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This video defines Archaeology through a discussion of what Archaeologists study—from artifacts to the Pyramids. Why is Archaeology so important?...

What does King Richard III have to do with parking lots? And what does Middle Age rock music sound like? You've got questions, we've got answers.&#...

If you're looking for a video that'll help convince your folks that being a stand-up comedian is a solid career path...this ain't it. Seriously, fo...

What's the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker? Is the latter just, uh... out of cash? Quite the opposite, in fact. Jum...

Grab a char-dog and watch out for flaming birds, it's time to take a tour of the University of Chicago. Oh and erm, if you would sign this waiver f...

What's so great about being smarrrt? Yes, we're aware we spelled it with three R's. Oh, just bear with us. You'll see.

We're still waiting for our biography to come out. We're sure someone out there is working on it. We should be famous any day now. Just y...

Today we're learning all about Flannery O'Connor, who didn't even let death stop her from winning tons of awards for her writing. Seriously, it too...

Prison isn't great, but it was a whole lot worse before Dorothy Dix came around and said, "Wow. No. Change this."

What is bankruptcy? Deadbeats who can't pay their bills declare bankruptcy. Either they borrowed too much money, or the business fell apart. They t...

What's a dividend? At will, the board of directors can pay a dividend on common stock. Usually, that payout is some percentage less than 100 of ear...

How are risk and reward related? Take more risk, expect more reward. A lottery ticket might be worth a billion dollars, but if the odds are one in...

If our government were a tree, it would be a sad one—only three branches. The three branches of the government look like this: judicial, legislat...

The Bill of Rights was made to protect Americans from too many restrictions and regulations in addition to ensuring our well-being under our govern...

See how much you know about British political factions. That's what the cool kids read about nowadays, right? Well...we think it's cool. 

What does King Richard III have to do with parking lots? And what does Middle Age rock music sound like? You've got questions, we've got answers.&#...

Fun fact: some performers believe that a bad dress rehearsal portends a great opening night. Not-so-fun fact: a war zone isn’t the best place to...

What's the deal with wind? And why does it have to be so...windy?

How did people move stuff around before the wheel was invented? More importantly, why didn't they take a break for a few minutes from moving stuff...

The gods and heroes battle it out with monsters in the best of mythology.

Today we aren't looking for the most virtuous person, or most likeable, but rather the most disturbing. Will it be Echo, the nymph who is doomed to...

Don't fly too close to the sun, Shmoopers.

So you're not a fan of capitalism. That's okay, there are plenty of other -isms you can check out. And good news: as long as you don't pick "cannib...

Famine is one of the biggest problems in Africa. Find out why it's such a complex problem, and what's being done to combat it. 

Check out this video on honesty. You’ll love it. Honestly. Would we lie to you? (We wouldn’t, because we’ve watched this video. So seriousl...

What’s worse than failing a test? Becoming friends with a unicorn, accusing it of cheating at foosball, then losing its magical friendship foreve...

Have you always dreamt of having your own Cinderella story? Well, now’s your moment, and your Shmoopy Godmother’s here to help. So put on some...

AP Psychology 3.3 Developmental Psychology. In which stage does a person decide their work-life balance and how to have healthy relationships?

AP U.S. History Exam 2.45. The journey shown on the map was an example of...what?

AP U.S. History Exam 2.26. This speech reinforced a shift in the focus of the war that Lincoln established by...what?

What did the Spanish messengers bring with them to North America? Hint: you probably wouldn't be thrilled to get this for your next birthday. 

Ever heard of a "living document"? They eat and breathe just like the rest of us! They even walk around on their own two legs. Okay, fine—maybe t...

This video explains Federalism and the quest for a fair balance between state and national power. It covers the progression and compromises of Fede...

Bronson Alcott had some pretty innovative ideas about education. His notion of having students work on their desks while lying on giant waterbeds n...

Home to the biggest river, the biggest desert, and some of the biggest land animals in the world, Africa is so much more than what most media would...

Didn't get enough of the French Revolution the first time around? We've gotcha covered. Check out our second French Revolution video, preferably wi...