TED Talks
TED: A beatboxing lesson from a father-daughter duo | Nicole Paris and ed Cage
Nicole Paris was raised to be a beatboxer -- when she was young, her father, ed Cage, used to beatbox her to sleep at night. Now the duo is known for their beatbox battles and jam sessions, which mix classic rap beats with electronic...
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Italy Religion
New ReviewItaly has no official religion, and freedom of religion is protected under the country’s constitution. At the same time, more than 90 percent of Italians claim to be Roman Catholic, and the Catholic Church tries to exert a strong...
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Germany Religions
New ReviewGermany guarantees its people the freedom to practice the religion of their choice; there is no state religion. Protestant and Catholic churches have enjoyed equal status in Germany for centuries. The Peace of Augsburg in 1555 recognized...
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France Religion
New ReviewThe French believe strongly in the separation of church and state, and the constitution notes the secular foundation of the country’s principles. French secular attitudes permeate many aspects of daily life. In fact, in an effort to...
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Germany Women in Society
New ReviewUnder the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), men and women in Germany are guaranteed equal rights. In reality, women and men don’t receive equal pay. In addition, only a handful of women make it to senior management positions. As in most other...
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Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
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Mexico Religion
New ReviewThe overwhelming majority of Mexicans—86 percent—are Roman Catholic, and morally and politically, the church is a powerful force. This isn’t to say that all Mexicans attend church regularly. Less than half the people in the large cities...
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Brazil Values and Belief
New ReviewNothing is more important to Brazilians than their families. Parents, their single adult children, and older relatives often live together, and married children frequently live nearby. Everyone visits regularly, and support is always...
Bedtime History
The Story of Westminster Abbey | British History Made Easy
New ReviewStep inside Westminster Abbey, one of the most important and historic buildings in the United Kingdom. Located in the heart of London, this beautiful church has been the site of royal coronations, weddings, and funerals for over 1,000...
Bedtime History
The Story of Hagia Sophia | Istanbul, Turkey
New ReviewHagia Sophia is one of the most famous buildings on Earth—a place of beauty and history that has stood for over 1,500 years. Built as a grand church by Emperor Justinian in 537, its massive dome amazed everyone who saw it. Later, it...
The Daily Conversation
The Most & Least Religious States in America
New ReviewAmerica's ten most (and least) religious states, compared.
The Daily Conversation
Who Was Pope Francis? (1936-2025)
New ReviewPope Francis -- Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936 and is the eldest of five children.
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Power of the Church
This World Cultures instructional video shows the power of the church.
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80-Year-Old Champion Bodybuilder Sets Guinness World Record
Ernestine “Ernie” Shepherd proves age truly is just a number. At age 80 she is a personal trainer, a professional model, a competitive bodybuilder and happier and more fulfilled than she’s ever been in her life. In March of 2010, on...
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This Community Comes Together In A Beautiful Way To Honor Fallen Soldiers
Every two years Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut displays thousands of flags in honor and remembrance of the American men and women who've fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The site is truly amazing!...
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Tim Tebow’s Night To Shine: An Epic Experience For Special Kids
A Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. For the third time, a Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was held at the spectacular Grace Community Church...
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Rex Murphy | Shame on the UN
Rex Murphy thinks Canada might want to re-evaluate its unwavering support for the UN's peacekeeping efforts amid shocking revelations of child abuse and exploitation.
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Arrests made in Edmonton toddler death
A 26-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman are being interviewed in relation to the death of a toddler in Edmonton.
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France responds to latest terror attack
President François Hollande defiant as ISIS claims responsibility for killing of Catholic priest
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Singular vs. Plural in English
Howcast - Learn the rules about singular and plural in English in this Howcast video with ESL Teacher Megan Brach.
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Who Is Mary, the Mother of Jesus in the Bible?
Howcast - Learn about the biblical figure of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.
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How to Understand Bible Stories w/ Rev. Dr. Timothy Coombs
Howcast - Learn about the Rev. Dr. Timothy Coombs, one of Howcast's Bible experts, in this video.