Hip Hughes History
Reconstruction after the Civil War Explained in 10 Minutes
Mr. Hughes through the 1800's like butta'. Easy to digest, Mr. Hughes covers the basic causes and facts about the role of the government as it related to the war. Specifically designed for the US History and Government regents exam in NY...
Professor Dave Explains
The Future Colonization of Space: Terraforming and Dyson Spheres
Humans have been to the moon, and we will almost certainly set foot on Mars very soon. But then what? Can we colonize other places in the solar system? What about beyond our solar system? How will we get there? What kinds of energy will...
60 Second Histories
The Rosetta Stone
This short history video explains what the Rosetta Stone is; its discovery and why it was important in helping scholars discover the meaning of the Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Mediacorp
Exploring the Formation of Telangana
This video explores the formation of Telangana, a new state in India, and the reasons behind its separation from Andhra Pradesh. It highlights the complexities of Indian society, with its diverse languages, religions, and castes, and the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Jiahua Pan: Managing the Global Commons 3/5
Jiahua Pan, Professor of Economics and Director, Institute for Urban & Environmental Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) at the panel entitled "Managing the Global Commons: Growth, Inequality, and New Thinking for...
Amor Sciendi
Architect of a Nation
Thomas Jefferson influenced the architecture of the nation from the start, and he had a reason for everything he did.
Bedtime History
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China, a 13,000-mile-long tall stone wall running across Northern China, is one of the world’s most famous sites. Emperor Qin ordered construction of the wall over 2000 years ago to help unify the independent states of...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African heritage
How is African heritage handled today in terms of preservation? How are communities in Africa preserving their history? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 4
Science360
What does it mean to be a citizen of biology?
What does it mean to be a citizen of biology? Drew Endy, associate professor of bioengineering at Stanford University, answers the question on this edition of Ask a Scientist.
Amor Sciendi
This Painting is about Technology
The landscape paintings of the early 19th century weren't just about Democracy, they're also a commentary on the role of technology in human affairs. But does it lead to an extinction event, or global empathy?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kurt Squire - Game-Based Learning
Kurt Squire is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Educational Communications and Technology division of Curriculum and Instruction and a research scientist a the Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab....
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The Quran and Islamic power
Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2
Two Minute Music Theory
Music in Mesopotamia
The history of music in Mesopotamia in the ancient world
Independent Producers
U.S. Military Preserves Historic Sites in Ancient Mesopotamia
War time chaos often puts cultural heritage at risk with looting and pillaging of historic artifacts. This radio story tells of an unusual partnership between two groups: the military and archaeologists. They are working together to...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The civilization crisis
Tom Holland concludes by explaining how much Christianity is a cultural civilizational phenomenon. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 7
Mediacorp
Living on the Border: A Tale of Unity and Identity
This video explores a border town between India and Myanmar to see if the nation's boundary has created a distinct Indian sense of self. Through conversations with locals on both sides of the border, he discovers that despite the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Jeff Sachs - Survival of the Fittest: The Need for Comparative Economics 3/5
In Part 3 of this interview From the Director's Chair, INET Executive Director Robert Johnson talks with Jeffrey Sachs about the realities of the American fiscal situation. The focus on small government can't fit ever-lower taxes for the...
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: Interpretations of the Quran
Learn about the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how interpretations are very important? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4
After Skool
Secret Knowledge Hidden Underneath the Great Sphinx - Part 1
The great sphinx of Giza, the oldest known monument from the ancient Egyptian world, stands as a symbol of the arcane mysteries still waiting to be unearthed. Could the truth about our past, and Enki’s knowledge given to humanity, be...
Mediacorp
Voices of Protest: Defending Democracy in India
This video explores the importance of freedom of expression and the right to protest in India's democracy. It highlights the ongoing protests and debates surrounding issues such as sedition, nationalism, and the idea of a Hindu...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Beth Hennessey - Teachers Make a Difference
Beth Ann Hennessey, PhD is a Professor of Psychology at Wellesley College. She is a former elementary school teacher, now researcher focused on motivation and creativity across cultures. She has carried out numerous studies showing a...
Bedtime History
The Golden Age of Mayan Civilization
The Mayan Empire once flourished in the dense rainforests of what are now southern Mexico and Central America. Over centuries, the Mayans acquired the elements of an advanced civilization, including large cities, an organized priesthood,...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Comparative history to Christianity
How much comparative history does the author have to look at to test the ideas of how revolutionary Christianity is? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 4
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: Humanism
Listen to Tom Holland's thoughts on humanism and science. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 5