Curated Video
The Chinese Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Chinese-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
Great Big Story
The Surprising Origins of Fireworks, From Fear to Celebration
Discover how fireworks evolved from ancient Chinese folklore to modern celebrations, lighting up our skies with a bang.
Curated Video
How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...
Great Big Story
The 14-Year-Old CEO
Discover the inspiring journey of minor minors' CEO, Hillary Yip, and her mission to revolutionize language learning for kids.
Great Big Story
Saving the Oldest Store in NYC’s Chinatown
Meet Mallam, the fifth-generation owner of Wing on Wo, preserving heritage and community through the Wow project.
Great Big Story
Roaring With the Lion Dancers of New York’s Chinatown
Embark on a cultural journey to Chinatown, where lion dancing, a tradition dating back to the Tang dynasty in China, is kept alive by passionate individuals like our storyteller. In this Great Big Story inspired by Genesis, discover the...
Great Big Story
The Lion's Roar, Preserving Culture Through Dance
Explore the significance of lion dancing in Chinatown, symbolizing tradition and community spirit, and the dedication required to master this art.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kevin Kumashiro - Anti-Asian Hate
In this video, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, interim dean of the School of Education at Hofstra University, addresses the issue of anti-Asian hate in the United States, which has intensified amidst recent events. He identifies three key factors...
Curated Video
The Battle of Talas: Clash of Empires in Central Asia
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Battle of Talas, a pivotal conflict between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Empire of China in 751 AD. The narration delves into the background of the two empires, their...
Wonderscape
Asian New Year Celebrations: Customs and Traditions Across Cultures
This video explores the diverse New Year celebrations in Asian cultures, including the Korean New Year with its hanbok attire and sebe bows, Japanese New Year with mochi and bell-ringing traditions, and the Vietnamese New Year, or Tet,...
Wonderscape
The 15 Days of Chinese New Year: Customs, Mythology, and Festivities
Explore the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year in this video, highlighting daily customs like setting off fireworks, not cleaning to preserve good luck, and celebrating the Lantern Festival. It covers the unique traditions for each...
Wonderscape
The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
Wonderscape
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Traditions and Legends
This video explores the rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, a significant celebration in Chinese culture. It explains the holiday's roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the various customs like...
Curated Video
Exploring Chinese Cuisine: Essential Ingredients and Flavors
In this video, we explore the essential ingredients in Chinese cuisine, including herbs, spices, sauces, oils, rice, noodles, and vegetables. Meats are used in small amounts, while a wide variety of vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Diversity and Culture of Chinatowns Around the World
Chinatown is a vibrant and culturally rich section of inner cities around the world where Chinese and Asian communities gather to enjoy delicious food, shop for unique items, and experience a taste of their homeland. With iconic red arch...
Curated Video
Chinese New Year Traditions and Customs Explained
Chinese New Year is a vibrant and festive celebration that marks the beginning of the lunar year with traditions such as giving red envelopes for good luck, enjoying delicious food with loved ones, and watching colorful parades featuring...
Curated Video
Exploring the Ancient Art of Acupuncture: Healing Through Traditional and Modern Practices
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that uses ultrafine needles to stimulate specific points on the body, promoting pain relief and overall well-being. While Western medicine attributes its effectiveness to the release of...
Financial Times
China's unseen war for strategic influence
Whether through security deals with the Solomon Islands or seeking to control the Chinese diaspora in Australia, Beijing puts huge resources into trying to influence how other countries view China. The FT's global China editor James...
Curated Video
The Impact of Missionaries
Three diverse researchers describe the profound impact that missionaries have had on communities both in the USA and abroad. Featured are: Nile Green, Professor in World History and an expert on Islamic History and religion in the world...
Curated Video
ASL Out to Eat Signs | Part 2 | Food Signs
It's part 2 of our Out to Eat series where I teach you over 70 food signs in American Sign Language (ASL). In this video we're covering drinks, desserts, meals and types of restaurants. To skip to a sign that you're looking for, use the...
Rock 'N Learn
Say Hello in 7 Languages
Learn an important greeting in Spanish, French, English, Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean. For a fun brain break in the classroom and to promote multicultural education, this exciting song teaches preschoolers,...
Curated Video
Tens or Hundreds? How to Write IELTS Numbers Correctly - IELTS Energy Podcast 1310
Today you'll hear a special episode from our Business English Podcast. You'll learn how to talk about general and specific numbers correctly in English because your language might talk about numbers very differently! Listen up for an...
Curated Video
Afong Moy
Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.
Curated Video
The Showdown: MacArthur v. Truman
History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.