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Paris: A Culinary Melting Pot Shaped by Global Influences
Discover how Paris has evolved into a gastronomic hub, drawing talent and flavors from around the world. From the arrival of Vietnamese and Middle Eastern cuisines to the influence of foreign chefs in Parisian restaurants, this city has...
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Operation Popeye
In 1967, during the Vietnam War, the U.S. launched a covert mission aimed to extend the monsoon season in Vietnam. Operation Popeye was the first military attempt to manipulate the weather.
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Gerald Ford: The Unelected President
Gerald Ford holds a unique place in the history of U.S. politics – as the only American to hold the office of Vice President and President without ever winning a national election. Who was he, and what was his presidency like?
Great Big Story
Asterix and Nate, A Glimpse into the World of Northern White-Cheeked Gibbons
Discover the critically endangered northern white-cheeked gibbons, their habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.
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Harold Wilson's Diplomatic Efforts to End the Vietnam War
This video provides a detailed account of British Prime Minister Harold Wilson's efforts to end the Vietnam War in 1966. It highlights Wilson's diplomatic initiatives, including his travels to Moscow to seek Soviet assistance in...
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The Boeing 707: A Giant of Aviation History
This video tells the inspiring story of Boeing's rise to aviation giant status. Through the perseverance and vision of founder William E. Boeing, the company transformed from a garage airplane manufacturing business into a leader in...
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The Legacy of the Vietnam War: From Conflict to Healing
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Vietnam War, highlighting its status as a proxy conflict during the Cold War era. It delves into the human toll of the war, including civilian casualties and the ongoing impact of...
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The Vietnam War: A Conflict of Ideologies and Consequences
This video provides a detailed overview of the Vietnam War, focusing on the events leading up to the conflict, key moments during the war, and its eventual conclusion. The video highlights significant military operations, such as the Tet...
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The End of the Vietnam War: Nixon's Peace Efforts and the Paris Peace Treaty
This video highlights the pivotal moments leading to the suspension of military action in North Vietnam by President Nixon in 1973, ultimately culminating in the signing of the Treaty of Paris. This marked the end of direct American...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Larry Sabato - Teachers Make a Difference - Edgar F. Shannon, Jr.
In this video, Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics and a university professor, reflects on his mentors and their influence throughout his educational and professional journey, particularly...
Great Big Story
Journey Through Vietnams Floating Pocket of Paradise
Explore the hidden gem of Lan Ha Bay, nestled in the northern region of Vietnam. Unlike its more popular neighbor, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay boasts secluded beaches and untouched landscapes, making it a haven for nature lovers and...
Great Big Story
Héros du Quotidien : les extensions de cheveux éthiques
La précarité au Vietnam oblige les femmes à vendre leurs cheveux longs pour presque rien. Dan Choi est le fondateur de Remy New York, la première société de commerce éthique d'extensions de cheveux.
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Innovative Homemade Endoscope Revolutionizes Medical Access in Vietnam
In Vietnam, where imported medical equipment is scarce due to limited funds, Doctor Nguyen Fuakui developed a homemade endoscope using a Pentium 4 computer. This innovative instrument, costing only 20% of imported machines, captures...
Wonderscape
Exploring Communism: Origins, Principles, and Global Impact
This video examines communism, focusing on its origins during the Industrial Revolution, criticisms of capitalism, and the ideas of Karl Marx. It outlines the rise of communism in Russia, the role of dictatorships in communist countries,...
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Exploring the Flavors of Thai Cuisine: A Fusion of Tradition and Diversity
Thai cuisine is a vibrant and flavorful fusion of culinary traditions from its neighboring countries. With a balance of heat, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter flavors, Thai dishes are lightly prepared with aromatic ingredients. Influenced...
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Exploring the Diversity and Culture of Chinatowns Around the World
Chinatown is a vibrant and culturally rich section of inner cities around the world where Chinese and Asian communities gather to enjoy delicious food, shop for unique items, and experience a taste of their homeland. With iconic red arch...
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The Pentagon Papers: Explained
The Pentagon Papers revealed how the U.S. government had lied to the public about its involvement in the Vietnam War. Leaked by the New York Times, this opened the door for future whistleblowers to expose the truth.
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The Asian Culture
Miss Palomine tells the student about the Asian culture. She introduces some of the most well known Asian languages. Miss Palomine then gives an overview of Asian food, dress, and Asian technologies and medicines that are used in the...
Mr. Beat
Do Students Have Free Speech in School? | Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District
In episode 29 of Supreme Court Briefs, students protest the Vietnam War by wearing armbands to school. After some of them get suspended for doing so, the families sue the school district, arguing the students' First Amendment rights were...
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What is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day takes place every year on the last Monday of May to honor and remember members of the armed forces who fought and died for the United States.
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a memorial to all those US service members whose remains were never identified. But not all the bodies buried there remain unidentified.
Jack Rackam
The Cobra Effect is Real... even if the cobras weren't
There’s a very famous story that says the British in India had a cobra problem. And to deal with this problem they offered a bounty for every dead cobra delivered to them, and it turned out to be a huge success! Thousands and thousands...
One Minute History
054 Ho Chi Minh and the Rise of Vietnam - One Minute History
During World War II, the Japanese invade the French colony of Vietnam. Supported by the American Office of Strategic Services, now the CIA, Ho Chi Minh leads a band of resistance fighters known as the Viet Minh. Ho makes a deal with...
Professor Dave Explains
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
How do we measure the health of an economy? The most common way is by looking at its gross domestic product, or GDP. But what does that mean exactly? Are there any limitations to this approach? What kind of goods are counted towards GDP?...