Crash Course: World History(2012)
John Green teaches you the history of the world
Crash Course: World History Synopsis
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.
Crash Course: World History (2012) is a talk and documentary series that premiered on January 26, 2012, spanning 2 seasons and 72 episodes. It stars John Green.
- First aired:
- 2012-01-26
- Last aired:
- 2015-04-04
- Producers:
- John Green
Crash Course: World History (2012) Trailer
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Crash Course: World History Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Executive produced by John Green.
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Crash Course: World History – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Crash Course: World History are there?
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Crash Course: World History has 2 seasons and 72 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 26, 2012.
Is Crash Course: World History still running?
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No. Crash Course: World History is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 4, 2015.
Who is in the cast of Crash Course: World History?
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Crash Course: World History (2012) stars John Green. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
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