Crash Course
Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History
So far, the rulers of Europe have been working to consolidate their power and expand their kingdoms, and this is it. The moment they've been working toward: Absolute Monarchy. We're going to learn about how kings and queens became...
Rachel's English
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND ACCENT TRAINING: Detailed Analysis of American speech Part 3
You can improve your pronunciation and accent using the in-depth exercise that I’ve presented for you here. In fact, I’ve been using these Ben Franklin pronunciation speech analysis exercises for years to teach American English learners...
Wonderscape
Governance Systems Explored: Monarchies and Their Variants
This video delves into monarchies as a form of government, distinguishing between absolute and constitutional types. It explores the historical evolution of monarchies and how hereditary succession determines rulership, citing examples...
Cerebellum
Advanced Spanish: Spanish Prepositions
Learn all about prepositions - words like "above", "below", "under", and "over". This is part 1 in the series: 'Advanced Spanish: Prepositions'.
Wonderscape
Understanding Dictatorships: Power, History, and Impact
This video examines the nature of dictatorships, where a single leader holds unchecked power. It contrasts dictatorships with monarchies, traces their historical evolution, and discusses infamous dictators like Julius Caesar, Adolf...
AllTime 10s
10 Mysteries Of Ancient Japan
With a rich history tracing back to prehistoric times and one of the most identifiable cultures on Earth, Japan is an absolute treasure-trove of intriguing facts. But it's also home to a number of perplexing mysteries - from the purpose...
Sustainable Business Consulting
Governments Taking Action
See examples of countries whose government has taken action to incorporate sustainability and do business in a more sustainable way. Examples include Ecuador and how the constitution incorporates a triple bottom line perspective and...
The Cynical Historian
Spring of Nations (1848) | World Revolutions #3
The revolutions of 1848 created nationalism as we know it. In this episode on world-revolutions, we look at the causes and effects of this temultous time in history. Through YouTube's cowardice, this video has been demonetized, pending...
Crash Course
Crash Course Film History Preview
Beginning April 13th, join Craig Benzine (the internet's WheezyWaiter) for 16 weeks of Film History right here on Crash Course. He'll look at the history of one of our most powerful mediums. Film has the ability to communicate with...
Jack Rackam
The Last Tsar | The Life & Times of Nicholas II
The case of the murdered monarchies continues! Russia is far and away the most famous monarchy to crumble to dust, and boy did it ever. When Nicholas II became Tsar, he told his brother-in-law, and I quote “I am not yet ready to be Tsar....
Ancient Lights Media
Bhutan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Bhutan.
Oxford Comma
The Inspirational Power of a Minute: Kipling's "If-"
Welcome to a summary, reading, and analysis of the inspiring Victorian/Edwardian poem "If-." In "If-" Rudyard Kipling (who also authored such classics as The Jungle Book). One of the most well known poems of all time, "If-" teaches a...
Jabzy
When a Nepalese Prince Killed the Entire Royal Family
When a Nepalese Prince Killed the Entire Royal Family
Curated Video
What are the Different Forms of Government?
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
Curated Video
What are the Different Forms of Government?
Every country on Earth is run by some form of government – but there are many different kinds, from autocracies and oligarchies to direct and representative democracies.
Crash Course
Alexander the Great and the Situation... the Great?
What made Alexander the Great so great? John Green reviews three possible definitions of the term great that we ascribe to historical figures, while offering a fairly comprehensive overview of the accomplishments and legacy of Alexander...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Foundations of Absolutism
AP European History video on the Foundations of Absolutism. Mr. Richey discusses the evolution of centralized and sovereign form of government which emerged in early modern Europe. Part one in a lecture series of Early Modern European...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Louis Xiv: Sun King of France
AP Euro History video in which Tom Richey lectures on the importance of Louis XIV who epitomized an absolute monarchy form of centralized government and ruled as King of France, the "Sun King", during the 17th and 18th Centuries. [14:41]