Working in the White House in the 1840s may have been more hazardous than we thought.

Why do we love people we're related to? Compared to strangers, why do we feel such a deep sense of connection with our family members? Sure, they're nice to us, we take care of each other, and we often live with them, but there has to be...

Working in the White House in the 1840s may have been more hazardous than we thought.

Hank and physiologist Jon Harrison discuss the question of insect size and major theories that attempt to explain why there is a limit to how large insects can get with current conditions on Earth.

The equator is a clear and accurate line around Earth that makes measuring latitude a precise science, but when it came to figuring out how to do that with longitude, British sailors were at a loss. Until they devised a competition.

Howcast - Check out part 2 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Slip of the Tongue" with this online demo.

Howcast - Check out part 3 of this L.A. Noire walkthrough and beat "Slip of the Tongue" with this online demo.

In this video, the teacher explains the significance of longitude and latitude in cartography and navigation. They discuss the challenges faced by explorers in determining longitude and how accurate timekeeping was the key. The teacher...

In an age before satellite navigation and GPS, one man found an ingenious solution to the problem of determining a ship's location at sea. Discover the relationship between place and time. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements -...

This video focuses on the role of indigenous groups, particularly Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet, in resisting American expansion leading up to the War of 1812. It highlights Tecumseh's efforts to unite tribes and the impact of...

A story of how I wrote my latest piece. Using Curiosity and other interests to inform your writing.

A story of how I wrote my latest piece. Using Curiosity and other interests to inform your writing.

Celebrate Presidents’ Day and the entire week with these 3 presidents songs to help you learn the presidents of the United States. Learn the presidents with their inauguration date from Washington to Biden. Learn the presidents by last...

We find Miss Palomine standing in front of the White House again. She talks about how George Washington became the first President of the United States. She then mentions Abraham Lincoln. She then talks about all the Presidents who have...

Will President Joe Biden die in office? If he does, some will blame the so-called "Curse of Tippecanoe," or "Tecumseh's Curse." That Mr. Beat dude explains.

You know I had high hopes for Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell, I really did. In my head I always sort of lumped him in with Maximilian Robespierre. I thought they were each a forward-thinking guy who leapt into action and spearheaded the...

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

The 26th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1888. My birthday, again. Is that why I love this stuff? Grover Cleveland had a solid first term. The country was at peace and the economy...fantastic. He even...

The Presidency of the United States is the most powerful position in the nation, and is often referred to as the “leader of the free world”. Their power is only equaled by the massive responsibility they hold. They are not always...

There have been two father-son lineages in presidential history (Adams and Bush) but only one grandfather-grandson lineage, and that's William Henry Harrison (9th) and Benjamin Harrison (23rd). Harrison defeated Grover Cleveland in 1888...

William Henry Harrison, or good old Tippecanoe, had the shortest term of any president so far. That's because he died just one month into his term. Being the first president to die in office, it brought up the issue of what to do when...

Today's episode will give you loads of motivation for your IELTS exam! You will learn 3 skills for IELTS Speaking that can be boosted through mimicking, along with recommendations on what to mimic and how!

The 14th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1840, the Whig Party brings Tippecanoe and Tyler, too, and Van Buren faces an...

He's back! And this time he wants revenge. No, no revenge. But Grover and Frances were happy to get back to the White House to finish what they started. Benjamin Harrison did some damage to the economy, and Grover tried his best to fix...