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History of English (combined)
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A look at the history of the English language. (this is a combination of ... -
US History: 1865 to Present
History, its often said, is written by the victors so how accurate is our understanding of history? Six distinguished University of Minnesota professors from fields ranging from African Studies to... -
History at Oxford University
Want to know more about studying at Oxford University? Watch this short film to hear tutors and students talk about this undergraduate degree. For more information on this course, please visit our ... -
The wacky history of cell theory - Lauren Royal-Woods
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Scientific discovery isn't as simple as one good experiment. The weird and wonderful history of cell theory illuminates...- CC
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The Norman Conquest - The History of English (2/10)
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In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded Britain and bought with him fanc... -
How inventions change history (for better and for worse) - Kenneth C. Davis
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Invented in 1793, the cotton gin changed history for good and bad. By allowing on...- CC
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Conversations with History: Behavioral Economics
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Professor Richard H.
Thaler for a discussion of behavioral economics. Professor Thaler discusses theory in economics, how observed human behavior points... -
American English - The History of English (8/10)
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Venice- History of the Floating City
Dr. Joanne Ferraro, chair of the Department of History at San Diego State University discusses her new book Venice: History of the Floating City. The book is published by Cambridge University Press...- CC
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Conversations with History: Shibley Telhami
(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Professor Shibley Telhami for a discussion of Arab public opinion and the reshaping of the Arab world. Telhami discusses his ... -
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How to Record an Oral History Interview
This short film was produced to support materials provided by the East Midlands Oral History Archive based at the University of Leicester. Further materials and additional video relating to the rec... -
Conversations with History: Noam Chomsky
On this edition of Conversations with History, UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler is joined by linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky to discuss activism, anarchism and the role the United States p... -
Bethlem Hospital: The history of the legendary institution for the mentally ill - Colin S. Gale
Bethlem Hospital was an integral part of London's charitable provision for the poor in medieval and early modern times. Hand in hand with public benevolence went great public interest in the object... -
US History Overview 2 - Reconstruction to the Great Depression
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History of Mathematics in 50 Minutes
GRCC Mathematics Professor John Dersch reviews many historical innovations in math.- CC
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Conversations with History: Robert O. Keohane
UC Berkeley's Harry Kreisler welcomes international relations theorist Robert O.Keohane for a discussion of theory, international institutions, and the future of international order. Series: "Conve... -
The History of Keeping Time - Karen Mensing
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Where did time-telling come from? What are time zones and why are there so many of them? Get the answers to these questions ...- CC
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English and Empire - The History of English (6/10)
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The Twentieth Century in History
Prof. Richard Bulliet
History W3903 section 001
Session 17: The Twentieth Century in History
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Immigration History and Citizenship
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Internet English - The History of English (9/10)
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Richard Bulliet - History of the World to 1500 CE (Session 1) - Introduction to World History
Topic: Introduction to World History
Speaker: Richard Bulliet
Date: 9/7/2010
Course number: W3902
Course title: World History to 1500 CE
School: CC
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Lecture 1 | African-American History (Stanford)
Lecture 1 of Clay Carson's Introduction to African-American History Course (HIST 166) concentrating on the Modern Freedom Struggle (Fall 2007). Topics in this lecture include a course introduction... -
The Unwinding with George Packer - Conversations with History
(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) Harry Kreisler welcomes George Packer for a discussion of his new book, "The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America." Packer discusses his formative experience... -
Summit Diplomacy: Some Lessons from History for 21st Century Leaders - Professor Paul Reynolds
'It is not easy to see how matters could be worsened by a parley at the summit.'
Winston Churchill coined the term 'summit' in 1950, during some of the darkest days of the Cold War. In the second ... -
Shakespeare - The History of English (3/10)
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Memory and the Philosophy of History
(May 17, 2012) Gabriel Motzkin examines the differences between history and memory, event and narrative, and collective and individual memory, and applies this debate to the Holocaust and the ongoi...