SciShow
How People Have Evolved to Live in the Clouds
High elevations can be a problem for humans. Since the air is thinner, you get less oxygen with every breath, leading to all kinds of negative side effects. But there are millions of people around the world who spend their whole lives at...
Curated Video
Prayer vigil marks first anniversary of anti-China riots
Hundreds of Taiwanese and Tibetan protesters marched in downtown Taipei on Saturday to demand an end to Chinese rule in Tibet.
Saturday's rally came on the first anniversary of riots in Tibets against China and this week's 50th...
Curated Video
TIBET: CALL TO BOYCOTT TOURISM
Mandarin/Eng/Nat
Tibet is China's poorest province, still heavily dependent on the central government in Beijing for most of its revenue.
Tourism has been a crucial source of cash for the remote, mountainous region.
But some human...
Curated Video
4:3 Chinese president in Chicago; DC sbites, protest, Daley sot
Chicago - Jan 21, 2011
1. Wide of Chinese President Hu Jintao's plane taxiing on runway at Chicago airport
Chicago - Jan 21, 2011
2. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and other officials standing on the tarmac awaiting Hu's arrival
3....
Curated Video
WRAP Security preps ahead of Olympic torch relay ADDS protests; arrest
++Demonstration on Trocadero, Parvis de Droits de l'Homme (Human Rights Esplanade), Paris++
1. Tibetan flag in foreground, Eiffel tower in background
2. Tilt up demonstrator holding banner, reading (in French): "Save Tibet"
3....
Curated Video
CHINA: BEIJING: FOREIGN MINISTRY PRESS CONFERENCE
Mandarin/Nat
Beijing lashed out at the International Commission of Jurists on Tuesday for issuing a report criticising China's Tibet policies.
At the weekly Ministry of Foreign Affairs meeting, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said the...
Curated Video
Tibet's governor promised leniency to anti-Chinese protesters who turned themselves in before the end of Monday, as troops fanned out to quell sympathy protests that have spread to three neighboring provinces
HEADLINE: New protests in Tibet, 16 dead
CAPTION: Tibet's governor promised leniency to anti-Chinese protesters who turned themselves in before the end of Monday, as troops fanned out to quell sympathy protests that have spread to three...
TED Talks
TED: The art of stillness | Pico Iyer
The place that travel writer Pico Iyer would most like to go? Nowhere. In a counterintuitive and lyrical meditation, Iyer takes a look at the incredible insight that comes with taking time for stillness. In our world of constant movement...
TED Talks
Phil Borges: Photos of endangered cultures
Photographer Phil Borges shows rarely seen images of people from the mountains of Dharamsala, India, and the jungles of the Ecuadorean Amazon. In documenting these endangered cultures, he intends to help preserve them.
TED Talks
Carter Emmart: A 3D atlas of the universe
For the last 12 years, Carter Emmart has been coordinating the efforts of scientists, artists and programmers to build a complete 3D visualization of our known universe. He demos this stunning tour and explains how it's being shared with...
TED Talks
Matthieu Ricard: The habits of happiness
What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Is Sticking Out Your Tongue Always Rude?
This video is answering the question of is sticking out your tongue always rude.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Tibet Tourism
TIBET TOURISM TIBET WAS ONCE CONSIDERED INACCESSIBLE A MOUNTAIN KINGDOM BISECTED BY THE HIMALAYAS THAT WAS MAYBE EVEN A PART OF HEAVEN ON EARTH, SHANGRI-LA. BUT IT SEEMS WITH EACH PASSING MONTH TIBET IS LOSING ITS REMOTENESS AND MAYBE...
Curated Video
Landmarks - The Polata Palace
THE POTALA PALACE SOME BUILDINGS HAVE SIGNIFICANCE BEYOND THEIR ARCHITECTURAL VALUE. THE POTALA PALACE IN THE TIBETAN CAPITAL OF LHASA IS ONE. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS SITUATED AT A HEIGHT OF 12000 FT, NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND...
Curated Video
Football Unites for Charity: Rebuilding Communities and Changing Lives
This video highlights two charity football matches that brought together international football legends to raise money for communities in need. The first match supported the rebuilding of a province in Indonesia after a devastating...
Curated Video
Factpack: Bird Migrations
The astonishing journeys of record-breaking migrating birds. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning...
Wonderscape
Scaling New Heights: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis
In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...
Curated Video
Sherpas: Guardians of the Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range on the planet and the Khumbu region in eastern Nepal is famous for having the highest peaks in the Himalayas, which gives the Khumbu a magnetic attraction for international visitors. The area...
PBS
The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti
Dr. Zarka examines the yeti’s origins, from Tibetan folklore and religion to the Westernized abominable snowman version. She explains how Buddhist beliefs, a series of intrepid 20th-century explorers, and a creatively translated word...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Tallest Mountains
This video explores five fun facts about tallest mountains.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is The Tallest Mountain In The World?
This video is answering the question of what is the tallest mountain in the world.
Jabzy
Was the Russian Tsar a Buddhist Goddess? | Russian Empire, Tibetan History, The Great Game
Was the Russian Tsar a Buddhist Goddess? | Russian Empire, Tibetan History, The Great Game
Next Animation Studio
Chinese construction in Tibet have military implications for India
The Print reports that China's various infrastructure projects in Tibet could have military implications for India.
Mediacorp
Exploring the Waterways and Cultural History of Bangladesh
This video provides a brief overview of Bangladesh, highlighting its unique geographical features. It also explores the historical significance of the rivers in Bangladesh, the fertile soil for agriculture, and the cultural diversity and...