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Why do people join cults? - Janja Lalich
Understanding the psychology of cult recruitment.
The Gory History of Barber Surgeons Stephanie Honchell Smith
It’s a cold morning in 15th century France and you’re off to the barber for a shave and haircut. You hear the familiar sound of singing inside and eye a bowl of blood in the window. You grab a cup of ale and examine the array of teeth strung from the walls. Suddenly, a scream sounds from one of the chairs. What's going on? Stephanie Honchell Smith shares the surprising history of barber-surgeons.
TED-Ed: Ugly History Series
TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.
The History of Our World in 18 Minutes David Christian
Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes. This is "Big History": an enlightening, wide-angle look at complexity, life and humanity, set against our slim share of the cosmic timeline.
What it s Like to Be a Parent in a War Zone Aala El Khani
How do parents protect their children and help them feel secure again when their homes are ripped apart by war? In this warm-hearted talk, psychologist Aala El-Khani shares her work supporting— and learning from— refugee families affected by the civil war in Syria. She asks: How can we help these loving parents give their kids the warm, secure parenting they most need?
What Was so Special About Viking Ships Jan Bill
As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by the 11th century, they had spread far from Scandinavia, gaining control of trade routes throughout Europe, conquering kingdoms as far as Africa, and building outposts in North America. What was the secret to their success? Jan Bill dives into the history of the formidable Viking longship.
The Ancient Origins of the Olympics Armand D Angour
Thousands of years in the making, the Olympics began as part of a religious festival honoring the Greek god Zeus in the rural Greek town of Olympia. But how did it become the greatest show of sporting excellence on earth? Armand D’Angour explains the evolution of the Olympics.
4 Lessons from Robots About Being Human Ken Goldberg
The more that robots ingrain themselves into our everyday lives, the more we're forced to examine ourselves as people. At TEDxBerkeley, Ken Goldberg shares four very human lessons that he's learned from working with robots. (Filmed at TEDxBerkeley.)
Why is Herodotus Called the Father of History Mark Robinson
About 2500 years ago, the writing of history as we understand it didn’t really exist. Then, a man called Herodotus witnessed the Persian invasions of Greece and decided to find out why they happened. Mark Robinson investigates how the idea of "history" came into being.
Encyclopedic Entry: Compass
A compass is a device that indicates direction. It is one of the most important instruments for navigation.
Easy Peasy High School Early American History
Found a problem? Check here. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: None Recommended: 10th (It can be used for other grade levels. This is the recommendation for the progression of the courses.) Test Prep: CLEP…
National Museum of African American History and Culture Education
Page for educators to learn abs out upcoming programs and opportunities
Ugly History Cambodian Genocide Timothy Williams
From 1975 to 1979, the Communist Party of Kampuchea ruled Cambodia with an iron fist, perpetrating a genocide that killed one fourth of the country’s population. Roughly one million people were executed as suspected political enemies or due to their ethnicities, and another million died of starvation, disease, or overwork. How did this happen? Timothy Williams details the rise of the Khmer Rouge.
Digging for Humanity s Origins Louise Leakey
Louise Leakey asks, "Who are we?" The question takes her to the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa, where she digs for the evolutionary origins of humankind -- and suggests a stunning new vision of our competing ancestors.
The Greek Myth of Demeter s Revenge Iseult Gillespie
Mestra, princess of Thessaly, was far from home. She had watched her father, King Erysichthon, plunge into a ruin of his own making. Now, to save himself, he’d sold his own daughter to the highest bidder. But Mestra refused to accept this fate and began to plan her escape. Iseult Gillespie shares the Greek myth of Mestra's bid for freedom.
Easy Peasy High School World History
Found a problem? Check here. Credits: 1 Recommended: 9th PRINTABLES: We have compiled all of the worksheets used in this course. You can print them yourself or purchase them bound in book form. The…