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Mythical Horses: Crash Course World Mythology #37
Horses have been human companions for thousands of years, and have been essential companions and tools for the development of human culture. So, it makes sense that horses would make their way into our most important stories. Today,...
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Romanians in Spain claim they do not have the right to a job
1. Various of Ochita and Emil Paun and their granddaughter at home
2. Various of Ochita and Emil Paun leaving home
3. Various of Ochita and Emil Paun arriving at farm
4. SOUNDBITE: (Romanian) Ochita Paun, Romanian worker :
"I thought...
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Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the fall of the Roman Empire, which happened considerably later than you may have been told. While the Western Roman Empire fell to barbarians in 476 CE, the Byzantines in Constantinople continued...
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The Renaissance Was it a Thing - Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a...
TED Talks
Zach Kaplan + Keith Schacht: Toys and materials from the future
The Inventables guys, Zach Kaplan and Keith Schacht, demo some amazing new materials and how we might use them. Look for squishy magnets, odor-detecting ink, "dry" liquid and a very surprising 10-foot pole.
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Roman Engineering: Crash Course History of Science
The Romans developed a lot of infrastructure like roads and aqueducts to both help their cities flourish and to... you know... be better at war. But the interesting thing about Roman Engineering is how it was almost all focused on Techne...
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Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Holy Roman Empire by teaching you about Charles V. Charles Hapsburg was the holy Roman Emperor, but he was also the King of Spain. And the King of Germany. And the King of Italy and the Lord of...
SciShow
How Ancient Buildings Became Accidental Seismographs
We use seismographs to record the time, location and magnitude of earthquakes as they happen. But in the last three decades, a new field of study has emerged that is learning to track these details about earthquakes of old using the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved? | Helen Farr and Jon Adams
In 2017, researchers off the Bulgarian coast discovered the oldest intact shipwreck ever found. This ancient Greek vessel was not only nearly 2,500 years old, but was just one of 65 shipwrecks found at the bottom of the Black Sea in...
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The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or...Which Was It?: Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores exactly when Rome went from being the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Here's a hint: it had something to do with Julius Caesar, but maybe less than you think. Find out how Caesar came to rule the empire,...
Crash Course
Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the fall of the Roman Empire, which happened considerably later than you may have been told. While the Western Roman Empire fell to barbarians in 476 CE, the Byzantines in Constantinople continued...
Crash Course
The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or...Which Was It Crash Course World History
In which John Green explores exactly when Rome went from being the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Here's a hint: it had something to do with Julius Caesar, but maybe less than you think. Find out how Caesar came to rule the empire,...
SciShow
Pliny The Elder: Great Minds
Before there was Google, there were encyclopedias. The very idea of these vast collections of knowledge can be credited to Pliny The Elder. So who was he, and why does he seem to pop up everywhere from Alchemy to Zoology? Hank has the...
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Roman Theater with Plautus, Terence, and Seneca: Crash Course Theater #6
In which Mike delves into the theater of ancient Rome. It wasn't all gladiators and Christian-killing, you know. There was theater, too. Roman drama drew heavily on Greek drama. So heavily, in fact, that many of the stories and...
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The Renaissance: Was it a Thing? - Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the European Renaissance. European learning changed the world in the 15th and 16th century, but was it a cultural revolution, or an evolution? We'd argue that any cultural shift that occurs over a...
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Second Battle of Philippi, 42 BC Rise of Caesar Augustus (Part 5) Ancient History DOCUMENTARY
Second Battle of Philippi, 42 BC Rise of Caesar Augustus (Part 5) Ancient History DOCUMENTARY
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The Last Day of Pompeii
The people of Pompeii ignored the warning signals from nearby Mt. Vesuvius. When the volcano finally erupted, it devastated the entire city, encasing Pompeii in ash for nearly 1500 years. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. On 24...
Great Big Story
Step Inside America_s Castle
Dive into the opulence and history of Hearst Castle, the sprawling estate built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst in 1919. Discover its luxurious rooms, expansive grounds, and renowned indoor Roman pool, reminiscent of ancient...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar Summary
This video provides a concise summary of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," highlighting key plot points and character dynamics. It introduces the political tension in Rome, sparked by Caesar's return and the celebration of the Feast of...
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Julius Caesar 5.5 Interview: Antony and Octavius
This video captures the closing moments of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where the character of Antony reflects on the death of Brutus. Antony honors Brutus as the "noblest Roman of them all," recognizing his actions as rooted in...
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Julius Caesar 5.3 Scene Summary
This video delves into the intense and tragic turn of events involving Cassius and Titanius during a crucial battle. It highlights the dire consequences of misinformation and the emotional turmoil resulting in Cassius's suicide, followed...
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Julius Caesar 5.3 Interview: Cassius, Titinius, and Brutus
This video examines the chaotic aftermath of battle in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," with a focus on Cassius and his interactions with Titanius and Pindarus amidst the confusion of war. Viewers will gain insight into the impact of...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Brutus, Lines 12-33
In this video, we explore Brutus's defense of his role in Julius Caesar's assassination, from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Brutus presents himself not as a traitor but as a patriot whose love for Rome surpassed his allegiance to...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Interview: Plebeians
This episode explores the immediate aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, focusing on the public's reaction through a modern-day focus group format. Viewers are given a unique insight into the thoughts and feelings of ordinary...