Crash Course
The Americas and Time Keeping: Crash Course History of Science
In this episode of Crash Course History of Science, we travel to the Americas to ask the question, "When are we?" and get some answers. We'll look at the Maya, Inca, and Olmec civilizations and how they recorded their science.
SciShow
7 Things You Probably Don't Want to Know About Lice
Lice... the mere mention of them is enough to make most people all itchy. Well, get ready to get scratching, because we've compiled seven squirm-inducing lice facts on this week's List Show!
TED Talks
Will Hurd: A wall won't solve America's border problems
"Building a 30-foot-high concrete structure from sea to shining sea is the most expensive and least effective way to do border security," says Congressman Will Hurd, a Republican from Texas whose district encompasses two times zones and...
Bozeman Science
The Atmosphere
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the atmosphere surrounds the planet. The state of the atmosphere is climate and is affected by unequal heating, the Coriolis Effect, and the ocean. Convection cells and ENSO are discussed in detail.
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
What is Geography Crash Course Geography
So, what is geography? In our first episode of Crash Course Geography, we will endeavor to answer this seemingly simple question with the help of a similarly simple factoid: that the US imports more than 3 billion pounds of bananas from...
Curated Video
Exploring Belize: From Ancient Mayan Ruins to the Great Blue Hole
South America:We’re going to South America to see one of the largest cenotes in the world. This Great Blue Hole is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. We’ll know the ruins of the monuments of the ancient Mayan civilization...
Curated Video
Qualification Process for the FIFA World Cup: Exploring the Continental Zones
This video provides an overview of the qualification process for the FIFA World Cup, highlighting the different continental zones and the number of spots allocated to each. It explains the qualification process for Africa, Europe,...
Bedtime History
Mayan Civilization for Kids
Learn about the Mayan Civilization and their powerful empire that spread across ancient Mesoamerica.
Bedtime History
History of Chocolate For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most...
Wonderscape
Columbus’s Third and Fourth Voyages: New Discoveries and Final Journeys
This video covers the third and fourth voyages of Christopher Columbus. His third voyage led him to the South American continent, though he didn’t realize it. On his final voyage, he explored Central America, facing harsh conditions and...
Great Big Story
The hercules beetle, a giant among insects
Meet the Hercules beetle, an amazing example of strength and survival in the insect kingdom.
Great Big Story
This Tarantula’s Curly hair is a weapon in disguise
Delve into the intriguing world of the curly haired tarantula, a captivating arachnid species with a stunning mane of hair and a formidable arsenal of defense mechanisms. Discover how this nocturnal hunter navigates its scrubland habitat...
Curated Video
Honduras - Geography & Departments | Countries of the World
Learn the geography of Honduras -- the historical home of the Maya and other Mesoamerican cultures -- including its 18 Departments and capital of Tegucigalpa with this Countries of the World video by KLT!
Great Big Story
Secrets of the elusive Rowley's Palm Pit viper
Explore the rare and venomous Rowley's Palm Pit Viper, a hidden gem of southern Mexico's forests.
Curated Video
The Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s famous first voyage to the New World on the Pinta, the Niña, and the Santa María. She then introduces Amerigo Vespucci and explains why America was named after him.
Great Big Story
This Tarantula’s Curly Hair is a Weapon In Disguise
Delve into the intriguing world of the curly haired tarantula, a captivating arachnid species with a stunning mane of hair and a formidable arsenal of defense mechanisms. Discover how this nocturnal hunter navigates its scrubland habitat...
Great Big Story
The Hercules Beetle: A Giant Among Insects
Meet the Hercules beetle, an amazing example of strength and survival in the insect kingdom.
Curated Video
How the Ilopango Eruption Altered Ancient Civlizations Across the Globe
A recent study of an ice core sample from Greenland has pinpointed the Central American Ilopango mega-eruption to 431 AD. This eruption is believed to have devastated an entire Maya region and caused global cooling that affected climates...
Great Big Story
This Tarantula’s Curly Hair is a Weapon In Disguise
Delve into the intriguing world of the curly haired tarantula, a captivating arachnid species with a stunning mane of hair and a formidable arsenal of defense mechanisms. Discover how this nocturnal hunter navigates its scrubland habitat...
Wonderscape
Exploring Snake Species Around the World
Discover the world's diverse snake species, from creatively named snakes like the Black-Tailed Cribo to the dangerous black mamba in Africa. Learn about the ecological impacts of invasive species like Florida's pythons and the challenges...
PBS
Why Do We Say "Latino"?
The first thing to pop into your mind when you hear "Latino" is probably people from Latin America - places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central...
Curated Video
Parentheses in Sentences
Parentheses in Sentences demonstrates correct English grammar and conventions by using parentheses in sentences to set off nonrestrictive, parenthetical elements.