Crash Course
World War II: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about World War II, aka The Great Patriotic War, aka The Big One. So how did this war happen? And what does it mean? We've all learned the facts about World War II many times over, thanks to repeated...
TED Talks
Sam Martin: Claim your "manspace"
Author Sam Martin shares photos of a quirky world hobby that's trending with the XY set: "manspaces." (They're custom-built hangouts where a man can claim a bit of his own territory to work, relax, be himself.) Grab a cold one and enjoy.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The history of Tea - Shunan Teng
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water __ and from sugary Turkish Rize tea to salty Tibetan butter tea, there are almost as many ways of preparing the beverage as there are cultures on the globe. Where did this...
SciShow
Why Is This Island Disappearing?
Hoboro Island off the coast of Japan may soon be an island of the past, and it’s primarily due to one unsuspecting isopod.
Crash Course
Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
TED Talks
Shigeru Ban: Emergency shelters made from paper
Long before sustainability was a buzzword, architect Shigeru Ban was using ecologically sound building materials such as cardboard tubes. He uses them to build remarkable temporary structures for disaster-struck nations such as Haiti,...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The Akune brothers: Siblings on opposite sides of war - Wendell Oshiro
There are many stories that can be told about World War II, from the tragic to the inspiring. But perhaps one of the most heart-rending experiences was that of the Akune family, divided by the war against each other, and against their...
TED Talks
Derek Sivers: Weird, or just different?
"There's a flip side to everything," the saying goes, and in 2 minutes, Derek Sivers shows this is true in a few ways you might not expect.
TED Talks
TED: The beauty of what we'll never know | Pico Iyer
Almost 30 years ago, Pico Iyer took a trip to Japan, fell in love with the country and moved there. A keen observer of the human spirit, Iyer professes that he now feels he knows far less about Japan -- or, indeed, about anything -- than...
Crash Course
Asian Responses to Imperialism: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism, but not from the perspective of the colonizers. This week John looks at some Asian perspectives on Imperialism, specifically writers from countries that were colonized by European...
Crash Course
The Video Game Crash of 1983: Crash Course Games
So the 1980s was the golden age of arcade games. Games like Donkey Kong, Pac- Man, Space Invaders, and Centipede had become a cultural phenomenon. These games had expanded the gamer demographic and even encouraged the rise of competitive...
Crash Course
Nintendo and a New Standard for Video Games: Crash Course Games
So we ended the last episode at the North American Video Game Crash of 1983, and even though the video game market had collapsed in the United States, demand for video games remained strong in Europe and Asia. Nintendo of Japan,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Gyotaku: The ancient Japanese art of printing fish - K. Erica Dodge
How did fishermen record their trophy catches before the invention of photography? In 19th century Japan, fishing boats were equipped with rice paper, sumi-e ink, and brushes in order to create gyotaku: elaborate rubbings of freshly...
SciShow
Supersonic Free Fall and the New Element: Hankium?
Hank brings you the news of a newly discovered dinosaur he is kind of afraid to look at, a way to sequence your genome in less time than it takes to get your clothes dry cleaned, & two new adventures that will take place in space - one...
PBS
Why Triassic Animals Were Just the Weirdest
The Triassic was full of creatures that look a lot like other, more modern species, even though they're not closely related at all. The reason for this has to do with how evolution works and with the timing of the Triassic itself: when...
Crash Course
The Atomic Bomb: Crash Course History of Science
The story picks up where we left off last time, with Einstein writing the president of his new homeland, the United States, urging him to build a nuclear weapon before Hitler. This is the tale of the most destructive force humans have...
Be Smart
The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food
People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!
Curated Video
Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about China's Revolutions. While the rest of the world was off having a couple of World Wars, China was busily uprooting the dynastic system that had ruled there for millennia. Most revolutions have some...
Crash Course
Just Say Noh. But Also Say Kyogen: Crash Course Theater #11
This week on Crash Course Theater, Mike is taking you to Japan to have a look at Noh theater. Noh, and its counterpart Kyogen are some of the most revered theater forms in Japan, and are still performed today. Today you'll learn how Noh...
SciShow
How to Get Drunk on Bread
A man walks in to a hospital super drunk... but claims he hasn't had a sip of alcohol. Join us today for SciShow medical mystery!
Bozeman Science
Human Population Size
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the world population has undergone exponential growth since the industrial revolution. Predicting the future world population is difficult because each country will grow at different rates....
Curated Video
The Evolution of Trains: From Ancient Rails to Hyperloop
This video provides a brief history of trains, from ancient carts on wooden rails to the invention of steam-powered trains and the emergence of electric commuter trains. It highlights the impact of trains on society, making...
Curated Video
Only In Japan 9 - Fish Bath
Fish Bath:Hot springs attract visitors who line up daily to dip their feet in warm water filled with hungry fish, creating a relaxing and unconventional spa experience.
Curated Video
Solar Powered Vehicles Brave Adverse Weather in Suzuka Dream Cup Race
The Dream Cup is an annual solar car race held in Suzuka, Japan. Despite adverse weather conditions, 33 solar powered vehicles competed in an endurance race, showcasing the advancements in solar car design and technology. The race, part...