Hip Hughes History
Detente Explained: US History Review
A short yet fun and informative video review of the period of Detente that existed between the US and China and the Soviet Union in the 1970s.
Hip Hughes History
Trump, Taiwan and US Foreign Policy
By taking a phone call with Taiwan, President-Elect Donald Trump caused a minor tremor if Chinese-US Foreign Relations. In this video we'll explain the history of Taiwan and how it has effected the United States relationship with China.
Hip Hughes History
The Korean "War" Explained: US History Review
There is a reason why its called the "Forgotten War", because most people have no clue about the basics. Let HipHughes grease up your frontal cortex and then slide down the hill of learning going through the basic causes and fundamentals...
Vlogbrothers
Why Big Solutions Fail
In which Hank discusses loanword adaptation for two minutes in order to distract himself from the crushing reality of all of what he must do. One thing that I did not say in this video...that's just for you dear dedicated dooblydoo...
Vlogbrothers
Hackers, Cyber crime, and a New Kind of War.
In which Hank talks briefly about the fundamental shift in espionage, warfare, crime, and activism that may re-define our age. Hackers have been mounting increasingly sophisticated attacks. Billions of dollars have been stolen, and even...
Vlogbrothers
Uncomfortable Nuance: Natural Gas Edition
I almost titled this video "Is fracking good?" but I decided not to do that because, like, obviously, no. Anything that increases the amount of fossil fuels we can get out of the ground is bad. But, at the same time, natural gas is used...
TLDR News
TLDR News Interviews Mitch McConnell
This weekend we attended the Munich Security Conference, where we met with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. During the conversation we talk about future US arms shipments to Ukraine and the threat posed by China. The Munich...
TLDR News
Britain Joins the CPTPP: Brexit's Biggest Trade Deal Yet?
This week it was announced that Britain had officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. This is a major grouping for Britain to join post-Brexit, but it's on the other side of the world;...
Weird History
Facts About of Victorian Opium Dens
When we think of opium dens of the 19th century, the conjured image is usually a hazy, smoke-filled room full of questionable characters, right? Well, at one point in the early 19th century, everyone and their mother was taking opium...
Curated Video
Why China has become the world leader in renewable energy
China is the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, using fossil fuels to drive rapid industrialisation. So why is it now investing billions of dollars in green technology?
Curated Video
Ming the Panda
Today Jasmin goes to China, to meet his friend Ming the panda ! Discover this new episode to know all about pandas !
Weird History
Who Was Marco Polo?
The biography of Marco Polo tells the story of one of the most famous explorers of all time. Leaving Venice with his father and uncle, he spent 24 years going all the way from Israel to China, where he lived for 17 years. His life story...
Rachel's English
American English Pronunciation: How to Pronounce Countries and Languages
Do you want to learn how to pronounce the countries and languages in American English? Watch this video and learn how to say countries and languages like a pro!
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Chinese New Year
This video explores five fun facts about Chinese New Year.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Is Table Tennis The Same As Ping Pong?
This video is answering the question of is table tennis the same as ping pong.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is The Great Wall Of China?
This video is answering the question of what is The Great Wall of China.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Are The Chinese New Year Animals?
This video is answering the question of what are The Chinese New Year Animals.
Professor Dave Explains
Early Philosophical Thought (East Asia and India)
Philosophy has its roots all over the world, and although the best preserved documents are from the Western world, which is why this topic is so frequently studied from a Western perspective, there are a number of Eastern thinkers that...
Hip Hughes History
The Russian Revolution Explained: World History Review
What caused the Russian Revolution and how did it overthrow the Czar? A basic introduction to the Soviet Revolution of 1917. A great way for teacher's to flip their classes and kids to study and review for their World History tests.
Financial Times
Why China's control of rare earths matters
China dominates the world's production and supply of rare earths - obscure elements that are vital for high tech-manufacturing. The FT's Jamie Smyth explains their importance.
Science ABC
How Many Countries Are There In The World? Are There Places That Doesn’t Fall Under Any Country?
There are 195 UN-recognised nations in the world. About 50 more have declared themselves independent. However, the count does not end here. The answer to our question simply depends on our point of view and on how we define a "country":...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Christopher Tienken - The School Reform Landscape
Christopher Tienken, Ed.D. is an assistant professor of Education Administration at Seton Hall University in the College of Education and Human Services, Department of Education Management, Policy, and Leadership. He has public school...