TED Talks
Wes Moore: How to talk to veterans about war
Wes Moore joined the US Army to pay for college, but the experience became core to who he is. In this heartfelt talk, the paratrooper and captain -- who went on to write "The Other Wes Moore" -- explains the shock of returning home from...
TED Talks
TED: How the news distorts our worldview - Alisa Miller
Alisa Miller, head of Public Radio International, talks about why -- though we want to know more about the world than ever -- the media is actually showing us less. Eye-opening stats and graphs.
Be Smart
Why I'm Scared of Spiders
I'm scared of spiders. I'm not afraid to admit it. I love them in a scientific sense, or from a "let me look at you from way over here" sense, but that's as close as I get. Here's a look at the science of why some of us are afraid of...
TED Talks
TED: The mathematics of war | Sean Gourley
By analyzing raw data on violent incidents in the Iraq war and others, Sean Gourley and his team claim to have found a surprisingly strong mathematical relationship linking the fatality and frequency of attacks.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of history's first empire | Soraya Field Fiorio
History's first empire rose out of a hot, dry landscape, without rainfall to nourish crops, without trees or stones for building. In spite of all this, its inhabitants built the world's first cities, with monumental architecture and...
Curated Video
Saudi Arabia Geography
New ReviewLocated in the southwest of Asia, Saudi Arabia forms a geographic and cultural bridge between the three continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe. As the world's 47th-largest country, Saudi Arabia is comprised of five geographical regions....
Curated Video
Spotlight on Saudi Arabia
New ReviewSaudi Arabia is a relatively young country, less than a century old. Learn about the political-religious alliance formed in the eighteenth century that provided the framework for Saudi expansion and remains the basis of its dynastic...
The Daily Conversation
Ukraine and the Middle East: Revolutions, Part 6
New ReviewDictators are overthrown in part 6 of our epic journey through the revolutions that set the power dynamics of our modern civilization.
The Daily Conversation
The History of US Presidential Elections (1964-2016)
New ReviewA quick look at the electoral results and circumstances of every US presidential election since 1964.
The Daily Conversation
Europe's Refugee Crisis Explained
New ReviewAn examination of the European Migration Crisis.
The Daily Conversation
America's Sources of Immigration (1850-Today)
New ReviewA state-by-state look at the history of U.S. immigration, showing the leading country of origin for newcomers in each territory, by decade.
The Daily Conversation
15 Years of Terror
New ReviewAn animated video infographic showing every terrorist attack with more than 20 deaths between 1/12/2000 and 11/13/2015.
Curated Video
India and Southwest Asia
New ReviewThis video titled "India and Southwest Asia" focuses on the lead-up to independence.
Curated Video
A Flawed Peace
New ReviewA video titled "A Flawed Peace" is about Europe after World War I and its instability.
Curated Video
This Community Comes Together In A Beautiful Way To Honor Fallen Soldiers
Every two years Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut displays thousands of flags in honor and remembrance of the American men and women who've fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The site is truly amazing!...
Curated Video
Turkey carries out airstrikes in northern Iraq, Syria
Bombing hits militants suspected of smuggling weapons
Curated Video
Iraqi troops raise flag in Ramadi
The Iraqi military claim a major victory in the fight against ISIS, Derek Stoffel reports from Jerusalem
Curated Video
The Tony Blair interview: Former PM discusses leadership, Brexit and legacy with editor-in-chief Geordie Greig
Former prime minister Tony Blair discusses his new book On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century in a wide-ranging interview with The Independent’s editor-in-chief, Geordie Greig.Touching upon his experience of power and leadership,...
Curated Video
Iran Militia Joins Syria War, Joins Assad's Army And Putin's Men To Crush Rebels In Aleppo
Iran-backed militias, including Iraqi Hashd al-Shaabi, Hezbollah, and Liwa Fatemiyoun, have entered Syria from Iraq to support the Syrian Army and Russian forces battling insurgents in northern Syria. The reinforcements aim to assist the...
Curated Video
Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages
Defence contractor CACI, whose employees worked at Abu Ghraib, is ordered to pay damages after 15 years of legal delays.
Curated Video
US Defense Contractor Ordered to Pay $42 Million Over Role in Abu Ghraib Prison Torture
A jury has ordered the Virginia-based defence contractor CACI International to pay $42 million in damages for its involvement in the abuse of detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison.
Curated Video
Iraq declares three days of mourning after Nasrallah killing
It came shortly after influential Iraqi Shia Muslim leader Muqtada al-Sadr also announced three days of mourning.
The Daily Conversation
Where Muslim Populations Are Most Overestimated
People in many countries greatly overestimate the number of Muslims living among them, often due to fear-based news and stereotypes. For example, Americans think 17% of the population is Muslim, when it's actually less than 1%. This...
The Daily Conversation
Turkey's Infrastructure Boom
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...