TED Talks
TED: Help discover ancient ruins -- before it's too late | Sarah Parcak
Sarah Parcak uses satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above earth to uncover hidden ancient treasures buried beneath our feet. There's a lot to discover; in the egyptian Delta alone, Parcak estimates we've excavated less than a...
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Landmarks - Iraq Museum
IRAQ MUSEUM SOMETIMES EVENTS OCCUR THAT REMIND US OF THE FRAGILITY OF OUR LINKS TO THE GREAT LANDMARKS AND CIVILIZATIONS OF THE PAST. ONE SUCH EVENT WAS THE TRAGIC SACKING AND LOOTING OF IRAQ S NATIONAL MUSEUM SOON AFTER THE START OF THE...
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Racism and the slave trade
Has racist thinking discouraged us from looking at how sophisticated West African empires were before the Europeans arrived? How did trade mesh with a rise in inequality between Africa and the Europeans? West Africa Before the Europeans,...
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The Civil War Battle for Bread
When the women of Richmond, Virginia couldn’t afford to buy bread during the American Civil War, they incited the largest civil disturbance the Confederacy had ever seen.
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Rediscovery and beyond
Why are we ignorant of the archaeology left behind in West Africa? Are West Africans going to rediscover their history and will there be a demand of giving back physical objects from foreign museums in aiding that rediscovery? West...
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...
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Resources and boundaries
How hard is it for historians to look at what was going on before the slave trade in West Africa? What were the limits of geographic expansion in West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 3
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West Africa Before the Europeans: West Africas globalization
What was West Africa like before the Europeans arrival? How did the empires grow, flourish and eventually decline? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 1
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West Africa Before the Europeans: Europeans early arrival
How did Europeans slowly arrive early on in West Africa? How politically diverse was West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 4
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Chile looting, arson take heavy toll
Ongoing social upheaval in Chile is taking a heavy toll on private and public property, including a shopping hall in Santiago which was burnt down on Thursday night.
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Looting in Montreal neighbourhood puts spotlight on gentrification
The Montreal neighbourhood of St-Henri is feeling the stress of gentrification.
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New Caledonia unrest: France sends forces to pacific island
A major reinforcement operation is underway to bolster security forces in the French Pacific island territory of New Caledonia.
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Vandalism in Gaza: Israeli soldiers demolish stores in Jabalia & Gaza City
Israeli army officials say they will investigate videos published on social media showing their soldiers vandalising shops in Gaza City
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Dublin riots spark warning about far-right groups, misinformation
Irish authorities are linking a dramatic night of looting, arson and rioting in Dublin to misinformation spread by far-right groups, in the wake of a knife attack that injured three children and a woman. One expert says groups with...
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Dozens Arrested After Mobs Ransacked Philadelphia Stores. Dozens of Liquor Outlets Are Shut Down
Up to 20 were arrested in Philadelphia after police said groups of teenagers looted stores.
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Police: Up to 20 Arrested After Philadelphia Looting
Up to 20 were arrested in Philadelphia after police said groups of teenagers looted stores.
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Three bodies found after days of unrest in Solomon Islands
Australian police are now helping patrol Honiara, the capital, which was relatively calm on Saturday morning.
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Senegal: Opposition supporters detained on public disorder charges
Several members of Senegal's opposition and high profile civil society activists are expected to appear in a court in Dakar.
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Second night of unrest in Philadelphia after US police shooting
The US city is deploying more police after hundreds protest against the police killing of a Black man.
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Violence erupts after fatal police shooting in Philadelphia
The fatal shooting of a Black man by police in Philadelphia has sparked violent protests. Walter Wallace Jr.’s family had called police during a mental health crisis and he was shot 14 times when he refused to drop a knife.
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NYC artists display BLM street art on boarded-up storefronts
Artists in New York are using boarded-up storefronts as canvases for works of art, uplifting messages and words of protest.
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Cannabis Shops Targeted Amid Civil Unrest
Pure Oasis, a black-owned cannabis shop in Boston, was hit by "opportunistic" looters during protests against the killing of George Floyd, losing more than $100,000 worth of product. Shops across the country have reported similar...
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Walmart Removes Firearms From Sales Floor Amid Nationwide Protests
Walmart temporarily removes firearms from sales floors at various locations after a number of stores were looted amid George Floyd protests. Customers can still purchase firearms, but items will be locked in a secure room.
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Floyd protesters continue to rally as Trump decries 'lowlifes'
Most Americans support ongoing protests against police brutality, disapprove of Trump's response, new polls suggests.