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3 Weird Ways Olde Tyme People Got High
Humans have been processing plants for their narcotic effects for at least 5000 years, historically for ceremonial purposes, to deal with harsh environmental conditions or difficult situations, and sometimes even to supplement...
TED Talks
Harsha Bhogle: The rise of cricket, the rise of India
The tale of a major global cultural phenomenon: Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle describes the spectacular arrival of fast-paced 20-20 cricket as it parallels the rise of modern India. He traces the game from its sleepy English roots to...
Curated Video
Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Its fascinating story goes back hundreds of years.
Weird History
Where Did The Pirate Accent Come From?
The seafaring criminals known as pirates have existed for thousands of years. But because of the portrayals found in literature - or seen in films, TV shows, or on stage - much of what the general public thinks about pirates is likely...
Curated Video
Spanish Exploration of the New World
Spanish Exploration of the New World investigates the Spanish exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Curated Video
Building the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a vital trade route linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The story of its creations goes back hundreds of years.
Curated Video
The Origins and Confusing Names of the Turkey
In this video, the speaker explores the origins of the name "Turkey" for the bird native to North America. They explain that the name originated from a misidentification of the bird by Europeans who imported a different bird called the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Becoming Involved in Economics | Polanyi on Polanyi
Kari Polanyi Levitt reflects on her education and career as an economist, in the UK, Canada, and the Caribbean. As an undergraduate at LSE, she studied with scholars such as Nicholas Kaldor and W. Arthur Lewis. Once in Canada, she was...
Curated Video
Experience the Vibrant Celebration of Junkanoo in the Bahamas
The Junkanoo parade starts on Boxing Day (December 26th) in the Bahamas. The colorful festival celebrates life and freedom and is thought to be named after John Canoe, a West African prince who was enslaved in the Bahamas. Learn more...
The March of Time
1940: JAMAICA: Docked British Battleship. WS Men working on docked British warship, officers watching deck of ship. TRINIDAD / Tobago: Battleship moored near seawall & dock crane. Sailboat in harbor w/ houses hillside BG. VS British buildings.
MOT 1940: JAMAICA: Docked British Battleship. WS Men working on docked British warship, officers watching deck of ship. TRINIDAD / Tobago: Battleship moored near seawall & dock crane. Sailboat in harbor w/ houses hillside BG. VS British...
Hip Hughes History
Jay's Treaty Explained: US History Review
A short packed summary of Jay Treaty of 1795 which formulated relations with Great Britain. Perfect for APUSH students seeking review, lost college kids and life long learners.
Curated Video
Find Me in the Storm: the Words of Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. was a prominent political activist and the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, commonly known as UNIA). Listen to famous...
Epic History TV
Blackbeard the Pirate
Animated maps chart the course of Blackbeard's reign of terror across the Caribbean - this is the true story behind the countless legends, and reveals a cunning and ferocious pirate who just didn't know when to quit.
WYPR
The Role of Slaves During the War of 1812
The War of 1812 between the United States and Britain is typically framed as a second war for independence. Less commonly known is the story of American slaves who were able to use the war as an opportunity to negotiate their freedom....
WYPR
Slaves During the War of 1812
During the War of 1812, when the British were blockading the Chesapeake Bay, many enslaved people from the state of Maryland sought asylum with the British Navy. As the war escalated, the navy made some key changes to their policy on...
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - Bringing Christianity To North America And The Conquest Of The Aztecs
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at the impact of Spanish missions to North America and how many Native...
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Asian Pacific Tribal Warrior 13 - Mystical Shaman
Asian Pacific Tribal Warrior 13 - Mystical Shaman