TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The conspiracy to take down the Inca empire | Gabriel Prieto
It's daybreak in the city of Chan Chan, and former soldier Maxo has been up all night fretting. Last night, a friend stopped by and instructed him to go to the plaza at noon to receive an important message. But with the recent defeat of...
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Army arrests Palestinian youth carrying pipe bombs
Hawara checkpoint, near Nablus, West Bank
1. Wide shot of Israeli forces at checkpoint
2. Soldier adjusting robot
3. Wide shot robot driving towards checkpoint
4. Wide of controlled explosion next to checkpoint, pulls out to wide of...
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Israel - Rocket attack
Forty Katyusha rockets were fired at Israel on Tuesday (25/08) night from southern Lebanon. They landed inside the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shemona, injuring 19 people and causing some damage.
VS people rushed to hospital,
MS...
TED Talks
How to avoid catching prickly emotions from other people | Jessica Woods
Difficult emotions can get under your skin if you're not careful. Sport and performance consultant Jessica Woods calls this the "jumping cholla effect," inspired by a sneaky kind of cactus that detaches and burrows its spines into...
TED Talks
P.W. Singer: Military robots and the future of war
In this powerful talk, P.W. Singer shows how the widespread use of robots in war is changing the realities of combat. He shows us scenarios straight out of science fiction -- that now may not be so fictitious.
Crash Course
Liberals, Conservatives, and Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 412
This is it! The final episode of CC Literature season 4 is a deeper look at Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Today we'll explore the novel's take on materialism, and we'll talk about whether the novel has a liberal or conservative...
TED Talks
The music of a war child - Emmanuel Jal
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. For five years, young Emmanuel Jal fought as a child soldier in the Sudan. Rescued by an aid worker, he's become an...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon
In 1972, Thomas Sankara was swept into the revolution seeking to wrest control of Madagascar from France’s lingering colonial rule. The protests inspired the West African native to read works by socialist leaders and seek wisdom from...
TED Talks
TED: Why you think you're right -- even if you're wrong | Julia Galef
Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two...
TED Talks
TED: Deaf in the military | Keith Nolan
Keith Nolan always wanted to join the United States military. The challenge: he is Deaf, which is an automatic disqualification according to military rules. In this talk, he describes his fight to fight for his country. (In American Sign...
Curated Video
Revolutionary Portable DNA Test Lab: Rapid Detection of Biological Threats
British scientists have developed a portable, fully automated test lab that can rapidly detect biological warfare agents and infectious diseases. This innovative system uses the polymerase chain reaction to amplify DNA and provide...
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Battle of Ruspina, 46 BC Caesar's Civil War
Battle of Ruspina, 46 BC Caesar's Civil War
Weird History
What Life Was Really Like for the Average Spartan
Sparta had one of the most respected and fiercest fighting forces of their era. Daily life in ancient Sparta supported the military machine to the point where all other aspects of life revolved around it. From the time a Spartan was born...
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us on a solemn journey to explore the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a revered monument dedicated to honoring the unidentified soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Located in Arlington National...
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Deborah Sampson: A Revolutionary Woman Ahead of Her Time
After her honorable discharge, Deborah Sampson returned to Massachusetts. Initially, she continuined to live as a man, adopting the identity of her younger brother. She later married Benjamin Gannett, raised four children, and faced...
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Behavioral Design Patterns in C++ - Alarm System
This video talks about the alarm system in detail. This clip is from the chapter "Observer" of the series "Behavioral Design Patterns in C++".This section focuses on the Observer pattern.
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Molly Pitcher
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
In this video, Malcolm and Ralph discuss the aftermath of the battle and the implications of Macduff and Young Seward's deaths. They explore themes of loyalty, honor, and the consequences of tyranny, shedding light on the characters'...
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Macbeth 5.4 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
This video explores Act 5, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Malcolm and Macduff discuss their military strategy involving the use of tree branches from Birnam Wood for camouflage. The dialogue reveals their tactics and...
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Julius Caesar 4.2 Interview: Brutus and Cassius
This video provides an in-depth analysis of a complex scene in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus and Cassius, key conspirators against Caesar, navigate their strained relationship amidst the impending conflict with Antony and...
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Hamlet 1.1 The Ghost
From the outset, Shakespeare establishes a tense and eerie atmosphere in "Hamlet," beginning with the guards' encounter with a ghostly apparition at Elsinore Castle. The soldiers, unnerved by repeated sightings, invite Horatio, an...
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The Rise and Fall of Idi Amin: Uganda's Dictator
This video provides a detailed account of Idi Amin's rise to power and brutal dictatorship in Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin's reign was marked by widespread human rights violations, economic decline, and social disintegration, resulting...
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New Body Armor Technology Provides Enhanced Protection for U.S. Troops in Iraq
The latest body armor technology provides enhanced protection for soldiers in combat zones, addressing the issue of exposed limbs and reducing the risk of amputations. Made of polyethylene fiber, the armor is lightweight yet durable,...
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Author Shermaine Perry-Knights
Read-aloud with author Shermaine Perry-Knights as she reads her book "I Move A Lot and That's Okay" This picture book follows a bright-eyed girl in a military family that moves across the world. She shows the reader that she can embrace...