Financial Times
Turkey, Greece and the dash for gas
FT energy editor David Sheppard uses maps of the eastern Mediterranean to explain why there is such interest in gas deposits. The Turkish exploration vessels searching for them are not using conventional drilling platforms while the...
History Hit
Maps, Our Place in the World: Muhammad al-Idrisi's world map
What happens in the world of mapping after Ptolemy's map? What is unique about the Islamic way of mapping and why is this world map important for the medieval period? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 3
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Alphabet and Geography from A to Z
Join host Kristin as she takes you on an amazing journey around the globe and through the alphabet from A to Z! Light-hearted, kid-friendly illustrations depict famous geographical locations, all while learning upper-case letters. Each...
Science360
Research on popular sentiments in the Middle East - Long interview
Mansoor Moaddel, Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and Research Affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan, is a world-renowned expert on public sentiments in the Middle East. In this...
60 Second Histories
Pyramid town
An Egyptian worker describes the town that grew up beside the Pyramids of Giza. He explains where the workers and their families lived and also what they ate.
60 Second Histories
Egyptian gods - part 2
An Egyptian priestess continues the story of the Egyptian gods, referring to Osiris, Isis, Set and Nephthys
Mr. Beat
The Suez Crisis (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.
Curated Video
The African Origin of Mathematics
Perhaps the oldest known mathematical device in the history of mankind was created in Central Africa and could potentially be the originator of Egyptian and Greek mathematics.
Jabzy
Boundaries of Europe - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Boundaries of Europe
60 Second Histories
Pyramid workers
An Egyptian pyramid worker describes where the workers came from, where they lived and also explains how they worked in crews under a foreman.
Religion for Breakfast
Did Christianity Steal the Egyptian Ankh?
The Egyptian hieroglyphic ankh looks kind of similar to the Christian cross. This has lead some conspiracy theorists to argue that Christians copied the ankh for their own religious symbol: the cross. This his basically false, BUT there...
Next Animation Studio
Google plans to sidestep Egypt by running new cable over Israel
Because of political conflicts, almost all Internet traffic between Europe and India currently goes through Egypt
AllTime 10s
10 Most Likely Future Wars
With the stakes of conflict ever increasing, we take a look at the 10 most likely future wars and the ever increasing consequences for those involved.
ZooMoo
Animal Alphabet: I is for Ibis
Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...
AllTime 10s
10 Strangest Underwater Discoveries
With so much of the earth's oceans being unmapped, there are certainly some strange things down there. . .
Two Minute Music Theory
Coda: Egyptian Music Theory
A study of the instruments used in Ancient Egypt
Step Back History
Why Is There No Palestine?
After nearly 100 years, the Zionist movement had come full circle in 1948, declaring Israel an independent state. However, this was amidst chaos and claimed upon land that already had people living there. How do we get from this period...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Johnny E. Williams - Teachers Make a Difference
Johnny E. Williams is the author of African-American Religion and the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas (University Press of Mississippi 2003) and Decoding Racial Ideology in Genomics (Lexington Books 2016). The former book examines the...
Jabzy
Every British Prime Minister Part 3 (1852-1902)
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Every British Prime Minister Part 3 (1852-1902)
Religion for Breakfast
Gospel of Judas: What Does It Really Say?
The Gospel of Judas caused a huge stir when National Geographic published it back in 2006. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. Who wrote this text? And what does it really say?
Curated Video
The Extraordinary Journey of Khorasan Wheat
This video explores the fascinating history of Khorasan Wheat, a grain that originated in the Fertile Crescent and has traveled across continents throughout history. From its discovery in ancient tombs to its cultivation in Montana, the...
Curated Video
The Genocidal Pope | The Life & Times of Innocent III
Leading his followers into war, then switching sides to fight the people he just helped win, leading one Crusade that accidentally destroyed Christian cities and another that did so intentionally, Pope Innocent III honestly did way more...