The Africa Channel
Africa on a Plate: The culinary traditions of the Zulu nation
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...
Makematic
Take Action for Gender Equality (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 5: Gender Equality
60 Second Histories
The Zulu Wars - part 1
This video gives an introduction to Zululand in Africa and its people.
Jabzy
Herero and Namaqua Genocide - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Herero and Namaqua Genocide
Espresso Media
The Devastating Effects of Drought on Agriculture and Animal Sanctuaries
The video portrays the devastating effects of a severe drought on a sanctuary for horses and the wider agricultural industry in South Africa. The lack of water has resulted in lost jobs, reduced crop yields, and a threat to the survival...
The Economist
What if women ruled the world?
Only 6.3% of all international leaders are women. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former Liberian president and Africa's first elected female head of state, suggests ways to redress the balance.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Elephants
This video is about elephants. It covers various topics including the size and physical characteristics of elephants, their evolution, anatomy and physiology, their social structure and behavior, and the conservation efforts being made...
Science360
Archaeologist Curtis Marean - ScienceLives
Curtis Marean received his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1990 and is now a member of the Institute of Human Origins and School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. In addition to...
Curated Video
The Negro League Baseball: Shattering Segregation
Like much of American in the early 19th century, sports were segregated. But with the newly established Negro Baseball League, African American baseball players overcame racial segregation to claim the national pastime as their own.
Science360
Melting Mountain Glaciers -- Changing Planet
The world's glaciers are shrinking at alarming rates, and many scientists believe it is due to changes in climate. Dr. Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University and Dr. Douglas Hardy of UMass-Amherst discuss glaciers and how they melt,...
The Africa Channel
Currency of Wealth: Ancient African weaponary and crafts
Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...
The Africa Channel
Currency of Wealth: Ancient African fashion was also it's currency
Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...
Curated Video
Is It Time To Cancel Black History Month?
Should we cancel Black History Month? October is Black History Month in the UK - a month to highlight the achievements of the Black community, celebrate their contributions to the UK and learn about the important Black historical figures...
NASA
NASA | Global Hawks Soar into Storms
During this year's Atlantic hurricane season, NASA is redoubling its efforts to probe the inner workings of hurricanes and tropical storms with two unmanned Global Hawk aircraft flying over storms and two new space-based missions. NASA's...
Cerebellum
The Age Of Discovery - The Chinese Mariners And Prince Henry The Navigator
This program examines the important figures of this period, their motivations for exploring new lands, and their tragedies and successes. This video looks at the voyages made by chinese men in the 15th century that were sent out by the...
The Africa Channel
The Soul of Ashanti: How the Ashanti protected their culture from British Colonialism
Trace the history of the Ashanti Kingdom’s Golden Stool -- one of the most important sacraments of the kingdom -- from the time it is believed to have arrived in 1695 to present day Ghana.
Barcroft Media
Brave Mongoose Tackles Lethal Black Mamba Snake: SNAPPED IN THE WILD
A TINY dwarf mongoose comes face to face with a deadly black mamba snake in Kruger National Park. Whilst out on a drive with guests, professional safari guide Brett Horely was amazed to witness the bravery of a mongoose as it appeared to...
Jabzy
Colonist for Hire - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Colonist for Hire
Science360
Cyber Crime Has No Borders - Innovators
Arun Sood, co-director of the International Cyber Center at George Mason University, and his team are crossing borders into developing countries to help improve technical infrastructure and develop computer emergency readiness teams...
Curated Video
Find Me in the Storm: the Words of Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. was a prominent political activist and the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, commonly known as UNIA). Listen to famous...
The Economist
The illegal ivory trade uncovered
Poachers kill around 100 African elephants every day. The tusks command such high prices in China that traffickers will go to extraordinary lengths to get it there.
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...