Financial Times
Why are UK workers so unproductive? – in 5 charts
► Read more at - https://on.ft.com/2KOmeW2 In this graphical explainer, FT economics editor Chris Giles digs into the numbers to show how and why output per British worker lags behind that of every G7 country except Japan. ► Subscribe to...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Jiangshi The Chinese Hopping Vampire/Zombie - (Chinese Mythology Explained)
Today we take a look at rather peculiar and interesting set of creatures from Chinese mythology, the zombie like vampires Jiangshi. They Jiangshi feature in several other regions such as Korea, Vietnam and Japan. If you have enjoyed this...
The Cynical Historian
The Russian Intervention (1918-1920) | Wars you've never heard of
America really has been at war with Russia. Not in the Cold War sense, but a real shooting war with Allied troops invading the motherland. Don't believe it? Just watch and find out. This war changed everything for US-Soviet relations and...
Curated Video
The trade routes that threaten biodiversity
One of the major threats to biodiversity worldwide is international trade. The production of goods for export often involves logging, mining, fishing or other activities that can damage natural habitats. To figure out where the drive for...
IT'S HISTORY
The Chinese Civil War - Blood for Unity l HISTORY OF CHINA
After the fall of the Qing dynasty China fell apart and both, forces loyal to Chiang Kais-shek's National Kuomintang Party and as Mao Zedong's Communist Party of China, fought to rule the country. This bloody struggle would ultimately...
IT'S HISTORY
How Vermeer Lied to Us I IT'S HISTORY
We are sure, you have heard about Johannes Vermeer. This Dutch artist has created iconic paintings - for example "The Milkmaid" or "Girl with a Pearl Earring". If you want, to learn more about his life and astonishing art, watch our new...
Curated Video
Europe’s most fortified border is in Africa
The death trap that separates Europe and Africa still can't stop everyone. Check out the full Vox Borders experience, including a look at how we made this series, online: http://bit.ly/vox-borders Follow Johnny to stay up to date on Vox...
Royal Opera House
Opera Shorts: Madama Chopsticks, inspired by Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Madama Chopsticks, inspired by Puccini's Madama Butterfly and created by Hannah Swanwick, Tom Quinton and Vivien Sarkany, is one of a series of animated films inspired by opera, produced in collaboration with Kingston University...
Royal Opera House
Opera Shorts: The Guest, inspired by Puccini's Madama Butterfly
Opera Shorts: The Guest, inspired by Puccini's Madama Butterfly and created by Yuet Alice Lai, Apoa Falby Clark and Isobel Lundie, is one of a series of animated films inspired by opera and produced in collaboration with Kingston...
Royal Opera House
Madama Butterfly: What makes it such a powerful opera? (The Royal Opera)
Antonio Pappano, Ermonela members and other performers and creatives from The Royal Opera reveal the secrets of Madama Butterfly's success. Find out more at http://www.roh.org.uk Giacomo Puccini was entranced by David Belasco’s play...
Curated Video
What Is 60÷5(7-5) = ? The Viral Problem Everyone Is Arguing About
What is 60÷5(7-5) = ? Everyone is arguing about this problem, so let's figure out the correct answer! The problem involves the order of operations, historical math notation, and binary expression trees. Glad to see the world is...
American Museum of Natural History
Why Are There No Planets in the Asteroid Belt?
The asteroid belt provides important clues into the history of our solar system. Meteorite specialist Denton Ebel, curator in the Division of Physical Sciences, explains different theories of solar system formation and how the asteroid...
Smarthistory
Four Buddhas at the American Museum of Natural History
A conversation at the American Museum of Natural History between Dr. Laurel Kendall, Curator, Asian Ethnographic Collections and Dr. Monique Scott, Assistant Director of Cultural Education in front of four Buddhist sculptures: Seated...
The March of Time
Japanese PM Tojo
MOT 1941: TOKYO JAPAN: People gathered outside large building. Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo (1884-1948) walking down steps inside building followed by others possibly cabinet members pausing on steps for photographs flashing flash...
The March of Time
Japanese invasion League resig.
MOT 1931-1933: JAPANESE INVASION LEAGUE RESIGNATION: MS Building on fire, burning, smoke, Chinese writing on side of wall. MS Chinese woman laying dead on ground. CU Poster 'Japan Angry Resigns from League.'
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Japanese trained army
MOT 1942: JAPANESE TRAINED ARMY: WS Indonesian soldiers marching flag. LA CU Troops marching. WS Soldiers marching w/ rifles. Japan occupation Indonesia WWII
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US Bomber and fighter escorts
MOT 1944: BOMBING RAID ON JAPAN: AERIAL: US B-25 'Mitchell' Bomber w/ four escort fighters above. TD Mountains below w/ airplane prop spinning FG. INT Bomber behind pilot co-pilot talking (no SOT). WWII World War II.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
This Week in History, August 4-9
Overview of the events of August 4-9. Revenue Marine Service established; Upper Volta declares independence; the US drops an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan; The Great Train Robbery hits Glasgow-London Royal Mail Train; Treaty of Ft....
New Scientist
Aftermath of a Japanese whale hunt
Even Japan says the Baird's beaked whale is rare, but that doesn't stop the nation hunting the cetacean for its meat. Tests revealed extremely high levels of mercury in the meat, which could pose a serious health risk. Read more:...
The Guardian
The Wolverine - the Guardian Film Show review
The Wolverine - the Guardian Film Show review Subscribe to the Guardian HERE: http://bitly.com/UvkFpD In an episode from this week's Guardian Film Show, the Guardian's film critics review The Wolverine, James Mangold's new X-Men film,...
The British Museum
Hokusai: beyond the Great Wave
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is widely regarded as one of Japan’s most famous and influential artists. He produced works of astonishing quality right up until his death at the age of 90. This new exhibition will lead you on an artistic...
The March of Time
Emperor Hirohito
MOT 1949: EMPEROR HIROHITO: WS Emperor of Japan Hirohito (1901-1989) on horseback w/ aides. WS Japanese soldiers bowing. MS Hirohito riding horse. WS Hirohito exiting car tipping hat to Japanese crowd bowing. MS Hirohito talking to man...
The March of Time
G.I. Parade
MOT 1949: G.I. PARADE IN JAPAN: WS U.S. Soldiers marching in formation head officer saluting. MS Gen. Douglas MacArthur watching saluting. MS Japanese couple w/ child on man's shoulder woman in kimono. (POV behind) Japanese crowd...
The March of Time
US General Whitney
MOT 1949: U.S. GENERAL WHITNEY: WS U.S. Gen. Courtney Whitney (1897-1969) seated in chairs w/ Japanese government officials. MS Whitney talking w/ cigarette in hand. MS Kijuro Shidehara (1872-1951) (unconfirmed) talking. Occupied Japan
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