TLDR News
Is the Dollar's "Reserve Currency" Status in Danger? - TLDR News
Historically the US dollar (and by extension the US) has enjoyed a number of privileges due to the currency's status as the 'global reserve currency'. But, it seems that this power is waning so we discuss why that's happening and what it...
Next Animation Studio
Subsurface heat adding to climate change in melting
Climate change is not the only factor melting the Thwaites Glacier, the Earth itself may also be warming the massive block of Antarctic ice colloquially known as the ‘Doomsday Glacier.’
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - Building Trade Voyages To India
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at attempts by Portugal to build a trade relationship with India. It also looks at...
History Hit
How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry: Writing about history
Are there individuals or big currents pushing us along when he is writing about history? How the Cold War Shaped Western Democracy with Simon Reid-Henry, Part 3
One Minute History
The Berlin Wall - One Minute History_4k
After World War Two, Germany was temporarily split into 4 “allied occupation zones”. The Soviet Union took East Germany and East Berlin, and the Allied Powers took West Germany and West Berlin. The strict policies of the East soon caused...
History Hit
Maps: Our Place in the World
Many of us can’t help but be obsessed with maps – including Dan. They tell us where we are in the world and let us know how our environment has changed overtime. History, geography and philosophy – maps cross all these fields of study....
John D Ruddy
Wild Atlantic Way in 13 Minutes
An animated video presenting the great roadtrip along the West Coast of Ireland; the Wild Atlantic Way, and some of the historically significant points along the journey.
Curated Video
Turkey, Aphrodisias - Hadrian's Baths
Hadrian, the Roman Emperor, came to Aphrodisias in one of his travels in Anatolia. The city council had erected these baths the memory of this visit. Baths consists of two large sections of men and women, who washed separately. There is...
Ancient Lights Media
Balkan States: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
One Minute History
Lewis and Clark Expedition - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
Science360
Wearable robotic arm responds to human gestures- Science Now
In this week's episode of NSF Science Now we test out a wearable robotic arm, follow Beluga whales in the Arctic, and finally we examine forest drought across much of the U.S.-Check it out!
Ancient Lights Media
The Geography and Culture of the Balkan States Part 1: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro (Updated)
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.
Archaia Historia
Hanno the Navigator
Hanno the Navigator was from an ancient city called Carthage, which was located in North Africa. In the 5th century BC he lead an expedition along the previously unexplored (to those from the Mediterranean) West African coast. This video...
Curated Video
Peru, Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Around the mid-15th century, the Inca emperor Pachacuti conquered and razed Ollantaytambo; the town and the nearby region were incorporated into his personal estate.The emperor rebuilt the town with sumptuous constructions and undertook...
Curated Video
Chinese art at the Guggenheim: a window on the country's modern history
Chinese contemporary art is being showcased at the Guggenheim museum in New York. Many of the artists have been banned from exhibiting in China, but their work gives a unique perspective on a country that censors cultural expression.
History Hit
Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity
How multiethnic do you think the west was? Did racism exist in Rome or was it more about status? ***The interviewers audio is lower than the guest speaker*** Michael Scott on Classical Connections, Part 5
Rachel's English
Pronunciation Study Exercise: Evening Plans - American English
Study the pronunciation of a native speaker with this short text. You'll study T pronunciations, the reductions of 'and' and 'for', and the stress of verbs and other content words.
Curated Video
Predicting Possible Collisions Using Nonlinear Equations
In this video, students learn how to predict possible collisions by writing and solving a system of nonlinear equations using graphs of quadratic equations. The lesson covers the basics of quadratic equations, including circles,...
Curated Video
How Hurricanes Form? Why Hurricanes Spin AntiClockwise in North and Clockwise in Southern Hemisphere
Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are formed due to violent storms that originate over oceans and seas and move towards land, potentially causing extensive damage to both life and property. But there is a very interesting thing related...
Curated Video
Interpreting Independent Variables Using Conditional Probability
In this video, the teacher explains how to determine independence between variables using conditional probability and a two-way table. They discuss the formulas for joint probability and conditional probability, and how they can be used...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
Kumihimo: How to Create and Braid on a Loom
In this video you will learn step by step how to create a simple cardboard loom and how to make an eight strand braid. Kumihimo is a Japanese word that means to braid on a loom, and this traditional technique is lots of fun!
Step Back History
How Did the Wild West Become Myth?
With Westworld coming back this weekend, I wanted to make a video to talk about some myths we commonly hold about the wild west.
Brian McLogan
Using pythagorean theorem to solve word problems of travel
Learn about the Pythagorean theorem. The Pythagoras theorem is a fundamental relation among the three sides of a right triangle. It is used to determine the missing length of a right triangle. The Pythagoras theorem states that the...