The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China...

In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...

In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...

What is a trade deficit? Well, it all has to do with imports and exports and, well, trade. This week Jacob and Adriene walk you through the basics of imports, exports, and exchange. So, you remember the specialization and trade thing,...

The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...

The Tigris River drying up has revealed some amazing discoveries! As the water receded, it uncovered ancient cities and artifacts that were hidden for centuries. Archeologists found old structures, pottery, and even cuneiform tablets...

This video explores the concept of tariffs as a tool for economic development, focusing on the historical use of tariffs in the United States. It discusses how tariffs were initially used to protect and foster domestic industries,...

Initially a refueling station for Dutch sailors traveling to the East, South Africa gradually developed an agricultural sector, based on fruit, wine, and livestock production, along the coast of the Cape of Good Hope. All of this changed...

This video explores the evolution of money from bartering to digital currencies, highlighting its role as a placeholder for value and the various forms it has taken throughout history. It delves into the impact of personal experiences on...

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Howcast -The real gross domestic product of a country measures the value of its economic activity. But how can you calculate it?

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where we will explore the transport solutions used to move heavy timber across extreme landscapes worldwide.



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The Suez Canal is one of the most important waterways in the world, accounting for almost 12 per cent of all global trade, but for six days it was blocked by a skyscraper-sized container ship.



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Amsterdam's Canal Houses, Explained

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where today we see the enormous effort and technology that goes into mooring and offloading massive cargo vessels. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel! Embark on a journey into the ways of local transportation with the Kariton, Chukudu, and Motor Rollers. We explore the innovative and grassroots transportation solutions used in developing...

Discover the fascinating world of cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems in human history. Developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia over 5,000 years ago, cuneiform was used to record laws, trade, literature, and more....

In this episode, journey with the fictional Chantico and her family of Aztec merchants as they travel through the wilds of ancient Mexico to the bustling metropolis of Tenochtitlán. Along the way, they travel through busy markets, trade...

Set sail to learn about Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates in history! His real name was Edward Teach, and he sailed the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the early 1700s during the Golden Age of Piracy. In this video,...

The history of inflation in the United States shows that it often happens during wars, economic growth, or when there aren’t enough supplies. Since World War II, there have been six big periods of inflation caused by things like...

The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.

As soon as he took office, President Trump signed an executive order targeting inflation and high housing costs. But does the president truly have the power to deliver on his campaign promises to lower consumer prices and mortgage rates?