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Where Did Democracy Come From, and Does It Still Work?
A government by the people, for the people sounds like a good idea. But is democracy really all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode of Crash Cours…
1 week, 6 days ago
The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US History #4
In which John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachusetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they …
1 week, 6 days ago
The History and Practice of Islam on Earth and Beyond: Crash Course Religions #10
Many Muslims believe it’s their religious duty to pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. But how do they do it in space? In th…
1 week, 6 days ago
Naked Eye Observations: Crash Course Astronomy #2
Today on Crash Course Astronomy, Phil invites you to head outside and take a look at all the incredible things you can see with your naked eye.
Check …
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Unit Conversion and Significant Figures: Crash Course Chemistry #2
A unit is a frequently arbitrary designation we have given to something to convey a definite magnitude of a physical quantity and every quantity can …
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What Does Liberalism Mean?
Liberty and the rights of individuals form the backbone of American politics. But what is “liberty” anyway? In this episode of Crash Course Political…
1 week, 6 days ago
The Natives and the English - Crash Course US History #3
In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the Native people they encountered in the New World. In short…
1 week, 6 days ago
Religions of the African Diaspora: Crash Course Religions #11
African religions include Islam and Christianity, but also hundreds of diverse and complex indigenous religions. In this episode of Crash Course Reli…
2 weeks ago
The Nucleus: Crash Course Chemistry #1
Hank does his best to convince us that chemistry is not torture, but is instead the amazing and beautiful science of stuff. Chemistry can tell us how…
2 weeks ago
World War II: Black American History #31
Black Americans have long fought in America's wars, very often fighting for a country that doesn't always fight for them. Today we'll learn about the…
2 weeks ago