TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the Mughal Empire | Stephanie Honchell Smith
Though he was descended from some of the world's most successful conquerors, Babur struggled to gain a foothold among the many other ambitious princes in Central Asia. So he turned his attention to India, where his descendants stayed and...
Crash Course
The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-Continent from 1526 to (technically) 1857. While John teaches you about this long-lived Muslim empire, he'll also look at the idea of...
Curated Video
Tamerlane's Invasion and the Rise of the Mughal Empire in India
At the end of the 14th century, Tamerlane the Great led Mongol forces into India, attacking Delhi and leaving devastation in his wake. However, Tamerlane's interest in India was short-lived, as he withdrew after plundering the region,...
Jack Rackam
The Slave Who Defeated Emperors | The Life & Times of Malik Ambar
Oh man, every two weeks turns out to be a demanding schedule, who knew? Today in history, Malik Ambar! I had a lot of fun exploring Indian history for this one, and any excuse to follow up an old video is a good one!
The Guardian
Even the firehoses leak: how Gaza deals with urban destruction
Gaza City has seen three wars with Israel in 10 years, and everyone expects another will come. Yet the preparations face huge obstacles: Palestinian factional tensions and a punitive blockade have caused debilitating shortages in fuel,...
Curated Video
022 Re: Akbar - Inactivation of V-gated Sodium Channels
In this video, I respond to a question that was posted by Akbar on my blog. He asks about the difference between the inactive and closed states of v-gated sodium channels. I illustrate the difference using a box. Enjoy!
Curated Video
With Friends Like These | The Life & Times of Humayun
This video provides a humorous and informative overview of the life and reign of Humayun, a Mughal emperor who faced numerous challenges and setbacks in his quest for power. Through witty commentary and engaging storytelling, viewers are...
Ancient Lights Media
India: History
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.
Curated Video
More pictures of Friday prayers on second week of Ramadan
Jerusalem
1. Wide of Al-Aqsa mosque compound
2. Various of worshippers in compound, 'Dome of the Rock' in background
3. Various of people praying
4. Pan of people kneeling during prayer
5. Close-up of woman praying
6. Wide of...
Curated Video
WRAP Cermony to mark Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon
1. Syrian Army chief of staff General Ali Habib walking past troops, saluting
2. Military band playing
3. Various of Syrian Army chief of staff General Ali Habib and Lebanese army commander Michele Suleiman laying wreath
4. Plaque...
Curated Video
Close combat as rebels engage fire on Syrian positions just streets away
Rebel fighters fire through holes they have made in the walls of a deserted building in the residential area of Saif al Dawla in the northern city of Aleppo.
They are firing towards what they say are positions occupied by Syrian...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Ramadan muted in CAR following unrest
CLEAN : Ramadan muted in CAR following unrest
Curated Video
French climber scales Barcelona skyscraper
FRENCH CLIMBER SCALES BARCELONA SKYSCRAPERA French climber scaled one of Barcelona's highest skyscrapers, the Torre Agbar, on Friday (25 NOV. 2016) Alain Robert climbed and descended the 144 meters (472 feet) in just one hour, with no...
Sky News
Point of view battle footage from Syria
CLEAN: Exterior point of view shots from a Jihadist opposition fighter near Jisra al Shugur in Syria engaging in near hand to hand combat with Syrian army forces, shot from the body mounted camera of one Jihadist, as gunshots and...
AFP News Agency
VOICED : Sinking Alexandria faces up to coming catastrophe
Alexandria, Egypt's fabled second city and its biggest port, may disappear below the waves within decades (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Curated Video
Scenes of joy and sadness at Eid celebration in capital
1. Wide of Martyrs Square, formerly called Green Square, full of people celebrating Eid, holding rebel flags and singing
2. Mid of people singing and waving rebel flats
3. Mid of men with sparklers in crowd of people singing
4. Mid of...
Curated Video
Muslim service held at Washington National Cathedral for the first time
The Washington National Cathedral hosted a Muslim prayer service on Friday - the first time such an event has taken place in the US capital.
Planners said they hoped the service at the historic cathedral would foster more understanding...
Curated Video
For the first time, Washington's National Cathedral is hosting a Muslim prayer service. (Nov.14)
For the first time in the US capital, The Washington National Cathedral hosted a Muslim prayer service.
Planners say they hoped Friday's service at the historic cathedral will foster more understanding and acceptance between Christians...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Rebel held town east of Syria capital gets aid: UN
CLEAN : Rebel held town east of Syria capital gets aid: UN
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Deadly explosions rock funeral in tense Kabul
At least six people have been killed and dozens wounded after explosions rocked the funeral of an Afghan politician's son who died during an anti government protest over spiralling insecurity in Kabul raising tensions in a city already...
Curated Video
Candidate with largest poster hopes to win big
LEADIN:
A candidate in Iraq's upcoming elections is hoping an enormous poster will swing votes in his direction.
Fatah al-Shaykh has installed a 25-metre-high advert for his campaign in central Baghdad.
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Curated OER
The Story of India - The Meeting of Two Oceans - 3/6
Part-three of this six part series begins with a dramatization of a battle between Indians and Muslims which led to the dawn of the Mughal Empire. Unlike other Muslim rulers in India, the Mughal leader was a devote Sufi and had a deep...