TED Talks
Raghava KK: What's your 200-year plan?
You might have a 5-year plan, but what about a 200-year plan? Artist Raghava KK has set his eyes on an ultra-long-term horizon; at TEDxSummit, he shows how it helps guide today's choices and tomorrow's goals -- and encourages you to make...
Crash Course
Buddha and Ashoka Crash Course World History
In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...
Curated Video
Buddha and Ashoka: Crash Course World History
In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...
Curated Video
The Taj Mahal: a Monument of Love and Pinnacle of Architecture
To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...
Curated Video
Tamerlane's Invasion and the Rise of the Mughal Empire in India
At the end of the 14th century, Tamerlane the Great led Mongol forces into India, attacking Delhi and leaving devastation in his wake. However, Tamerlane's interest in India was short-lived, as he withdrew after plundering the region,...
Curated Video
The Rise of Islam in Ancient India
For a long time, Hindu civilization had isolated itself. The leaders, believing in their cultural superiority, discouraged sea travel and did not invest in sea defenses, leaving them vulnerable to invasions. This vulnerability was...
Curated Video
Unification and Cultural Revival During the Gupta Era
In the centuries following the Mauryan Empire, India experienced periods of political disunity. In the fourth century AD, however, the Gupta dynasty emerged, ushering in a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural revival. During this...
Curated Video
Rise of the Mauryan Empire
By the fourth century BC, India had emerged as a nation of 16 autonomous states, with the Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya, rising as the dominant force. Under Chandragupta and his successors, the empire expanded...
Curated Video
A Journey Through India's Ancient History
The history of India is deeply intertwined with its geography, particularly in the fertile plains of the Indus and Ganges rivers, where the heart of ancient Indian civilization thrived. Despite the passage of time, these lands continue...
Curated Video
The Lost Pagodas of Mahabalipuram
The 2004 tsunami off the coast of southern India unveiled massive underwater ruins near Mahabalipuram, stirring excitement about the potential discovery of the six legendary lost pagodas. Controversies soon began regarding the dating of...
Curated Video
Battle of Talikota: The Rise and Fall of the Vijayanagara Empire
This video provides a detailed account of the rise and fall of the Vijayanagara Empire in South India during the 16th century, focusing on the cunning strategies and ultimate downfall of the empire's ruler, Ramaraya. Through a series of...
Curated Video
Maratha Empire Family Tree | Hindu Dynasties
Maratha Empire Family Tree | Hindu Dynasties
Jack Rackam
The Cobra Effect is Real... even if the cobras weren't
There’s a very famous story that says the British in India had a cobra problem. And to deal with this problem they offered a bounty for every dead cobra delivered to them, and it turned out to be a huge success! Thousands and thousands...
Jack Rackam
The Slave Who Defeated Emperors | The Life & Times of Malik Ambar
Oh man, every two weeks turns out to be a demanding schedule, who knew? Today in history, Malik Ambar! I had a lot of fun exploring Indian history for this one, and any excuse to follow up an old video is a good one!
Curated Video
Partition of British India
National Archives: What can The National Archives' documents reveal about the partition of British India? In this video, Hannah Carter, Iqbal Singh, and Eleanor Newbigin introduce the file DO 142/416 and what it can tell us about the...
Learning Mole
The Taj Mahal
In this video we explore the Taj Mahal and the wonderful story behind it.
TED-Ed
Why Should You Read “Midnight’s Children”?
Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children focuses on a short video designed to entice viewers to read Rushdie's award-winning novel.
Crash Course
All Night Demon Dance Party - Kathakali: Crash Course Theater #24
What's more fun than an all night demon dance party? Kathakali, a type of Indian drama and dance, is the topic of an informational video. Viewers gain an understanding of the history behind the style, as well as witness examples of...
Curated OER
The Story of India - The Power of Ideas - 4/6
After great wars had passed, the Mugal Empire arose and a modern Indian civilization developed. Walk along the Ganges river and hear the story of one India's greatest emperors. This is a shorter episode in this long and highly romantic...
Curated OER
The Story of India - Spice Routes and Silk Roads - 3/6
Part two of this six-part series focuses on not only what India produces, but what it imports as well. Discover how the Kushans pushed through the Middle East, India, and China and help spread Indian culture and Buddhism throughout the...
Curated OER
The Story of India - Ages of Gold - 1/7
Every culture has a golden age. While Europe was in the Dark Ages, India was thriving and warm in an age of gold. The story of Rama, society, culture, and the Gupta Empire set the stage for this seven-part series on India's golden age.
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The Story of India - Ages of Gold - 6/7
Episode six in the seven-part series on the Golden Age of India, begins with modern day artisans still working bronze as it was done 1000 years ago. The culture, practices, ceremony, and history of South Indian Cholan Dynasty are laid...
Curated OER
The Story of India - Ages of Gold - 2/7
Part two of this seven-part series examines the structure, economy, and legacy left by the great Gupta Empire. Wonderful documentary film footage, images of India's architecture, and primary source documents make this a very good resource.
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The Story of India - Ages of Gold - 4/7
This is the fourth video in a seven-part series on the Golden Age of India. Raja Raja became the king of India, his story and the story of kingly ideals and dharma is the topic of this intriguing clip. This series is most appropriate for...