New ReviewIn this video, we explore the origins of the names of the months and their meanings. From January, named after the Roman God Janice, to December, known as after Yule or after a yaola in Old English, we uncover the fascinating history...

New ReviewIn this video, the teacher explores the fascinating stories behind the names of elements in the periodic table. From the origins of hydrogen and oxygen to the mythical beings and places immortalized in element names, the video uncovers...

New ReviewIn this video, the teacher explores the etymology of traditional trades and professions. They discuss the origins of words like butcher, baker, candlestick maker, cobbler, carpenter, and blacksmith. The teacher also introduces the...

New ReviewWe use words left behind by the Romans every day. Their encounters with the Germanic tribes caused Latin words to slip into our language before it even became "English". In this video let's explore all the words that we've borrowed from...

Welcome back to Bizarre Beasts: Season Zero, where we are remastering episodes of Bizarre Beasts that were originally created for Vlogbrothers. This episode, the dumbo octopus, the cephalopod that uses "ears" for efficient swimming and...

Virtually every child in the world, rich or poor, is infected early in life by a vicious bug called rotavirus. The lucky ones show no symptoms—they simply become immune. Others develop severe diarrhea. Given the best medicine, the...

Nothing is more important to Brazilians than their families. Parents, their single adult children, and older relatives often live together, and married children frequently live nearby. Everyone visits regularly, and support is always...

Review key tips on managing personal security in Brazil. Although Brazil has its share of violent crimes, thefts are far more common than rapes or murders. Public places, such as buses and ATMs, are popular locations for assaults. Women...

Since the sixteenth century, Roman Catholicism has influenced just about every facet of Brazilian life, from daily mass to weekly churchgoing to major events like births, weddings, and funerals. And although Catholicism is losing...

The importance of relationships, both physical and emotional, is evident in every aspect of Brazilian life. Brazil has been and remains a traditional patriarchal culture, much like its Latin neighbors. In the upper class, men have...

With the exception of a few indigenous groups living in the Amazon, everyone in Brazil speaks Portuguese. Over the years, Brazilian Portuguese has developed its own character as Indian, African, and English words have been added....

While Brazil is the largest economy in South America, the disparity between rich and poor is huge. Poverty, especially urban poverty, is a serious, ongoing problem. Some 17 percent of the population lives below the nationally defined...

Review key tips on managing everyday health issues while in Brazil. For instance, it’s a good idea to frequent restaurants that are clean and busy. Instead of tap water, you’ll probably want to drink and cook with sealed bottled water or...

Learn basic tips on handling emergencies in Brazil. For instance, since reaching people by phone is tough at times, carry backup numbers in case you can’t reach someone. Also carry your Brazilian or international health insurance card...

It’s hard to generalize about the cuisine of Brazil since it’s been influenced by many cultures and varies by region. Generally, Brazilians start the day with a very light breakfast. Lunch is generally the main meal of the day,...

Although some progress has been made in boosting education levels in recent years, there is a popular perception that the entire system needs a major overhaul. The university system, through its exam structure, is seen as benefiting the...

Brazil is the most populous country in South America and second only to the United States in the Western Hemisphere. About 32 percent of the country’s population lives in the thirteen largest metropolitan regions. The largest of Brazil’s...

The local currency in Brazil is the reai, called reais in plural. One reai is equal to 100 centavos. Learn more about local nuances for exchanging money in urban centers and rural towns. You’ll want to carry cash with you at all times,...

It's time for some more Latin vocabulary! Let's learn how to say all the colors in Latin.

It's time for more Latin vocabulary! Let's learn how to name all the domestic animals in Latin.

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