Why Korea Split Into North and South Korea WonderWhy 2013-08-14 | A video explaining why the country of Korea split into two different countries: North Korea and South Korea.
Russia Professor Predicts the USA Will Collapse by 2010 🇺🇸 WonderWhy 2024-08-02 | Full video:youtu.be/sRUbzLzjDQIAbsolutely insane prediction! What was he thinking??Link to the article on WSJ archive:wsj.com/articles/SB123051100709638419Music:Odd Numbers · Curtis Cole
Is This the Most Dangerous Sporting Event? 🧀 WonderWhy 2024-07-26 | Cheese rolling at Cooper's HillVideos supplied by Getty Images
Beware the Australian horses! WonderWhy 2024-03-22 | Read the full report here: https://files.ncis.org.au/2023-06/Fact%20sheet%20-%20FS20-01%20-%20Animal-related%20deaths%20in%20Australia.pdf
Chinese Calendar 60-Year Cycle Explained WonderWhy 2024-02-09 | Calendars Around the World:youtube.com/watch?v=REvKJmvuAEcMore info here:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexagenary_cycle#shorts Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic
Chinese Zodiac Full 60-Year Cycle - 4 HOUR LOOP (with Chinese music) WonderWhy 2024-02-09 | Happy New Year! 🐉#lunarnewyear #yearofthedragonOriginal video: youtube.com/watch?v=REvKJmvuAEcMore info here:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexagenary_cycleMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic(Full track list coming soon)
The Most Complex International Borders in the World - Part 4 WonderWhy 2023-12-26 | Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/wonderwhyFor a limited time only, you can get a lifetime membership to Nebula: go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=wonderwhyIn this 4th episode of the Most Complex International borders, I look at the surprising complications in Lake Malawi, then look at parts of Europe that are part of two countries, and finish by looking at the dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.Links to previous episodes:Part 1 - youtu.be/gtLxZiiuaXsPart 2 - youtu.be/3ZdkqqjosCMPart 3 - youtu.be/JeaiyZwVC0kSupport the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDESelect image/footage from Getty ImagesMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic
Ukraines EU Membership Bid Explained WonderWhy 2023-11-10 | Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/wonderwhyIn this video, I take a look at how Ukraine's bid to join the EU. Looking into a bit of the history of Ukraine, the process of joining, and how long it might be until it might happen.Support the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDESelect image/footage from Getty ImagesMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemicAdditional imagery credit:www.president.gov.ua EU Commission
The Baby That Changed Irelands Constitution WonderWhy 2023-09-12 | Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/wonderwhyIn this video, I look at the complicated story of how one baby caused a legal and diplomatic crisis in the EU, leading Ireland to changing its constitution.If you're interested in reading more about this story:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen_v_Home_Secretarypapers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2605671Chen v Home Secretary ECJ Case C-200/02:https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A62002CJ0200Support the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDESelect image/footage from Getty Images
How Many Countries Are There in the World? (2023) WonderWhy 2023-06-23 | Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/wonderwhy10-year Anniversary Chat:nebula.tv/videos/wonderwhy-10year-anniversary-chat-how-i-got-started-on-youtubeListen to me talk unscripted for 1 hour about how I got started on YouTube and a little about the last 10 years.In this video, a re-make of my first ever video, uploaded June 23, 2013, I ask the seemingly simple question: how many countries are there in the world? Turns out the answer is a bit more complicated than it seems!Original video: youtube.com/watch?v=4vsPB_lbo94Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:57 Holy See & Palestine4:51 Kosovo7:04 Taiwan12:32 United Kingdom14:29 Netherlands15:19 Denmark & French Polynesia15:55 Free Association16:59 Unrecognised countries17:57 Secession movements19:32 How many countries are there?20:52 10-year anniversary bonus videoMUSIC:By Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorandSilver Flame, Truth in the Stones - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Select image/footage from Getty ImagesSupport the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDE
Israels Religious Demographic Crisis (and why its only going to get worse) WonderWhy 2023-05-08 | Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: go.nebula.tv/wonderwhyWatch my exclusive follow-up video to this one on Israel's population and politics: nebula.tv/videos/wonderwhy-israels-diverse-population-and-their-fractured-politicsIn this video, I take a look at the current demographic crisis that is ongoing in Israel. The judicial reform that's been in the news lately might be an early sign of what's to come. The country will likely become more and more polarised as the demographics of the country change, and the population of the country become divided on what the future of the country should be. Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:48 Jews1:52 Jewish state2:46 Arabs4:04 Democratic state5:35 Secular state7:26 Status Quo10:45 Religious fertility rates12:28 Russian Jews14:52 Settlements17:09 Religious Zionists21:17 2023 judicial reform23:30 International relations24:24 Conclusion24:59 Companion video over on NebulaSelect image/footage from Getty ImagesMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSupport the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDE
10 Numbers to Understand the Population of Tomorrow WonderWhy 2023-03-31 | Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Be well informed. Download the free Ground News app at https://ground.news/wonderwhyIn this video, I look at 10 numbers to explain the population changes that are projected between now and the year 21000:00 Intro0:30 10.4 BILLION2:16 2.14:30 #15:57 89:05 -650 MILLION12:38 0.8814:28 9416:13 5418:13 6421:10 TOP 10Most numbers in this video came from the UN's WorldPopulation Prospects 2022: population.un.org/wppBig thanks to Our World in Data for this great interactive charts and maps: ourworldindata.orgMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSelect footage/images from Getty ImagesJoin the discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDESupport the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhy
Winners & Losers: Episode 5 - Cities WonderWhy 2023-01-01 | Winners & Losers has returned!First 200 people get 20% off a premium membership of Brilliant at: http://brilliant.org/wonderwhyAt long last, Winners & Losers has returned! Finally it's time for CITIES, after many years of comments suggesting it as a topic. This one was surprisingly difficult, given how loose the definition of a city can be, and the inconsistencies that this causes. CATEGORIES0:00 Intro1:08 Population6:17 Population Density10:17 Global Cities13:28 Safety16:27 Air Pollution18:34 Most Liveable20:05 Lightning RoundPrevious episodes:Episode 1, Countries: youtube.com/watch?v=C4whvUxeG88Episode 2, US states: youtube.com/watch?v=YJ6MglxlKo8Episode 3, Planets: youtube.com/watch?v=MheeZBjfaX0Episode 4, UNESCO World Heritage Sites: youtube.com/watch?v=3cv_m5RKQVQJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDESupport the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyMUSIC:Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorThe Path of the Goblin King v2, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0Select image/footage by Getty Images
The WORST Predictions From History WonderWhy 2022-10-31 | Sign up for a free daily newsletter at: morningbrewdaily.com/wonderwhyIn this video, I take a look at some of my personal favourite predictions made throughout history that have truly aged horrbily with time. This video was inspired by the absurd prediction that the US would collapse in 2010 and be split among various other countries. Secitons:0:00 US collapse5:23 Columbus8:20 The War That Will End War11:26 Peace for our time14:01 Flying Machines16:31 Internet's impactLinks check out Wall Street Journal article - wsj.com/articles/SB123051100709638419Source for Columbus rejection quote - shorturl.at/foBL6The War That Will End War by HG Wells - archive.org/details/warthatwillendwa00wellFlying Machines That Do Not Fly - imgur.com/a/dL89NbkRed Herring article 'Why most economists' predictions are wrong' - web.archive.org/web/19980610100009/http://www.redherring.com/mag/issue55/economics.htmlJoin the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDEMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorFurther music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Why Countries Change Their Flags WonderWhy 2022-08-31 | First 200 to sign up get 20% off the annual plan! brilliant.org/wonderwhyA video looking at why a country might take the decision to change its flag. It can be done for any number of reasons, whether it be a regime change, independence, and something entirely unique to that country's situation. A look a few examples of countries that have changed their flag, starting with South Africa, and the change made after an end to apartheid. I also look at the USA, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and finally Japan. Join the Discord: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDESupport the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSelect imagery by Getty Images
How the War in Ukraine Will End WonderWhy 2022-06-10 | Sign up to CuriosityStream for just $14.79 for a whole year: http://curiositystream.com/wonderwhyAlso get access to Nebula through the bundle deal. In this video, I look at how the war in Ukraine might come to an end. After first looking at a few quick scenarois, I focus mostly on a diplomatic solution to ending the conflict and the main points of contention that will need to be addressed. These can be divided into 6 different points:0:00 Intro2:07 Ukrainian neutrality4:05 Security guarantee and disarmament6:00 Denazification of Ukraine8:17 Suppression of the Russian language in Ukraine12:21 The Donbas and the two breakaway republics14:20 CrimeaBe sure to check out RealLifeLore's Modern Conflicts series on Nebula, and Apocolypse Stalin on CuriosityStream for a deeper understanding of the conflict. Join the Discord to discuss this video: discord.gg/QvQ2QECnb5Support the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhySelect imagery from Getty ImagesEnding footage courtesy of AP archiveMaps built with GEOlayers and MapTiler
75 Useless Facts About Countries of the World WonderWhy 2021-12-31 | Sign up to CuriosityStream for just $14.79 for a whole year: http://curiositystream.com/wonderwhyAlso get access to Nebula through the bundle deal. A follow up to A Fun Fact About Every Country in the World. The best of the rest of the facts I had left over. 75 more interesting facts from countries of the world. Obviously not every country is included in this video. Many people were dissapointing that I didn't do the individual countries of the UK, plus Kosovo and Palestine. So I included them here. Be sure to check out my director's commentary over on Nebula! https://nebula.app/videos/wonderwhy-country-fun-facts-directors-commentaryJoin the Discord to discuss this video: discord.gg/QvQ2QECnb5Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSelect imagery from Getty ImagesMaps built with GEOlayers and MapTiler
The Country That Didnt Want Independence WonderWhy 2021-09-30 | Get access to Nebula/CuriosityStream with a bundle deal for just $14.79 per year: curiositystream.com/wonderwhyThe story of how Singapore suddenly and unexpectedly became independent in 1965, after a failed merger with its neighbor. Against all odds, Singapore has become one of the most prosperous nations on the planet today, despite not even wanting independence in the first place. Support the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/eshPYMhMTwFootage/images courtesy of Getty Images
Why the President of France is Prince of Andorra WonderWhy 2021-05-29 | The President of France is Prince of Andorra - but why? In this video I look at the rather unique country of Andorra and its history to becoming a co-principality. Help support the channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the Discord: discord.gg/gmyD5VyKMBMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSelect images by Getty Images
Fun Fact About Every Country in the World - Part 2 WonderWhy 2021-02-03 | Part 2 of my fun fact about every country in the world seriers! In this video it's the countries from M to Z. Part 1: youtu.be/ZPZnTAAGKvsFor my next video, I'll be doing a BONUS VIDEO featuring all the great facts that didn't make it into the main video, since I was only able to include 1 fact per video. Leave you comments down below!Help support this channel: patreon.com/wonderwhyJoin the new Discord server: discord.gg/DpZ2Z2RuDEMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorVideo/images by GettyNetherlands bridges footage by Tom Scott:youtu.be/S9E1wsxOSzMToilet Restaurant in Taiwan video:youtube.com/watch?v=62gtBbS5bXwYou can watch Parts 1 and 2 as a FULL video on Nebula: watchnebula.com/videos/wonderwhy-fun-fact-about-every-country-in-the-world-full-video-from-az
Fun Fact About Every Country in the World - Part 1 WonderWhy 2021-01-07 | Link to Part 2: youtu.be/c9rRK8AzrdITitle says it all: a fun fact about every country in the world. This is Part 1 in which we look at countries from A to L. Part 2 is already in works and shouldnt be too long until it's out. Sorry for how long it's been since my last video. 2020 was a weird year. After 7 years on YouTube I finally decided to start a Patreon, so if you'd like to help me out by supporting this channel, it would be greatly appreciated. patreon.com/wonderwhyI also started a Discord to engage more with my viewers, and get more direct feedback and help with my videos. Come join here: discord.gg/eshPYMhMTwMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSelect images/videos by Getty ImagesArchive footage AP archive
A Geopolitical Tour of the World WonderWhy 2020-05-31 | Thousands of educational documentaries for just $2.99 per month: curiositystream.com/wonderwhy(You'll also get access to Nebula! Be sure to watch my Working Titles episode on Friends)A Geopolitical Tour of the WorldSome of the topics I discuss I already have entire videos on:Macedonia: youtube.com/watch?v=mWgq48jPgP8Catalonia: youtube.com/watch?v=pMZXeLbl6eACyprus: youtube.com/watch?v=WHlHnCwFp5cTaiwan: youtube.com/watch?v=KQTtwh2GRMEWestern Sahara: youtube.com/watch?v=4SakRNO_SMYMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
A History of Our Knowledge of the Solar System WonderWhy 2020-02-29 | 30-day free trial with CuriosityStream: curiositystream.com/wonderwhyA history of our knowledge of the Solar System
Calendars Around the World WonderWhy 2019-12-31 | This video is about different calendars from around the world and throughtout history. Starting with the changeover from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, and then moving on to the Chinese, Hebrew, Islamic, and Mayan calendars. All the best for 2020, happy new year!Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorBONUS VIDEO: Chinese Zodiac full sexagenary cycle - youtube.com/watch?v=po8xO_qvGjA
WonderWhy Flag Tier List (Bonus Video) WonderWhy 2019-12-05 | Fascinating Flag Facts: youtube.com/watch?v=ZAwx_fclgHEMake your own tier list: tiermaker.com/create/country-flags-218642My tier list -tiermaker.com/list/politics/country-flags-218642/329522Imgur link: imgur.com/a/QyCqO5RFor a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.99 per months:http://audible.com/wonderwhyTime stamps -0:42 - Afghanistan2:07 - Antigua and Barbuda3:20 - Australia6:17 - Belize8:16 - Brazil10:17 - Canada11:57 - China15:22 - Denmark18:42 - Estonia22:20 - Germany31:20 - Jamaica46:21 - Nepal46:46 - Netherlands52:12 - Portugal56:55 - Seychelles58:56 - South Africa1:06:37 - United Kingdom1:07:05 - United States1:10:22 - Zimbabwe1:10:45 - S-tier flags summary1:10:59 - F-tier summaryThanks for watching!
Fascinating Flag Facts WonderWhy 2019-11-30 | This video is sponsored by Audible: http://audible.com/wonderwhyGet 3 months of Audible for just $6.95 per month - limited offer. In this video, I look at some of the most interesting facts about the flags of the world. Vexilollogy is a passion of mine and this is a video that I have wanted to make for a while now, so I really hope you enjoy it! Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorFlags on beach: videvo.net/stock-video-footage
The Worlds Oldest International Borders WonderWhy 2019-09-30 | Get a 30-day free trial with Audible at http://audible.com/wonderwhy or text wonderwhy to 500 500; choose 1 audiobook and 2 Audible originals per month. I highly recommend Prisoners of Geography, great for anyone interested in geopolitics.In this video I look at some of the world's oldest international borders. While the oldest border itself is actually fairly easy, I look at some other old borders, and consider the possibility that some border may be even older than maps themselves, forged by natures long before the modern-day countries formed. Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorReddit post that inspired this video: reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/7ndxz9/i_tried_to_find_the_date_of_origin_for_every
Winners & Losers: Episode 4 - UNESCO World Heritage Sites WonderWhy 2019-08-02 | This video is Sponsored by CuriosityStream: curiositystream.com/wonderwhySign up now for a 31-day free trial using promo code "wonderwhy"In this 4th episode of Winners and Losers, I look the some of the most iconic landmarks and naturally beautiful places on the planet. From the Great Wall of China, to Blue Mountains of Australia, and everything inbetween. UNESCO official list: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/?&Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorNotre-Dame footage curtiousy of AP archive.
How Fungi Made All Life on Land Possible WonderWhy 2019-06-02 | In this video, I look at an unseen cornerstone of our ecosystems: fungi. Fungi are the reason why life on land exists, as they helped plants move from the ocean onto land via symbiosis. This video is brought to you by CuriosityStream. Start your free trial now at curiositystream.com/wonderwhyEven to this day, fungi is an incredibly important part of nature, and also has so many different uses to human. Although the word "fungus" may conjure up negativity in some, fungus has been the driving force for evolution, and life as we know it would be possible without them. Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorHuge thank you to CuriosityStream for letting me use footage from their awesome documentary, The Kingdom: How Fungi Made Our World. Watch it free right now! curiositystream.com/wonderwhy
Why Countries Change Their Names WonderWhy 2019-05-16 | In this video, I look at why countries might want to change their names. I look at the specific cases of North Macedonia, Eswatini, Burma/Myanmar, Iran, Czech Republic, and more. This video was made in collaboration with Atlas Pro, check out his related video: youtube.com/watch?v=07vPaWKzpCIMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
BC/AD or BCE/CE? WonderWhy 2019-03-31 | In this video I look the the controversy surrounding the two dating notations of BC/AD and BCE/CE. BC/AD is the traditionally Christian termonoloy, whereas BCE/CE is the more modern, "politically correct" termonology. I look breifly at the history of how these both came to be and try to view some of the criticisms are the newer system. I try to raise valid points from both sides of the argument. As I non-Christian myself, I don't really feel the need for the change. I think BC/AD works just fine. But that's just my opinoin, I'd love to hear yours. Lindybeige video: youtube.com/watch?v=Unaq2x_ZqC4&t=446sMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator
Do We Really Need Time Zones? WonderWhy 2019-03-19 | In this video, I look at the question: "Do we really need time zones?". Time zones cause a lot of problems, and in the last few years, some have called for them to be completely abolished, suggesting instead that the entire world shold just use the eact same time. I start this video by very briefly talking about how time zones came to be, before outlining some of the potential upside to a world without time zones... I finish the video off by looking at some of the difficulties of ditching time zones, arguing that actually, it's less complicated with time zones.This video is sponsored by Dashlane: go to dashlane.com/wonderwhy download for free, and you can get 10% off Premium with the offer code "WONDERWHY"Much of the stock footage in this video was provided by Bigstock: http://bit.ly/bigstock-videofreetrial. Lots of great stock for a very resonable price. Go get a free trial now!
Curious Capital Cities WonderWhy 2019-01-31 | A look at some curious capital cities of the world, including countries with more than one capital, no capital, disputed capitals, US state capitals, and purpose-built capitals like Washington DC. Try Dashlane here: dashlane.com/wonderwhyGet 10% off now with my promo code: wonderwhyMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorThis video is sponsored by Dashlane
How The World Map Has Changed In 100 Years (Since WWI) WonderWhy 2018-11-11 | This video is brought to you by Squarespace. Get a free trial and save 10% off you first purchase at: http://squarespace.com/wonderwhy.November 11, 2018 marks the 100 year anniversary since the end of the first world war. In this video I attempt to show how the map has changed in those hundred year! Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorAnother Path - Johan HynynenYet again a huge thank you to the Associated Press (and especially to the super helpful Jenny) for their continued use of their archive footage.
The Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier: Cyprus Dispute Explained WonderWhy 2018-10-30 | Cyprus, NATO's unsinkable aircraft carrier. In this video I look at how the island of Cyprus became divided through ethnic conflict and Western intervention. Starting as far back as 1571 when the Ottoman conquest changed the demographics of the island, all the way up until the 1974 invasion the Greeks and the Turks of the island never quite managed to live together in harmony. This ethnic tension was made worse by the Cold War, and Cyprus became caught up in the world of geopolitics, in which it occupies an incredibly strategic position. A United Nations peacekeeping force has been operating in Cyprus for over 50 years - the longest running UN force of all time. Nicosia is the last divided capital city in the world. As of yet, all attempts and negotiations to solve the dispute have failed. One can only hope that the situation is solved sooner rather than later, and without any further violence.Music by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMediterranian Mix 1 - Stefan NetsmanArchive footage courtesy of the Associated Press: http://www.aparchive.comA huge thank you to AP for permission to use their archive footage for free for this video.
Why Do the Dutch Wear Orange? WonderWhy 2018-08-31 | Have you ever wondered why the Dutch wear orange? Their flag is red, white, and blue - so why orange? In this video I look at this question, which may have a fairly simple answer, but there's a more to this question than first meets the eye. This video is brought to you by Squarespace:http://squarespace.com/wonderwhyBuild a beautiful website with all the tools you'll need at Squarespace. Start your free trial now and get 10% off your first purchase of a domain or website with the offer code WONDERWHYI also look at the far-reaching influence of the colour orange, and its association with the Dutch. I finish off by looking at a few more countries that also have national colours not on their flag. Thanks to all my subscribers for the continued support!
Holy Roman Empire Explained WonderWhy 2018-08-09 | Looking at the origins and history of the Holy Roman Empire, assessing the claim by Voltaire that it was not holy, nor Roman, nor an empire, and finally looking at the complex hierarchical political structure of the empire. Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if the Holy Roman Empire existed today? This video is a collaboration was RealLifeLore, who looked at that very question. Link here: youtube.com/watch?v=SIwNRwPR0K0MUSIC:Kevin MacLeod - Suonatore di Liutoincompetech.com/music/royalty-free
Have the British really invaded 90% of the countries in the world? WonderWhy 2018-07-01 | Did you know that the British have invaded 90% of the countries all the world that exist today at some point in their history? Amazing, right? Or is it...?I look at the claim that Britain have invaded 90% of the countries in the world in more detail to find out to what extent this is really true. The fact originates from a book entitled "All the countries we've ever invaded and the few we never got round to", released in 2012 by Stuart Laycock. Here's a link of you're interested: amazon.co.uk/All-Countries-Weve-Ever-Invaded/dp/0752479695Even though the book quite a bit sensationalised, and I disagree with a lot of countries that have been "invaded", I still really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in British history. Music: incompetech.com/music/royalty-freeBrittle Rille - Kevin MacLeodMap that I made for the video:imgur.com/dyun0Et
The Entire History of France in 23 Minutes WonderWhy 2018-05-31 | Attempting to cover the history country of France in just one video! Starting with the tribal Frankish kingdoms, the rivalry with the England and the Habsburgs, the various wars France has fought, the reign of the famous Louis XIV, to the iconic French Revolution and the Napoleon, all the way to the World Wars and road to becoming the French Fifth Republic, the country that France is today. Obviously I had to cut a LOT out, and oversimplify at times. That's a necessity for a video like this, which has been a very daunting!This could potentially be the beginning of a new series, so I would love for some feedback on this video, and maybe even your suggestion for a future episode!
Unification, Division, and Reunification of Germany WonderWhy 2018-04-27 | A lot has happened in Germany's recent history. From a collection of independent states, German became a unified country in 1871, was divided by the Allied Powers in the aftermath of WWII, and then finally, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Germany became the country that it is today. VIDEO SPONSOR: Squarespace -- squarespace.com/wonderwhyGet a free 14 day trial and 10% off your first purchase with offer code WONDERWHY.
Why Are There Two Congos? WonderWhy 2018-03-06 | A short video explaining why there are two countries with very similar names. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbour, the Republic of the Congo. I also talk about some similar naming issues, as well as briefly looking at many African nations that share the same colour scheme. In this video, I briefly touch on the European colonisation of Africa. This is a topic which I plan on doing an entire video on some day in the not too distant future. MUSIC:Kumasi Groove Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Macedonia Naming Controversy Explained WonderWhy 2018-02-01 | In this video I attempted to explain the incredibly complex and surprisingly controversial topic of the naming dispute between Greece, and the country that wished to call itself the "Republic of Macedonia", claiming that the name implies territorial ambitions upon its region, also called Macedonia. I look at the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, where the name comes from and briefly look at the history of the Balkans and how we arrived at this situation, which became an issue in 1991 when the country declared its independence. More than a quarter of a century later and this dispute remains unsolved. MUSIC:River Fire - Kevin MacLeodhttp://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free
Winners & Losers - Episode 3: Planets WonderWhy 2017-11-30 | After 3 long years, episode 3 of Winners and Losers is finally here with Episode 3: Planets. In this episode I look in great detail at the sizes of the planets, compared to each other, and what Earth would be like if it were the size of the largest and smallest planets in the Solar System. I also go on to look at mass, rotation/orbital periods, moons, and axial tilt. I look at some of the odd things about the Solar Systems, like why Venus has a day longer than its year, and why the planets actually spins backwards relative to Earth. Music: Frozen Waltz - Kevin MacLeodhttp://incompetech.com/music/royalty-freeLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Catalonia Independence Referendum Explained WonderWhy 2017-11-06 | Catalonia is an autonomous community of Spain that has been in the news recently after it held an independence referendum on the 1st of October, despite being ruled illegal by the Spanish courts. 4 weeks later, Catalan unilaterally declared their independence from Spain. In this video I attempt to explain the situation, by first looking at the history of Catalonia and how it became part of Spain, including its modern history and independence movement, right up until the present day. I look at what would an independent Catalonia look like. WONDERWHY t-shirts now available! teespring.com/stores/wonderwhyMusic:Kevin MacLeod - Truth in the Stoneshttp://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.htmlLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Whats the Oldest Country in the World? WonderWhy 2017-08-25 | An attempt to answer the question "What's the oldest country in the world?". This question has no correct answer, but I try to suggest some potential candidates and then finally give my opinion as to which is the oldest. I hope you enjoy the video, feel free to leave your opinion as to the world's oldest country!Music: 'Silver Flame' - Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
The Most Complex International Borders in the World Part 3 WonderWhy 2017-05-02 | Part of 3 of the series in which I look at some of the changes that have happened since parts 1 and 2, then talk about new complex borders including: the panhandle of Namibia, the Caprivi Strip; the new international border of Sudan and South Sudan; the Chile-Argentina border dispute which came from ambiguous language in a boundary treaty. Watch parts 1 and 2 of this series here:Part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=gtLxZiiuaXs&tPart 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=3ZdkqqjosCMMusic:Five Card Shuffle Kevin MacLeodhttp://www.incompetech.comThanks to Kenneth Schultz and his helpful lecture "The World’s Strangest Borders and How They Got That Way": youtube.com/watch?v=tjkZ6dHpvWg&t
