Instructional Video5:00
Curated Video

The Aryan Influx and the Evolution of Early Indian Civilization

3rd - Higher Ed
The Indus Valley civilization began to decline around 2000 BC. This decline coincided with the arrival of the Aryans, nomadic warriors who spread across the fertile Indian plains. Their society, divided into three classes—farmers,...
Instructional Video10:47
Crash Course

The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards Crash Course US History

12th - Higher Ed
In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons...
Instructional Video8:25
Curated Video

The Rise of Islam in Ancient India

3rd - Higher Ed
For a long time, Hindu civilization had isolated itself. The leaders, believing in their cultural superiority, discouraged sea travel and did not invest in sea defenses, leaving them vulnerable to invasions. This vulnerability was...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

The Agricultural Revolution

6th - 12th Standards
Rather than simply define the agricultural revolution, invite your learners to consider the advantages and disadvantages that agriculture has brought to humanity as a whole. John Green begins this first episode of this series by...
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Ancient Mesopotamia

9th - 12th Standards
Mr. Green provides an overview of Ancient Mesopotamia by examining the political structures and cultural beliefs of the region. The video reviews shifts in authority from religious to political leaders, as well as the influence of...