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Curated Video
Preserving Lebanese Seeds: Adding Rare Iris to Britain's Millennium Seed Bank
In this video, we learn about the addition of a wide range of Lebanese seeds to Britain's Millennium Seed Bank. These seeds, carefully harvested by botanists, are sorted, sifted, and checked for quality before being frozen for...
Step Back History
Why Is There No Palestine?
After nearly 100 years, the Zionist movement had come full circle in 1948, declaring Israel an independent state. However, this was amidst chaos and claimed upon land that already had people living there. How do we get from this period...
Ancient Lights Media
Lebanon
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Lebanon.
Jabzy
Great Syrian Revolt - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Syrian Revolt
Next Animation Studio
Beirut blast: What we know so far
Ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse is seen by the Lebanese government as the most likely source of the explosion that ripped through Beirut on August 4.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sietske Noshie - Teaching in Challenging Times - Lebanon
Sietske Noshie teaches at ACS (American Community School) Beirut, Lebanon. Originally from Holland, Sietske came to Beirut as a journalist. The plan was to stay for 3 months; some 27 years later she is still here.
Kult America
Arab Refugee in Poland
When America started bombing Iraq in the early 2000's I felt terrified, disgusted and ashamed of what my country was doing. So when I had the opportunity to sit down with someone who lived through the war from the other side, I...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Hiba Ballout - Teachers Make a Difference - My Parents & Mrs. Prema
Hiba Ballout is Head of secondary cycle, Head of Science Department and a Biology Teacher at Saint Georges schools - Lebanon. Hiba is an Educator at Adyan Foundation for interfaith dialogue and coexistence. She is also an Advisor for...
TLDR News
The Beirut Explosion, Two Weeks Later: Lebanese Government Collapse & Economic Issues - TLDR News
On August 4th a major blast in Beirut destroyed a major part of the city, injured thousands and killed at least 200. This is obviously incredibly tragic, especially for an already struggling country like Lebanon. So in this video we...
TLDR News
The Explosion in Beirut Explained: What Really Happened & What Happens Now? - TLDR News
On Tuesday news spread about a huge explosion in Beirut (Lebanon). At the time it was unclear where the blast came from and what impact it would have. Just over a day later we now want to run through what we currently believe happened,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Hiba Ballout - Teaching in Challenging Times - Beirut, Lebanon
Hiba Ballout is Head of secondary cycle, Head of Science Department and a Biology Teacher at Saint Georges schools - Lebanon. Hiba is an Educator at Adyan Foundation for interfaith dialogue and coexistence. She is also an Advisor for...
Ancient Lights Media
Syria
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Syria.
The Guardian
Death at Sea
This is the story of five friends – Moaaz, Majd, Rasha, Kinan and Khalid – who fled war-torn Syria to embark on a perilous trip to reach Europe. So far this year an estimated 3,000 migrants have died attempting this same journey. On 16...
Food Farmer Earth
Memories of Lebanese Garden
From the archives: Linda Sawaya shares the illustrations she did for a magazine publication that involved stories about her family, and memories of her lebanese garden.
After Skool
Why Don't Country Flags Use The Color Purple?
For centuries purple dye was worth more than gold. The dye used to produce purple fabric came from a sea snail that only lived off the shores of modern day Lebanon. Because it was so rare, purple became associated with royalty. This is...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: Why is ammonium nitrate so volatile?
Usually produced in small pallets, ammonium nitrate is capable of self-combustion in sufficiently high temperatures.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Attributes of Memorable Teachers: Positivity and Sense of Humor
The video features an individual reflecting on their past teachers who had a significant impact on their life. They identify two key attributes that stood out - positivity and a sense of humor. The speaker recalls their second-grade...
Financial Times
Opinion: Beirut blast - Is Lebanon a failed state?
Countries aren't supposed to be able to go bankrupt - Lebanon has.' Following the devastating explosion in Beirut, the FT's David Gardner examines Lebanon's multiple crises.
Geography Now
Geography Now! Lebanon
Lebanon has 18 people groups, each with its own history. The geography of the country mirrors this diversity, as one can ski in the morning and be on the beach by the afternoon. A video resource profiles the nation's complex history and...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Lebanon Standoff Highlights' Refugees Plight
A June 2007 interview with Palestinian's living in Lebanese refugee camps highlighting the poor living conditions endured by the Palestinian refugees making up almost 10% of Lebanon's population. Audio also available.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Lebanese Celebrate Return of Five Prisoners
NPR provides an article discussing Lebanon's swap of five prisoners with Israel in July 2008. Includes a timeline of Israeli-Lebanese involvement, a list of other prisoner exchanges, and an audio presentation of the prisoner exchange...
NBC
Msnbc: Bush Links Lebanon to War on Terror
August, 2006, report detailing President George W. Bush's radio address determination that Hezbollah and Lebanon were linked to the war on terrorism. Video report accompanies this news report.