Curated Video
Battle of Kulikovo: Defiance and Triumph Against the Mongol Horde
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Kulakovo in 1380 between the forces of Grand Prince Dmitri Donskoy of Moscow and the Mongol army led by Mamai. The narrative covers...
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Battle of the Kalka River: The Mongol Invasions
This video describes the historical events of the early 13th century, focusing on the Mongol invasion led by Genghis Khan and the subsequent battles with various kingdoms and alliances. It highlights the strategic brilliance of Mongol...
Wonderscape
The Jewish Diaspora: Resilience and Challenges Through History
This video examines the Jewish Diaspora's diverse experiences, focusing on the historical challenges like anti-Semitism, the Spanish Inquisition, Russian pogroms, and the Holocaust. It highlights the Jewish community's resilience in...
Wonderscape
The Cuban Missile Crisis: Kennedy's Decisive Address
Explore the pivotal moment of the Cuban Missile Crisis through President John F. Kennedy's address on October 22, 1962. Discover how Kennedy informed Americans about Soviet missiles in Cuba and the U.S.'s firm response. Learn about the...
Wonderscape
Why People Immigrated to the U.S. and Their Ship Journey
Learn why many left their countries for the U.S. from the 1800s to early 1900s. Discover the hardships they faced, like famines and persecution, and the tough ship conditions they endured to start a new life in America. Ellis Island and...
Curated Video
Exploring the Future: The Rise of Space Tourism
Space tourism offers the opportunity of a lifetime to experience weightlessness, witness breathtaking views of Earth from space, and potentially stay in floating space hotels in the future. While currently expensive, advancements in...
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Uncertain Future: The Impact of Columbia's Tragedy on the International Space Station
In this video, the tragic loss of the space shuttle Columbia casts a shadow over the entire shuttle program. The crew currently on the International Space Station have supplies to last until June, after which they will have to return to...
Curated Video
Highlights from the 2003 Moscow International Air Show
The 2003 Moscow International Air Show showcased the aviation prowess of Russia and allowed local companies to close the marketing gap with their Western counterparts. The event attracted global aviation industry leaders and military...
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Highlights from Russia's Sixth International Air Show: US Fighter Jets Make History
This video showcases the Russian SU-27 jet fighter performing impressive aerial maneuvers at Russia's international air show. The presence of American aircraft at the show boosted its prestige, making it a significant event in the...
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Soyuz U Rocket: From Space Workhorse to Orbital Joyrides
This video discusses the use of the Soyuz U launcher for space tourism, highlighting its reliability and cost-effectiveness. It mentions successful past missions with millionaire passengers and plans to double the number of tourists in...
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Monitoring Climate Change and Exploring the Universe
This video discusses the launch of two satellites by the European Space Agency. The first satellite, MSG ONE, is the largest Earth observational satellite ever built and will provide early warnings on climatic and temperature changes...
Financial Times
John Major: leaving Afghanistan 'morally incomprehensible'
The departure from Afghanistan leaves a 'stain on the reputation of the west', the former prime minister tells the FT Weekend Festival, as he discusses Britain's place in the world, and says nationalism in Boris Johnson's Conservative...
Financial Times
Former PLA officer says China is restraining Russia over use of nuclear weapons
Former senior colonel in China's People's Liberation Army Zhou Bo talks to the FT's global China editor James Kynge about Beijing's leverage with Moscow, how China's influence can prevent the use of nuclear weapons in Europe and why it...
Financial Times
Can we avoid climate-related food shocks?
FT Food Revolution - Recent crises such as the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have thrown the vulnerability of supply chains, and with them, food supplies, into sharp focus. But as the FT’s Camilla Hodgson reports, a landmark...
Financial Times
Nuclear renaissance in Europe?
FT Energy Source - As countries including France, the UK and Sweden look to pivot back to nuclear power to help them meet net-zero targets, questions remain over safety, radioactive waste and where they’ll find the vast amounts of money...
Curated Video
Why Did Korea Split into North Korea and South Korea?
Korea was split into North and South Korea after WWII when Japan surrendered its colonies to the US and Soviets. The US occupied the South, and the Soviets took the North, split along the 38th parallel. This division eventually led to...
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Why Is The Periodic Table Arranged The Way It Is?
The periodic table is arranged by atomic number, which is the number of protons in an element’s nucleus. The elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. The periodic table is also arranged by groups and periods. The...
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Post-transition Metals Song Periodic Table
Learn about the Periodic Tables Post-transition Metals with Post-transition Metals Song Periodic Table by KLT.
Curated Video
World Flags - Symbols of Different Countries
A visual tour of the world's most recognized flags.
Curated Video
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aka NASA, has been at the forefront of science, technology, and space exploration since 1958. Its work remains an inspiration to millions of people around the world.
PBS
The Wilhelm Scream and Iconic Sounds of Horror Cinema (feat. Monstrum's Emily Zarka)
You may not know their names, but the theremin and the wilhelm scream are ubiquitous in horror films. Today, Danielle and special guest Dr. Emily Zarka tell the spooky tales of how these iconic sounds ended up in your favorite movies!
The Guardian
Waiting for the enemy: inside Ukraine's reserve army preparing to defend Kyiv
Many civilians who remain in the Ukrainian capital have signed up to become military reservists, and are busy preparing the city for an expected ground attack by Russian forces. Student film-maker Volodymyr Yurchenko, 22, says he is...
The Guardian
On the Ukraine frontline: 'Only the dead aren't afraid'
With tensions escalating along the border with Russia, Luke Harding visits troops in Ukraine's Donbas region to gauge the mood ahead of a possible invasion. The war here has continued since 2014, when pro-Russian separatists seized...
The Guardian
Putin's Russia: from KGB agent to Kremlin operator
As Vladimir Putin wages a bloody and unrelenting war in Ukraine, Guardian foreign correspondent Luke Harding examines Putin's unlikely path to the Russian presidency. From his humble beginnings in St Petersburg to his mysterious and...