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Diego Maradona: The Journey of a South American Hero
Diego Maradona, the South American hero, rose from humble beginnings in a shanty town to become one of the greatest football players of all time. With his wizardry on the field, he captivated audiences and achieved immense success,...
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Why the Fastest Place on Earth is Disappearing
The Bonneville Salt Flats are perfect for speed. Every year, cars and motorcycles break land speed records on the flat expanse of the Bonneville Salt Flats. It’s been a tradition for more than a century, and racers have built a thriving...
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What are Wild Coyotes Doing in the Big City?
Chicago is the third-largest city in the U.S., and one of the country’s most diverse. There’s a secret subculture here that’s growing larger by the year but lurks out of sight in shadow — coyotes! More than 4,000 of these canines prowl...
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Is Earth's Largest Heat Transfer Really Shutting Down?
With unprecedented heat waves and record-breaking global temperatures, it’s hard to believe that there might be a place on earth that has actually COOLED since the industrial revolution.
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Is Earth’s Greatest Threat...The Sun?
Space weather can have a major effect on the technology we rely on. And a large solar flare could cause the most significant weather threat because so much of essential services are powered by a functioning electrical grid and a...
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How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
How was Russia defeated in 11 days? Operation Faustschlag
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Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
Battle of Dara, 530 AD (Part 1/2) Rise of Belisarius
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Landmarks - NYE Climbers
NYE CLIMBERS- 4 PEAKS HOW DID YOU SPEND LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE? IT’S UNLIKELY IT WAS ATOP MT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THIS DETERMINED, SOME SAY CRAZY, GROUP OF RUSSIANS SPEND EACH NEW YEAR ATOP THE WORLD’S TALLEST MOUNTAINS. THEN...
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Cool Us or Kill Us? Did Geoengineering Cause a Huge Famine?
This episode of Weathered explores the controversial world of solar geoengineering by injecting sulfate aerosols into the stratosphere, looking at both the controversial promises and profound risks associated with manipulating the...
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Savannah
Discover how animals have adapted to survive in the extreme climates of the savannah. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The savannah is one of the most dynamic habitats on the planet. Areas of savannah can be found to the north and...
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Secret of the Sahara
It may be dry and sandy now, but the Sahara desert used to look very different. Evidence buried deep beneath the dunes reveals that the landscape has been changing naturally over thousands of years. Earth Science - Weather - Learning...
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Migration: Seasons
Wildebeest migrate across the African Serengeti plains in huge numbers in search of rain and fresh pastures. But their journey is fraught with danger. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. African wildebeest annually migrate to stay in...
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Cloud Seeding
Scientists have found a way to make it rain. But weather modification has its critics, and there may be unforeseen consequences surrounding the "cloud seeding" process. Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. When silver iodide is...
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Tropical Rainforests
Tropical rainforests are competitive environments where plants must compete for space and resources. But other dangers threaten the balance and future of these important habitats. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Tropical...
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What Are Magnets?
What are the properties of magnets, and why are they useful to us? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. A permanent magnet is a piece of metal that possesses a magnetic field. The magnetic field is strongest at the...
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Polarity
Electrical polarity is the arrangement of positive and negative charge in an electrical circuit, or distribution of positive and negative charge in, for example, a chemical bond. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined...
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The equator
Find out why countries on the equator enjoy sunshine for most of the year. People and places - Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points The equator divides the planet into two halves: the northern hemisphere and the southern...
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What time is breakfast?
What time is it in Nairobi? See how standard time zones allow us to find out! People and places -Mapping - Time zones Learning Points The Earth is divided into around 24 time zones and each is exactly one hour different from the last....
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Where on Earth are you?
Believe it or not only two numbers are needed to locate your exact position on Earth - your longitude and latitude! People and places -Mapping - Latitude and longitude Learning Points Longitude: imaginary lines that run vertically around...
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The Legacy of the Reconstruction Era and Its Lasting Impact
This video explores the Reconstruction Era, focusing on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the political strides made by Black Americans. Learn about the challenges and achievements of the time, including the rise of Black political...
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The Compromise of 1877: End of Reconstruction and Its Impact
This video examines the Compromise of 1877 and its consequences for Black Americans in the South. Discover how this agreement ended federal intervention in the South, leading to increased voter suppression, violence, and the rise of...
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The Freedmen's Bureau: Support for Freed Black Communities
This video delves into the efforts of the Freedmen's Bureau, established in 1865, to assist formerly enslaved individuals in the South. Discover how the Bureau provided food, housing, legal aid, and education, helped reunite families,...
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Andrew Johnson and the Rise of Black Codes
This video examines President Andrew Johnson's controversial role during the Reconstruction Era. After Lincoln's death, Johnson's policies, including overturning the "40 acres" order and vetoing civil rights legislation, shaped the...
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40 Acres and a Mule: A Broken Promise of Reparations
This video explores the history behind General Sherman's Field Order Number 15, commonly known as "40 Acres and a Mule," which aimed to provide land to newly freed enslaved people. Learn about the promise of land redistribution, its...