Kati Marton discusses her 10th book, The Chancellor: The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel, her first biography of a woman. She highlights Merkel’s extraordinary rise as a triple outsider—a woman, a scientist, and an East German...

Lagos, Nigeria is the largest city in Africa with over 22 million people, facing big challenges like a fast-growing young population, poor infrastructure, and rising sea levels. But with strong leadership from Governor Akinwunmi Ambode...

This video highlights the top 10 countries that recycle the most waste, with Germany, South Korea, and Austria leading the way through strong policies and public involvement. These nations use smart systems like return fees,...

Turkey is spending $400 billion on massive infrastructure projects, like a huge new airport, high-speed rail, highways, and a finance center, hoping to boost its economy and become a global power. President Erdoğan is using these...

This video lists the 10 countries where the richest 1% of people control the most wealth, with Russia topping the list. Many of these countries, including the U.S., India, and Brazil, face major inequality problems where a few people...

This video highlights the top 10 countries that do the best job of preventing extreme wealth from collecting at the top. Countries like Hungary, Belgium, and Japan use government programs, fair wages, and smart tax policies to keep...

North Korea’s growing missile and nuclear tests are creating serious tension with the United States, which fears an attack on American cities. The U.S. has tried cyber attacks, missile defense systems, and working with China to stop the...

India is working on massive infrastructure projects like the $90 billion Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, but its most important need is better roads. While high-tech projects grab attention, expanding and improving India's highway...

These ten countries have the most people living in modern slavery, or victims of human trafficking.

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is the fastest-growing city in the world, fueled by flooding, poverty, and people seeking jobs. It faces huge challenges like overcrowding, unsafe water, weak government services, and rising threats from...

São Paulo is Brazil’s largest city and a major economic center, but its fast growth has created serious problems like polluted rivers, overcrowded favelas, traffic jams, and water shortages. Government plans aim to improve housing,...

Tehran, the capital of Iran, is a city of 15 million people dealing with political oppression, environmental challenges, and economic struggles, despite its large oil wealth. Its modern history includes revolution, war, and resistance,...

Buenos Aires, the southernmost megacity in the world, has a rich history—from its colonial beginnings to becoming one of the world’s wealthiest cities in the early 20th century. Though it has faced economic crises, political instability,...

Refrigerants in heat pumps and air conditioners help move heat, but if they leak, they can cause much more global warming than carbon dioxide. A company called Tradewater collects old refrigerant canisters and safely destroys them to...

A tariff is a tax that a country places on another country's imports. In the U.S., what that means is that when we place an import tariff, it's not another country paying the US government. It is a domestic firm, a domestic importer...

Bangkok, once a small fishing village, has grown into the most visited city in the world, known for its vibrant culture, strong economy, and complex political history. It faces major challenges like traffic, heat, flooding, and rapid...

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is Africa’s most populous city and one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite having rich natural resources and great potential, it struggles with deep poverty,...

Atlanta is growing fast and working to become a more walkable, connected city by transforming old rail lines into trails and parks through projects like the BeltLine. The city is also planning new transportation options like bus rapid...

Bangalore, known as India’s “Silicon Valley,” is a major tech and innovation hub that plays a big role in the country’s economy, especially in the South, which is richer and more developed than the North. Southern states have higher...

In the late 1800s, Chicago grew rapidly into a major industrial city, but its wooden buildings and poor planning led to the Great Fire of 1871, which destroyed much of the city. Amazingly, the city quickly rebuilt, creating the world’s...

Chengdu, a major city in southwest China, has become known as the country's "park city" thanks to its focus on green spaces and modern urban planning. With a rich 3,000-year history and rapid growth in recent decades, it has expanded its...

Countries that Depend on Oil for Everything. This is a clip from the Simba Creative documentary, Without Leaving Anyone Behind.

Discover the history and impact of the Homestead Act of 1862 in this short and informative video. Learn how this important law gave American settlers free land and helped shape the growth of the United States. We’ll explain how...

Learn about Manifest Destiny, the 19th-century belief that the United States was meant to expand across North America. This video covers the history behind the idea, key events like the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Trail, and the...