Curated Video
What makes some languages sound BEAUTIFUL?
Is Italian delightful and German disgusting? Is Mandarin a melodic mess? In this episode, Rob meets the linguists who've tried to work out which are the world's prettiest and ugliest languages. The results are sure to surprise you.
PBS
Why Do We Have Middle Names?
We understand why we have first names and how our surnames tie us to our family heritage, but what's the deal with middle names? What's the purpose of a middle name and when did different cultures start using them?
All Ears English
1976 - 3 Benefits of 'Like' with Linguist Valerie Fridland
You've probably noticed that English speakers say 'like' a lot but you may not know why. Today, linguist and author Valerie Fridland joins us to breakdown the word 'like' and why it's actually a positive and useful speech marker.
Mr. Beat
The Terrible President Who Saved Millions of Lives
Mr. Beat tells the story of Herbert Hoover, a horrible President partially blamed for the Great Depression, but also a really great guy who was directly responsible for feeding millions of people.
PBS
Unique Money Traditions from Around the World!
Take a tour around the world with us to see the variety of money customs from different cultures!
Curated Video
Setting a Better Example
Historian and Chinese Studies specialist Karl Gerth (UCSD) urges Westerners to set a better example to help China grapple with its difficult environmental issues.
Curated Video
Leading By Example
UCSD Prof. of Chinese Studies Karl Gerth describes how the West should set a better example in a number of key public policy areas in its dealings with China, and how a close examination of China can help us improve as well.
Curated Video
Creating a Car Culture
Karl Gerth, Professor of History and Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies at UC San Diego, relates the policy decisions behind the the rapid rise of the automobile in China.
Curated Video
American vs. Chinese Governance
Political theorist John Dunn (Cambridge) compares aspects of Chinese and American policies, both historical and modern.
Curated Video
Translational Advice
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) gives some key pointers to young translators.
Curated Video
Editorial Bias
UCLA Chinese cultural studies expert Michael Berry describes how the editor plays a key, and often overlooked role, in the process of bringing a translated work of literature to the public.
Curated Video
Found In Translation
UCLA Chinese cultural studies expert Michael Berry describes how he launched himself on the path to becoming a Chinese translator by spontaneously contacting Yu Hua to translate his renowned book To Live, and relates the joys and...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Chinese Dragon
This video explores five fun facts about Chinese Dragon.
Jabzy
What did Japan want in WW2? | Japanese Empire, Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Hirohito
What did Japan want in WW2? | Japanese Empire, Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, Hirohito
Jabzy
The Prostitutes who helped the Axis | Nazi Germany, Japanese Empire, Salon Kitty, Karayuki-San
The Prostitutes who helped the Axis | Nazi Germany, Japanese Empire, Salon Kitty, Karayuki-San
Jabzy
Life in Angkor Wat: A Medieval description of the City
Life in Angkor Wat: A Medieval description of the City
Jabzy
Jaxa: The forgotten Polish state that fought the Chinese
Jaxa: The forgotten Polish state that fought the Chinese
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Why was China so Weak before WW2? | History of China 1930-1937 Documentary 5/10
Why was China so Weak before WW2? | History of China 1930-1937 Documentary 5/10
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What did Hitler want in Asia? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
What did Hitler want in Asia? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
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Was the Russian Tsar a Buddhist Goddess? | Russian Empire, Tibetan History, The Great Game
Was the Russian Tsar a Buddhist Goddess? | Russian Empire, Tibetan History, The Great Game
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The Strangest War in History? - Aztecs vs the Ottomans in South East Asia
The Strangest War in History? - Aztecs vs the Ottomans in South East Asia
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How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10