PBS
Refugees flee conflict sparked by climate change in central Africa
The climate crisis is now a reality worldwide, but it's nowhere more apparent than the parched landscapes of northern Africa. Thousands are on the move looking for water to grow crops and graze livestock. Special correspondent Willem...
PBS
Human Trafficking Victims Forced To Sell Their Organs Share Harrowing Stories
Each year, an estimated 35,000 Nepalis are sold into modern slavery. They are vulnerable in part because of their economic conditions, as of the 29 million people who live in Nepal, nearly half live in poverty. But the country is trying...
Curated Video
Afghanistan - Air attacks
Houses in the Afghan capital, Kabul, were destroyed in a series of air attacks on Wednesday (6/11), part of a string of bombing raids launched from planes belonging to an alliance of forces fighting the Taliban.
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Pakistanis build climate-resilient homes in aftermath of devastating floods
Pakistan is struggling to recover from last year’s cataclysmic flooding that killed more than 1,700. It was the latest in a string of weather-related disasters the country has faced over the past two decades, prompting calls to make...
PBS
How high-tech replicas can help save our cultural heritage
Cultural objects around the world are routinely threatened by war, looting and human impact. But a kind of modern-day renaissance workshop called Factum Arte outside Madrid is taking an innovative approach to understanding and preserving...
PBS
This Ancient Whistling Language Is In Grave Danger Of Dying Out
In the Greek island village of Antio, home to the world's most endangered
language, aging residents communicate across hillsides through whistles, a
specific system of communication believed to date back to Ancient Greece.
Special...
TED Talks
Fields Wicker-Miurin: Learning from leadership's missing manual
Leadership doesn't have a user's manual, but Fields Wicker-Miurin says stories of remarkable, local leaders are the next best thing. At a TED salon in London, she shares three.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The kingdom hidden in Brazil | Marc Adam Hertzman and Flavio dos Santos Gomes
In the 1600s, an expansive autonomous settlement called Palmares reached its height in Brazil. It was founded and led by people escaping from slavery, also called maroons. It was one of the world's largest maroon communities, its...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The most successful pirate of all time - Dian Murray
At the height of their power, infamous Caribbean pirates like Blackbeard and Henry Morgan commanded as many as 10 ships and several hundred men. But their stories pale next to the most successful pirate of all time, who commanded 1,800...
TED Talks
TED: Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls | Leymah Gbowee
Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee has two powerful stories to tell -- of her own life's transformation, and of the untapped potential of girls around the world. Can we transform the world by unlocking the greatness of girls?
TED Talks
Safeena Husain: A bold plan to empower 1.6 million out-of-school girls in India
"Girls' education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet to help solve some of the world's most difficult problems," says social entrepreneur Safeena Husain. In a visionary talk, she shares her plan to enroll a staggering 1.6...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Urbanization and the future of cities - Vance Kite
About 10,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers, aided by rudimentary agriculture, moved to semi-permanent villages and never looked back. With further developments came food surpluses, leading to commerce, specialization and, many years later...
TED Talks
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: How film transforms the way we see the world
Film has the power to change the way we think about ourselves and our culture. Documentarian and TED Fellow Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy uses it to fight violence against women, turning her camera on the tradition of honor killings in Pakistan....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The infamous and ingenious Ho Chi Minh Trail - Cameron Paterson
The Ho Chi Minh Trail not only connected North and South Vietnam during a brutal war but also aided Vietnamese soldiers. The trail shaved nearly five months of time off of the trip and was used as a secret weapon of sorts. Cameron...
SciShow
Weird Places Göreme National Park
There are a lot of weird places on Earth and our new series will explore some of the weirdest. Today Hank takes us to Göreme National Park in Turkey so we can learn about this region's fascinating geological history and about the people...
Curated Video
Franz Beckenbauer: A Life in Football and Beyond
This video discusses the post-football career of Franz Beckenbauer, a former football player and manager. It highlights his achievements as the manager of the West German national team, including leading them to the 1990 World Cup final....
Curated Video
Landmarks - Mount Everest
MOUNT EVEREST REVERED BY ALL WHO SEE IT. EVEREST STANDS 8048 METRES TALL OR 29 THOUSAND AND 29 FEET AND STRADDLES BOTH THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS OF NEPAL AND TIBET. ITS STATUS AS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD HEIGHTENED THE DESIRE OF MANY TO CONQUER...
Curated Video
The Beauty of Laos: Temples, Rivers, and Waterfalls
Exploring Laos:Find tranquility in Laos, a hidden gem in Southeast Asia steeped in centuries-old traditions. Journey to the mesmerizing Kuang Si Falls, with its cascading tiers of waterfalls, offering the perfect balance of mind and body...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 9 - Mass Drumming Performance
Mass Drumming Performance:Over 1,000 drummers come together for an impressive performance, creating a spectacle with their synchronized drumming.
Curated Video
Rural-Urban Fringe
Rural-urban fringes represent transition zones, where the demands between traditional rural life and urban expansion compete. What are the major land uses in this area? And what debate exists around development? Human Geography -...
Great Big Story
Hopi Cross Country: Running for Strength, Health, and Tradition
Discover the deep spiritual purpose behind the Hopi cross country program and the legacy of their 27 state titles.
Curated Video
Empowering Communities with Solar Energy: Transforming Lives in India and Costa Rica
The video showcases how solar power is transforming the lives of communities in India and Costa Rica by providing electricity and sustainable cooking solutions. In Rajasthan, villages are skipping traditional electricity grids and...
Curated Video
Empowering Rural India: The Impact of Solar Power in Rajasthan
This video showcases the transformative impact of solar power in remote villages near Bikana, Rajasthan, India. Through the initiative of a non-governmental organization from Tehran, solar panels are providing sustainable and affordable...
Curated Video
China's Three Gorges Dam: Triumph of Science or Environmental Concern?
The video discusses the construction and impact of China's Three Gorges Dam, highlighting its potential benefits in terms of flood control, economic growth, and clean energy generation. However, it also raises concerns about the...