Crash Course: World History

A fast, chatty lecture that makes big historical patterns feel approachable, funny and surprisingly gripping for a classroom-style talk.

Created by

Hank Green, John Green

Genres

Talk, Documentary

Starring

John Green, Danica Johnson, Danica Johnson

Tagline

John Green teaches you the history of the world

Overview

Crash Course World History is a video course hosted by John Green that teaches world history from growing the first crops in the First Agricultural Revolution to global textile production in the 2010s. Across the series, it builds skills in identifying and explaining historical developments, analyzing events in broader context, and tracing patterns and connections across time and place—aiming to help viewers become more informed citizens of the world. Season 1 follows the 2012 AP World History curriculum in a 42-episode chronological survey, while Season 2 continues in 30 episodes with a more thematic approach that focuses on systems and encourages viewers to question how “history” is written and what biases shape it.

How it feels

Earnest, light and satirical. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Education, power, class, politics

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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