SciShow
The Hot Mess That Was the Mir Space Station
Mir taught us a lot, but most days, it was also a mess of mold and electrical problems... even when it wasn't literally on fire.
Crash Course
Post-War Rebuilding and the Cold War: Crash Course European History
Sometimes, friendship isn't forever. At the conclusion of World War II, the old structures of power were a shambles. The traditional European powers were greatly weakened by years of total war and widespread destruction. The USSR was...
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World War II Civilians and Soldiers: Crash Course European History
Our look at World War II continues with a closer examination of just how the war impacted soldiers in the field, and the people at home. For many of the combatants, the homefront and the warfront were one and the same. The war disrupted...
SciShow
How We Fixed the Most Radioactive Place on Earth
Once upon a time, there was a lake that was so radioactive, that standing on its shore for more than an hour would almost definitely kill you. Join Olivia to learn how it got that bad in the first place, and what was done to fix it!
SciShow
Buran: The Space Shuttle That Almost Was
Did you know the Soviet Union had its own Space Shuttle? Learn all about the Buran, what happened to it, and what innovations set it apart from its NASA counterpart.
SciShow
Project Orion: The Spaceship Propelled By Nuclear Bombs
Before the Orion of today, the Orion of the 1950s was propelled by nuclear bombs exploding behind it.
TED Talks
Jared Diamond: Why do societies collapse?
Why do societies fail? With lessons from the Norse of Iron Age Greenland, deforested Easter Island and present-day Montana, Jared Diamond talks about the signs that collapse is near, and how -- if we see it in time -- we can prevent it.
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The Weaponization of Outbreaks - Crash Course Outbreak Science
A sad reality that we have to face when studying outbreak science is that sometimes groups of people use outbreaks intentionally to inflict harm on another group. We call this "weaponizing an outbreak", and it's the focus of this episode...
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Economic Depression and Dictators: Crash Course European History
We're still leading up to World War II, but first we gotta talk about the rise of the dictators. Today we talk about the rise of militaristic dictatorships in Germany, the Soviet Union, Japan, and Spain, and the economic depression that...
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World War II: Crash Course European History
Only a couple of decades after the end of the First World War--which was supposed to be the War that Ended All Wars--another, bigger, farther-flung, more destructive, and deadlier war began. Today, you'll learn about how the war in...
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World War II, A War for Resources: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about World War II, and some of the causes behind the war. In a lot of ways, WWII was about resources, and especially about food. The expansionist aggression of both Germany and Japan were in a lot of ways...
SciShow
Sun VS. Atomic Bomb
Hank puts the immense power of the sun into perspective through comparison with the most powerful nuclear bomb ever detonated.
SciShow
How the US Launched Its First Satellite
60 years ago, in January 1958, the United States launched its first satellite, Explorer 1.
Curated Video
Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History
At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...
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Revolutions in Science and Tech: Crash Course European History
In the decades following World War II, life changed in many ways, and a fair number of those changes were for the better. Many of those improvements were driven by advances in science and technology, in fields like biology,...
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Genetics and The Modern Synthesis: Crash Course History of Science
Remember how Darwin and Mendel lived around the same time, but everyone forgot about Mendel until 1900, and even then biologists saw Darwinism and Mendelism as two competing grand theories about how life works? Well, in this episode of...
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USA vs USSR Fight! The Cold War Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Cold War, which was occasionally hot, but on average, it was just cool. In the sense of its temperature. It was by no means cool, man. After World War II, there were basically two big...
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What History Was, Is, and Will Be: Crash Course European History
At the end of our journey through modern European history, we're taking an episode to look back at how the practice of history developed and what the aim and goals and purpose of history have been. We'll also take time to consider how we...
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Economic Schools of Thought: Crash Course Economics
We talk a lot about Keynesian economics on this show, pretty much because the real world currently runs on Keynesian principles. That said, there are some other economic ideas out there, and today we're going to talk about a few of them....
One Minute History
184 - Communism - One Minute History
“The Communist Manifesto,” (1848) written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, marked the birth of communism. In their vision, communism is a classless society with no private property; where the means of productivity and burden of the...
Curated Video
Exploring the Universe of Sports
In this video, Nova explores the universe of sports, discussing different sports and the concept of teamwork. She also introduces the idea of underdogs and the importance of believing in oneself. Nova encourages viewers to challenge...
Curated Video
World's Biggest Aircraft Sets Record for Heaviest Cargo Transport
The Antonov An-225 Mriya is the world's largest aircraft, currently setting a world record by transporting the heaviest cargo in aviation history. With its impressive dimensions and maximum payload of 250 tonnes, equivalent to 250 small...
Curated Video
The Legacy of Lev Yashin: The Greatest Goalkeeper of All Time
This video discusses the legendary goalkeeper Lev Yashin, who is often considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time. Known for his athleticism, reflex saves, and pioneering goalkeeper sweeping, Yashin's career spanned 22 years and...
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Franz Beckenbauer: A Legendary Career in International Football
Franz Beckenbauer, a legendary German football player, had an impressive international career, leading his team to success in both the World Cup and the European Championship. Known for his bravery and leadership, Beckenbauer's heroic...