Our culture and heritage is part of who we are. But if we treat it as something that can't change, if we feel threatened by other cultures, says award-winning children's books author Grace Lin, "we make our lives smaller." Lin shares her...

When human rights advocate Manu Peni returned to Papua New Guinea from abroad, he built a home for himself using modern techniques -- and promptly learned a harsh lesson on how the newest ideas aren't always the best ideas. Peni calls...

Conservation champion and TED Fellow Adjany Costa is on a mission to empower Indigenous communities. Instead of imposing pre-designed policy and plans on local people, she says, conservation efforts should center those who know the land...

Cities designed like families can last for generations. Skeptical? Look to master architect Liu Thai Ker, who transformed Singapore into a modern marvel with his unique approach to sustainable urban design. Liu shares creative wisdom and...

Sheikha Al Mayassa, a patron of artists, storytellers and filmmakers in Qatar, talks about how art and culture create a country's identity -- and allow every country to share its unique identity with the wider world. As she says: "We...

What’s the difference between race and ethnicity? Today we’ll look at how definitions of races and ethnicities have changed over time and across places. We also discuss the terms minority and minority-majority and how races are defined...

Discover fascinating historical facts about Turkey, a country with a rich heritage that spans thousands of years and connects Eastern and Western cultures. In this video, we explore Turkey's most notable historical moments, from ancient...

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, a symbol of the powerful Joseon Dynasty, has been restored after enduring numerous fires during Japanese invasions. Its 330 reconstructed buildings harmoniously blend Chinese influences with traditional...

Angkor Wat, hidden in Cambodia's jungles for centuries, is a monumental temple complex surrounded by water-filled ditches, showcasing 1,700 artistic reliefs depicting Indian mythology and the god-like king Suryavarman II. Discovered in...

Pupil outcome: I can use an essay about place and identity to formulate my own effective discussions on the topic. Key learning points: - Effective discussions will take turns, develop ideas, use evidence and respond to the other...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how the poem 'Filter' by Suma Subramaniam shows that home can reflect our authentic self. Key learning points: - The poem 'Filter' reveals that home is a place that reflects our authentic selves. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Zephaniah uses language and structure to express ideas of heritage, oppression and place in 'We Refugees'. Key learning points: - Zephaniah's use of oppressive verbs throughout the poem reflect the...

Pupil outcome: I can compare how Antrobus, Nichols and Blakemore present ideas of cultural belonging. Key learning points: - When comparing poems it's useful to think of the poets as in conversation with each other. - Blakemore presents...

Pupil outcome: I can compare how Agard and Rumens present conflict and identity in their poems. Key learning points: - Both ‘The Émigrée’ and ‘Checking Out Me History’ explore big ideas of oppression, power and identity. - Both poems...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Robinson presents ideas of identity and heritage in 'A Portable Paradise'. Key learning points: - Robinson moved to Trinidad aged four with his Trinidadian parents and then returned to England after...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Antrobus uses language, form and structure to present ideas of conflict and acceptance in ‘Jamaican British’. Key learning points: - The repetition of “Jamaican British” could suggest the speaker having...

Pupil outcome: I can identify similarities and differences between 'We Refugees', 'My Mother's Kitchen', and 'The Emigree'. Key learning points: - Rumens, Zephaniah and Hardi all explore the impact of displacement on refugees and their...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hardi uses language and structure to present ideas of home, upheaval and heritage in 'My Mother's Kitchen'. Key learning points: - The language around the upheaval implies that refugees lose their sense...

The Gondwana Rainforests of Australia are living relics of a prehistoric world, remnants of ancient forests that once blanketed over half the Earth’s surface and are now preserved along Australia's east coast. In these sacred...

Discover the dedication of the last remaining lampists, preserving the craft of hand-making lamps in a modern world.<br/>

Indigenous Peoples' Day pays tribute to America's original inhabitants, honoring their rich cultures, languages, and significant contributions to the nation.

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PARTHENON THE PARTHENON INATHENS IS ONE OF THE BEST-KNOWN LANDMARKS IN THE WORLD TOWERING OVER CENTRAL ATHENS ON ACROPOLIS HILL IT IS KNOWN TO BE ONE OF, IF NOT THE ACTUAL, BIRTH PLACE OF DEMOCRACY. BUILT AT THE HEIGHT OF GREEK...

How did the Scottish clan system collapse?