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Exploring the Formation of Telangana
This video explores the formation of Telangana, a new state in India, and the reasons behind its separation from Andhra Pradesh. It highlights the complexities of Indian society, with its diverse languages, religions, and castes, and the...
Mr. Beat
Debs v. United States
Canton, Ohio June 16, 1918 Eugene Debs, the famous labor activist and five-time Socialist Party of America presidential candidate, gives a speech, opposing World War One. He is careful with his words, for he knows that, under the...
Step Back History
How the Police Became an Occupying Army
We’ve heard quite a bit about the institution of the police lately. We see them in places like Portland or Minneapolis sporting military weapons, driving armoured personnel carriers, and dressed like the jackboots from a dystopian 70s...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Racist Violence and Economic Activity
Riots, lynching and other forms of violence dramatically disproportionate impact on the lives and prospects of African inventors. That’s just one indicator, says Professor Lisa Cook, of the profound impact of racial violence on the...
Next Animation Studio
Iranians riot over water crisis, obsession with industrial growth
Increasingly severe droughts are revealing the folly of the Islamic regime’s obsession with industrial growth.
Mediacorp
Living on the Border: A Tale of Unity and Identity
This video explores a border town between India and Myanmar to see if the nation's boundary has created a distinct Indian sense of self. Through conversations with locals on both sides of the border, he discovers that despite the...
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: How Rubber Bullets Can Injure You
According to a report published in BMJ Open in 2017, rubber bullets can cause serious injuries and even death.
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Voices of Protest: Defending Democracy in India
This video explores the importance of freedom of expression and the right to protest in India's democracy. It highlights the ongoing protests and debates surrounding issues such as sedition, nationalism, and the idea of a Hindu...
The Economist
Can Macron save his presidency?
What began as a protest against higher taxes on diesel has turned into a revolt against France's president, Emmanuel Macron. How he handles it will decide the rest of his presidency.
Weird History
How Woodstock 99 Went Off The Rails
The 30th anniversary celebration of the Woodstock music festival took place in Rome, NY, from July 22-25, 1999. But what was originally conceived as a modern homage to the landmark hippie-fueled musical lovefest of the 1960s ended up...
Next Animation Studio
Anti-protest weapons, explained
American police officers have been using a variety of crowd-control weapons against Black Lives Matter demonstrators. Here is how they work.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sietske Noshie - Teaching in Challenging Times - Lebanon
Sietske Noshie teaches at ACS (American Community School) Beirut, Lebanon. Originally from Holland, Sietske came to Beirut as a journalist. The plan was to stay for 3 months; some 27 years later she is still here.
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Nagaland: Exploring the Longstanding Separatist Movement for Independence
This video explores the complex issue of separatist movements in Nagaland, India. It delves into the reasons behind the continued desire for a separate country, despite being a part of India for many years. Indian Identity Evolution part...
The March of Time
1921: RIOT: MS Article 'Topic of Day...Mob Rule', XHA TD PAN Courtyard to street w/ soldiers, WS Crowd of people 'mob' pushing beyond barriers & men in uniform trying to stop them, MS Soldier sitting w/ Browning machine gun, XHA TD People in street.
MOT 1921: RIOT: MS Article 'Topic of Day...Mob Rule', XHA TD PAN Courtyard to street w/ soldiers, WS Crowd of people 'mob' pushing beyond barriers & men in uniform trying to stop them, MS Soldier sitting w/ Browning machine gun, XHA TD...
Curated Video
Stonewall: How Riots Sparked the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement - TLDR News
With us at the start of Pride Month and the ongoing riots, we thought it would be a good time to look at the Stonewall riots. In this video we discuss how the riots happened and how Stonewall sparked a movement in the LGBTQ+ community.
Red Rock Films
Who was James Brown?
How one musician's soothing words calmed a city and stopped violence from erupting around the country.
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Exploring Tribal Communities in Nagaland
This video explores the region of Nagaland in India, known for its high concentration of tribes. He joins the Konyak tribe in the jungle to understand their unique Indian identity and way of life. The video highlights the challenges...
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Politics, Identity, and Nationalism in India
In this video, a sociologist explores the influence of politics on identity in India. He discusses how old divisions of caste and religion are resurfacing and being exploited by politicians. The sociologist emphasizes the importance of...
TLDR News
George Floyd Riots Explained How it Started & What Trump's Said - TLDR News
In this video, we aim to give some background on the current riots taking place across America and the world following the murder of George Floyd. As you would expect from the topic of this video some of the discussion may be...
60 Second Histories
Pilgrimage of Grace – part 1
Thomas Cromwell describes the spark that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace
TLDR News
Did Brexit Spark the Belfast Riots? What Really Instigated the Riots? - TLDR News
Over the last week, some pretty serious violence and riots broke out in Northern Ireland. The cause of said violence is pretty confusing with different people pointing at different motives. So in this video we explain what happened in...
Curated Video
The Bloodiest Race Riot in US History
It began as a protest against the Conscription Act of 1863 – but quickly descended into the bloodiest race riot in US history. So why did New York’s White working class kill at least 120 people during the New York Draft Riots?
Step Back History
America's Secret Police
So, how did the freest nation of freedom in the free world develop what is essentially America's secret police in the form of COINTELPRO? It's actually quite the story that has a lot to do with hating immigrants, suppressing left-wing...
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Exploring the Evolving Indian Identity
This video explores the evolving Indian identity by asking people in New Delhi what it means to be Indian. The video highlights that the concept of a unified Indian identity is a relatively modern construct that emerged during the fight...