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Investments (Investments in Marketable Equity Securities) (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investments [Abstract]    
Total cost $ 106,909us-gaap_AvailableForSaleEquitySecuritiesAmortizedCostBasis $ 197,718us-gaap_AvailableForSaleEquitySecuritiesAmortizedCostBasis
Net unrealized gains 86,884ghc_AvailableforsaleEquitySecuritiesNetUnrealizedGainLoss 289,438ghc_AvailableforsaleEquitySecuritiesNetUnrealizedGainLoss
Total Fair Value $ 193,793us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCurrent $ 487,156us-gaap_AvailableForSaleSecuritiesEquitySecuritiesCurrent