Back on terra firma this week, we’re exploring the red desert, mustering a camel before Kayne has to catch its urine and comb his hair with it!

Epic History TV's year-by-year account of World War One continues into 1917. It is the year Germany makes a desperate gamble by reintroducing unrestricted submarine warfare. They hope to knock Britain out of the war in 6 months by...

A super quick overview of the Truman Doctrine and the beginning of the Cold War taking place in Turkey and Greece.

Lesson on schistosomiasis (bilharziasis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic blood flukes from the genus schistosoma. Schistosoma cercariae penetrate human skin and enter the bloodstream of the...

While the population statistic is around 102 men : 100 women, the birth rate is more skewed. Approximately 107 men are born for every 100 women. However, over time that number seems to even out. Over the course of millions of years of...

Daniel Lubetzky explains why, in 2021, business leaders need to prioritize social impact more than ever, as well as his thoughts on the key traits needed to successfully lead a company-and a team-through challenging times.

In this episode of Kult America, we explore my first impressions of the middle eastern country of Qatar. Having spent 4 days in Doha, I found that as is the case in most places people are people. I was not approached or harassed by...

HipHughes explains the major events that encompass the Persian Gulf War.

Western values have been extraordinarily successful. Yet now, we seem on the backfoot unsure of ourselves and sometimes embarrassed at our own past. Beset with postmodern doubts, do we need to revive belief in the value and importance of...

This video explores the journey and various names of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that has traveled across continents and acquired different monikers. It highlights the importance of preserving and protecting not just this grain,...

Göbekli Tepe is a massive monolithic complex in southeastern Turkey. Archaeologists have hypothesized that the site is the oldest temple known to humanity. But what do we know about it? And why do archaeologists think it is a religious...

What will architects and engineers try to advance in the future? What will these new buildings be symbols of?<br/>
22nd Century Skyscrapers, Part 4

When Trump was running for office in 2016 he made some big promises about foreign policy & international relations. He said that he'd end wars, withdraw troops and make NATO allies pay a fair share. So in this video we're going to...

What do Muslims believe? What are the basic beliefs of Islam? A short overview of Islam.

In which John visits the Za'atari refugee camp in northern Jordan and talks with refugees there about their hopes, ambitions, fears, and complex lives.

It's easy to understand how both storytellers and audiences get swept up in the romance of the Crusades. The epic sweep, the clash of cultures, and the stunning aggression still thrill us today. But what was life actually like for a...

Political satire can only flourish in a healthy democracy. KAL, the award-winning cartoonist of The Economist, meets one of the most famous figures of the Arab spring—the “Jon Stewart of the Middle East”.

68% of American families have a pet friend living with them. But why did humans start domesticating animals as pets and not livestock?

This video provides a brief overview of the history of Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion. It discusses the covenant between God and Abraham, the Jewish Bible, the influence of Canaanite polytheism, the Babylonian exile...

Learn the basics for the test (or life) about the Presidency of Jimmy Carter.

How has African art influenced some of our great artists? What has been the biggest challenge but biggest highlight in Gus Casely-Hayfords career?<br/>
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 6

What are Gus Casely-Hayford's views of Africans in popular culture? How does "word", "symbol", and "song" work together and what makes them so powerful?<br/>
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 5

World War One: 1916' covers the great battles of Verdun and the Somme on the Western Front, as well as Russia's Brusilov Offensive on the Eastern Front. In the Middle East, British forces surrender at Kut, while the Arab Revolt begins in...

Africa is the second largest continent in the world and is home to the second largest population; but it is second-to-none regarding its ethnic diversity. Throughout history Africa has been the home of many thousands of ethnological...