Native people have been a part of Hollywood and wider American culture for centuries—but not always in the best ways. In this week's episode of Crash Course Native American History, we explore cultural appropriation, from redface to pretendians, and everything in between. youtu.be/7Tg2mCKP6tY

This holiday season show your love for Crash Course with this limited-edition logo design hand-drawn by Crash Course lecture host and cult language expert Amanda Montell! Only available until December 31, and we recommend ordering by 12/8 for delivery by 12/25. complexly.store/products/ama...

The countries of Latin America are no strangers to authoritarianism. Strongmen, tyrants & dictators have marked the region’s history & literature for hundreds of years. So much so that a whole genre distinct to Latin American literature emerged around it: la novela del dictador. youtu.be/Nh4I1hMvubU

What even *is* A.I.? And how did we get here? In the first episode of Crash Course Futures of A.I. we're thinking carefully about where this technology has been, what it can do, and where it’s going. youtu.be/UFJQV5Jb0pY

The preview of Crash Course: Futures of AI is out now! Our host Kousha Navidar is here to guide you through the ins & outs of our potential AI futures, and what we can do now to ensure we end up with a good one youtu.be/0Y3ekwHfq5g Come back tomorrow for episode 1 where we'll ask "What even is AI?"

How does a Crash Course video go from an idea to a fun-ified piece of writing? We're pulling back the curtain on our process with Editorial Director Meghan Modafferi & Script Editor Annie Fillenwarth. Join our livestream TODAY at 10:30 am PT on our channel: youtube.com/crashcourse

Who is Mother Nature REALLY? In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we’ll uncover how representations of Latin American landscapes have often reflected shifting social and political concerns. youtu.be/3V78r1y2EHs

The Land Back movement is exactly what it sounds like: Native Americans want their land… back. But it’s also a whole lot more than that. In this episode we explore what the Land Back movement does, how it works, and what it means for our shared future on this planet. youtu.be/7L2cSifRrLk

From universities and community colleges, to trade schools and conservatories, there are a LOT of options to consider when you're applying to college. Luckily our friends at @gostudyhall.bsky.social are here to break down the pros and cons of each type of school. youtu.be/OydxOltbYf8

Next Monday join our team to go behind the scenes into the life cycle of a Crash Course script from a seed of an idea into a heavily-researched, edited, fact-checked & fun-ified piece of writing. Learn how to make nonfiction writing engaging, clear & story-oriented, and avoid common pitfalls.

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What can a story say about Latin American history? In Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece “Cien años de soledad” (“One Hundred Years of Solitude”), the fictional village of Macondo is stand-in for all of Latin America, creating an intimate setting to discuss a whole region’s complicated politics.

Meet the host of CC Futures of AI, Kousha Navidar. Kousha is a host, writer & producer. He has hosted national shows at WNYC/NPR, has been on-air talent at PBS, a former speechwriter for a member of President Obama's cabinet, and a division head of content at Samsung. Series preview out next week!

Crash Course Futures of A.I. starts 11/19 & is a 5-episode series about AI's current trajectory, the wide-ranging impacts it is theorized to have on society, what capabilities future AI systems might have, and the governance frameworks being developed to ensure these technologies benefit humanity.

Join our book club with Crash Course Latin American Literature! Starting next week, host Curly Velasquez will explore the trends, tropes, and movements of a super diverse region, considering everything from precolonial Indigenous texts to contemporary novels. youtu.be/iBRwcnTUthc

In 1934 Congress passed the Indian Reorganization Act to re-affirm the government’s support of Native sovereignty. But there was a catch: the U.S. wanted them to move to a system of majority rule & withheld IRA funding until tribes gave themselves a makeover. Learn more: youtu.be/xtwJfk94CP8

A bunch of thieves just broke into the Louvre-- in broad daylight-- & stole priceless French jewels. Which sounds wild, but the Louvre has a history of brazen robberies, including the theft of one of its most famous residents, the Mona Lisa. Hear the whole story: youtu.be/PFEFBY-cQhE

Women have always played important roles in Native societies. In the new episode of Crash Course Native American History with guest host Lily Gladstone, we unpack the ways Native women have shown up, as war heroes and peacemakers, and as matriarchs and activists. youtu.be/Dj8EjBQJD84

Coming soon to Crash Course Native American History: Lily Gladstone! Before she was an Oscar nominee for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon, Lily hosted Crash Course Film Production. We asked Lily to come back and guest host our episode about Native women, which comes out tomorrow!

Statistics is how we understand the world around us, but more importantly it’s how we win arguments! @GoStudyHall’s Statistics series uses real world examples to help you find, use, and show your data like a pro! New episodes every Tuesday! youtu.be/n_NDPcWWI-0

Crash Course Latin American Literature premieres October 30! In this 13-episode series, we’ll look at some of the most influential novels, poems, and short stories from the pre-Columbian era to the 21st century.

In many ways, Alaska and Hawaii are exceptions. They’re the only two U.S. states that are non-contiguous. And the relationships between their Native populations and the U.S. government are pretty unique — both in comparison to the other 48 states, and to each other. youtu.be/-zwgHBrGxtk

Relocation of Native people from reservations to urban areas created a whole new experience for Native people: managing their traditions and cultural identity in an urban setting. And it caused Native people from totally different tribes to come together in new ways.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We can't wait to dive into Hispanic & Latino art and culture in our upcoming Latin American Literature series. You don't need to read the books to enjoy the series, but if you're looking for your next read, check out our book list! complexly.info/latinamericanlit

First episode of Complexly's new history show! www.youtube.com/watch?v=769f...

Support from our patrons on Patreon is a big reason why we can make videos like our recent lecture, The Secret Language of Cults. Check out the Quips tab in the Patreon mobile app for more learning with Crash Course! #PatreonPartner youtube.com/shorts/02F52...

The Secret Language of Cults: A Crash Course Lecture is now available! Live premiere happening now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wC...

Tomorrow us tomorrow at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET for the premiere of our next Crash Course Lecture! Hosted by linguist and social commentator Amanda Montell, this video is a deep dive about the linguistic tricks that are used everywhere from fitness studios to fandoms to shape our reality and beliefs.

In our upcoming lecture about the language of cults, we'll learn how linguistic tricks often used in cults (and cult-ish communities from fitness to fandoms) are so effective because our brains are hardwired to fall for them.

In November 1969, a group of Native Americans took over and occupied Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco Bay for 19 months. A year after the occupation began, President Nixon announced plans for a sweeping new policy for dealing with Native nation that would return power to tribal authorities.

What is an astronaut’s day in space like? Study Hall talked to astronaut Cady Coleman about the different paths to becoming an astronaut, and what astronauts do when they’re living in the International Space Station. Watch the full episode on the Study Hall channel: youtu.be/VQ38u-zk1Yc?...

Termination and relocation might seem like totally unrelated policies—but they were part of the same disappearing act. In our new video, learn how terminating federal recognition for over 100 Native nations while encouraging Native people to move to cities served the same goals. youtu.be/GYw7BrIhWtg

Save the date: join the live premiere of our next Crash Course Lecture September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET.

The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) was the first attempt at legislation that actually tried to help Native Americans. While it does help tribes, it has a lot of flaws and shortcomings. And this flawed law that was made in 1934 is still the law of the land.

What’s your learning personality? Take the 5-minute quiz from Study Hall to find out: link.gostudyhall.com/CQGet tips, action steps, and strategies tailored to how you learn—whether you’re in school or a lifelong learner!

In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll learn about assimilation and allotment: a period where the U.S. government tried to eliminate Native Americans by erasing their culture, their way of life, and their claim over the land. youtu.be/icqSBkFJNGU

Crash Course Coins are in the wild! Thank you again, everyone, for helping to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever!

Need to get that thinking cap on for the back-to-school season? We’ve got lots of videos to spark your curiosity and get those gears turning. In fact, we have so many helpful videos that it might be overwhelming to know where to start. Lucky for you we have some playlists to help! 🧵

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In this week's episode we're covering a LOT of ground, unpacking the history of the Treaty Era and the Reservation Era, and all the broken promises and ripple effects that came with them. youtu.be/VyF8SOSP2YM

Statistics isn’t just math, it’s how we interpret the data of the world around us, from weather forecasts 7 opinion polls to insurance pricing 7 the stock market. Study Hall’s new statistics series will teach you everything you need to know from probability to regression using real-world examples.

The preview for Crash Course Kids Literature is out now on the Crash Course Kids channel! Take a look and get excited for all the fun to come! youtu.be/ui86G8Q5GhQ

New video today about the first contact between Native Americans and European colonists. And to say there are a lot of misconceptions around the first contact between Native Americans and Europeans would be like saying Messi is good at soccer—major understatement. youtu.be/IIJwt3zO4fw

Did you know when you buy merch, you support us? And right now at complexly.info/CCsummersale you can get up to 45% off select products including Crash Course posters and t-shirts! Plus, get a free mystery pin with a purchase of $25, and a free SciShow keychain with a purchase of $50 or more.

Whether you’re just starting your career or thinking about pivoting, Study Hall’s "How to Become" series dissects the most common ways to get the training you need AND potential alternatives you can choose to customize your journey.

Meet the host of Crash Course Kids Literature, Abby Cox! Abby is an author, youtuber, dog mom, and dress historian who makes content about historical fashion and beauty with humor and curiosity.

Did you know we have a kids channel? Made for 3rd- to 5th-grade learners, Crash Course Kids already has videos exploring STEM subjects like engineering and life sciences. And July 30th, we’re coming back with a brand new series that has more than meets the eye… Crash Course Kids Literature!

What does food sovereignty mean? In this episode of CC Native American History, we’ll explore how Native peoples’ ties to their traditional foods splintered under colonization, and why many Native people are fighting to keep those foods in their communities or bring them back. youtu.be/9Gmncfkeh7E

There are a variety of ways people discover knowledge. Many Native American ways of knowing are rooted in observing the Earth and living in close relationship to it since time immemorial. Learn how modern Natives are embracing their ancestral knowledge & Western science: youtu.be/Mrp0T-4A-2s

When it comes to climate change, the last thing you want to be stressing about is whether the “eco-friendly” soap you got is actually good for the Earth or just packaged in green cardboard! youtu.be/_NNmue5VP1k