TED Talks
Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you
In this deceptively simple 3-minute talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words "thank you" -- to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure another person knows what they mean to you. Try it.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii | Sydney Iaukea
On January 16th, 1895, two men arrived at Liliʻuokalani's door, arrested her, and imprisoned her. The Missionary Party had recently seized power and now confiscated her diaries, ransacked her house, and claimed her lands. Liliʻuokalani...
SciShow Kids
How to Make a Rainbow
We often see beautiful rainbows during or right after a rain storm, but did you know that you can make your very own rainbow at home? Join Jessi and Squeaks to learn how!
Crash Course
The Yellow Wallpaper: Crash Course Literature 407
Today on Crash Course Literature, John Green teaches you about The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The Yellow Wallpaper tells the story of a woman who is a prisoner in her own home, in the name of caring for her mental...
Crash Course
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Crash Course Government and Politics
Oh my, Craig has his work cut out for him this week. The process of how a bill becomes a law can be pretty complex, fraught with potential bill-death at every corner. As if just getting through committee isn’t difficult enough, bills...
Crash Course
The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics
In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and...
Crash Course
Congressional Committees: Crash Course Government and Politics
This week Craig Benzine clears up the role of committees in Congress. We’ll talk about standing committees, joint committees, conference committees, and caucuses (and not the candidate-choosing kinds) as well as the staff agencies that...
SciShow Kids
Tsunamis: The Biggest Waves
Most waves are very small, but every once in a while, they can be really extreme!
SciShow
What Really Happened with Typhoid Mary
The famous symptomless carrier of Typhoid Fever, Mary Mallon, never felt the effects of the fever, but never recovered from a medical system that didn’t know how to treat a carrier of the disease.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the sorting hat riddle? | Dan Katz and Alex Rosenthal
It's your first day at Magnificent Marigold's Magical Macademy. But before you can learn your first spell you must get through the sorting ceremony. And the sorting hat has chosen you for a special challenge. The Macademy had 8 founders...
TED Talks
TED: How to grow a forest in your backyard | Shubhendu Sharma
Forests don't have to be far-flung nature reserves, isolated from human life. Instead, we can grow them right where we are -- even in cities. eco-entrepreneur and TED Fellow Shubhendu Sharma grows ultra-dense, biodiverse mini-forests of...
Crash Course
What is a Map Crash Course Geography
From navigating a cross-country road trip (or just finding the nearest coffee shop), to analyzing election results (or the latest meme on K-pop group popularity), maps play a huge role in how we interpret the world! Today, we're going to...
Crash Course
Creation from the Void: Crash Course World Mythology
Today on Crash Course Mythology we're starting in on creation stories. This week, we'll focus on the creation of the universe out of nothing, or Ex Nihlio creation. Basically, a god decides to make a universe out of nothing. We'll look...
Curated Video
The Universe of Technology: Exploring Outer Space with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting adventure through outer space to explore the universe of technology. They learn about the meaning of technology and how it helps solve problems and make tasks easier. Nova introduces...
Curated Video
Danish Monarchs Family Tree | Viking Age to Today
Danish Monarchs Family Tree | Viking Age to Today
Curated Video
Teaching Responsibility and Building Trust
In this video, Sammy the Squirrel teaches us about responsibility and the importance of fulfilling our duties. Sammy shares how squirrels work hard to store enough food for the winter and how they live in well-developed groups. Sammy...
Curated Video
Eco-Friendly Living: The Grow Community on Bainbridge Island
Discover the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island, where sustainable living meets modern design. Learn how advanced technology, such as mini-split heat pumps and solar panels, reduces energy consumption, while shared green spaces and...
Curated Video
Only In Cuba 11 - Ernest Hemingway's Estate in Cuba
Ernest Hemingway's Estate in Cuba:Author Ernest Hemingway's estate in Cuba, where some of his most important work was done, becomes the first foreign property listed by the American National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Curated Video
Only In Mexico 18 - Bike Race
Bike Race:Mountain bikers from around the world participate in the challenging "Down the Hill" race, testing their speed and courage on the rugged terrain.
Curated Video
Inclusion: Embracing Differences and Building Connections
In this video, Shanya the sheep and her shepherd friend Liam teach us about the value of inclusion. They explain that inclusion is accepting and learning from each other, regardless of our differences. Through their stories and examples,...