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A History of Indigenous Women with Lily Gladstone: Ep 19 of Crash Course Native American History
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Women have always played important roles in Native societies. In the new episode of Crash Course Native American History with guest host Lily Gladstone, we unpack the ways Native women have shown up, as war heroes and peacemakers, and as matriarchs and activists.
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Next Monday join our team to go behind the scenes into the life cycle of a Crash Course script from a seed of an idea into a heavily-researched, edited, fact-checked & fun-ified piece of writing. Learn how to make nonfiction writing engaging, clear & story-oriented, and avoid common pitfalls.
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Next Monday join our team to go behind the scenes into the life cycle of a Crash Course script from a seed of an idea into a heavily-researched, edited, fact-checked & fun-ified piece of writing. Learn how to make nonfiction writing engaging, clear & story-oriented, and avoid common pitfalls.
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During this year's Learn-a-thon, we have new, exclusive products available at complexlylearnathon.com!
Every purchase you make supports our mission of inspiring curiosity and lowering barriers to knowledge-building.
Visit complexlylearnathon.com to check out these exclusive items!
Every purchase you make supports our mission of inspiring curiosity and lowering barriers to knowledge-building.
Visit complexlylearnathon.com to check out these exclusive items!
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
During this year's Learn-a-thon, we have new, exclusive products available at complexlylearnathon.com!
Every purchase you make supports our mission of inspiring curiosity and lowering barriers to knowledge-building.
Visit complexlylearnathon.com to check out these exclusive items!
Every purchase you make supports our mission of inspiring curiosity and lowering barriers to knowledge-building.
Visit complexlylearnathon.com to check out these exclusive items!
What can a story say about Latin American history? In Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece “Cien años de soledad” (“One Hundred Years of Solitude”), the fictional village of Macondo is stand-in for all of Latin America, creating an intimate setting to discuss a whole region’s complicated politics.
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
What can a story say about Latin American history? In Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece “Cien años de soledad” (“One Hundred Years of Solitude”), the fictional village of Macondo is stand-in for all of Latin America, creating an intimate setting to discuss a whole region’s complicated politics.
Meet the host of CC Futures of AI, Kousha Navidar. Kousha is a host, writer & producer. He has hosted national shows at WNYC/NPR, has been on-air talent at PBS, a former speechwriter for a member of President Obama's cabinet, and a division head of content at Samsung. Series preview out next week!
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Meet the host of CC Futures of AI, Kousha Navidar. Kousha is a host, writer & producer. He has hosted national shows at WNYC/NPR, has been on-air talent at PBS, a former speechwriter for a member of President Obama's cabinet, and a division head of content at Samsung. Series preview out next week!
Crash Course Futures of A.I. starts 11/19 & is a 5-episode series about AI's current trajectory, the wide-ranging impacts it is theorized to have on society, what capabilities future AI systems might have, and the governance frameworks being developed to ensure these technologies benefit humanity.
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Crash Course Futures of A.I. starts 11/19 & is a 5-episode series about AI's current trajectory, the wide-ranging impacts it is theorized to have on society, what capabilities future AI systems might have, and the governance frameworks being developed to ensure these technologies benefit humanity.
Join our book club with Crash Course Latin American Literature! Starting next week, host Curly Velasquez will explore the trends, tropes, and movements of a super diverse region, considering everything from precolonial Indigenous texts to contemporary novels. youtu.be/iBRwcnTUthc
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October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Join our book club with Crash Course Latin American Literature! Starting next week, host Curly Velasquez will explore the trends, tropes, and movements of a super diverse region, considering everything from precolonial Indigenous texts to contemporary novels. youtu.be/iBRwcnTUthc
In 1934 Congress passed the Indian Reorganization Act to re-affirm the government’s support of Native sovereignty. But there was a catch: the U.S. wanted them to move to a system of majority rule & withheld IRA funding until tribes gave themselves a makeover. Learn more: youtu.be/xtwJfk94CP8
Modern Tribal Governments Explained: Ep 20 of Crash Course Native American History
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October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In 1934 Congress passed the Indian Reorganization Act to re-affirm the government’s support of Native sovereignty. But there was a catch: the U.S. wanted them to move to a system of majority rule & withheld IRA funding until tribes gave themselves a makeover. Learn more: youtu.be/xtwJfk94CP8
A bunch of thieves just broke into the Louvre-- in broad daylight-- & stole priceless French jewels. Which sounds wild, but the Louvre has a history of brazen robberies, including the theft of one of its most famous residents, the Mona Lisa. Hear the whole story: youtu.be/PFEFBY-cQhE
What Is Good Art? : Crash Course Art History #6
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October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A bunch of thieves just broke into the Louvre-- in broad daylight-- & stole priceless French jewels. Which sounds wild, but the Louvre has a history of brazen robberies, including the theft of one of its most famous residents, the Mona Lisa. Hear the whole story: youtu.be/PFEFBY-cQhE
Women have always played important roles in Native societies. In the new episode of Crash Course Native American History with guest host Lily Gladstone, we unpack the ways Native women have shown up, as war heroes and peacemakers, and as matriarchs and activists.
youtu.be/Dj8EjBQJD84
youtu.be/Dj8EjBQJD84
A History of Indigenous Women with Lily Gladstone: Ep 19 of Crash Course Native American History
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October 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Women have always played important roles in Native societies. In the new episode of Crash Course Native American History with guest host Lily Gladstone, we unpack the ways Native women have shown up, as war heroes and peacemakers, and as matriarchs and activists.
youtu.be/Dj8EjBQJD84
youtu.be/Dj8EjBQJD84
Coming soon to Crash Course Native American History: Lily Gladstone! Before she was an Oscar nominee for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon, Lily hosted Crash Course Film Production. We asked Lily to come back and guest host our episode about Native women, which comes out tomorrow!
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Coming soon to Crash Course Native American History: Lily Gladstone! Before she was an Oscar nominee for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon, Lily hosted Crash Course Film Production. We asked Lily to come back and guest host our episode about Native women, which comes out tomorrow!
Statistics is how we understand the world around us, but more importantly it’s how we win arguments!
@GoStudyHall’s Statistics series uses real world examples to help you find, use, and show your data like a pro!
New episodes every Tuesday! youtu.be/n_NDPcWWI-0
@GoStudyHall’s Statistics series uses real world examples to help you find, use, and show your data like a pro!
New episodes every Tuesday! youtu.be/n_NDPcWWI-0
How to Tell a Story with Data | Statistics Ep. 8
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October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Statistics is how we understand the world around us, but more importantly it’s how we win arguments!
@GoStudyHall’s Statistics series uses real world examples to help you find, use, and show your data like a pro!
New episodes every Tuesday! youtu.be/n_NDPcWWI-0
@GoStudyHall’s Statistics series uses real world examples to help you find, use, and show your data like a pro!
New episodes every Tuesday! youtu.be/n_NDPcWWI-0
Crash Course Latin American Literature premieres October 30! In this 13-episode series, we’ll look at some of the most influential novels, poems, and short stories from the pre-Columbian era to the 21st century.
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Crash Course Latin American Literature premieres October 30! In this 13-episode series, we’ll look at some of the most influential novels, poems, and short stories from the pre-Columbian era to the 21st century.
In many ways, Alaska and Hawaii are exceptions. They’re the only two U.S. states that are non-contiguous. And the relationships between their Native populations and the U.S. government are pretty unique — both in comparison to the other 48 states, and to each other. youtu.be/-zwgHBrGxtk
Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians: Ep 18 of Crash Course Native American History
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October 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
In many ways, Alaska and Hawaii are exceptions. They’re the only two U.S. states that are non-contiguous. And the relationships between their Native populations and the U.S. government are pretty unique — both in comparison to the other 48 states, and to each other. youtu.be/-zwgHBrGxtk
Relocation of Native people from reservations to urban areas created a whole new experience for Native people: managing their traditions and cultural identity in an urban setting. And it caused Native people from totally different tribes to come together in new ways.
September 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Relocation of Native people from reservations to urban areas created a whole new experience for Native people: managing their traditions and cultural identity in an urban setting. And it caused Native people from totally different tribes to come together in new ways.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We can't wait to dive into Hispanic & Latino art and culture in our upcoming Latin American Literature series. You don't need to read the books to enjoy the series, but if you're looking for your next read, check out our book list! complexly.info/latinamericanlit
September 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We can't wait to dive into Hispanic & Latino art and culture in our upcoming Latin American Literature series. You don't need to read the books to enjoy the series, but if you're looking for your next read, check out our book list! complexly.info/latinamericanlit
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First episode of Complexly's new history show! www.youtube.com/watch?v=769f...
The Female Pilots Who Fought Hitler | The History Show
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September 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
First episode of Complexly's new history show! www.youtube.com/watch?v=769f...
Support from our patrons on Patreon is a big reason why we can make videos like our recent lecture, The Secret Language of Cults. Check out the Quips tab in the Patreon mobile app for more learning with Crash Course! #PatreonPartner youtube.com/shorts/02F52...
Do woes really unite foes?
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September 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Support from our patrons on Patreon is a big reason why we can make videos like our recent lecture, The Secret Language of Cults. Check out the Quips tab in the Patreon mobile app for more learning with Crash Course! #PatreonPartner youtube.com/shorts/02F52...
The Secret Language of Cults: A Crash Course Lecture is now available! Live premiere happening now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wC...
The Secret Language of Cults: Crash Course Lecture
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September 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Secret Language of Cults: A Crash Course Lecture is now available! Live premiere happening now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wC...
Tomorrow us tomorrow at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET for the premiere of our next Crash Course Lecture! Hosted by linguist and social commentator Amanda Montell, this video is a deep dive about the linguistic tricks that are used everywhere from fitness studios to fandoms to shape our reality and beliefs.
September 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Tomorrow us tomorrow at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET for the premiere of our next Crash Course Lecture! Hosted by linguist and social commentator Amanda Montell, this video is a deep dive about the linguistic tricks that are used everywhere from fitness studios to fandoms to shape our reality and beliefs.
In our upcoming lecture about the language of cults, we'll learn how linguistic tricks often used in cults (and cult-ish communities from fitness to fandoms) are so effective because our brains are hardwired to fall for them.
September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In our upcoming lecture about the language of cults, we'll learn how linguistic tricks often used in cults (and cult-ish communities from fitness to fandoms) are so effective because our brains are hardwired to fall for them.
In November 1969, a group of Native Americans took over and occupied Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay for 19 months. A year after the occupation began, President Nixon announced plans for a sweeping new policy for dealing with Native nation that would return power to tribal authorities.
September 9, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In November 1969, a group of Native Americans took over and occupied Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay for 19 months. A year after the occupation began, President Nixon announced plans for a sweeping new policy for dealing with Native nation that would return power to tribal authorities.
What is an astronaut’s day in space like? Study Hall talked to astronaut Cady Coleman about the different paths to becoming an astronaut, and what astronauts do when they’re living in the International Space Station.
Watch the full episode on the Study Hall channel: youtu.be/VQ38u-zk1Yc?...
Watch the full episode on the Study Hall channel: youtu.be/VQ38u-zk1Yc?...
How to Become: an Astronaut
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September 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
What is an astronaut’s day in space like? Study Hall talked to astronaut Cady Coleman about the different paths to becoming an astronaut, and what astronauts do when they’re living in the International Space Station.
Watch the full episode on the Study Hall channel: youtu.be/VQ38u-zk1Yc?...
Watch the full episode on the Study Hall channel: youtu.be/VQ38u-zk1Yc?...
Termination and relocation might seem like totally unrelated policies—but they were part of the same disappearing act. In our new video, learn how terminating federal recognition for over 100 Native nations while encouraging Native people to move to cities served the same goals. youtu.be/GYw7BrIhWtg
The Termination Act Explained: Ep 14 of Crash Course Native American History
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September 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Termination and relocation might seem like totally unrelated policies—but they were part of the same disappearing act. In our new video, learn how terminating federal recognition for over 100 Native nations while encouraging Native people to move to cities served the same goals. youtu.be/GYw7BrIhWtg
Save the date: join the live premiere of our next Crash Course Lecture September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET.
September 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Save the date: join the live premiere of our next Crash Course Lecture September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET.
The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) was the first attempt at legislation that actually tried to help Native Americans. While it does help tribes, it has a lot of flaws and shortcomings. And this flawed law that was made in 1934 is still the law of the land.
August 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) was the first attempt at legislation that actually tried to help Native Americans. While it does help tribes, it has a lot of flaws and shortcomings. And this flawed law that was made in 1934 is still the law of the land.