Amor Sciendi
A Shared History
Standing inside the Cathedral in Cordoba is a confounding experience that forces one to reflect on history, our interconnectedness, and the shared nostalgia of culture.
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
Vlogbrothers
Zaatari: Thoughts from a Refugee Camp
In which John visits the Za'atari refugee camp in northern Jordan and talks with refugees there about their hopes, ambitions, fears, and complex lives.
History Hit
Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: India before colonization
What was India's existence like before the Raj? Was civil war inevitable? Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition, Part 1
Vlogbrothers
Syrian Refugees in the United States: One Family's Story
In which John meets with Syrian refugees Mufak, Nada, and their five kids in Amman, Jordan, and then a few months later shortly after the family's resettlement in Rockford, Illinois.
Next Animation Studio
Boulder mass shooting — how it happened
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa killed nine people and a heroic policeman when he went on a murderous rampage in a supermarket.
Jabzy
Franco-Syrian War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Franco-Syrian War
Curated Video
The rise of the refugee startup
Refugee camps are unlikely hotbeds of untapped entrepreneurial talent. The UN estimates that there are 3,000 businesses inside the Zaatari camp in Jordan, generating $13m per month, even though refugees there are not in theory allowed to...
Curated Video
How to solve the refugee crisis
The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing challenges for the world today: around 1 person in 100 is a refugee. David Miliband, a former British foreign secretary, offers his thoughts on how to solve it.
Curated Video
Has migration gone too far?
Migrants from the EU into Britain are more likely to be paying taxes than claiming benefits. So why do some people think migration is harmful, and how should this divisive issue be dealt with? The Economist's Emma Hogan offers her thoughts
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: A de-monitized economy
What finds were found at these excavation sites? What was unique about the cemeteries found in one excavation site? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 3
Professor Dave Explains
Barack Obama: First Black President (2009 – 2017)
Barack Obama made history as the first African-American elected to the presidency. Given America's history of racism and slavery, this was a monumental occurrence in and of itself. Obama also happened to have been elected just at the...
AllTime 10s
10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights Records
Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'
Ancient Lights Media
Israel: Introduction
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the nation of Israel.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Are nations inevitably a source of conflict?
From the Olympics to the UN we celebrate national identity and culture. Yet nations are typically the source of warfare and conflict. Would we be better to get rid of nations and borders in favour of a wider, ultimately global,...
Curated Video
Kurdish and Syrian government forces clash, fighting erupts in Aleppo again
New ReviewKurdish and Syrian government forces clashed in Aleppo, sparking renewed fighting. A ceasefire was announced shortly after, preventing further escalation in the region.
Curated Video
Syria Declares Preliminary Results of Indirect Vote for New Parliament
New ReviewSyria has announced the preliminary results of its indirect parliamentary elections amid ongoing political challenges.
Curated Video
After two years of war, do Israelis support Netanyahu?
New ReviewBefore the October 7 attacks, Benjamin Netanyahu was facing down mass protests, a corruption trial and speculation he would end up in jail.
Curated Video
Syria shares results of parliamentary election amid inclusivity concerns
New ReviewElection marks landmark moment in country’s post-war transition, but vote is postponed in Druze and Kurdish areas.
Curated Video
Counting of Votes Underway in Syria's Parliamentary Elections
New ReviewVote counting is underway following Syria's parliamentary elections, held amid ongoing political tensions and a struggling economy. The elections, closely watched by regional observers, are expected to solidify President Bashar...
Curated Video
Here’s how Syria is electing its first post-Assad parliament
New ReviewSyria is holding its first indirect parliamentary election since the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Curated Video
Syria set for first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime
New ReviewParliamentary elections are due to be held in Syria, the first under Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Curated Video
Syria Elections: Interim Leader Ahmad Al Sharaa To Appoint Lawmakers For 70 Seats
New ReviewSyria is set to hold its first election since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political transition. Interim leader Ahmad Al Sharaa will appoint lawmakers for 70 parliamentary seats as the country...
Curated Video
Syria counts votes after indirect election for first post-Assad parliament
New ReviewTwo-thirds of new legislators will be chosen by electoral colleges, while the rest will be appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.