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The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History #217
In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-Continent from 1526 to (technically) 1857. While …
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Plant Cells: Crash Course Biology #6
Hank describes why plants are so freaking amazing - discussing their evolution, and how their cells are both similar to & different from animal cells…
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What’s at the center of the earth?: Crash Course Geology #4
The crust and the mantle are cool, but Earth’s real hero is its core, which helps protect us from all kinds of stuff. In this episode of Crash Course…
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Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History #6
In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets …
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How Do Minerals Form?: Crash Course Geology #5
Minerals are amazing and they’re all around us, in the food we eat and even in our very bones. But what actually is a mineral? In this episode of Cra…
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In Da Club - Membranes and Transport: Crash Course Biology #5
Hank describes how cells regulate their contents and communicate with one another via mechanisms within the cell membrane.
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What is Urban Planning? Crash Course Geography #47
Today we’re going to talk about urban planning — which is the design and regulation of space within urban areas. Urban planning helps weave together …
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The Rock Episode: Crash Course Geology #6
Where do rocks come from? In this episode of Crash Course Geology, we’ll discover how the rock cycle transforms one type of rock into another, while …
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The Persians and Greeks: Crash Course World History #5
In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course, we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western …
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How Do Gems Form?: Crash Course Geology #7
For most of human history, one thing has been true – we LOVE shiny things. Gems are the crown jewels (pun intended) of geology, and for thousands of…
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