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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.
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A History of Indigenous Women with Lily Gladstone: Ep 19 of Crash Course Native American History
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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
Hollywood, Pretendians, and Cultural Appropriation: Ep 23 of Crash Course Native American History
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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.
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Crash Course Handmade Logo Shirt
Only available until December 31st! Crash Course handmade logo drawn by Amanda Montell These handmade logo shirts celebrate the humans who make Complexly videos and the joy of things made by hand, not...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
Tyrants, Dictators, & Strongmen: Crash Course Latin American Literature #4
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November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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 History of AI Explained: Crash Course Futures of AI #1
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November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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?"
Crash Course Preview: What Are the Possible Futures of AI?
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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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
Nature in Latin American Literature: Crash Course Latin American Literature #3
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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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
The Land Back Movement Explained: Ep 22 of Crash Course Native American History
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November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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.

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Types of Colleges to Consider | Universities vs Community Colleges vs Liberal Arts vs Trade School
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November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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.
November 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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During this year's Learn-a-thon, we have new, exclusive products available at complexlylearnathon.com!

Every purchase you make supports our mission of inspiring curiosity and lowering barriers to knowledge-building.

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November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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.
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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!
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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.
October 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
Crash Course Latin American Literature Preview
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October 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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
Modern Tribal Governments Explained: Ep 20 of Crash Course Native American History
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October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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
What Is Good Art? : Crash Course Art History #6
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October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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
A History of Indigenous Women with Lily Gladstone: Ep 19 of Crash Course Native American History
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October 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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!
October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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
How to Tell a Story with Data | Statistics Ep. 8
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October 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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
Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians: Ep 18 of Crash Course Native American History
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October 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.
September 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
September 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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First episode of Complexly's new history show! www.youtube.com/watch?v=769f...
The Female Pilots Who Fought Hitler | The History Show
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September 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM