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The History of Our World in 18 Minutes Instructional VideoThe History of Our World in 18 Minutes Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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7th - 12th
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17:41
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2013
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The History of Our World in 18 Minutes

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A fascinating lecture on history by David Christian, who is known for an interdisciplinary approach called Big History. His talk is enhanced by computer graphics and diagrams, but holds its own simply by its span of disciplines. Hear history of the universe, of our solar system, of our planet, and of our species. The pose the question, "What's next?"

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history of the universe, goldilocks principle, science

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