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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
Mediacorp
The Role of Fake News in Indonesia's Elections
This video highlights the growing importance of social media in political campaigns, specifically in the context of Indonesia's upcoming elections. The video also explores the challenges and opportunities that come with this digital...
Step Back History
Aisha: The Most Important Woman in Islam
Aisha, the wife of the founder of Islam, lived with unique connections that allowed her to have a large amount of power in the early Islamic Empire. This is the story of a woman who spent her life as a politician, adviser, educator, and...
Curated Video
Jordan, Umayyad Qasr Amra Desert Palace
The castles were built roughly between 660 and 750, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty who had made Damascus their new capital in 661; after 750 the capital moved to the newly-built Baghdad, and some of the buildings were never...
Curated Video
Jordan, Umayyad Qasr Mashatta Desert Palace
The castles were built roughly between 660 and 750, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty who had made Damascus their new capital in 661; after 750 the capital moved to the newly-built Baghdad, and some of the buildings were never...
Curated Video
Jordan, Umayyad Desert Palaces and Castles
The castles were built roughly between 660 and 750, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty who had made Damascus their new capital in 661; after 750 the capital moved to the newly-built Baghdad, and some of the buildings were never...
Barcroft Media
Love, Judgment, and Freedom: A Gay Muslim's Journey
This video tells the story of Jared, a gay Muslim man who fell in love with his husband Sean. Despite facing judgment, threats, and rejection from their families and community, Jared and Sean found happiness and freedom in their...
Mediacorp
Water Scarcity in Bangladesh
This video highlights the water scarcity crisis in Bangladesh, particularly affecting the women who bear the burden of fetching water for their households. It sheds light on the challenges faced by families in accessing clean drinking...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
Mr. Beat
Saudi Arabia and Iran Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Saudi Arabia and Iran, two Middle Eastern countries with governments that apparently hate each other.
Mediacorp
The Power of Mothers in Combating Hoaxes in Indonesia
In this video, a group of Indonesian housewives are being trained to combat fake news through the use of a hoax Buster app. With the rise of extremist groups targeting vulnerable recruits online, these mothers are taking the...
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
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sumbul Ali-Karamali - Demystifying Shariah
Sumbul Ali-Karamali grew up in Southern California, answering questions about Islam. She holds a B.A. from Stanford University, a J. D. from the University of California at Davis, and a graduate degree in Islamic Law from the University...
Mediacorp
West Papua's Struggle for Independence
In this video, the narrator explores the ongoing separatist movement in Indonesia's Easternmost province of West Papua. Through interviews with activists and a meditation class in Jakarta, the video highlights the complex identity of...
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: Interpretations of the Quran
Learn about the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how interpretations are very important? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4
Curated Video
Why Africans Never Invented the Wheel
This video explores the history of wheel use in Africa and debunks the misnomer which popularly portrayks it as a pre-historic technology analogous to fire ow shelter.
Curated Video
Jordan, Umayyad Qasr al Azraq Desert Palace
The castles were built roughly between 660 and 750, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty who had made Damascus their new capital in 661; after 750 the capital moved to the newly-built Baghdad, and some of the buildings were never...
Mediacorp
The Controversial World of Dangdut and Caning
This video explores the diverse and complex nature of Islam in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world. The video also delves into a province governed by Sharia law, where strict enforcement and punishment, including public...
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
Mediacorp
Addressing Islamophobia: Teenagers Share Their Experiences and Perspectives
This video explores the issue of Islamophobia in Singapore and features interviews with teenagers from a religious school who have experienced bias and suspicion due to their faith. They express concerns about the impact of Islamophobia...
Step Back History
The Birth of Al-Qaeda
Why is there an Al-Qaeda? This infamous organization has ideologies, intellectual roots, and a historical context. Let's talk about it.
Mediacorp
Acting in an Indonesian Religious Soap Opera
In this video, a person shares their excitement about making their acting debut in a popular religious soap opera in Indonesia. The video also highlights the influence of religious themes in entertainment and how it impacts people's...
Mediacorp
The Past, Present, and Future of Bangladesh
This video discusses the critical issue of dying rivers in Bangladesh due to changing weather patterns and relentless development. It highlights the declaration by the Bangladesh Supreme Court that all rivers are living entities and...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Comparative history to Christianity
How much comparative history does the author have to look at to test the ideas of how revolutionary Christianity is? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 4