Perhaps the oldest known mathematical device in the history of mankind was created in Central Africa and could potentially be the originator of Egyptian and Greek mathematics.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Boundaries of Europe

The Plant that Cures Malaria part 3/5: This video highlights the devastating impact of malaria on individuals, families, and economies in Africa. It follows the work of a doctor serving over 100,000 people in Eastern Uganda, and...

The year 2026 marks the bicentennial of a landmark year in US history – when the first European women and enslaved people arrived on North American soil, and US democracy was born.

Where are the scientists? What is the sardine run? How do scientists know where to look for these fish? The Great Sardine Run, Part 1

We review and update you on the Ebola epidemic one year after it began its spread across West Africa. We also discuss what the future looks like for both the epidemic and the countries it has hit and talk about lessons learned for public...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Russian Colonialism

This series presents the art of taking care of oneself, unique to people of color, with a specific focus on wellness in all its forms. Host Ngozi Paul takes on the stereotype that black people can’t swim. In the process, discovering the...

Explore the continent through this culinary journey as notable African chefs set out to introduce viewers to the foods and cultures of Africa. Chef Lentswe Bhengu travels to the outskirts of Durban, where he learns about his cultural...

New research published in the journal Nature suggests that modern humans descended from the region south of the Zambezi River, spanning northern Botswana into parts of Namibia and Zimbabwe, in southern Africa.

Research fails to show that green coffee extract works. It also fails to show travel bans are a good idea for Ebola.

As we just learned, the 19th century brought about the practice of isolating compounds with medicinal properties from their natural sources, such as a variety of alkaloids. But one such alkaloid deserves its own chapter in this story,...

In this week's episode, we discover the oldest fossil evidence of modern, venomous snakes in Africa; we discover what was going on in the earliest moments of our universe just after the Big Bang; and, finally, we learn about a weather...

Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...

As much as I can humanly say about Abe Lincoln in 60 seconds.

As one of the most influential countries in the world, nations across the globe look to the US government when it comes to major issues like the environment, COVID & global diplomacy. So in this video, we discuss what countries like the...

This episode looks back at 2014 and reviews the biggest and most important stories.

Greg Martin walks you through the successes and failings of various initiatives that he has started and tries to identify lessons learned for those that are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship in the global health / public...

A slave uprising on a ship called The Amistad leads it to the shores of the United States, where the Supreme Court eventually determines their fate.

Birth is a treacherous business, especially in Africa where every year up to half a million babies die on the day they are born. Evelyn Katunge, from Kenya, knows about the heartbreak of losing babies. She was just 18 when she gave...

This series presents the art of taking care of oneself, unique to people of color, with a specific focus on wellness in all its forms. Host Ngozi Paul takes on the stereotype that black people can’t swim. In the process, discovering the...

The Plant that Cures Malaria part 5/5: This video follows the story of a community in Uganda struggling with malaria and limited access to healthcare. Through the experiences of individuals like Cecilia and Clovis, we see the impact of...

A video clip perfect for use as a lesson starter exploring how immigration has changed the face of one neighbourhood in Bristol. Stapleton Road in Bristol has changed dramatically since the 1950s and is now home to a huge variety of...

COG-UK's Executive Chair and the African Union Commission Director at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention discuss the promise and ongoing challenges of genomic surveillance.