Search results for history

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Indian Business History

Explore the evolution of Indian businesses from the 20th century, covering key events, policies, and industrial developments that shaped entrepreneurship and economic landscape in the subcontinent.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Hidden in Plain Sight - Family Secrets and American History

Explore hidden family histories that reshape American narratives with renowned authors. Gain insights on uncovering untold stories, preserving history, and understanding their impact on our collective past.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Biology and History of Abortion - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explores biological, historical, and cultural perspectives on when life begins, examining scientific evidence, religious views, and legal considerations surrounding abortion and the concept of life's origin.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

History and Significance of Natural Gas

Explore the evolution, impact, and versatility of natural gas in energy systems, focusing on its role in the US and California's power sectors.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

History of Graffiti: Coast to Coast

Explore the evolution and cultural impact of graffiti across America, from its urban roots to its artistic influence, in this comprehensive coast-to-coast journey.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introductions - Why Does the Civil War Era Have a Hold on American History?

Explore the enduring fascination with the Civil War era, its impact on American history, and its relevance to modern society in this thought-provoking lecture.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Life History Evolution - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore evolutionary tradeoffs in organism traits: maturity, offspring, and lifespan. Understand how genes and environment shape life history strategies for survival and reproduction.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Eating Our Words: What the Language of Food Reveals About History and Culture

Explore how language in food reveals insights on history, economics, and culture. From ketchup's origins to menu linguistics, uncover surprising connections between words and cuisine.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Olivia Judson on Major Energy Transitions in Evolutionary History

Explore major energy transitions in evolutionary history with Olivia Judson, examining how life's processes shaped Earth's atmosphere, ecosystems, and geological features over billions of years.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

American History: From Emancipation to the Present - Lecture 1 - Dawn of Freedom

Explore the African American experience as a lens to understand American history, examining freedom, citizenship, and the post-emancipation struggle for political and cultural recognition.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Nature of Evolution: Selection, Inheritance, and History - Lecture 1

Explore evolutionary biology's key concepts: natural selection, adaptation, genetic drift, and life's history, from its origins to major evolutionary milestones over 3.7 billion years.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AI in Art History: Computational Analysis and Interpretation of Fine Art

Exploring AI's potential to revolutionize art history by analyzing light, shadow, and symbolic content in paintings, offering new insights into creation methods and hidden narratives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Human History Shapes Scientific Inquiry - Episode 5

Exploring how historical context influences scientific priorities, this episode examines the boundaries of academic inquiry and the potential for redefining fundamental concepts to advance complex systems research.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Central Agricultural University

A Bite of Chinese History and Culture

Explore the fascinating journey of human food history, from prehistoric hunting to modern cuisine, examining cultural impacts, cooking methods, and how food shapes civilization's evolution.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, and Scandals

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Step into the world of forensic science and study the most fascinating historical crimes and mysteries ever, in this course taught by a forensic anthropologist.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available