— In which John Green teaches you about Iran’s Revolutions. Yes, revolutions plural. What was the1979 Iranian Revolution about? It turns out, Iran has a pretty long history of unrest in order to put power in the hands of the people, and the most recent revolution in 1979 was, at least at first, not necessarily…
The Nervous System, Part 1: Crash Course A&P #8
— — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 This morning was a typical morning for me. I woke up thinking about that dream that I 00:03 keep having about the guy in the sloth suit, and then I got dressed because I was cold, 00:07 and then I made some toast with butter ‘cause I…
Constitutional Compromises: Crash Course Government and Politics #5
— In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the compromises met in ratifying the U.S. Constitution. The United State’s didn’t always have its current system of government. Actually, this is it’s second attempt. Craig will delve into the failures (and few successes) of the Articles of Confederation, tell you how delegates settled on a two-house…
Telescopes: Crash Course Astronomy #6
— Today Phil explains how telescopes work and offers up some astronomical shopping advice. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:03 I’ve talked a lot about observing the night sky with your eyes; just simply going out 00:07 and seeing what you can see. It’s pretty amazing what you can learn just by doing…
Crash Course Intellectual Property and Economics!
— John Green and Stan Muller talk about the future of Crash Course Humanities — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Hi, I’m John Green, and this is not Crash Course: World History because we’re taking 00:03 a week off. However, we do have four episodes of World History left. After that, we will…
The Integumentary System, Part 2 – Skin Deeper: Crash Course A&P #7
— — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Look at all this stuff! Soaps, lotions, conditioners, polishes — all 00:03 from that huge section of your local store that’s dedicated solely to the grooming 00:06 of your skin, hair, and nails. Some might see these things as the trappings 00:10 of vanity. But me? I…
Federalism: Crash Course Government and Politics #4
— In which Craig Benzine teaches you about federalism, or the idea that in the United States, power is divided between the national government and the 50 state governments. Craig will teach you about how federalism has evolved over the history of the US, and what powers are given to the federal government, and what…
Eclipses: Crash Course Astronomy #5
— The big question in the comments last week was, “BUT WHAT ABOUT ECLIPSES?” Today, Phil breaks ’em down for you. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:03 We humans of planet Earth benefit from a great coincidence. It’s a coincidence of time, 00:07 and of space. And of math. 00:09 The coincidence is…
War and Nation Building in Latin America: Crash Course World History 225
— In which John Green teaches you about nation building and nationalism in Latin America. Sometimes, the nations of Latin America get compared to the nations of Europe, and are found wanting. This is kind of a silly comparison. The rise of democratic, economically powerful nations in Europe came about under a very different set…
The Integumentary System, Part 1 – Skin Deep: Crash Course A&P #6
— — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 When you hear about your “organs,” you probably think of your heart, or your liver, 00:03 or your lungs. Maybe you picture Captain Nemo playing the organ aboard the Nautilus. Why 00:07 do they have an organ on a submarine? That is – that doesn’t make any…
Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3
— In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the US Governments Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Brach are designed to keep each other in check, and to keep any branch from becoming too powerful. In reality, the system was…
Moon Phases: Crash Course Astronomy #4
— In this episode of Crash Course Astronomy, Phil takes you through the cause and name of the Moon’s phases. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:03 Besides the Sun, the Moon is the most obvious object in the sky. Bright, silvery, with tantalizing 00:09 features on its face, it’s been the target of…
The Vikings! – Crash Course World History 224
— In which John Green teaches you about Vikings! That’s right, one of our most requested subjects, the Vikings, right here on Crash Course. So what’s the deal with Vikings? Well, the stuff you’ve heard about them may not be true. The Vikings weren’t just pagan raiders striking terror into the hearts of defenseless European…
Tissues, Part 4 – Types of Connective Tissues: Crash Course A&P #5
— Today Hank wraps up our look at Connective Tissues with a discussion of its various types and a breakdown of what you can and can’t easily break down. Also chicken. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:00 Technically, we’re all just meat. 00:02 Yeah, you could say that what makes us human is…
The Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government and Politics #2
— In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it’s bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and reveal to you just how you can become a representative. It’s not that easy. But…
Cycles in the Sky: Crash Course Astronomy #3
— This week we build on our naked eye observations from last week and take a look at the cyclical phenomena that we can see at work in the universe. — — Transcript Provided by YouTube: 00:03 Under a dark sky, you can see thousands of stars. If you watch for a few hours,…