Pierre de Fermat: Biography of a Great Thinker
As a mathematician, Pierre de Fermat is known as the "Prince of Amateurs." He was actually a lawyer, but worked on math as a hobby. He helped found probability theory and analytic geometry, and made many contributions to number theory. He is possibly best known for "Fermat's Last Theore
From playlist It Starts With Literacy
Albert Einstein, Holograms and Quantum Gravity
In the latest campaign to reconcile Einstein’s theory of gravity with quantum mechanics, many physicists are studying how a higher dimensional space that includes gravity arises like a hologram from a lower dimensional particle theory. Read about the second episode of the new season here:
From playlist In Theory
Eratosthenes: Biography of a Great Thinker
Eratosthenes (c. 276 BC -- c.194 BC) was a Greek scholar nicknamed "Beta." This is because he was considered the second best in so many fields. Despite the dismissive nickname, Eratosthenes is still celebrated to this day for his significant contributions to math, astronomy, and geograph
From playlist It Starts With Literacy
Dr. Giselle Petzinger on Exercise for Parkinson's Disease
Giselle Petzinger, MD, is a board-certified neurologist at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, specializing in the care of patients with Parkinson’s disease. In addition to providing clinical care, she conducts laboratory research. Dr. Petzinger's work
From playlist Interviews
Doctor, Doctor! What are vital signs? How to understand your doctor.
Ever get the feeling your doctor is speaking a different language? Not to worry! Here's a friend to help decipher what all those medical terms mean. In this episode, we learn that "VSS" is a good thing. Doctor: Omi Translator: Omi Director: Michael Harrison Written and Produced by Ki
From playlist Doctor, Doctor
INTERVIEW AT CIRM: PETER SARNAK
Peter Sarnak is a South African-born mathematician with dual South-African and American nationalities. He has been Eugene Higgins Professor of Mathematics at Princeton University since 2002, succeeding Andrew Wiles, and is an editor of the Annals of Mathematics. He is known for his work in
From playlist Jean-Morlet Chair's guests - Interviews
Dorothy Horstmann: Polio Pioneer
Yale researcher Dorothy Horstmann made seminal discoveries about the course of polio that supported the ultimate development of a vaccine. Her former mentee, George Miller reflects on Horstmann's science and life. Deputy Dean Carolyn Slayman talks about Horstmann's groundbreaking role as a
From playlist Bicentennial Voices
Doctor, Doctor! What's a CBC? How to understand your doctor.
Ever get the feeling your doctor is speaking a different language? Not to worry! Here's a friend to help decipher what all those medical terms mean. In this episode, we learn what a "CBC" is. Doctor: Omi Translator: Omi Director: Michael Harrison Written and Produced by Kimberly Hatc
From playlist Doctor, Doctor
EP13: Mastering Bitcoin with Andreas M. Antonopoulos
On today's episode: Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and well-respected figures in bitcoin. He is the author of “Mastering Bitcoin”, published by O’Reilly Media and considered by many to be the best technical guide
From playlist Interviews and Shows
Dr. Ashley Mason on Sauna Use for Depression, Conquering Insomnia, and Mindfully Breaking Bad Habits
Dr. Ashley Mason is a clinical psychologist investigating clinical use of sauna for depression and director of the Sleep, Eating, and Affect Laboratory at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF. Her research centers on non-pharmacological approaches for treating depression, inso
From playlist Interviews
Fra Angelico, The Annunciation
Fra Angelico, The Annunciation, c. 1438-47, fresco, 230 x 321 cm (Convent of San Marco, Florence). Speakers: Dr Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Renaissance & Reformation in Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
Van Eyck, The Arnolfini Portrait
Jan Van Eyck, The Arnolfini Portrait, tempera and oil on wood, 1434 (National Gallery, London). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker. Learn more about why the woman looks pregnant (spoiler: she isn't): https://smarthistory.org/arnolfini-pr
From playlist Renaissance & Reformation in Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
Christus, Portrait of a Carthusian
Petrus Christus, Portrait of a Carthusian, 1446 (Metropolitan Museum of Art). Speakers: Dr. David Drogin, Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Renaissance & Reformation in Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
A conversation with Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris In classical architecture, the Orders consist of variations of an assembly of parts made up of a column (usually with a base), a capital, and an entablature. These structural units may be repeated and combined to form the elevation o
From playlist Art of the ancient Mediterranean | Art History | Khan Academy
Cancerous colon tissue | Gastrointestinal system diseases | Health & Medicine | Khan Academy
Dr. Andy Connolly of Stanford Medical School shows us what cancerous colon tissue looks like. Created by Sal Khan. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/advanced-muscular-system/muscular-system-introduction/v/myosin-and-actin?utm_source=YT&utm_medi
From playlist Gastrointestinal system diseases | Health & Medicine | Khan Academy
This video has been replaced, link below
Please watch our updated video instead: https://youtu.be/KIwK5XclvsA Ara Pacis Augustae (Altar of Augustan Peace), 13-9 B.C.E.Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker. Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Art of the ancient Mediterranean | Art History | Khan Academy
San Vitale, Ravenna (WATCH THE NEW VIDEO! UPDATE YOUR LINKS!)
New video: https://youtu.be/LHYD8t1d9qc San Vitale is one of the most important surviving examples of Byzantine architecture and mosaic work. It was begun in 526 or 527 under Ostrogothic rule. It was consecrated in 547 and completed soon after. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker
From playlist Art of Medieval Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
Catacomb of Priscilla, Rome, late 2nd century through the 4th century C.E. Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker Created by Beth Harris and Steven Zucker.
From playlist Art of Medieval Europe | Art History | Khan Academy
Introduction to the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther
There are 4 videos in this series: 1. Setting the stage https://smarthistory.org/protestant-reformation-part-1-of-4/ 2. Martin Luther https://smarthistory.org/protestant-reformation-part-2-of-4/ 3. Varieties of Protestantism https://smarthistory.org/protestant-reformation-part-3-of-4/ 4. C
From playlist Renaissance and Reformation | World History | Khan Academy
