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India's Heart - Exploring National Symbols - Gujarati
Honor the symbols that represent our nation.
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India's Heart - Exploring National Symbols - Kannada
Honor the symbols that represent our nation.
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India's Heart - Exploring National Symbols - Malayalam
Honor the symbols that represent our nation.
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India's Heart - Exploring National Symbols - Hindi
Honor the symbols that represent our nation.
Curated Video
India's Heart - Exploring National Symbols
Honor the symbols that represent our nation.
Curated Video
The Symbols of America
Miss Palomine visits Washington, DC to talk about symbols of the United States of America. She explains what a symbol is, and then gives several examples of symbols of our great country.
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Independence Day
We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC She tells the story of how the British once ruled America. She explains that the Declaration of Independence was signed on the 4th of July. That’s the day America first became...
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Let Us Talk About Our Flag
We find Miss Palomine standing in front of the White House. She says that our American flag can be seen all over our nation’s capital. She compares the first American flag to our modern flag. She tells the story of how America became...
PBS
Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same? (W/ 12tone & TheLingSpace!)
Why do so many anthems and patriotic songs from across the globe sound the same? Today Danielle joins forces with Cory from 12tone and Moti from The Ling Space to find out what makes a tune suitable for patriotic songs and how those...
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The Diversity of Sign Languages
Linguist Carol Padden (UC San Diego), gives us a taste of the extraordinary geographical diversity of sign languages throughout the world.
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Symbols and Memorials: Part 2
“Symbols and Memorials: Part 2” shows some of the buildings and monuments located in Washington, DC.
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Now and Then
University of Oxford historian Sir John Elliott describes why the search for historical objectivity implies that it is important for all historians to have one foot in the past and one foot in the present.
One Minute History
093 The Dinner Table Bargain - One Minute History
The 1st Congress of the newly established United States is hopelessly deadlocked on two critical issues. James Madison and the Southern states are pushing to move the seat of government from New York City to a location on the Potomac...
Hip Hughes History
Andrew Jackson in Ten Minutes
A short, explicit lecture aimed at the heart of Jacksonian ideas, brought to your by your host, Mr. Hughes.
Hip Hughes History
U.S. Sectionalism for Dummies -- The Civil War, States Rights and The Missouri Compromise
Mr. Hughes throws it down on Sectionalism, breezing through the essential causes of the American Civil War beginning with the ratification of the Constitution and culminating with the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln
Curated Video
France's presidential election: A populist front
French voters go to the polls on Sunday for the first round of the country's presidential election. We go to Marine Le Pen's heartlands to examine why this far-right, anti-immigrant and Eurosceptic candidate has gained such favour
Curated Video
Deaf Awareness Week
Happy Deaf Awareness Week! Yes, you heard that right. There is a full week dedicated to promoting and celebrating those who are Deaf and hard of hearing, their language and culture. This is celebrated by special gatherings like Silent...
Neuro Transmissions
UCSD Scientists Explain How They Spend NIH Funds
President Trumpês proposed budget will cut $7 billion in NIH funding - over 20% of the total NIH budget. You might be wondering, where does that NIH money get spent? This week, we interviewed some UCSD Neuroscientists to tell you about...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Jobs in Global Health - who's hiring
In this video, Dr Greg Martin looks at the organisations working in the global health space. Specifically, he talks about how to do a landscape analysis to identify an organisations that you might want to work for. This video is all...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Finding a job in Global Health
In this video, Dr Greg Martin talk about career opportunities in Global Health, including what organisations you can work for and what skills sets you'll need. Finding a job in Global Health isn't always easy but hopefully this video...
Science360
National Science Foundation FY17 Budget Request presentation
NSF Director France A. Córdova outlines how President Obama's fiscal year (FY) 2017 request for NSF supports research into critical national issues, including clean energy technologies, food sustainability, disaster response and...
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - A Changing Landscape: Glacier's Warming Climate
Climate change is changing landscapes and creating impacts throughout the world. Glacier National Park is no exception. Around 1850, an estimated 150 glaciers existed within the present boundaries of the park. Today, only 25 glaciers...
National Parks Service
Acadia National Park - Part One: Acadia National Park's Transportation Plan
The National Park Service is developing a transportation plan to improve safety, reduce congestion and conflicts among people traveling on park roads, and protect park resources and values.
WYPR
Debate: Should Athletes Be Considered Role Models?
A role model is a person who can be imitated by younger people, and have an impact on their behavior, choices, and values. Sports stars have been looked up to as role models, however some such as Charles Barkley, a retired professional...