The Guardian
A Former Guantánamo Bay Prison Guard's Path to Islam
Steven Wood had never met anyone who practiced Islam before he began working as a guard at the Guantánamo Bay prison. As he spent more time with the men imprisoned there, he was drawn to the religion and later converted. Now he has...
The Guardian
Friendship Between a Guard and Detainee at Guantánamo Bay Prison
Mohamedou Ould Salahi and Steven Wood began their friendship with Mohamedou was a prisoner and Steven was a guard at the infamous Guantánamo Bay prison. How does a friendship function and grow when one friend has the keys to the other's...
The Guardian
Life Before and After Guantánamo Bay Prison
Mohamedou Ould Salahi was imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay for 14 years without ever being charged with a crime. See what his life in Mauritania is like now and what it was like before his imprisonment, including how the CIA came to suspect...
One Minute History
074 Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam - One Minute History
1964 - Malcolm X publicly announces his break from the Nation of Islam. Expressing his desire to work with other civil rights leaders, he meets with Martin Luther King as the U.S. Senate debates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He delivers...
Jabzy
Why did Muslims Attack Mecca in 1979? | Grand Mosque Seizure, Siege of Mecca, Saudi Terrorists
Why did Muslims Attack Mecca in 1979? | Grand Mosque Seizure, Siege of Mecca, Saudi Terrorists
Hip Hughes History
Jainism 101: Religions in Global History
A short overview of Jainism. Please support the World History Playlist!
Hip Hughes History
Buddhism Explained: Religions in Global History
What does a Buddhist believe? What are the basic beliefs of Buddhists? An introductory lecture to the basics of Buddhism. Please consider support HHH this summer for more World History vids for the kiddies!
Vlogbrothers
Syria in Five Minutes
In which Hank discusses the situation in Syria as deeply and completely as he can in five minutes. Negotiations are ongoing as to whether and how chemical weapons will be removed from Syria. This is an opportunity for the global...
Curated Video
Ex-Muslims share their experiences
The decision to turn your back on your religion can have huge ramifications. Two women who were shunned by their families and community share a rarely seen perspective on faith—and on losing it.
Curated Video
Hajj pilgrims head to Mount Arafat
After spending the night in the massive valley of Mina, where 160-thousand tents are set up to house them, Hajj pilgrims headed to Mount Arafat on Sunday, some 20 kilometres (12 miles) east of Mecca, for the pinnacle of the...
Step Back History
What is Sharia Law?
Sharia law. The scariest new word of 21st-century American media. A quick google search will expose tons and tons of articles about how this law code is something Muslim and scary, and apparently rural cities in the United States really...
PBS
What If Islam Conquered Europe?
Could Muslim forces have conquered Europe during the Middle Ages? Well if the Battle of Tours in 732, where Frankish King Charles Martel defeated the army of the Umayyad Caliphate led by 'Abdul Rahman Al Ghafiqi, had the opposite outcome...
Religion for Breakfast
Religion and the No True Scotsman Fallacy
Religion is a tough subject to study. One of the reasons why is because we bring our own preconceptions about particular religions to the subject. Our stereotypes affect how we interpret different religious traditions. This can lead to...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Peter Gottschalk - Islamophobia
Conflict between Islamic, Hindu, Christian, and scientific traditions, and how antagonism shapes cultural and political debate – fueling Islamophobia and other discrimination – form the basis of Peter Gottschalk’s work. As well as...
Ancient Lights Media
Indonesia
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Indonesia.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Manichaeism & Islam
Why did Manichaeism fail and where was it popular in the west? Where is Islam situated in China and when did it come there? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 3
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: The Jesuits pursuit
What were they looking for in China? Where could the Jewish presence be found in China in the past? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 6
Mediacorp
Countering Fake News in Indonesia
In this video, Ridwan Kamil, a politician in Indonesia, faces the challenge of combating fake news and negative campaigns on social media. With the help of a dedicated team, they monitor and respond to comments, create counter memes, and...
Religion for Breakfast
Should Public Schools Teach Religion?
Should Public Schools Teach Religion? Is religious illiteracy a problem? If so, how should we fix it?
Ancient Lights Media
Palestine
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Palestine.
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African heritage
How is African heritage handled today in terms of preservation? How are communities in Africa preserving their history? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 4