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Settlement Resources
In order to create a sustainable and successful settlement, a vast array of infrastructures must be put in place. From roads to waste management systems, what is required for a settlement to thrive? Human Geography - Orientation And...
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Jacques Cousteau for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the childhood of Jacques Cousteau, when he first became interested in the ocean, his later invention of the aqua-lung and his filmmaking adventures across the globe.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. For Kids
Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change that came from his efforts to bring about equality in the United States and across the world.
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek for Kids | Bedtime History
Antony van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch scientist and a pioneer in the field of microbiology. Often referred to as "the Father of Microbiology," he was the first to observe and describe microorganisms using a microscope that he designed and...
Wonderscape
Challenges of the American Dream for Black Men in the U.S.
Examine the disparities faced by Black men in America in pursuit of the American Dream. Learn about the impact of public policies, particularly within the criminal justice system, and how these have contributed to inequalities. Explore...
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Isaac Newton's Early Scientific Successes
This video dives into Sir Isaac Newton's early successes as a scientist, including his breakthrough in understanding light and color, which led to the invention of the reflecting telescope. It also covers his time at the Royal Society...
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Alexander Graham Bell’s Other Inventions and Contributions
This video highlights Alexander Graham Bell's achievements beyond the telephone, including his efforts to develop a bullet detection device to help save President James Garfield and his role in transforming National Geographic into a...
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The Drawbacks of NFTs: Challenges and Concerns in the Digital Art Market
Explore the various drawbacks and challenges associated with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in the digital art market, including authenticity concerns, copyright infringement, energy consumption, and marketing challenges. Cryptocurrency and...
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Understanding Cryptocurrencies: The Future of Money
Explore the world of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies secured by cryptography, and their potential to revolutionize financial transactions. Learn about the impact of cryptocurrencies on society, including debates over their use,...
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The Aryan Influx and the Evolution of Early Indian Civilization
The Indus Valley civilization began to decline around 2000 BC. This decline coincided with the arrival of the Aryans, nomadic warriors who spread across the fertile Indian plains. Their society, divided into three classes—farmers,...
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How the Production Line Changed Society
The introduction of the production line by Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing, making cars more affordable and accessible to working people. This mass fabrication technique, still used today, standardized parts and increased...
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Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges to Multiculturalism
Explore the complexities and obstacles hindering true multiculturalism, including systemic prejudice and discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, and more. This video explains how historical events and social systems perpetuate...
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Cultural Tapestry: Exploring the Richness of Diverse Traditions
Delve into the concept of culture, a blend of customs, art, achievements, and lifestyles unique to various groups. This video unpacks the layers of cultural diversity, emphasizing how family traditions, like eating black-eyed peas on New...
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From Wolves to Wagging Tails: The Domestication of Dogs
Dive into the fascinating journey of how dogs evolved from wild wolves to become cherished members of human families. This video explores the theories of dog domestication, their transformation across cultures, and their significant...
Professor Dave Explains
Continental Philosophy Part 2: The Frankfurt School
Pivoting back to continental philosophy, we must discuss a very important movement in this tradition, and that is the Frankfurt School. This group utilized the ideas of Marx and Freud to advance the field, led by figures like Max...
Professor Dave Explains
Late Modern Philosophy Part 2: The Roots of Analytic Philosophy
We just introduced continental philosophy, so let's take a look at the analytic tradition that arose around the same time, as the modern era was drawing to a close. Of the two schools, this was the one more concerned with philosophy of...
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ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering With Advanced Data Analysis - Potential Risks of ChatGPT
Explore the potential risks and ethical concerns of using ChatGPT and similar language generation models. We discuss issues such as bias, misinformation, privacy, and security, and how these risks can impact the use of ChatGPT in various...
TLDR News
Stonewall: How Riots Sparked the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement - TLDR News
With us at the start of Pride Month and the ongoing riots, we thought it would be a good time to look at the Stonewall riots. In this video we discuss how the riots happened and how Stonewall sparked a movement in the LGBTQ+ community.
The Guardian
Kingsway House Shelter Gives in to Public Pressure
Kingsway House, a shelter for the homeless in Liverpool, enters its tumultuous final days. As Lawrence navigates the complexities of its fate, we learn that the responsibility for the closure does not lie with the city council, but...
The Guardian
From Luxury Hotels to Homeless Shelter
Brian was down on his luck and sleeping rough in Liverpool. Lawrence was a successful hotelier and property developer. David was a self-proclaimed hippy in a dead-end job. Together they formed an unlikely alliance and created a homeless...
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The African-American Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the African-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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Romeo and Juliet Prologue Language: Words with Slightly Different Meanings
This video examines Shakespeare's unique use of language in "Romeo and Juliet," particularly focusing on how familiar words are employed with distinct meanings to enrich the text. It discusses examples such as "dignity" and "mutiny" to...
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Types of People in the Colonies
Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.
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Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.