Curated Video
Jordan, Umayyad Qasr al Hakkabat Desert Palace
The castles were built roughly between 660 and 750, under the caliphs of the Umayyad dynasty who had made Damascus their new capital in 661; after 750 the capital moved to the newly-built Baghdad, and some of the buildings were never...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion: Zoroastrianism
What is known of this religion in China? What motivated Christian rulers in the west to send missionaries to China and why? The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 5
KERA
Diversity in High School
Many cities have seen growth in their population, and the high schools in these cities have become a fusion of races and ethnicities. Frisco, Texas has changed dramatically in the last twenty-five years. Not only has it changed from a...
Curated Video
Mediterranean World: Inspiring America's Democracy
Discover how 3,000 years ago the Ancient Mediterranean World improved the life of the people through trade and the sharing of customs, knowledge and ideas.
5 Minutes English
Judaism | 5 MINUTES: From Ancient Times to Modernity
This video provides a brief overview of the history of Judaism, the world's oldest monotheistic religion. It discusses the covenant between God and Abraham, the Jewish Bible, the influence of Canaanite polytheism, the Babylonian exile...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African arts influence on the greats
How has African art influenced some of our great artists? What has been the biggest challenge but biggest highlight in Gus Casely-Hayfords career? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 6
Ancient Lights Media
Balkan States: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Balkan States: Slovenia, Croatia and Montenegro.
Amor Sciendi
The Alhambra, Divine Symmetry
We investigate the symmetries contained in the walls of the Alhambra, and spiritual nature of mathematics. When something is true mathematically, it is true forever. The Islamic Moors recognized parallel between that thought and their...
Curated Video
Religion, faith and the role they play today
Religion and faith are an integral part of people’s lives worldwide. But in many countries the number of people who believe in God is in decline. We examine the changing role of religion around the world.
One Minute History
Malcom X and the Nation of Islam - One Minute History
1964 - Malcolm X publicly announces his break from the Nation of Islam. Expressing his desire to work with other civil rights leaders, he meets with Martin Luther King as the U.S. Senate debates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He delivers...
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Africans and pop culture
What are Gus Casely-Hayford's views of Africans in popular culture? How does "word", "symbol", and "song" work together and what makes them so powerful? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 5
Mediacorp
Deforestation and Rising Sea Levels in Bangladesh
This video discusses the importance of the Sunderbans mangrove forests in Bangladesh, which act as a barrier between freshwater sources and the sea. However, deforestation for timber and rising sea levels are threatening the survival of...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: A de-monitized economy
What finds were found at these excavation sites? What was unique about the cemeteries found in one excavation site? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 3
Mediacorp
The Shift to Renewables in Developing Economies
This video highlights the challenges faced by developing economies, particularly Bangladesh, in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy. It showcases the environmental pollution caused by reliance on fossil fuels and the...
Jabzy
The Forgotten Prophet - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Forgotten Prophet
Curated Video
Bangladesh: a country where blogging can get you killed
Secular writers and bloggers are being hacked to death in the streets of Bangladesh for sharing their views online. But the government seems to tolerate the violence. WARNING: UPSETTING CONTENT
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of...
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam
Historian Tom Holland shares his fascination at how the events of ancient history can resonate in the modern world. The author of Islam: The Untold Story talks to Dan Snow about the birth of this rich and sophisticated civilisation,...
Step Back History
What is the Sikh Religion?
What if I were to tell you there was a religion out there, dedicated to the unity and equality of all humankind, and social justice? What if I told you that their most holy site is also a soup kitchen? Does that sound like a religion you...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: MAP: North Africa & the Middle East
MOT 1951: MAP: North Africa & the Middle East.PAN from Morocco Algeria Tunisia Libya Egypt to map of Middle Eastern countries - Persian Gulf.
Ancient Lights Media
India: Introduction
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip introduces the cultures and geography of India.
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: Geography and People of Northern Africa
This program examines the geography, climate and people of Northern Africa
Ancient Lights Media
Shia and Sunni Islam
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip examines the differences and similarities between the Shia and Sunni branches of Islam.
Ancient Lights Media
India: History
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.