Public history of science lecture by Dr Noah Moxham Filmed at The Royal Society, London on Fri 11 May 2012 1.00pm - 2.<a href='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/triangulating-positions/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm</a>ref='http://royalsociety.org/events/2012/triangulating-positions/' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>00pm

In which John Green teaches you about the tumultuous 2000's in the United States of America, mainly the 2000's that coincide with the presidency of George W Bush. From the controversial election in 2000, to the events of 9/11 and Bush's...

In which John Green continues to teach you about Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. (WARNING: When Slaughterhouse-Five was published, some of the crude language in the book caused controversy. We quote one mildly controversial line in...

Economist Daniel Altman explains the decentralized virtual currency Bitcoin. Don't miss new Big Think videos! Subscribe by clicking hereref='http://goo.gl/CPTsV5' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here Transcript - It's been a big year...

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 17: A DOWN-TO-EARTH events planner has revealed what it's like to date one of the world's biggest porn stars. Mike Adkins, 32, has been dating Allie Haze for the last four years after being introduced by a mutual...

To better understand how to stop before you lose control, let’s look at the cycle of anger. First you have a triggering event. This would be something like feeling disrespected or used or having someone cut you off in traffic. This is...

This video discusses the dramatic events surrounding King Henry IV's journey to Canossa in 1077 to seek absolution from Pope Gregory VII after being excommunicated. The encounter at Canossa, where Henry humbled himself before the Pope,...

This video tells the stories of iconic moments and players in the history of the FIFA World Cup. From the heroic dog who found the stolen trophy in 1966, to Ronaldo's triumphs and controversies, and Maradona's unforgettable goals and...

This video provides an overview of the process for selecting a host nation for the FIFA World Cup. It discusses the historical controversy surrounding the tournament's location, the requirements and inspections that potential host...

Last week I talked to you about dietary cholesterol, and how the existing randomized controlled trials warned us that they wouldn't work. Now, it appears those guidelines might be changed, decades later. Cholesterol isn't the only...

This video provides a detailed account of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968, and the aftermath that followed, including the impact on the Civil Rights movement and the controversial trial of James Earl Ray,...

A video lecture focusing on Indiana and the controversy regarding its Religious Freedom Restoration Act and anti-gay discrimination. A look through the Constitution and judicial precedent and common sense as I pretend to be Johnny Cash...

In which John sweats through his shirt while discussing the American health care system and various proposals for reform, including the public option, nonprofit health insurance cooperatives, and continuing to feed the pig.

In which John Green teaches you about founding father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson is a somewhat controversial figure in American history, largely because he, like pretty much all humans, was a...

The new law that's testing India’s secular values. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! On December 11th, 2019, India’s parliament passed a controversial new law: the Citizenship...

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