TED Talks
TED: How societies can grow old better | Jared Diamond
There's an irony behind the latest efforts to extend human life: It's no picnic to be an old person in a youth-oriented society. Older people can become isolated, lacking meaningful work and low on funds. In this intriguing talk, Jared...
Bloomberg
Arianna Huffington Doesn't Feel Misled by Kalanick
Nov.29 -- Arianna Huffington, Thrive Global CEO and an Uber board member, discusses Uber’s mounting legal woes with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Curated Video
Pueblo mask withdrawn from Paris auction
A French auction house has withdrawn a Pueblo mask from a contested sale of Native American artifacts after protests from the United States.It was one of 314 items slated for sale on Monday in Paris. Protesters waved banners outside...
Curated Video
Pueblo shield withdrawn from Parisk artifacts auction
A French auction house has withdrawn a Pueblo mask from a contested sale of Native American artifacts after protests from the United States.It was one of 314 items slated for sale on Monday in Paris. Protesters waved banners outside...
PBS
A Gift of Corn to the Choctaw
A mysterious woman. A humble sharing of a meal. A generous gift. The universal value of generosity is threaded throughout a core Choctaw legend on why the tribe began to grow corn. Using part of the Native American Sacred Stories series,...
PBS
Should We Rewrite Our Constitution? | America From Scratch
An episode from the PBS "America From Scratch" series asks the question of whether or not the United States Constitution should be rewritten. Legal experts from around the world weigh in on the very weighty question. The video ends with...
Crash Course
Medieval China: Crash Course History of Science #8
Medieval Chinese scientists were the masters of invention! Explore the wonders of the Far East through the eighth installment in a 15-part History of Science series. The resource covers contributions to science and technology by dynasty,...
Macat
An Introduction to Samuel Huntington’s The Clash of Civilizations
In 1996, Samuel Huntington predicted that in a post-Cold War world, the primary source of conflict would be due to cultural and religious differences, rather than ideological ones. Introduce The Clash of Civilizations with a short,...
Macat
An Introduction to Gayatri Spivak’s Can the Subaltern Speak?
Can you ever understand someone's experience without having lived it yourself? Gayatri Spivak's Can the Subaltern Speak? explores the dilemma of simplifying the experiences of those in oppressed or victimized situations by...
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Cultural Gaffes Beyond Your Borders
View this video which demonstrates many actions that can be considered insulting when visiting different cultures.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Making Tissue Paper Flowers: Dia De Los Muertos
Tissue paper marigolds are a relatively easy craft that can be part of your Dia de los Muertos celebration and a welcome addition to an altar honoring your loved ones. Work alongside Jessica Villegas and Eduardo Bolanos from the Des...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: How Different Families Celebrate: Dia De Los Muertos
Jessica Villegas and Eduardo Bolanos from the Des Moines Art Center talk about how their families celebrated Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) when they were growing up. Included with the video are discussion questions, an activity,...