PBS
U.S. Troops Suicide
Suicides by active duty U.S. troops last year exceeded the number of servicemen and women killed in combat in Afghanistan. Ray Suarez talks to psychiatrist and retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Stephen Xenakis, who says more than half of the...
Curated Video
US on tension between India and Pakistan
The White House said it encouraged continued discussions between India and Pakistan to avoid escalation after India said it carried out "surgical strikes" against militants across the highly militarized frontier that divides the Kashmir...
Curated Video
SYND 19-5-70 LAIRD NO PLAN TO ENTER LAOS
Secretary Laird says USA has no plans to go into Laos
1 Capitol
2 pan committee room
3 SOUNDBITE: (English) Senator William Fulbright question regarding sending combat troops into Laos
4 SOUNDBITE: (English) Melvin Laird reply...
SciShow
The FOMO Is Real - But You Can Overcome It
FOMO (the fear of missing out) is a fairly common phenomenon, especially in this digital age. It can cause you significant stress and anxiety, but luckily psychologists have come up with a few tricks to combat it.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Ireland's two greatest warriors | Iseult Gillespie
Cú Chulainn, hero of Ulster, stood at the ford at Cooley, ready to face an entire army single handedly— all for the sake of a single bull. The army in question belonged to Queen Meadhbh of Connaught. Enraged at her husband's possession...
TED Talks
Malcolm Gladwell: The unheard story of David and Goliath
It's a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. The story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm...
TED Talks
Sebastian Junger: Why veterans miss war
Civilians don't miss war. But soldiers often do. Journalist Sebastian Junger shares his experience embedded with American soldiers at Restrepo, an outpost in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley that saw heavy combat. Giving a look at the...
Crash Course
Holden, JD, and the Red Cap- The Catcher in the Rye Part 2: Crash Course English Literature
In which John continues the discussion of JD Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. This week John reads the novel with Salinger's life story in mind. John explores how Salinger's war experience, educational background, and romantic life inform...
TED Talks
TED: Deaf in the military | Keith Nolan
Keith Nolan always wanted to join the United States military. The challenge: he is Deaf, which is an automatic disqualification according to military rules. In this talk, he describes his fight to fight for his country. (In American Sign...
Curated Video
Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - Attacks Against Encryption
In this video, we will look at the different kinds of attacks that hackers can perform to decrypt an already encrypted hard drive.
Curated Video
Inventions to Save the Planet
Discover some geo-engineering techniques that scientists are developing to manipulate Earth's climate. What are they and how would they work? Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. Geo-engineering strives to use technology to...
Weird History
Real Medieval War Stories That Sound Made Up
A blind king rode into battle, two armies clashed over a stolen bucket, and a severed head got its revenge by killing an earl. These medieval war stories sound completely fake - but they're all real.
Weird History
The Toughest Warriors in History
In the era of the battle royale, it’s no wonder that renewed interest has arisen in deciphering once and for all who the toughest warriors of all time were, both in the general sense and in the specific. Ranking various historical armies...
Curated Video
History of Navy SEALs for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the specialized military group, what it takes to become a SEAL and some of the missions they have carried out to help others.
Wonderscape
Approaches to Addressing the Negative Impacts of the Anthropocene
Explore three strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of the Anthropocene era on Earth's ecosystems and communities. Learn about innovations in renewable energy, sustainable urban design, and plant-based alternatives to reduce...
Wonderscape
Aftermath, Consequences, and Legacies of the Spanish-American War
This video discusses the aftermath of the Spanish-American War, including the territorial gains for the United States, the impact on Theodore Roosevelt's political career, medical advancements, and the ongoing debate about the cause of...
Curated Video
Against Smoothness
Intellectual historian Stefan Collini, University of Cambridge, describes how, to a certain extent, one can say that the famous literary critic F.R. Leavis wrote in a deliberately difficult way, in an effort to make his readers think and...
Weird History
The History of Army Rations
For centuries, troops have marched off to fight, risking their lives in combat. But what did soldiers eat in different eras? And which conflict offered the tastiest military foods? From blood soup to fermented horse milk, soldiers'...
Neuro Transmissions
How to stop feeling like a fraud
You don't belong here. They're onto you. Everybody is going to find out the truth. It's only a matter of time. If you've ever had dark thoughts like these, you've likely fallen victim to Impostor Syndrome: a strange psychological...
Weird History
Military Tactics of Native Americans
Long before the first Europeans set foot on American soil, the native people who lived there had spent centuries perfecting the art of combat. Even after visitors arrived from across the vast oceans with superior technology and weaponry,...
60 Second Histories
Medieval longbowman
A medieval archer describes the clothes he wears and weapons he uses such as the longbow, archers pick and falchion
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Medical Inventions from War: Vietnam War
Learn more about medical innovations of the Vietnam War.
Mazz Media
Talk it Out: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Even though PTSD is often times associated with soldiers and their experience on the battlefield, research shows that 7.8% of the entire population will suffer from PTSD at sometime in their lives. Children, teens, adults, are all people...
AllTime 10s
10 Lies You Were Taught About The USA
We've all heard loads of stereotypes about Americans, but most of them are completely untrue. So sit back, relax and let us debunk 10 Lies You Were Taught About The USA