YouTube Courses

Creating a Nation - The American Revolution and Constitutional Debates

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Explore the heated debates surrounding the US Constitution's ratification, including Federalist and Anti-Federalist arguments, and the eventual compromise leading to the Bill of Rights.

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

Chemically Dependent Agriculture - Environmental Politics and Law

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Explore the shift to large-scale farming, increased pesticide use, and its impacts on food systems, health, and the environment. Examine relevant laws and the evolving understanding of chemicals like DDT.

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

The Restoration Era in England - 1660-1688

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Explores the Restoration era in England, covering Charles II's reign, religious tensions, political crises, and James II's rule, culminating in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

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

The Division of Powers - Montesquieu's Theory of Separation of Powers

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Explore Montesquieu's influential ideas on separation of powers, government classification, and the impact of environment on society in this Yale lecture on modern social thought foundations.

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

John Locke's Political Theory - Equality, Freedom, Property, and Dissent

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Explore Locke's political philosophy, focusing on equality, freedom, property rights, and government by consent. Contrasts with Hobbes' views and examines separation of powers in state governance.

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

Hobbes - Authority, Human Rights and Social Order in Modern Social Thought

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Explore Hobbes's political philosophy, examining his views on human nature, social contracts, and the role of sovereign power in maintaining social order and individual security.

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

Demographic Transition in Europe - Global Problems of Population Growth

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Explore Europe's demographic shift: from marriage-controlled fertility to individual choice, rapid population growth, and increased life expectancy, reshaping societal norms and human experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Global Demography of Abortion - Lecture 21

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Explore global abortion trends, rates, legality, health impacts, and controversies. Examine the relationship between contraception and abortion across different countries and cultures.

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

Rome and a Villa - Hadrian's Pantheon and Tivoli Retreat

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Explore Hadrian's architectural legacy in Rome, from the innovative Pantheon to his sprawling villa at Tivoli, showcasing the emperor's vision and influence on Roman design.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bigger Is Better - The Baths of Caracalla and Roman Architecture in the 2nd-3rd Centuries

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Explore Roman architecture's evolution in the 2nd-3rd centuries, from tomb designs to colossal public baths, highlighting the "bigger is better" philosophy and innovative decorative programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Rome Redux: The Tetrarchic Renaissance - Roman Architecture

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Explore Rome's architectural revival under Diocletian's Tetrarchy, from monumental baths to imperial palaces, reflecting renewed stability and power in the late Roman Empire.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous - Houses and Villas at Pompeii

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Explore ancient Roman domestic architecture in Pompeii, from early designs to luxurious villas, examining layouts, Greek influences, and famous examples like the House of the Faun and Villa of the Mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Civic Life Interrupted: Pompeii's Architecture and Fate on August 24, A.D. 79

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Explore Pompeii's ancient architecture and daily life, from public buildings to bakeries, culminating in a poignant account of the city's fate during Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD.

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

The Creation of an Icon: The Colosseum and Contemporary Architecture in Rome

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Explore the Flavian dynasty's architectural legacy in Rome, focusing on the Colosseum's design, construction, and cultural impact, as well as other significant structures of the era.

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

Notorious Nero and His Amazing Architectural Legacy - Roman Architecture

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Explore Julio-Claudian emperors' architectural legacy, from Tiberius' Villa Jovis to Nero's innovative Domus Aurea, showcasing evolving Roman building techniques and the shift towards emphasizing interior spaces.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video