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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 1d

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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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 8d

Learn more about Native life in the cities in our new Native American History video. youtu.be/OwTGMhxL22o

The Era of Native Urban Relocation: Ep 17 of Crash Course Native American History

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 8d

This idea is called Pan-Indianism. Some Native people see it as representing intertribal unity & working toward common goals, while others see it as a blending together of distinct tribal identities into generic sameness. To this day, Natives debate whether Pan-Indianism in cities is “good” or “bad”

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 15d

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

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · 16d

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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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 18d

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...

Do woes really unite foes?

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 23d

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.

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 27d

Evolutionary features that served us for millennia are clashing with the modern era when we are increasingly exposed to-- and influenced by-- complicated mazes of buzzwords, mantras, euphemisms, clichés, and redefinitions.

Join us for the live premiere September 16 at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET!

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 29d

It was time for Natives to enter the Self-Determination Era.

This period, which began in the late ’60s and continues to this day, is defined by Native American activism. Learn more in the new Native American History video available now! youtu.be/1O2LWteKuRc

The Native Civil Rights Movement: Ep 15 of Crash Course Native American History

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 29d

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.

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · 29d

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?...

How to Become: an Astronaut

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

The Termination Act Explained: Ep 14 of Crash Course Native American History

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Sep 3

While traditional Crash Courses on our channel break open an entire subject, a Crash Course Lecture tackles a single topic in-depth. Each lecture shares the perspective of a scholar, journalist, or thinker. This lecture is hosted by Amanda Montell, linguist, social commentator, & author of "Cultish"

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Sep 3

In this lecture about linguistics, culture, and belonging, we'll learn about how, in the modern era, we are increasingly exposed to, and influenced by, complicated mazes of buzzwords, mantras, euphemisms, clichés, and redefinitions: in short, language that’s just a little bit cultish.

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 26

Learn more about the IRA, how it came to be, and its successes and failures in our new episode of Crash Course Native American History.
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The Indian Reorganization Act Explained: Ep 13 of Crash Course Native American History

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 26

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.

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 19

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!

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.
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The History of America’s Indian Boarding Schools: Ep 12 of Crash Course Native American History

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

CrazyTastic @crazytastic.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Crash Course @thecrashcourse.bsky.social · Aug 11

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