TED Talks
Aaron Huey: America's native prisoners of war
Aaron Huey's effort to photograph poverty in America led him to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the struggle of the native Lakota people -- appalling, and largely ignored -- compelled him to refocus. Five years of work later,...
TED Talks
TED: The revolutionary power of diverse thought | elif Shafak
From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy, says novelist elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of cosmopolitanism." A...
TED Talks
The tribes we lead - Seth Godin
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past:...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are there universal expressions of emotion? | Sophie Zadeh
The 40 or so muscles in the human face can be activated in different combinations to create thousands of expressions. But do these expressions look the same and communicate the same meaning around the world regardless of culture? Is one...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the Celtic warriors | Philip Freeman
One summer evening in 335 BCE, Alexander the Great was resting by the Danube River when a band of strangers approached his camp. Alexander had never seen anything like these tall, fierce-looking warriors with huge golden neck rings and...
TED Talks
TED: What the people of the Amazon know that you don't | Mark Plotkin
The greatest and most endangered species in the Amazon rainforest is not the jaguar or the harpy eagle, says Mark Plotkin, "It's the isolated and uncontacted tribes." In an energetic and sobering talk, the ethnobotanist brings us into...
TED Talks
David Logan: Tribal leadership
David Logan talks about the five kinds of tribes that humans naturally form -- in schools, workplaces, even the driver's license bureau. By understanding our shared tribal tendencies, we can help lead each other to become better...
Crash Course
The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards Crash Course US History
In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons...
Curated Video
Why WYOMING Is "Empty" And COLORADO Is Not
Wyoming and Colorado are two states that would appear to have many similarities. Location, physical geography, history and even their very shapes mirror each other in interesting ways. However, Colorado has ten times the population as...
Curated Video
Second And Third Anglo Powhatan Wars
The second video covering Anglo-Powhatan wars. In the first one we covered the first Anglo-Powhatan war and the Jamestown massacre, so here we talk about the second and third Anglo-Powhatan wars, relations between the two sides and...
Curated Video
Battle for Rome - Were Barbarian invasions a Peaceful settlement or Violent conquest
Battle for Rome - Were Barbarian invasions a Peaceful settlement or Violent conquest
Curated Video
The Amazon: The Lungs of the Earth
In this video, the Amazon rainforest is explored as a vital contributor to our planet's oxygen production, earning it the nickname "the lungs of the Earth." The video highlights the Amazon's diverse ecosystem, its heavy reliance on...
Curated Video
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
Battle of the Three Kings, 1578 AD (Part 1/2) Portugal launches a Crusade against Morocco
Curated Video
The Battle of the Ebro: Turning the Tide in Iberia
This video describes the strategic maneuvers and battles between Roman General Nias Scipio and Carthaginian General Hasdrubal in Iberia in 217 BC. Nias successfully outmaneuvers Hasdrubal in a naval battle at the Abro, capturing a...
Curated Video
Why "Nobody" Lives In Northern And Western Minnesota
Minnesota, home to more than 11,000 lakes, has a pretty sizeable population. But the vast majority of this population exists in the southern and eastern part of the state, leaving the west and north with very few people overall. This...
Curated Video
Extreme Living: The Frozen North
How the inhabitants of one of the coldest environments on the planet have adapted their lifestyle to survive. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. People native to northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska and...
Curated Video
Extreme Living: Nomads
With nomadic populations in decline, the Darhad still choose to roam the harsh environment of Outer Mongolia year round. But for how long? Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Nomadic tribes have no permanent...
Curated Video
Machu Picchu and the Incas for Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the fascinating history of the Inca civilization in this captivating history episode! Explore the architectural wonders and cultural significance of this...
Curated Video
Boudica for Kids | Bedtime History
Step back in time and uncover the epic tale of Boudica, the fearless warrior queen of ancient Britain, in this captivating video. Follow the remarkable journey of Boudica as she rises to power and leads her people in a fierce rebellion...
Wonderscape
The Treaty of Fort Laramie and Its Aftermath
This video explores the Treaty of Fort Laramie, signed in 1868 between the U.S. government and the Sioux and Arapaho peoples, and its impact on Indigenous communities. It discusses the challenges of adapting to reservation life, broken...
Wonderscape
The Pequot Tribe: Culture, Lifestyle, and History
This video explores the culture, lifestyle, and history of the Pequot tribe, who lived in Connecticut. Known for their fierce warrior reputation, the Pequots were skilled farmers, hunters, and fishermen. The tribe had strong trade...
Wonderscape
Native American Tribes of the Northeast: Life in the Woodlands
This video explores the major Native American tribes of the Northeast, such as the Iroquois, Pequot, and Shawnee. It highlights their farming skills, fishing expertise, and shared ways of life due to the similar climate and natural...
Wonderscape
The End of the War of 1812 and Its Impact
This video examines the conclusion of the War of 1812, focusing on the Treaty of Ghent and its effects. While the treaty restored prewar boundaries, it left a lasting impact on American Indian tribes and the Federalist Party. Despite the...