endonyms Posts

10:59

Same Country, Different Name - The Story of Exonyms

Ever wonder why we call Germany, well, 'Germany,' but they refer to themselves as 'Deutschland?

13:04

The Many Calendars of the Modern World - Fascinating!

This video reviews some of the most common calendars in the modern world.

12:28

Is Antarctica Truly Owned by No Nation?

Antarctica doesn't belong to any nation, but that doesn't mean that it's completely off-limits to everyone...

11:00

Where Did the Language of Hebrew Come From?

This video will explain the surprising and fascinating origin of this ancient language.

17:42

Where Do Common Dog Breeds Come From?

Explore the genealogical tree of the man's best friend, and learn of the origins of common dog breeds like the spaniel and the golden retriever.

18:29

Portugal Wants to Double Its Territory As Early As 2022

This European country is planning to expand its territory twofold, and the way it is planning to do so will surprise you!

12:06

Fascinating Maps of China You Really Need to See

Learn everything about China with these fascinating maps.

12:04

Explaining 12 Fascinating Maps of the United States

Let's look at 12 fascinating maps of the United States and see what information they can teach us.

23:55

The Origins of Every Country Name in ASIA

Have you ever wondered how countries like Japan, Korea, and China get their names? This video explains the fascinating origins of 45 Asian country names.

11:56

Odd One Out - The Reason French Pronunciation Is So Unique

Italian, Spanish, and French all evolved from Latin. If all of these languages have the same root, why does French pronunciation sounds so different?

11:23

Fun Geography - These Countries Moved Their Capitals

Changing the capital city is a surprisingly common practice in history, and the historical reasons for the change of capitals are often fascinating!

6:08

Burj Khalifa - How the World's Tallest Building Was Built

Explore the building history of the Burj Khalifa and the engineering innovations that made the construction of the world's tallest building possible...

10:20

Fascinating Maps We Never Saw in Our School Books

Here are some cool and interesting maps that show some unique facets of the world you never new before.

4:43

How Come Humans are The Only Species To Have Language?

Language allows us to express an unlimited number of things, and humans are the only species capable of it. How did all came to be?

11:43

These Borders Exist Longer Than the Countries They Divide

International borders are among the most rapidly changing geographical phenomena, but these borders 5 proved to be exceptionally persistent

11:35

10 Countries That Disappeared from the Face of Earth

The world map changes all the time, with many countries appearing and vanishing on it, some in a matter of days or even hours...

19:01

How Islam Separated Into Sunni and Shia: The Full Story

What happened, and why did it cause Islam to split into two factions?

18:27

What is the Story Behind the Scilian Mafia?

Explore the origins of the Sicilian Mafia, known as Cosa Nostra.

2:35

A Fascinating History of the New Year’s Eve

Did you know that New Year's hasn’t always been celebrated on January 1?

5:20

Exploring the Fascinating History of Popcorn!

exploring the history and evolution of this irresistible snack - popcorn!

12:13

Exploring the Fascinating History of the Flying Ship

The USS Plainview was an American ship that could fly. Literally. But what happened to it?

15:12

Nostalgia - '70s Teenagers Recalling the Good Times

These groovy 70's teenagers, now proud parents and grandparents, sit for a chat with their younger relatives to compare adolescence now and then.

12:10

How Did We Invent the Dollar? Learn Its Meandering History

In this video, we will learn a short history of the U.S. Dollar.

10:07

Welcome to Europe's Skyscraper Capital

This German city has the highest number of skyscrapers in all of Europe, and it's not Berlin!