Princess Savitri was benevolent, brilliant, and bright. Her grace was known throughout the land, and many princes and merchants flocked to her family's palace to seek her hand in marriage. But upon witnessing her blinding splendor in...

Labrang Monastery in Gansu Province, China, is a key site for Tibetan Buddhism, famous for its annual Lam Chen Mo, or Great Prayer Festival. Established in 1409, this two-week event features intense prayers, mantras, and vibrant cultural...

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...

Pupil outcome: I can rewrite two paragraphs of Katherine Mansfield's short story 'The Fly' (1922) shifting the focus from the boss to the character of Macey, the boss's employee. Key learning points: - Katherine Mansfield’s 'The Fly' is...

Mr. Griot reads and discusses Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, explaining what he meant and why he wrote it.

Embark on a virtual journey to the breathtaking Cathedral of Valencia, Spain, and witness its awe-inspiring architectural grandeur. Discover the rich history, stunning craftsmanship, and cultural significance of this iconic landmark....

Dr. Forrester reads and explains the meaning of the Gettysburg Address; President Abraham Lincoln’s famous words during the Civil War.

"The Gettysburg Address" depicts President Lincoln's address after the Battle of Gettysburg.

An addition to Ken Burns, "Learn the Address" campaign, where Americans read the Gettysburg Address.

The Gettysburg Address with titles. (and a little acoustic strumming). Uploaded on November 19, 2018, 155 years to the day after Abraham Lincoln delivered it.

Bill's Triumph part 4/7: The video is a personal story about a man named Bill and his struggles with mental illness and alcoholism, as well as his journey to sobriety and finding meaning through spirituality. The video also touches on...

Orlando Patterson, a historical and cultural sociologist, is John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. He previously held faculty appointments at the University of the West Indies, his alma mater, and the London...

American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the Gettysburg...

An animated video featuring the iconic speech of Abraham Lincoln given during the American Civil War.

The four Yogis is a story by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

Maybe nationalism isn't as bad as folks say it is. What did I get wrong about nationalism? And it's true. I meant what I said. I like humans.



Nationalism is a word that often has a negative connotation these days. In fact, the...

The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of...

What if I were to tell you there was a religion out there, dedicated to the unity and equality of all humankind, and social justice? What if I told you that their most holy site is also a soup kitchen? Does that sound like a religion you...