TED Talks
TED: A forgotten ancient grain that could help Africa prosper | Pierre Thiam
Forget quinoa. Meet fonio, an ancient "miracle grain" native to Senegal that's versatile, nutritious and gluten-free. In this passionate talk, chef Pierre Thiam shares his obsession with the hardy crop and explains why he believes that...
Crash Course
Tyranny of the Map: Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about borders. Borders can bring people together, evoke passion and war, divide, conquer, and solidify power. We’re going to focus on the tyranny of the map which is what happens when those in power draw...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The hidden treasures of Timbuktu | Elizabeth Cox
On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed them in secret rooms. Inside these chests was a treasure...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Mansa Musa, one of the wealthiest people who ever lived - Jessica Smith
Mansa Musa, the 14th century African king of the Mali Empire, is said to have amassed a fortune that possibly made him one of the wealthiest people who ever lived. Jessica Smith tells the story of how Mansa Musa literally put his empire...
TED Talks
TED: The powerful stories that shaped Africa | Gus Casely-Hayford
In the vast sweep of history, even an empire can be forgotten. In this wide-ranging talk, Gus Casely-Hayford shares origin stories of Africa that are too often unwritten, lost, unshared. Travel to Great Zimbabwe, the ancient city whose...
Curated Video
How can armed groups in northern Mozambique be contained? | Inside Story
ISIL-linked fighters have intensified their attacks and want to create an Islamic state in the area
Geography Now
Geography Now! MAURITANIA
Yeah, we were due for a Bob Saget joke. Anyway enjoy the enigmatic saharan sands of #Mauritania Check out http://www.GeographyNow.com ! You asked for merch so we made it for you! We now have a Public mailbox too! Feel free to send...
Curated Video
Malians rally after army calls for protests over ECOWAS sanctions
Thousands protest across Mali in support of ruling military after West Africa bloc imposes sanctions over delayed vote.
Curated Video
Hopes of finding 48 missing people fade after boat sinks off Canary Islands
Dozens of migrants are missing after their boat sank off the Canary Islands. Spanish authorities say hopes of finding them are fading.
Curated Video
Mali Emperors Family Tree | Mansa Musa - The Richest Man in World History
Mali Emperors Family Tree | Mansa Musa - The Richest Man in World History
Vlogbrothers
Seven Maps to Better Understand the World
In which John discusses some of the maps he uses to try to understand the big stories of contemporary human life on Earth.
Great Big Story
The quest for britain's most remote pub, the old forge
Embark on the adventurous journey to The Old Forge in Knoydart, Scotland, Britain's most remote pub, accessible only by boat.
Great Big Story
The Quest for Britain's Most Remote Pub: The Old Forge
Embark on the adventurous journey to The Old Forge in Knoydart, Scotland, Britain's most remote pub, accessible only by boat.
Curated Video
UNICEF's Efforts to Combat Tetanus in Mali: The UNI Ject Vaccine
In this video, UNICEF introduces the UNI Ject Vaccine, a new device designed to combat tetanus in Mali. The vaccine is easy to administer and can withstand high temperatures, making it suitable for areas with limited refrigeration....
Curated Video
Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori: A Prince Enslaved
Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, a Fula prince and former slave, was determined to free his family. His extraordinary story and character caught America's attention at a complicated time in American history.
Curated Video
Country Size Comparison and Universe Size Comparison
Learn the size of every country with this Country Size Comparison Universe Size Comparison video. Brought to you by KLT.
Curated Video
ABC Song Countries of the World
Sing along to the ABC Song Countries of the World ABC KLT
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Racism and the slave trade
Has racist thinking discouraged us from looking at how sophisticated West African empires were before the Europeans arrived? How did trade mesh with a rise in inequality between Africa and the Europeans? West Africa Before the Europeans,...
Next Animation Studio
French drones, jets, commandos, kill terror mastermind
French special forces tracked down and killed the ISIS terrorist who masterminded the 2017 ambush in Niger that killed four American Green Berets.
ProTeachersVideo
KS3 Britain's Black History - Gold
Historian Tony Warner brings to light African and Caribbean influences on Britain, in this KS3 black history lesson starter on gold and Britain's financial history. Historian Tony Warner shows how you can discover where to find Black...
The Economist
Africa: Islamic State's next frontier
Islamic State has been largely driven out of its territory in the Middle East. But the terrorist organisation's ideology lives on and is taking root in Africa where jihadist violence has increased by 300% since 2010.
Curated Video
Kingdoms From Nothing: Ghana
This series explores the many kingdoms of pre-colonial sub-saharan Africa.