Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, its traditional trappings surround many of us for between twenty (if you’re lucky) and sixty days of every year.



So, let’s take a look at the origins of some of these traditions (without...

Kings of Israel & Judah Family Tree

Northern European Culture provides a presentation about the cultures found in northern Europe.

What is Survivorship Bias? Survivorship bias or survival bias is the logical error of concentrating on entities that passed a selection process while overlooking those that did not. This can lead to incorrect conclusions because of...

What is Path Dependence? Path dependency is a phenomenon whereby history matters; what has occurred in the past persists because of resistance to change.

Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) describes how historical circumstances have affected different Chinese-speaking regions.

Harvard University historian David Armitage discusses the question of how the past can be used to shape today’s policy, describing how policymakers should not only try to avoid making the same mistakes, but also consider worthy roads not...

Benefits of Technology discusses the many ways that technology increases the quality of human life with a focus on health, communication, exploration, and learning.

A video entitled “Historical Sources” identifies the differences between primary and secondary sources and discusses how these sources can be used to study the past.

Mr. Hughes through the 1800's like butta'. Easy to digest, Mr. Hughes covers the basic causes and facts about the role of the government as it related to the war. Specifically designed for the US History and Government regents exam in NY...

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the holiest sites for most Christians worldwide. It is believed to house the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial. But what can archaeology tell us about...

What Happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel?

00:00 Introduction 2:19 Antichrist in the NT 7:19 Irenaeus' Expansion of Antichrist 11:52 Tertullian and Hippolytus 14:00 Medieval Developments of Antichrist 16:11 Conclusion

Let’s face it. Between English classes, Lit classes, World Culture classes, and History classes, there’s no escaping The Epic Poem. THE ODYSSEY, THE ILIAD, THE AENEID, THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, BEOWULF. At some point, we’re going to...

This clip explores the historical history, and some important cultural features of the Great Plains Region.

In this tenth lecture in INET’s “How and How Not to Do Economics,” Robert Skidelsky argues that there are two main reasons why economists should study history. The first is to make history better. The second is to make economics...

In this episode we examine the topic: Ceremonial Deism: The Religion of the Supreme Court

Our second lesson tackles the finer details in written, verbal and visual non-fiction texts. Discover how non-fiction texts like news articles, speeches and documentaries use a variety of techniques to inform and persuade their...

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Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street...

In the early stages of the crisis, policymakers were terrified and therefore willing to cooperate. Now, fear is gone and national interests dominate. But it takes consensus to tackle the pressing issues of our time: the environment,...

You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.

We're taking you on a virtual tour of Salem, a city with a rich history and unique attractions. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and must-visit spots in this captivating destination.

The direct materials purchasing budget contains all of the materials to be purchased and costs of those materials for a production process during a specified period of time.

Martha Washington grew up on a farm. Dolley Madison helped her mom run a boarding house. Eleanor Roosevelt became an orphan when she was nine years old. But like so many women before them, they didn’t let their circumstances determine...