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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.&#...

This job's got it all right in the title. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, could anything keep this job from being exciting? Well, maybe all the paperwo...

Look… you know this video is going to be filled with butt jokes. We know this videos is going to be filled with butt jokes. Just press play and w...

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.

Grab a char-dog and watch out for flaming birds, it's time to take a tour of the University of Chicago. Oh and erm, if you would sign this waiver f...

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...

Arthur Miller may have been wrongfully imprisoned for being a communist, written some incredibly famous plays, and had a writing career that spanne...

Today we're learning all about Flannery O'Connor, who didn't even let death stop her from winning tons of awards for her writing. Seriously, it too...

What is bankruptcy? Deadbeats who can't pay their bills declare bankruptcy. Either they borrowed too much money, or the business fell apart. They t...

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...

How are risk and reward related? Take more risk, expect more reward. A lottery ticket might be worth a billion dollars, but if the odds are one in...

Would it be necessary and proper for Congress to mandate a national nap time? Probably not, but we wouldn't mind it.

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...

See how much you know about British political factions. That's what the cool kids read about nowadays, right? Well...we think it's cool. 

Who was Virginia Hall, and how did she give Wonder Woman a run for her money? Hit play to find out. 

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.&#...

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...

Here comes the sun, doo doo doo doo… Seriously, it gives us energy so we don’t die. We’re hoping it keeps on coming.

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...

You should be determined to watch this video about determination. Can you tell we weren’t determined to think up anything more clever than that...

It’s hard to stay safe online. Heck, you don’t even know who we are. Are we Shmoop, or are we just highly trained chickens, typing out these de...

Dear 23B, Life is hard enough as it is, so stop being such a jerk, or we’ll throw airline peanuts at you. ...Oh. Is that not a nice thing to...

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 2.45. The journey shown on the map was an example of...what?

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?

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...

If the Puritans had gotten their way, religion would play a much larger role in lawmaking these days. Want to know more? Watch the video for all th...

What happened between the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the ratification of the current U.S. Constitution? This video analyzes the...

Famine is one of the biggest problems in Africa. Find out why it's such a complex problem, and what's being done to combat it. 

AP World History 1.2 Industrialization and Global Integration, c. 1750 to c. 1900. All of the following are innovations of the Industrial Revolutio...

AP World History 2.5 Industrialization and Global Integration, c. 1750 to c.1900. What was the relationship between abolitionist movements and wome...