In which John Green teaches you about Chinua Achebe's 1958 novel, Things Fall Apart. You'll learn about Igboland, a region in modern day Nigeria, prior to the arrival of the British Empire. Achebe tells the story of Okonkwo, an Igbo...

Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique used to prepare this ancient delicacy by training a...

Our mythical places series continues, and this week Mike Rugnetta is talking about some stories that revolve around mountains. Mountains loom large in human stories, not least because mountains are, well, large. So ascend with us to the...

Maintaining a healthy weight takes more than diet and exercise, says physical activity epidemiologist Olivia Affuso. In this actionable talk, she shows how you can kickstart a healthy life by tapping into the collective power of a...

You’ve been accused of a crime you did not commit. It’s impossible to prove your innocence. If you insist that you’re innocent anyway, you’ll likely be found guilty and executed. But if you confess, apologize, and implicate others,...

There's no greater freedom than finding your purpose, says education advocate Ashweetha Shetty. Born to a poor family in rural India, Shetty didn't let the social norms of her community stifle her dreams and silence her voice. In this...

In this episode, we hear the love story of Matactin and the Sun, and how the girl became the Moon. In the Museum, Professor Hyll talks about the different sources and versions of mythic stories, and gives an overview of how the Maya...

In this episode, we hear the Legend of Xtabay: a ghostly figure that haunts the Yucatan forests. The Professor explains how this myth dares to be different when it comes to beauty and being a good person.

Drone footage shows scale of Hurricane Melissa’s destruction on Jamaican fishing village Reuters

This is a story of ambition, about beating the odds, and about the massive changes that are convulsing Indian society. We watch as poor, but brilliant Indian teenagers are helped to become multi-millionaires and power brokers -...

Mentally ill people chained to trees, or locked into tree trunks - practices reminiscent of medieval times. These are the remarkable scenes that we witnessed in the Ivory Coast. But we also found one man who has embarked on a crusade of...

Many people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...

The Jester & The King Story

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, as we witness craftsmen across Southeast Asia build extraordinary vehicles from scrap and ingenuity.





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This Civics and Government instructional video explains terms and governement structure for villages, towns, boroughs, and cities.

Tennis is a popular and fun pastime, in that it requires mental focus and athletic ability. But due to the cost of equipment and court time, lots of kids never get the chance to try their hand at the sport. Leaders of the...

Chagall combined abstract and figurative painting to create a dreamlike memory of the village where he grew up.

Howcast -Beat "Passing the Torch" from Assassin's Creed Revelations with this online demo of the fourth installment of the series from Ubisoft.

Langmusi is a village on the Gansu-Sichuan border, celebrated for its Tibetan and Chinese cultural fusion. It features two key monasteries, Searchery Gompa and Kirti Gompa, vital to the local Tibetan community. Pilgrims visit to engage...

Howcast -Check out Part 7 and make your preparations "Before the Storm" in Skyrim with this online demo.

When WIll Lourcey saw a man on a street corner in Fort Worth, Texas, asking for money for his next meal, he didn't turn his back, he jumped into action! That moment was the inspiration for the creation of...

QATAR in 10 Minutes | Travel Guide

Welcome to the Swiss Alps, home to some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world! In this video, we’ll explore the iconic peaks, charming alpine villages, and world-class outdoor activities that make the Swiss Alps a must-visit...

Welcome to Monkey Village, one of the only places in the U.S. where you can walk right through the monkeys' habitat.