SciShow
Why Did Botswana Win the Diamond Lottery So Hard?
Of the 10 largest rough diamonds ever mined, 6 of them have come from the African nation of Botswana. Russia is the only country that produces more diamonds by volume, but the individual gems don't tend to be as large. So why is Botswana...
SciShow
How Do You Trace a Meteorite Back To Its Home?
It's virtually impossible to tell where a meteorite comes from, but in 2018, scientists were able to pull a feat of forensic astronomy and do just that.
TED Talks
TED: A new way to fund health care for the most vulnerable | Andrew Bastawrous
In 2011, eye surgeon and TED Fellow Andrew Bastawrous developed a smartphone app that brings quality eye care to remote communities, helping people avoid losing their sight to curable or preventable conditions. Along the way, he noticed...
Curated Video
South Africa Geography
New ReviewSouth Africa makes up the southern portion of the continent of Africa, from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Indian Ocean in the east. The country is the 27th-largest in the world, or the same size as France, Spain, and Portugal...
Curated Video
Best Places to View Wildlife
This isn't a trip to the zoo! Darley takes you to the best places on the planet to observe wild animals, from Alaska to Africa.
Curated Video
World’s Most Romantic Sunset Spots
Some of the most romantic places on the planet to enjoy sunsets from Hawaii to Costa Rica to Africa.
Curated Video
5 Things to Loathe or Love about Camping
The annoying things about camping out that you just might grow to love.
Curated Video
Sleep in a Treehouse! Cool Hotels Around the World
From eco-friendly bubble hotels to Botswana tree houses, some of the world's most wild places to sleep.
Curated Video
Botswana's New President Takes Oath in 'New Dawn'
Botswana swore in a new president Duma Boko Friday, cementing a whirlwind change of government after his landslide election victory kicking out the party in power for nearly 60 years. Watch this report for more details!
Curated Video
Biggest diamond in over century found in Botswana - a whopping 2,492 carats
The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony.
Curated Video
The Kalahari Desert: A Journey through Africa's Gem
Safari in the Kalahari Desert:Our journey begins with an exhilarating safari through the vast landscapes of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana. Experience the raw beauty of Africa as we traverse its expansive terrain, encountering diverse...
Curated Video
Africa through a lens: The history of colonial South Africa (2012)
National Archives: The history of colonial South Africa, presented by Daniel Gilfoyle, diplomatic and colonial records specialist at The National Archives and presented using primary sources from the archives as an insight to this history.
Next Animation Studio
Dozens of elephant carcasses found near Botswana wildlife sanctuary
The carcasses of 87 elephants have been found near the Okavango Delta wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, reports The BBC.
Barcroft Media
Coalition Of Cheetahs Attack Female
In June 2018, whilst on safari in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Botswana, photographer Anton Campbell-Harris got a little too close for comfort with a coalition of cheetahs. During this safari, a female presumably on heat was being...
Next Animation Studio
356 dead elephants — killer finally found
Botswana government’s reaction to massive die-off disaster was slowed by Coronavirus lockdown rules
Natural Variation Film
Outstanding encounters with leopard in South Africa, Botswana and Kenya. Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
A leopard prowls through lush green grass. A leopard looks around whilst standing in lush green grass. A leopard sniffs at the branches of a shrub before raising its tail to mark its territory. A prowling leopard sniffs the ground. A...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: Geography and People of Southern Africa
This program examines the geography and people of Southern Africa with a closer look at Apartheid
Curated Video
London Film Festival all about diversity
An impressive 248 feature and documentary films are being screened at this year’s London Film Festival. Many of them tackle issues of race and diversity, like Amma Asante’s ‘A United Kingdom’, chosen to kick off the festival, marking the...
Curated Video
Where the wild things are: An extraordinary safari experience in Botswana
"The lioness is watching that herd of buffaloes," our guide Jonah whispers, shutting the engine of his safari vehicle. He can sense something is coming, but with just five in number compared to their 30, the odds are well and truly...
Curated Video
'Long list of things we don't know' about omicron variant, says specialist
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Allison McGeer answers your questions about COVID-19 and the omicron variant as many countries including Canada move to restrict travel after the variant was first detected in South Africa.