What's the Difference Between Cults and Religion?: Crash Course Religions #3
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What is a cult? How are cults different from religions? And why do many religious scholars say we shouldn’t even use that label? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn why the line between cults and religions is much fuzzier than it seems.
How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2
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When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?
How a Banana Sold for $150,000 : Modern Art
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Our cultural perspectives shape how we perceive art, including who we see as contributing to its most important movements.
Origins of Color (Trade & Exchange)
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How can the color “red” be a global commodity? How can the way a statue stands be a sign of cultural exchange?
Fallout's Cold Fusion Problem
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Was #Fallout’s “artifact” really worth transporting a severed head across the wasteland?
The Science of Going Viral
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When we say a meme goes “viral,” we aren't actually saying it's making people sick. But the math behind a meme’s spread suggests it's actually a pretty spot-on analogy.
Does Expensive Coffee actually taste better?
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Coffee beans are one of the most confusing items to purchase, so over the past several weeks, I bought 20+ different kinds of coffee at different price points, visited a local roaster, tried roasting my own beans at home and tested a bunch of types of coffee in order to understand the flavor and price differences of coffee beans.
Gordon Ramsay Heads to Maui to Learn the Secret to Hawaiian Cuisine
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Gordon Ramsay travels to the Island of Maui, Hawaii, to explore the secrets of Hawaiian cuisine along the rugged Hana coastline.
The true story behind the legend of the 47 R?nin
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Dig into one of Japan’s most infamous stories about the 47 samurai who take revenge for the loss of their leader.
Crash Course Art History Preview
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Welcome to Crash Course Art History! Over the next 22 episodes, Sarah Urist Green will explore the hidden stories behind artworks.
This person isn't actually screaming - Noah Charney
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Explore Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream,” and find out why this artwork became one of the world’s most famous paintings.
Is Caviar a scam?
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Does caviar actually taste good or is it only popular because of it's status as a luxury product? In this video, we find out.
How humanity got hooked on coffee - Jonathan Morris
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Trace the history of coffee, from its first known origins to its rise in popularity due to trade routes and cultivation.
Inside the Illegal Ape Trade | Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller
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Mariana van Zeller follows the ruthless and heartbreaking business of the illegal trade of wild apes. But amidst the darkness, she encounters a beacon of hope – Congolese activists fighting tirelessly to protect these apes from vanishing forever.
Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans
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Dig into how rice became a staple in the world’s diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.
Experiencing the Rich History and Food of Canada's Season of Bounty
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Nat Geo Photographer Matthieu Paley heads to the Maritime Provinces and Quebec in Canada during the season of bounty to connect with the land and rich history through people and food.
New UFO "Evidence" vs. SCIENCE
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Are we alone? Have aliens visited Earth? An age-old question that has been reignited by recent
declassified UFO/UAP footage and intriguing ‘whistleblower’ congressional hearings.
The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson
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Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.
Why Do People Hate Koalas?
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On the Internet, koalas get an unnecessary amount of hate, so let's debunk some of the most pervasive koala myths!
The Power of an Image – and the Mind behind It | Misan Harriman | TED
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As a neurodivergent child going to school far from home, Misan Harriman found solace in the internet -- "an endless library of the extraordinary," as he calls it.
What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
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Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.