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This video defines Archaeology through a discussion of what Archaeologists study—from artifacts to the Pyramids. Why is Archaeology so important?...

What does King Richard III have to do with parking lots? And what does Middle Age rock music sound like? You've got questions, we've got answers.&#...

As it turns out, being a celebrity PA involves more than just separating skittles… but we swear, if we find one more green one in this bowl...

If you're looking for a video that'll help convince your folks that being a stand-up comedian is a solid career path...this ain't it. Seriously, fo...

Whether it's a career in business, science, or education, UOP's got you covered. Oh, but you should know, they're not actually on the pacific ocean...

Need to nail a job interview? We've got some tips, starting with, "don't throw up on the interviewer." ...Not that we've done that four times.

Don't get your hopes up,this guy isn't here to pump you up with his brother, Hans. Franz was more into pumping you down, with dark and scary storie...

Unlike most writers we hear about from the 1800s, Twain was actually pretty famous and respected in his day...although not for his real name, of co...

They did name the teddy bear after the him after all...so you could probably have guessed that he did some pretty cool stuff. Grab your teddy and h...

What's a dividend? At will, the board of directors can pay a dividend on common stock. Usually, that payout is some percentage less than 100 of ear...

What is par value? The notional value of a stock or bond before an offering takes place. When a company is started, founders come up with a par val...

What are margins? Margin refers to the difference between the actual value of stock owned and the amount the investor borrows from their broker. In...

The Bill of Rights was made to protect Americans from too many restrictions and regulations in addition to ensuring our well-being under our govern...

Do you know the purpose of The New Jersey Plan? Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with The Jersey Shores. Although we'd like to believe that...

GED Social Studies 1.1 Civics and Government

What does King Richard III have to do with parking lots? And what does Middle Age rock music sound like? You've got questions, we've got answers.&#...

Fun fact: some performers believe that a bad dress rehearsal portends a great opening night. Not-so-fun fact: a war zone isn’t the best place to...

What's the deal with wind? And why does it have to be so...windy?

When it comes to the history of human technology, it helps to look at the big picture. Especially if you have cataracts, and looking at the small p...

The gods and heroes battle it out with monsters in the best of mythology.

Today we aren't looking for the most virtuous person, or most likeable, but rather the most disturbing. Will it be Echo, the nymph who is doomed to...

Don't fly too close to the sun, Shmoopers.

So you're not a fan of capitalism. That's okay, there are plenty of other -isms you can check out. And good news: as long as you don't pick "cannib...

Have you always dreamt of having your own Cinderella story? Well, now’s your moment, and your Shmoopy Godmother’s here to help. So put on some...

Ben Franklin famously said, “nothing is certain, except death, and the attitude your cat will give you after you’ve been gone for a while.”...

If the “check engine” light pops up on your dashboard, perhaps it would be best to take it to a mechanic. Or you could just risk losing control...

AP Psychology 3.3 Developmental Psychology. In which stage does a person decide their work-life balance and how to have healthy relationships?

AP U.S. History Exam 2.26. This speech reinforced a shift in the focus of the war that Lincoln established by...what?

AP U.S. History Diagnostic 24. How did the United States choose containment over the National Security Council Report in Latin America?

What did the development of the assembly line lead to, besides a ton of really nifty cars? 

Ever heard of a "living document"? They eat and breathe just like the rest of us! They even walk around on their own two legs. Okay, fine—maybe t...

Bronson Alcott had some pretty innovative ideas about education. His notion of having students work on their desks while lying on giant waterbeds n...

AP U.S. History Exam 2.6. Prior to the passage of the Navigation Acts, how did the Atlantic exchange impact the colonies?

Home to the biggest river, the biggest desert, and some of the biggest land animals in the world, Africa is so much more than what most media would...

Didn't get enough of the French Revolution the first time around? We've gotcha covered. Check out our second French Revolution video, preferably wi...