Curated Video
OBAMA COMMENTS ON PAKISTAN, YEMEN AND GREECE
In an unmistakable snub, President Barack Obama left Pakistan off a list of nations he thanked on Monday for help getting war supplies into Afghanistan.
The omission highlights the prolonged slump in U.S. relations with Pakistan that...
Curated Video
Niger president visits Agadez following killings of soldiers last week
1. Wide of honour guard and officials around President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou at Agadez airport
2. Mid of Issoufou with officials at airport
3. Mid of memorial ceremony for soldiers killed in attack
4. Mid of Issoufou walking with...
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...
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
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
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.
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Rediscovery and beyond
Why are we ignorant of the archaeology left behind in West Africa? Are West Africans going to rediscover their history and will there be a demand of giving back physical objects from foreign museums in aiding that rediscovery? West...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Resources and boundaries
How hard is it for historians to look at what was going on before the slave trade in West Africa? What were the limits of geographic expansion in West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 3
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: West Africas globalization
What was West Africa like before the Europeans arrival? How did the empires grow, flourish and eventually decline? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 1
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Unknown African history and its influences
What are the very early histories of Africa that are important that are unknown to us? How has African culture influenced the west over the centuries? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 3
Curated Video
Mansa Musa part 3: Legacy of the Ruler and Medieval Mali
Mansa Musa likely died around 1337, leaving behind an opulent legacy. His reign is known as the Golden Age of Mali, a time marked by an abundance of wealth and great strides in trade and education. But was Mansa Musa really the richest...
JJ Medicine
Malate-Aspartate Shuttle
Lesson on the malate-aspartate shuttle explaining the purpose and mechanism of the shuttle. The malate aspartate shuttle is important for transporting NADH, produced from glycolysis, into the mitochondria for ATP production from the...