Professor Dave Explains
President Bush Sr
Professor Dave explores the career and legacy of President Bush Sr
Professor Dave Explains
Pattern Recognition Receptors
We've already introduced pattern-recognition receptors, which recognize PAMPs and DAMPs, but now let's go over the specific types, and how they work. How many Toll-like receptors are there and what do they recognize? What are the adaptor...
Ancient Lights Media
Persian Gulf States of Qatar, Bahrain & Kuwait
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climates and cultures of the Persian Gulf States of Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Sassanian empire wrap up
Where did the items found come from? Hear final thoughts about the empire in the wrap up. The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 6
AllTime 10s
10 Wars You Didn't Know Are Happening Right Now
War... War is hell. And there are more wars going on right now that you might have ever imagined!
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Overview of the Sassanian empire
What was the empire like at the time? What about the archaeology? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 1
Hip Hughes History
The Syrian War Explained
With the threat of International ISIS attacks, 3 million Syrian Refugees and over 250k dead it might be time to understand the basics of the Syrian Civil War.
Jabzy
Iran - Iraq War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Iran - Iraq War
AllTime 10s
10 Banned Weapons Too Brutal For War
We all know war is hell, but it'd be so much worse if these deadly weapons were still legal. From Ricin to Cluster Bombs, here are 10 Banned Weapons too Brutal for War.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Sassanian glass
When did glass enter the Sassanian world and from who? What were the different compositions of glass found? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 5
TLDR News
Why's America Using Airstrikes in Iraq? - TLDR News
Over the last few days, tensions have risen in Iran, with US President Joe Biden ordering airstrikes in the country. So in this video, we explain what's happening and unpick the US strategy in the region.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
China and the US Need Couple's Therapy
In part 4 of INET's interview with Orville Schell, the Director of the Center on US-China Relations at the Asia Society says that the US and China are inexorably tied together, so they must find ways to work together, even if their goals...
Curated Video
Why Mosul matters
Mosul is about to be recaptured from Islamic State, but what happens after that is uncertain. With several parties jostling for control fragile alliances could break, increasing the likelihood of sectarian conflict.
Next Animation Studio
New airstrikes avenge drone strikes against US forces
The Pentagon bombed drone bases in the border region between Iraq and Syria on Sunday 27 June.
Hip Hughes History
ISIS in Iraq: The Incredibly Terrible Situation in Iraq Simply Explained
ISIS or ISIL has been pushing towards Baghdad and lighting Iraq and the world on fire in the process. In this short video we take a basic look at the Iraq situation and ask the question, what, if anything, should or can the US do about it?
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: Mesopotamia
What was the purpose of canal building in this area at the time? What is special about the Tigris river? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 4
Schooling Online
Venturing Into Visuals: Persepolis - Vol. 1 Summary
Marjane Satrapi’s childhood in Iran was epic to say the least! This is the late 70’s and 80’s – a time when Iran experiences major transitions of power, civil unrest, and a deadly war with Iraq. In the meantime, Marjane must come to...
Mr. Beat
War Hawks and Chicken Hawks
The ones in charge who often push for war almost always never experienced combat first hand. Produced by Matt Beat. All rights reserved. All music by Electric Needle Room. All images in the public domain.
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...
Intelligence Squared
An interview with political journalist Jacob Weisberg
IQ2 Interview: Jacob Weisberg (Part One).
Jabzy
Anglo-Iraqi War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Anglo-Iraqi War
Curated Video
Brutal Urban Combat: Battle of Fallujah (2004) | Animated History
The Second Battle of Fallujah in November 2004 is one of the most notorious of the War in Iraq. It was a bloody slog of urban warfare, during which US, British and Iraqi forces attempted to drive out Islamist insurgents under the...
Curated Video
Inside Iran: what's next?
When Iran's military forces mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet it sparked widespread protests around the country. Iran's leaders face being overwhelmed by a crisis they created—how will they respond? Read more here:...
Intelligence Squared
Rory Stewart on being true to democratic ideals
Is the West's colonial past in the Middle East shameful? Yes, says Rory Stewart. And what does that mean we should and should not do in terms of our foreign policy.