Where Did Pound Cake Get Its Name?
Where did pound cake get its name? It isn't like you have to pound the dough or any of the ingredients in order to get this dense, delicious treat. The answer lies with the amount of ingredients used in the original recipe! Back in the day, a pound cake called for one pound of flour, one
From playlist Concerning Fun Facts
Examples: Convert Weight Between the Standard and Metric System
This video provides examples of converting weight between the Standard and Metric Systems. Complete Video List: http://www.mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: Converting Between Standard and Metric Units
Common Customary Weight Conversions Using Unit Fractions
This video explains how to convert customary weights using unit fractions. http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: American or Standard Units
Examples: Converting Between Different Units of Weight in Standard or American System
This video provides examples of converting between different units of weight in the standard or american measurement system. Complete Video List: http://www.mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: American or Standard Units
Convert Between Pounds and Kilograms Using a Unit Fraction
This video explains how to convert between pounds and kilograms using unit fractions. http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: Converting Between Standard and Metric Units
Ex: Metric Conversions Using Unit Fractions - Weight
This video provides three examples of how to perform metric conversions involving weight using unit fractions. Site: http://mathispower4u.com Blog: http://mathispower4u.wordpress.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: Metric Units
Physics CH 0.5: Standard Units (3 of 41) Maritime and Imperial Unit "Equivalence" 1
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain length in mks imperial, and maritime units. Next video in this series can be found at: https://youtu.be/NfBg9W37vWU
From playlist Michel van Biezen: Physics Mechanics 1: Introduction, Standard Units, and Vectors
What is a metre: from Fizzics.org
The international base unit of length, accepted as the world wide standard, but where did it come from, who decided and how exactly is it defined.
From playlist Units of measurement
Common Metric Weight Conversions Using Unit Fractions
This video explains how to convert basic metric weights using unit fractions. http://mathispower4u.com
From playlist Unit Conversions: Metric Units
20. The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000: Intellectuals and the Court of Charlemagne
The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 (HIST 210) In this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the Carolingian Renaissance, the revival of learning sponsored by Charlemagne and his successors. The period before the Carolingians saw a decline in learning, evidenced in part by the loss of lay li
From playlist The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 with Paul Freedman
An introduction to Medieval scripts
Can you tell the difference between Carolingian Minuscule and Gothic script? Watch this video and you'll learn how. A conversation with Dr. Erik Kwakkel and Dr. Beth Harris about medieval scripts at the National Library of the Netherlands, in The Hague. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zu
From playlist Art of Medieval Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
Who is the Most Senior Heir of Charlemagne Today? | 1 Million Subscribers Special
Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/oOhu2Ktw4NE Buy the Limited Edition Poster: https://usefulcharts.com/products/limited-edition-carolingian-family-tree CREDITS Narration/Chart: Matt Baker https://usefulcharts.com/ Animation: Syawish Rehman https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0O2efB4K66UUaT7Q
From playlist Royal Family Trees
19. The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000: Charlemagne
The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 (HIST 210) In this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the Carolingian dynasty from its origins through its culmination in the figure of Charlemagne. The Carolingians sought to overthrow the much weakened Merovingian dynasty by establishing their politic
From playlist The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 with Paul Freedman
21. The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000: Crisis of the Carolingians
The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 (HIST 210) In this lecture, Professor Freedman discusses the crisis and decline of Charlemagne's empire. Increasingly faced with external threats -- particularly the Viking invasions -- the Carolingian Empire ultimately collapsed from internal causes, bec
From playlist The Early Middle Ages, 284--1000 with Paul Freedman
Charlemagne and the Carolingian revival
A brief introduction to Charlemagne's military campaigns and the cultural revival that he supported. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Ancient and Medieval history | World History | Khan Academy
Jeweled upper cover of the Lindau Gospels, c. 880, Court School of Charles the Bald, 350 x 275 mm, cover may have been made in the Royal Abbey of St. Denis (Morgan Library and Museum, New York) Speakers: Dr. Nancy Ross and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Art of Medieval Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
Ten Minute History - Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire (Short Documentary)
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tenminhistory Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4973164 This episode of Ten Minute History (like a documentary, only shorter) covers the turmoil in the Frankish Kingdom which led to the rise of Charles Martel who famously defeated the invading forces of
From playlist Ten Minute World History
Physics CH 0.5: Standard Units (4 of 41) Maritime and Imperial Unit "Equivalence" 2
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! In this video I will explain mass and weight associated with metric and imperial unit “equivalence”. Next video in this series can be found at: https://youtu.be/Wp1JGhvdgzM
From playlist Michel van Biezen: Physics Mechanics 1: Introduction, Standard Units, and Vectors