SciShow
Onions, Emotions, and Why We Cry
Have you ever wondered why we cry? In today's episode of SciShow, Hank gives us the answer, covering different types of tears and whether we are the only species to get all teary eyed during the final scene of a good movie.
The Africa Channel
Currency of Wealth: Ancient African fashion was also it's currency
Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...
Curated Video
Merchant of Venice Act 1 Analysis | Shakespeare Play by Play
This video analyzes act 1 of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice and establishes the characters, themes, and symbols that will carry through the entire the play.
Schooling Online Kids
A Fun Phonics Series: Kitty's Keen Trek
Kitty the koala is going on a long trek around Australia. She puts on her backpack and is keen for her adventure. Join Kitty as she flies kites in New South Wales, skis in Victoria and kayaks in the Northern Territory. Help Kitty...
Sustainable Business Consulting
The Power of Stakeholders
Discusses how the power of stakeholders is bigger than its ever been because of instant social media access and how reactive customers are to the bad behaviour of a company
Curated Video
Sarah Goode
Sarah Elisabeth Goode was an American inventor and the first known African-American woman to receive a patent in the United States. She invented the folding bedm which was the precursor to the murphy bed.
The Economist
The illegal ivory trade uncovered
Poachers kill around 100 African elephants every day. The tusks command such high prices in China that traffickers will go to extraordinary lengths to get it there.
SciShow
Spring, Time for Drunk Birds
As spring approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, we anticipate the fluttering butterflies and the capering baby lambs, and we can also expect to see some birds hammered out of their minds in the trees, and perhaps on the ground. In most...
TLDR News
Why are Republicans Surging in Midterm Polls?
Recently, Republicans have seen a surge that has taken them take the lead in generic ballots, casting doubt over Democrats holding onto the Senate. So in this video, we break down the reasons why this is happening and if Biden can do...
60 Second Histories
WW1 - Trench foot
A WW1 nurse gives a gruesome account of trench foot and frostbite together with the cause and treatment available to soldiers
The Africa Channel
Currency of Wealth: The currency of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade
Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lisa McClennon - Ethics Seen Through the Lens of the Black American Experience
Lisa McClennon is a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional, and a Certified Leading Professional in Ethics and Compliance. She holds a BSc in Criminal Justice, an MSc in Human Relations and...
Wonderscape
The Greensboro Sit-In: Sparking the Civil Rights Movement
This video recounts the historic Greensboro sit-in of 1964, where four African American students challenged segregation by sitting at a whites-only lunch counter in Woolworth's. Their act of nonviolent protest became a pivotal moment in...
Townsends
Okra Soup with Michael Twitty
New Instagram - @18thcenturycooking This video is the first of a series that focuses on historic foods of the enslaved African community of North America. We recently had the privilege to visit Gunston Hall in Mason Neck, VA. While we...
Curated Video
Operation Rocket - Smarter Every Day 39
What is your plan to help educate the future generation appreciate Science, Technology, Engineering and Math? -Post this to Facebook by clicking here: http://on.fb.me/OperationRocket Watch the girls on the far right at 2:10. They had no...
Curated Video
Illegal ivory: where does it come from, where does it go?
The illegal ivory trade is big business. A single shipment can be worth up to $1.3m. The vast majority of ivory poached in Africa ends up in China
Curated Video
Developing Supporting Ideas for Your Thesis Statement
In this video lesson, students are taught how to develop supporting ideas for their thesis statements by asking questions and using precise language. The teacher emphasizes the importance of choosing a topic that the writer feels...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Legacy of Systemic Racism
Professor Richard Brooks (NYU Law) explains how systemic racism of the past continues to haunt the present.
The Art Assignment
Having a Coke with Frank O'Hara
Frank O'Hara is best known for his poetry, but in this Art Cooking we explore his life as a poet as well as an art curator at MoMA.
Ancient Lights Media
Turkmenistan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Turkmenistan.
TED-Ed
Mansa Musa, One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived
Discover the complex, rich legacy of fourteenth century African king Mansa Musa, who is said to have been one of the wealthiest individuals who has ever lived. Young historians will learn about trade routes between the Mediterranean and...
TED-Ed
Rhythm in a Box: The Story of the Cajon Drum
Discover the rich cultural traditions and remarkable ingenuity of indigenous people and African slaves by learning about one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world today.
Crash Course
The 1960s in America
Discover the incredible change and volatility that was 1960s America with an engaging, informative video. It begins with an extensive overview of pivotal moments during the civil rights movement and the subsequent shift toward...