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TED Talks
TED: Inside a school for suicide bombers | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy takes on a terrifying question: How does the Taliban convince children to become suicide bombers? Propaganda footage from a training camp is intercut with her interviews of young camp graduates. A shocking...
TED Talks
TED: What it's like to be Muslim in America | Dalia Mogahed
When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: A woman of faith? A scholar, a mom, a sister? Or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time,...
Curated Video
Indonesia Religion
Many 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...
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Columbus was not looking for America
What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Our thoughts on history
What do we normally do when we think about history? Is there a problem thinking this way?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 1
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A thousand kilometers of sand & Why silk?
What were three challenges of travel on the silk roads? How did the name silk road come about?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 3
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 3
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?<br/>
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A call to arms
What is of great concern and what can we see in the next few years? What is exciting about technology allowing communication among history lovers?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 7
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 7
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: The birth of something new
What happened around the time of all the confrontations between the Byzantine and Persian superpowers?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 5
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 5
Ancient Lights Media
Saudi Arabia
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Saudi Arabia.
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: Superpowers of the seventh century
Who were the two great superpowers around this time? What happened around the year 600?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 4
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 4
Curated Video
Always the Bridesmaid | The Life & Times of Ali
This is the story of Ali ibn Abi Talib, passed over thrice for the caliphate, thrust into the First Fitna, really a guy who drew a very short straw in life.
History Hit
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: West marches east
What happened in 1095? How are the crusades seen by those involved and those outside of it?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 6
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 6
Ancient Lights Media
Shia and Sunni Islam
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the differences and similarities between the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam.
Curated OER
The Story of India - The Meeting of Two Oceans - 6/6
This video concludes this six-part series and takes the story of Islam and India full circle. Showcasing the art, architecture, and living remnants of an empire long past this clip demonstrates how India as a country and culture were...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Islam: Lesson 5
This lesson discusses Islam from a historical and religious standpoint, tracing its origin in the 7th century Middle East to the present day, while introducing its main divisions and sects. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Islam."
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Iraq Central to War on Terror, Pm Tells Congress
The Prime Minister of Iraq gives a speech before Congress in July, 2006.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Islam: Lesson 4
This lesson discusses Islam from a historical and religious standpoint, tracing its origin in the 7th century Middle East to the present day, while introducing its main divisions and sects. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Islam."