What is a “Developed” Country? Crash Course Geography #40
AdultsHistoryHumanLifeEconomyEducationoday we’re going to discuss what it means for a place to be “developed”. Development is often associated with economic success — that is countries with higher standards of living and material wealth like those found in Europe and North America.
Chinese New Year 2022
AdultsCultureHistoryWorldFestivitiesAccording to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. It starts from February 1 and lasts until January 2, 2023. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, unpredictable and confident.
The Most Powerful Computers You've Never Heard Of
AdultsHistoryScienceTechnologyAnalog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution.
What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography #36
AdultsHistoryHumanPoliticsSocietyToday we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even though they are in a region with similar characteristics.
Nelson Mandela: A Look at South Africa's First Black President
AdultsEqualityHistoryPoliticsNelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president and an enduring icon of the struggle against racial oppression, died on Thursday, the government announced, leaving the nation without its moral center at a time of growing dissatisfaction with the country's leaders.
The Egyptian and Hittite Peace Treaty | Lost Treasures of Egypt
AdultsHistoryHumanPoliticsWhile Ramses II is often hailed for his military achievements and his skill as a warrior, he was also a well versed diplomat. During his reign he brought the 20 year war with the Hittites to an end and created one of the first written peace treaties.
Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved?
AdultsConstructionHistoryScienceDiscover the unique conditions that make the Black Sea host to dozens of shipwrecks that date back thousands of years.