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Social Studies Videos
GED Social Studies 1.1 Civics and Government
Archaeology Videos 2 videos
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 video defines Archaeology through a discussion of what Archaeologists study—from artifacts to the Pyramids. Why is Archaeology so important?...
Careers Videos 12 videos
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...
So... what's a TSA worker, and what do they do? Oh, we thought maybe you knew. Okay, okay... so TSA (or Transportation Security Administration) wor...
College 101 Videos 6 videos
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...
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...
Famous Biographies Videos 22 videos
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...
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...
Finance Videos 1063 videos
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...
What does it mean to "go public?" An IPO raises cash in the form of equity, usually, for investors. When public, a company exists under SEC dominio...
Government Videos 12 videos
If our government were a tree, it would be a sad one—only three branches. The three branches of the government look like this: judicial, legislat...
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.
History Trivia Videos 32 videos
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....
History of Technology Videos 160 videos
What's the deal with wind? And why does it have to be so...windy?
How did people move stuff around before the wheel was invented? More importantly, why didn't they take a break for a few minutes from moving stuff...
Humanities Videos 55 videos
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...
Modern World History Videos 86 videos
Ah, the French Revolution...a time of social and political upheaval, a lot of cake, and French stand-up comedians trying out beheading-based materi...
PBIS Videos 82 videos
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.”...
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...
Psychology Videos 1 videos
AP Psychology 3.3 Developmental Psychology. In which stage does a person decide their work-life balance and how to have healthy relationships?
Test Prep Videos 641 videos
AP U.S. History Exam 2.45. The journey shown on the map was an example of...what?
AP U.S. History Diagnostic 24. How did the United States choose containment over the National Security Council Report in Latin America?
AP U.S. History Diagnostic 22. Which established foreign policy was the National Security Council Report used to solidify?
U.S. History Videos 374 videos
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...
This video explains Federalism and the quest for a fair balance between state and national power. It covers the progression and compromises of Fede...
AP U.S. History Exam 2.6. Prior to the passage of the Navigation Acts, how did the Atlantic exchange impact the colonies?
World History Videos 95 videos
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...