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Crimes of the Century: A Selective History of Infamy

27 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Explore infamous crimes from the past century, including political assassinations, serial killers, and mysterious murders. Gain insights into the motives, investigations, and lasting impacts of these notorious cases.

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• 5 hours 32 minutes
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Women of History

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For Women’s History Month during March 2019, we are shining a light on three, esteemed women who have helped pave the way for females who work in academia and who are continuing to add to their achievements every day.

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• 39 minutes
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Institute for Advanced Study

History of Science Lecture - Adelheid Voskuhl

Explore the historical interplay between technology, society, and politics, from medieval Europe to the Industrial Revolution and beyond, with insights on engineering and civil service.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
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Insights into Mathematics

Number Systems Throughout History - Elementary Mathematics Explained

Explore ancient number systems from Babylonian to Roman, understanding their development, unique features, and common elements. Gain insights into the foundations of modern mathematics.

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• 31 minutes
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Insights into Mathematics

A Brief History of Logic - Medieval and Arabic Logic - Math Foundations

Explore the evolution of logic from Aristotle through medieval and Arabic periods, highlighting key figures and their contributions to the field's development.

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• 22 minutes
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The Aspen Institute

The Bill of Rights at 225 - Why History Matters

Explore the enduring significance of the US Constitution's first ten amendments, their adoption, and contemporary relevance with David Rubenstein and Jeffrey Rosen.

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• 49 minutes
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Linnean Society

The "Curious" Life of Elizabeth Blackwell - Botanical Book History

Explore Elizabeth Blackwell's "Curious Herbal," a remarkable 18th-century botanical book. Discover its creation, historical significance, and the author's determination in overcoming financial hardship.

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• 47 minutes
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NPTEL-NOC IITM

Introduction to Feminism: Concepts, History, and Gender Equality

Explore the foundations of feminism, including gender concepts, equality, historical context, and the definition of 'woman' in this introductory lecture.

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• 20 minutes
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TEDx

This Place is a Message - Understanding Your Role in History

Explore your role in history's narrative. Tom Lin urges understanding your place and environment's significance in the ongoing stream of time, blending insights from science fiction, technology, and cultural studies.

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• 14 minutes
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Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

Complexity of Life History Adaptation in Marine Invertebrates

Explore the complexity of life history adaptation in marine invertebrates, examining environmental factors and evolutionary strategies through advanced research findings from the University of Tokyo.

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• 23 minutes
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Paint a Photo in Adobe Photoshop using Art History - A Graphic Design for Lunch™ Class

Learn to transform photos into paintings using Photoshop's Art History brush. Master techniques for adding color, texture, and artistic effects to create unique digital artwork in this concise, practical tutorial.

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• 25 minutes
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International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Great Triumphs and False Stories: A Brief History of Indic & European Sciences by Roddam Narasimha

Explore the complex history of science in India and Europe, examining triumphs and myths to foster critical understanding of scientific achievements across cultures.

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• 1 hour 30 minutes
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Society for Neuroscience

History of Neuroscience - Robert Galambos on Echolocation in Bats

Explore Robert Galambos' pioneering work on bat echolocation and other groundbreaking neuroscience discoveries in this insightful autobiographical interview.

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• 57 minutes
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LASCON

The Abridged History of Application Security

Explore the evolution of application security from the 1960s to present, highlighting improvements and inspiring security professionals with a historical perspective on industry progress.

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• 39 minutes
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AGU

Advancing Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences Through Natural History Samples and Collections

Explore efforts to enhance visibility, management, and value of physical samples in earth and planetary sciences, addressing national policies for FAIR data principles and scientific reproducibility.

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• 2 hours
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