TED Talks
Angelo Vermeulen: How to go to space, without having to go to space
"We will start inhabiting outer space," says Angelo Vermeulen, crew commander of a NASA-funded Mars simulation. "It might take 50 years or it might take 500 years, but it's going to happen." In this charming talk, the TED Senior Fellow...
Curated Video
The Football Rivalry: Netherlands vs Denmark
This video discusses the history and achievements of the Netherlands and Denmark national football teams. It highlights the Netherlands' success in the 70s with their Total Football strategy and their strong presence in world football....
Curated Video
Coordinate Geometry: Descartes
The development of the Cartesian Coordinates system, and linear and non-linear equations, by the mathematician who fled the small hometown that now reveres him. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
Wonderscape
The Legacy of Wounded Knee and Ongoing Indigenous Struggles
This video explores the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee by the American Indian Movement, highlighting the continued struggles of Indigenous communities. It discusses efforts like the Remove the Stain Act and the unresolved issue of the...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 38 - Holland's Energy Farm
In recent years we ve been concerned with developing more energy efficient fuels for cars, but what about farming equipment? Holland has come up with a hydrogen powered tractor to help reduce fuel costs for farmers. But new equipment...
Curated Video
Introducing the Ilcon: The Ultimate Smartphone for Muslim Worshippers
The Ilcon phone is a revolutionary device designed for Muslim worshippers, featuring five daily prayer alarms for over 5000 cities worldwide, an internal compass to indicate the direction of Mecca, and a digital copy of the Koran in...
Weird History
History of Banned Books
Books have always been a key part of the American cultural and social landscape, and thus have often become flashpoints in various culture wars. In fact, throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, certain books - even some we love - have...
Curated Video
Cockatiels! What, Where, How
What is a cockatiel, Where do they come from, and How do we properly care for them in captivity? Jessi and Steve have the answers!
The Business Professor
Holland's Personality Job Fit
What is Holland's Personality Job Fit? Holland found that people needing help with career decisions can be supported by understanding their resemblance to the following six ideal vocational personality types: Realistic (R) Investigative...
Soliloquy
Why do Dutch cities get renamed for 3 days a year?
For three days each year, Dutch cities get renamed. For example, the city I live in changes from Oosterhout to Kaaiendonk! This is all done as part of the Burgundian Carnival tradition, but let’s take a deeper look. It all started in...
Curated Video
Experience the Magic of Mystery Land: An Epic EDM Festival Journey
Mysteryland is an electronic music festival that takes place in the Netherlands and attracts music lovers from all over the world! See how, in addition to the music, Mysteryland also focuses on sustainable practices so there is no...
Soliloquy
Why do Dutch people have funny names?
As a native English speaker living in the Netherlands, I’ve come across some unusual (for me) names. Some Dutch surnames are indeed rather amusing, or even insulting! So much so that a legend has formed around their origin; that these...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Upside of Wasteful Speculative Bubbles and the Downside of Efficiency - William Janeway
William Janeway notes the prevalence (and importance) of speculative bubbles, especially in respect to equity markets and technological breakthroughs. Interviewed by Daniel Erasmus at King's College, April 2010.
AllTime 10s
10 Greatest Warriors In History
Your history teachers may have shied away from them, but history is full of murderous maniacs psychopathically cleaving their way into legend. From a love-smitten viking to ferocious farmer to a man with actual freaking sword-arms, these...
Curated Video
Koningsdag: Celebrating the King's Birthday in the Netherlands
The video provides an overview of Koningsdag, the King's birthday celebration in the Netherlands. It explains the history and significance of the holiday, highlighting the festive atmosphere, the flea market, and various events taking...
Ancient Lights Media
Netherlands
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Netherlands.
Science360
Mathematician uses skills to study Greenland's retreating glaciers
Many outlet glaciers in Greenland feed ice from the land into fjords, where discharge of icebergs and melting of the glaciers by warmer ocean waters contribute to rising sea levels. David Holland of NYU studies what happens in the fjord...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Project - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
The Project - Read by Michael Rosen from The Hypnotiser
The March of Time
1948: EUROPE'S POST WAR RECOVERY
MOT 1948: EUROPE'S POST WAR RECOVERY - montage - Marshall Plan goes into effect, textile factory in the Netherlands goes back to work, people riding bicycles, working in factory, in UK a new coal hoist about to be installed / men digging...
Weird History
The Life Of Mata Hari
Who was Mata Hari? Exotic dancer, courtesan, seductress, spy, and femme fatale: Mata Hari was many things to many different people. But she is perhaps best remembered for the fact that she was executed during World War I for espionage.
Next Animation Studio
Afghan devises simple, cheap landmine clearance tool
An Afghan national industrial designer at Holland's Design Academy in Eindhoven has created a device which he says will help clear landmines. Called the Mine Kafron, the device - a giant ball shaped like a dandelion and designed to roll...
Jabzy
Torstenson War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Torstenson War
Easy Languages
Easy German: Germany vs. The Netherlands
Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced...
Curated Video
David Pharaoh Asserts Indigenous Rights
Montaukett leader David Pharaoh fought for indigenous land rights – and established a lasting legacy as the founder of America’s first Montaukett school.