Fashion History Courses

Marx's Theory of History - Foundations of Modern Social Thought

Explore Marx's evolving theory of historical change, focusing on property relations and multi-linear development as presented in the Grundrisse, challenging his earlier uni-linear view of history.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nash Equilibrium - Bad Fashion and Bank Runs - Game Theory Lecture 5

Explore Nash equilibrium, its applications, and coordination problems in game theory. Learn how communication can solve issues in social settings and investment scenarios.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Forwards and Futures Markets - History, Development, and Applications - Lecture 21

Explore the history and mechanics of futures markets, from their origins in 17th century Japan to modern financial applications, including hedging strategies and risk management tools.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Deuteronomistic History: Prophets and Kings in 1 and 2 Samuel - Lecture 13

Explore the transition from tribal society to monarchy in ancient Israel through the books of Judges and Samuel, examining key figures and the Deuteronomistic perspective on leadership and covenant.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Land Use and Conservation Law - The Adirondack History

Explore Adirondack Park's conservation history, land use strategies, and stakeholder conflicts in protected areas. Learn about regulations balancing ecological preservation with development and resource management.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Fossil Record and Life's History - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the fossil record's insights into evolutionary history, including extinctions, speciation, and long-term trends in life's development on Earth.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

From Food to Software - The FDA's Evolving Mission and History - Medical Software Course 2.1

Explore the FDA's evolution from food regulation to medical software oversight, examining landmark incidents like Therac-25 and core principles of efficacy, safety, and security.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250: A History - The Road to 250 - Class 1

Explore America's journey from 1776 to present through three Yale professors' perspectives, examining contested national identity and political evolution ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250 - A History - The Mexican War and its Aftermath - Compromise or Armistice - Class 10

Explore the Mexican-American War's profound impact on territorial expansion and slavery debates through expert analysis of this pivotal 1846-1848 conflict and its lasting consequences.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250 - A History - Reagan's America - Class 24

Explore the conservative movement's rise in late 20th century America through Reagan's transformative presidency and its lasting political impact.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

America at 250: A History - Anticommunism and the American Way - Class 22

Explore post-WWII America's prosperity and growing Communist fears as Professor Gage examines the 'red menace' and emergence of a new security state in this Yale lecture.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video