Curated Video
Lorenda Holmes: Loyalist Spy and American Sufferer
Loyalist spy in New York who did everything she could to undermine the American war efforts during the Revolution.
Five Thousand Years
Disney Mulan’s Makeup Explained: Traditional Chinese Makeup
What is the marking on Mulan’s forehead? Does it mean anything? Is it accurate to history? I'm wearing Tang Dynasty style hanfu Qixiong Ruqun. Hanfu, meaning Han Chinese Clothing, or as I'd like to call it Han Couture, is what ancient...
Financial Times
Will China become the centre of the world economy?
The global economy is shifting away from the US and Europe towards Asia. The FT's global China editor James Kynge and FT economics commentator Martin Sandbu discuss whether China will dominate global commerce or whether the world economy...
Next Animation Studio
Plastic waste in remote Atlantic island likely from Chinese ships
A new report has found a 15 percent increase of plastic waste on a remote Atlantic island called Inaccessible Island, and it’s likely being dumped by Chinese merchant ships.
Limonero Films
Lehman Brothers: Life Before the Crash
This video explores the rise and fall of Lehman Brothers and the 2008 financial crisis through the lens of the global banking industry's pursuit of profits and the consequences of risky financial practices. It highlights the impact of...
Mediacorp
The Hijab Debate in Indonesia
This video explores the changing attitudes towards the hijab in Indonesia since gaining independence in 1945. It highlights how, after years of restriction under the authoritarian regime, wearing the hijab has become a symbol of...
Mazz Media
Afro-Eurasia
This live-action video program is about the word Afro-Eurasia. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Afro-Eurasia through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
The Wall Street Journal
Business and Security
What are the key regional security issues facing Southeast Asia, and how best can they be addressed?
Curated Video
Uses for Amaranth
For centuries, amaranth has been consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes and used externally to treat a variety of rashes and wounds. Learn about the many uses for amaranth. Amaranth part 3/5
Ancient Lights Media
Cambodia
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Cambodia.
Step Back History
Did the Chinese Beat Columbus to the Americas?
It seems as if every part of the old world, has a theory of how they got to the new world before Columbus. Last time we discussed those theories that have the highest chance of being true, and now we will go into the more outlandish...
Ancient Lights Media
China: Southern Region
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the geography of the southern part of China.
Ancient Lights Media
Russia: Introduction and Coastal Regions
This clip looks at the physical features and climate of Russia's coastal regions.
Ancient Lights Media
North Korea
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of North Korea.
Five Thousand Years
History and Traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival)
The Dragon Boat Festival is officially known as the Duanwu Festival in Chinese. Why is Duanwu Festival called the Dragon Boat Festival? Why do we celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival?
Financial Times
Chinese exports - looking behind the numbers
The FT's Asia news editor Joe Leahy looks at whether the fall in Chinese exports is down to the trade war with the US or a broader economic slowdown.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
In part 5 of INET's interview with Erik Berglöf, he discusses how emerging countries in Asia are increasingly competing with Eastern Europe, but also represent big market opportunities
Curated Video
Exploring Siem Reap: A Cultural Paradise in Cambodia
Welcome to Siem Reap, the Cambodian Center of Culture! Join us on this journey as we delve into the glittering temples, vibrant street food, and bustling markets that make Siem Reap a must-visit destination.
Five Thousand Years
Dos and Don'ts of Chinese Etiquette Things You Should NEVER Do According to Chinese Tradition!
I grew up with many etiquette rules in my family, and I definitely think these rules helped shape me into a better version of myself. So today I’m going to share some of these with you, from posture, Chinese table manners, chopstick...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is The Biggest Continent?
This video is answering the question of what is the biggest continent.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Elephants
This video is about elephants. It covers various topics including the size and physical characteristics of elephants, their evolution, anatomy and physiology, their social structure and behavior, and the conservation efforts being made...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Vamsi Vakulabharanam - Inequality in Asia: The Local Effects of Global Capitalism
Inequality did not increase during the early stages of economic development in Japan and the East Asian Tigers. But in India and China it did. Why is that? Vamsi Vakulabharanam suggests that the explanation lies not with the...
Jabzy
Why the Chinese Goose Step - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Why the Chinese Goose Step
Mediacorp
Exploring Religious Soap Operas in Indonesia
This video explores the influence of television on shaping the Indonesian identity, particularly through religious soap operas. It examines the shift from traditional soap operas focused on wealth and aesthetics to religious-themed...