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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.
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.
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!
Don't worry-- you don't need to have read the books to follow along. But for those of you who enjoy expanding your TBR lists, check out our book list of selected titles we'll discuss during the series. complexly.info/latinamerica...
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Don't worry-- you don't need to have read the books to follow along. But for those of you who enjoy expanding your TBR lists, check out our book list of selected titles we'll discuss during the series. complexly.info/latinamerica...
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.
This idea is called Pan-Indianism. Some Native people see it as representing intertribal unity & working toward common goals, while others see it as a blending together of distinct tribal identities into generic sameness. To this day, Natives debate whether Pan-Indianism in cities is “good” or “bad”
September 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This idea is called Pan-Indianism. Some Native people see it as representing intertribal unity & working toward common goals, while others see it as a blending together of distinct tribal identities into generic sameness. To this day, Natives debate whether Pan-Indianism in cities is “good” or “bad”
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
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.
Evolutionary features that served us for millennia are clashing with the modern era when we are increasingly exposed to-- and influenced by-- complicated mazes of buzzwords, mantras, euphemisms, clichés, and redefinitions.
Join us for the live premiere September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET!
Join us for the live premiere September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET!
September 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Evolutionary features that served us for millennia are clashing with the modern era when we are increasingly exposed to-- and influenced by-- complicated mazes of buzzwords, mantras, euphemisms, clichés, and redefinitions.
Join us for the live premiere September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET!
Join us for the live premiere September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET!
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.
While traditional Crash Courses on our channel break open an entire subject, a Crash Course Lecture tackles a single topic in-depth. Each lecture shares the perspective of a scholar, journalist, or thinker. This lecture is hosted by Amanda Montell, linguist, social commentator, & author of "Cultish"
September 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
While traditional Crash Courses on our channel break open an entire subject, a Crash Course Lecture tackles a single topic in-depth. Each lecture shares the perspective of a scholar, journalist, or thinker. This lecture is hosted by Amanda Montell, linguist, social commentator, & author of "Cultish"
In this lecture about linguistics, culture, and belonging, we'll learn about how, in the modern era, we are increasingly exposed to, and influenced by, complicated mazes of buzzwords, mantras, euphemisms, clichés, and redefinitions: in short, language that’s just a little bit cultish.
September 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
In this lecture about linguistics, culture, and belonging, we'll learn about how, in the modern era, we are increasingly exposed to, and influenced by, complicated mazes of buzzwords, mantras, euphemisms, clichés, and redefinitions: in short, language that’s just a little bit cultish.
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.
What’s your learning personality? Take the 5-minute quiz from Study Hall to find out: link.gostudyhall.com/CQGet tips, action steps, and strategies tailored to how you learn—whether you’re in school or a lifelong learner!
August 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
What’s your learning personality? Take the 5-minute quiz from Study Hall to find out: link.gostudyhall.com/CQGet tips, action steps, and strategies tailored to how you learn—whether you’re in school or a lifelong learner!
Need to get that thinking cap on for the back-to-school season? We’ve got lots of videos to spark your curiosity and get those gears turning. In fact, we have so many helpful videos that it might be overwhelming to know where to start. Lucky for you we have some playlists to help! 🧵
August 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Need to get that thinking cap on for the back-to-school season? We’ve got lots of videos to spark your curiosity and get those gears turning. In fact, we have so many helpful videos that it might be overwhelming to know where to start. Lucky for you we have some playlists to help! 🧵
Statistics isn’t just math, it’s how we interpret the data of the world around us, from weather forecasts 7 opinion polls to insurance pricing 7 the stock market. Study Hall’s new statistics series will teach you everything you need to know from probability to regression using real-world examples.
August 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Statistics isn’t just math, it’s how we interpret the data of the world around us, from weather forecasts 7 opinion polls to insurance pricing 7 the stock market. Study Hall’s new statistics series will teach you everything you need to know from probability to regression using real-world examples.
Did you know when you buy merch, you support us? And right now at complexly.info/CCsummersale you can get up to 45% off select products including Crash Course posters and t-shirts! Plus, get a free mystery pin with a purchase of $25, and a free SciShow keychain with a purchase of $50 or more.
July 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Did you know when you buy merch, you support us? And right now at complexly.info/CCsummersale you can get up to 45% off select products including Crash Course posters and t-shirts! Plus, get a free mystery pin with a purchase of $25, and a free SciShow keychain with a purchase of $50 or more.
Whether you’re just starting your career or thinking about pivoting, Study Hall’s "How to Become" series dissects the most common ways to get the training you need AND potential alternatives you can choose to customize your journey.
July 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Whether you’re just starting your career or thinking about pivoting, Study Hall’s "How to Become" series dissects the most common ways to get the training you need AND potential alternatives you can choose to customize your journey.
In this new Kids series premiering July 30, Detective Abby takes our 3rd- to 5th-grade viewers on a journey through stories, all while running the R.E.A.D. Agency, where she eats desserts, plans a birthday party, and has fun sharing her cases with us. www.youtube.com/crashcoursek...
July 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In this new Kids series premiering July 30, Detective Abby takes our 3rd- to 5th-grade viewers on a journey through stories, all while running the R.E.A.D. Agency, where she eats desserts, plans a birthday party, and has fun sharing her cases with us. www.youtube.com/crashcoursek...
Meet the host of Crash Course Kids Literature, Abby Cox! Abby is an author, youtuber, dog mom, and dress historian who makes content about historical fashion and beauty with humor and curiosity.
July 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Meet the host of Crash Course Kids Literature, Abby Cox! Abby is an author, youtuber, dog mom, and dress historian who makes content about historical fashion and beauty with humor and curiosity.