TED Talks
TED: Enough red tape — we need to say yes to clean energy | Rich Powell
Climate innovation leader Rich Powell dives into the bureaucracy, bottlenecks and not-in-my-backyard attitude preventing the US from achieving its green energy goals, warning that we need about 10,000 new clean energy projects to be...
TED Talks
TED: What does "wealth" mean to you? | Aisha Nyandoro
For people living in poverty, a guaranteed income can mean finally having the space to dream of a comfortable life. Sharing the stories of single moms who participated in a first-of-its-kind program that offered them $1,000 per month...
TED Talks
TED: How to solve the world's biggest problems | Natalie Cargill
Sometimes the world's biggest issues can seem so intractable that meaningful change feels impossible. But what if the answer has been right in front of us all along? What if the answer is actually throwing money at the problems? In this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are the Illuminati real? | Chip Berlet
The year was 1776. In Bavaria, new ideals of rationalism, religious freedom and universal human rights competed with the Catholic church's heavy influence over public affairs. Adam Weishaupt, a law professor frustrated with the Church's...
MinuteEarth
Do You Need To Be Rich To Be Healthy? (ft. Bill Gates)
No matter how wealthy a country is, there's a lot it can do to improve the health of its citizens.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Does trickle-down economics actually work? | Jonathan Smith
In 1981, the US economy was struggling: unemployment rates were climbing and inflation had peaked at an all-time high. To combat these issues, President Reagan introduced a number of economic policies, including tax cuts for large...
TED Talks
Alex Tabarrok: How ideas trump crises
The "dismal science" truly shines in this optimistic talk, as economist Alex Tabarrok argues free trade and globalization are shaping our once-divided world into a community of idea-sharing more healthy, happy and prosperous than...
Crash Course
The Economics of Happiness: Crash Course Econ
They say money can't buy happiness, but who are they? Can money buy happiness? The answer is: sort of. While money may not be able to buy true happiness, lack of money can cause very real misery. Today, we look at the economics of...
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade Crash Course World History
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...
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History
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...
Curated Video
Marco Polo For Kids
Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.
Curated Video
History of the Red Baron For Kids
Learn about Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German World War I fighter ace, who became known as the Red Baron for his aerial combat prowess.
Curated Video
History of Queen Victoria For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Queen Victoria and her reign over Great Britain and Ireland through became known as the Victorian Era.
Curated Video
Legend of Robin Hood for Kids | Bedtime History
Travel back in time with us to learn more about the Middle Ages and one of its most famous legends, Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Some believe Robin Hood was even based on a historical figure!
Curated Video
Types of People in the Colonies
Colonial America housed many diverse inhabitants—from the enslaved to the gentry—each contributing to society in different ways.
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Power of the Roman Mob
Julius Caesar 3.2 Background: The Power of the Roman Mob
Curated Video
The Tragic Legacy of the Titanic: A Story of Luxury, Loss, and Recovery
This video provides a compelling and detailed account of the tragic sinking of the Titanic in 1912, highlighting the luxurious accommodations, the lack of lifeboats, and the subsequent recovery efforts of artifacts from the wreck site....
Wonderscape
Benjamin Franklin's Journey: From Printer to Influential Statesman
Tracing Benjamin Franklin's life from a young age, this video delves into his move to Philadelphia and the significant strides he made in his career. It highlights his ventures into printing, the creation of the daily planner, and the...
MarketWatch
What it means to be a millionaire and how to get there
According to a recent Federal Reserve survey, the average American's net worth is just over $1 million. So are most Americans truly millionaires? And how can you achieve that status?
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Ancient Roman Schools
This video explores five fun facts about ancient Roman schools.
Curated Video
ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI - About Docs and Endpoints
In this video, we will discuss the importance of documentation and define our endpoints to handle voice recording and chatbot conversations. This clip is from the chapter "Backend Build - Working with AI" of the series "ChatGPT...
Weird History
Elizabethan Era Foods
Queen Elizabeth I was defending her throne while some plotted against her in favor of her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots. Regardless, Elizabeth's reign cemented Britain as a global powerhouse in arts, culture, and cuisine. (Particularly...