Five Thousand Years
9 Chinese Hacks to Cool Down Naturally in Summer
The first modern electrical air conditioning unit was not invented until 1902. Have you ever wondered how ancient people survived summer heat with no refrigerators, no electric fans, and no air conditioners? Here are 9 brilliant summer...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - Respecting the Humanity of Students
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Origin of Mandarin Collar Shuling (豎領 立領)
What is the true origin of the mandarin collar? Most people think the standing collar is derived from Qing Dynasty Manchurian dress, also known as the cheongsam or qipao. It is actually originally invented and passed down from the Ming...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Jiaoling Aoqun (交領襖裙) from the Ming Dynasty
Jiaoling Aoqun (交領襖裙) or Crossed-Collar Aoqun is a typical Ming Dynasty women’s hanfu. This video will show you a step-by-step tutorial on how to wear Jiaoling Aoqun. I will also talk about each individual pieces as well as the history...
Mediacorp
The Modern Spiritual Path in India
This video explores the growing popularity of godmen and gurus in modern India, particularly among young professionals who are seeking spiritual guidance and a deeper meaning in their lives. It features interviews with disciples and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Juan Parada - Learning from Failure
Juan M. Parada, is a technologist, media critic, web developer, consultant, digital strategist, DJ, business owner, and Associate Professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Parada has been a part of the Interactive...
History Hit
Maps, Our Place in the World: Muhammad al-Idrisi's world map
What happens in the world of mapping after Ptolemy's map? What is unique about the Islamic way of mapping and why is this world map important for the medieval period? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 3
Mediacorp
Religious Harmony and the Impact of Terrorism
This video explores the impact of terrorism on religious harmony in Singapore. Through interviews with university students and individuals from different faiths, the host uncovers the challenges faced in bridging the gap of understanding...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Qiyao Ruqun (齊腰襦裙) from the Tang Dynasty
There are two types of Ruqun if categorized by where the skirt is tied - one with the skirt tied above the chest, and the other one is tied on the waist. During the Tang Dynasty, other than the iconic Qixiong Ruqun, a variety of Qiyao or...
After Skool
Does the Weather Actually Affect Your Mood?
How does the weather affect your mood? There's a common thought around the world that sunny warm weather is linked to happiness and cold cloudy weather is linked to sadness. But is there any science behind this idea? Does the weather...
Hip Hughes History
Eric Cantor's Surprise Election Defeat Explained
Some musings and analysis on Eric Cantors recent primary loss to a relatively unknown challenger.
Amor Sciendi
St. Paul's Cathedral: Religion and Science
How can do the Sciences, Artistic Expression, and Religion come together to create a useful, inspiring, and beautiful structure? Learn about Christopher Wrens Process in designing and building St. Paul's Cathedral
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership is an important leadership approach that contrasts with traditional management or leadership. The term was coined in the 1970s by Robert K. Greenleaf. Some well-known servant leaders are Jesus, Gandhi, Mother Teresa,...
The Telegraph
Steven Pinker: Danger of moral panic over “fake news”
Social media companies face a tough choice in censoring their users. Steven Pinker joins Steven Edginton to discuss rationality, big tech companies and conspiracy theories in the latest Off Script podcast. Watch the full episode above or...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Are space and time just a human fantasy?
We think space and time are the structure of the universe. Yet Einstein argued 'space and time are modes by which we think and not conditions in which we live'. And philosophers, Kant and Heidegger, saw space and time as the framework of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Michael Sandel on INET's What Money Can't Buy Video Series
Should you be able to sell your kidney? Should we auction off the right to immigrate? What about paying people to vote? Ahead of the launch of INET’s “What Money Can’t Buy: The Series,” Michael Sandel and INET President Rob Johnson...
Primer
Why do Things Exist? Setting the Stage for Evolution
Before thinking about living things, let's see what we can say about why raindrops and planets exist.
Amor Sciendi
Andy Warhol and the Mimetic Theory of Art | AmorSciendi
I've been reading a lot of art theory lately and this video is a product of that. I also have been inspired by the long videos of the Art Assignment.
Two Minute Music Theory
Music Culture in Classical Period Greece (Part 1) - Music In History
Greece has a long and diverse history of music, and much of the Western Tradition of music can be traced through the Greece Classical Period. 0:00 Introduction 0:32 The Greek Classical Period 3:56 Music Culture in Ancient Greece 6:38...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is art or science better for understanding experience?
Our life is made up of experiences. But what experience is remains a mystery. Heidegger thought it inexplicable and neuroscientists cannot find its location. Do we just need a better theory to uncover its secrets? Or is experience...
Primer
Why do Things Exist? Setting the Stage for Evolution
Before thinking about living things, let's see what we can say about why raindrops and planets exist.
Blockchain Central
Can GDPR Harm Blockchain? | Blockchain Central
This week on Blockchain Central: we will talk about new EU law regarding data protection. Can it be applied to blockchain systems and would it abolish anonymity that blockchain provide. Let's find out!
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Five Thousand Years
Chinese Custom how to KOWTOW, how to BOW - and when to use them
According to the book Rites of Zhou, which was written around the 2nd century BC, there are nine major types of kowtow and three major types of bowing. This video will show you the basics of Chinese greetings, such as how to kowtow, how...