Crash Course World History II: Climate Change Chaos and the Little Ice Age
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This video explores climate dynamics during the Earth’s Little Ice Age, a period marked by cooler global temperatures from the 13th to 19th centuries. It touches on historical climate fluctuation, emphasizing its impact on agriculture, societal structure, and global conflicts, with narratives of hunger, migration, and wars. Framed within John Green's engaging storytelling, this crash course uses historical records and scientific data to discuss themes like the correlation between climate and human adaptability. The content explores topics in world history and environmental science. Part of the "Crash Course World History II" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 33 seconds
- Topic: Business, Geography, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Agriculture, Climatology, Sociology, World History (General), World History - 1000-1449, World History - 1450-1799, World History - 1800-1899
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Crash Course World History II
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