SciShow
How the US Launched Its First Satellite
60 years ago, in January 1958, the United States launched its first satellite, Explorer 1.
TED Talks
eL Seed: Street art with a message of hope and peace
What does this gorgeous street art say? It's Arabic poetry, inspired by bold graffiti and placed where a message of hope and peace can do the most good. In this quietly passionate talk, artist and TED Fellow eL Seed describes his...
TED Talks
TED: The path to ending ethnic conflicts | Stefan Wolff
Civil wars and ethnic conflicts have brought the world incredible suffering, but Stefan Wolff's figures show that, in the last 20 years, their number has steadily decreased. He extracts critical lessons from Northern Ireland, Liberia,...
Crash Course
American Imperialism Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about Imperialism. In the late 19th century, the great powers of Europe were running around the world obtaining colonial possessions, especially in Africa and Asia. The United States, which as a young...
Crash Course
World War I Battlefields: Crash Course European History
Europe's system of alliances and centuries-old tensions erupted into war in August of 1914. This week on Crash Course Euro, we're talking about the military history of World War I, and taking a look at the broad strokes of how the war...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the Trojan War riddle? | Dennis Shasha
On Olympus, you've been waiting for an opportunity to bring the bloody Trojan War to its conclusion. The two sides have agreed to a brief truce, and when you consult the Fates, they advise: should the peace last for 10 days, all will end...
TED Talks
Matthieu Ricard: The habits of happiness
What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.
Curated Video
The Life Of Geronimo (Part 1 of 3) – Chiricahua Apache Wars - Native American Short Documentary
The first of the three part documentary about the famous Apache leader Geronimo. Today remembered as a Native American icon and a legendary warrior, originally named Goyahkla, Geronimo was born in present day Arizona near todays Mexican...
Curated Video
Second And Third Anglo Powhatan Wars
The second video covering Anglo-Powhatan wars. In the first one we covered the first Anglo-Powhatan war and the Jamestown massacre, so here we talk about the second and third Anglo-Powhatan wars, relations between the two sides and...
Curated Video
Choosing Peace and Kindness: Learning to Control Anger and Spread Goodness
In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of controlling anger and choosing non-violence. The students learn about empathy, patience, and resolving conflicts peacefully. They also explore the concept of kindness and how it can...
Curated Video
The Iroquois Confederacy - America's First Democracy
The Iroquois Confederacy or Haudenosaunee is believed to be the one of the world’s oldest participatory democracies and the oldest democratic form of government on the American continent. Originally made from five Native American tribes:...
Curated Video
How did Bulgaria overtake the Eastern Roman Empire? The Conquest of Simeon the Great
How did Bulgaria overtake the Eastern Roman Empire? The Conquest of Simeon the Great
Curated Video
Hope: The Power to Achieve Your Dreams
In this video, Dante the Dragonfly visits the show "Human Nature" to talk about the importance of hope. Through the story of Dharma, a young musician, Dante explains how hope gives us confidence and strength to pursue our goals, even...
Curated Video
Finding Peacefulness in Everyday Life
In this video, Jade interviews Delicate the Dove, who shares insights about peacefulness and the adaptability of doves. Delicate also helps Lorena find a way to bring peace back into her grandmother's life after it was disrupted by...
Curated Video
William, Duke of Normandy: Triumphs, Betrayals, and Conquests
This video details the rise of William, Duke of Normandy, from a vulnerable fugitive to the supreme warlord of France. It chronicles his strategic triumphs over rebellious nobles and rival kings, culminating in a decisive victory over...
Great Big Story
Discover the unique world of Dr. Bronner's magic soaps
Explore the fascinating story behind Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, featuring its founder's philosophy and the iconic soap labels that captivate minds.
Curated Video
The Life Of Geronimo (Part 3 of 3) – Chiricahua Apache Wars - Native American Short Documentary
The third of the three part documentary about the famous Apache leader Geronimo. Today remembered as a Native American icon and a legendary warrior, originally named Goyahkla, Geronimo was born in present day Arizona near todays Mexican...
Curated Video
The Message of Peace
In this video, a pigeon named Delicate shares stories about her travels and promotes the importance of peace. Through a heartwarming story about children resolving conflicts and lifting blockades in their neighborhood, Delicate teaches...
Mr. Beat
The United Nations Explained
Once upon a time there was a horrible war called World War One. It was devastating. It was horrible. All of the world's superpowers were at it, and it was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." After Germany was defeated, the side...
TLDR News
What Does NATO Actually Do? - TLDR Explains
This week NATO are meeting in London for their annual summit, which leads us to ask the question - what does NATO actually do? We explain who the members are, how people can join, the commitments members make and why the group exists.
Curated Video
What is pasteurization?
Pasteurization or pasteurisation is a food preservation technique used to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life. But how does pasteurization work? What foods are pasteurized? And why should we care about it? In this video, we will...
Curated Video
Dawson's Bee
For this large burrowing bee, mating season isn’t just competitive – it’s deadly. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Dawson's burrowing bee is one of the largest bee species in the world. Dawson's bees are solitary bees, and...
Curated Video
Nobel and Dynamite
The story of Alfred Nobel's life work and legacy, and his little known role in the discovery of dynamite. Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in 1867. Alfred Nobel also founded the Nobel Peace Prize,...