SMS for Life: Using Mobile Phones to Manage Malaria Drug Stocks in Tanzania
The video discusses the issue of malaria in Africa, which kills 800,000 people every year, with 85% of them being children under the age of 5. The video introduces a new management information system called SMS for Life, which uses...
SWPictures
The Plant that Cures Malaria: Artemisia Annua
The Plant that Cures Malaria part 2/5: This video showcases the story of Clovis Kabaseke and his passion for the medicinal herb Artemisia Annua. He believes that this plant can help address the problems of poverty and malaria in his...
SWPictures
An Injection of Hope: The Importance and Challenges of Vaccination
An Injection of Hope part 2/4: This video discusses the history and impact of vaccines, including their role in eradicating diseases like smallpox and polio. It also highlights the ongoing challenges of getting vaccines to those who need...
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 Britain's Black History - The Obelisk
This KS3 lesson starter on black history highlights the contributions to British landmarks of people of African and Caribbean descent. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find Black History in your Town or City....