Curated Video
The Global Spread and Threat of Influenza
Influenza is a viral infection spread by fine droplets, surface contamination or contact with the infected. It was first accurately recorded by Hippocrates more than 2,500 years ago.
Great Big Story
Discovering the flying dragons of Southeast Asia
Explore the world of Draco Volans, Southeast Asia's real "flying dragons," with biologist Anthony Russell.
Curated Video
Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences
Mr. Griot provides an overview of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and complete sentences.
Curated Video
Nonfiction Expository Writing: Revision
Mr. Griot describes how to revise a nonfiction expository writing essay.
Curated Video
Nonfiction Expository Writing: Tigers
Mr. Griot describes how to write a nonfiction expository writing essay.
PBS
Pontianak: The Vengeful, Violent Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia
The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this...
Curated Video
Geography of Indonesia
Learn about the geography of the many island that make up the country of Indonesia!
Curated Video
Roman Coins in Japan Suggest Ancient Global Trade Networks
The discovery of Roman coins at a castle in Japan raises intriguing questions about the extent of Roman influence or trade connections with East Asia around 1800 years ago. While it's unlikely that there was direct contact between Rome...
Curated Video
Super Scooper: A Solution to Southeast Asia's Forest Fires
The Super Scooper is an amphibious plane that can quickly and efficiently scoop up over 6000 liters of water in just 12 seconds. With its ability to make repeated sorties to forest fires in inaccessible areas, it can deliver 56,000...
All Ears English
1997 - How Songkran Inspires Water Fights and Connection in English
What is the biggest water fight you have ever been to? Today Lindsay shares her experience at Songkran in Chiang Mai and you learn how to start a conversation with topics like childhood memories about water fights in English.
Jabzy
Why was the Qing Dynasty so weak? History of China 1644-1839 Documentary 1/10
Why was the Qing Dynasty so weak? History of China 1644-1839 Documentary 1/10
Jabzy
Why Couldn't Japan Conquer China? | History of China 1937-1945 Documentary 6/10
Why Couldn't Japan Conquer China? | History of China 1937-1945 Documentary 6/10
Jabzy
The Strangest War in History? - Aztecs vs the Ottomans in South East Asia
The Strangest War in History? - Aztecs vs the Ottomans in South East Asia
Jabzy
How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
Ancient Lights Media
Philippines
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Philippines.
Financial Times
Can Singapore become Asia's silicon valley?
The FT's Mercedes Ruehl looks at how far the city has come in attracting money and talent to its start-up sector and how far it has to go before it can be considered a world-leading centre of tech innovation.
Ancient Lights Media
Myanmar (Burma)
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Myanmar.
Ancient Lights Media
Laos
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Laos.
Curated Video
Visiting Ho Chi Minh
Join us on an adventure as we explore the captivating city of Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, in Vietnam. In this video, we delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Saigon, from its French colonial architecture to...
Jabzy
Cochinchina Campaign - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Cochinchina Campaign
Food Farmer Earth
The Foraging Frontier: Commercial Mushroom Pickers
Langdon Cook delves into the world of commercial foragers, who venture into forests to harvest nature's bounty, such as mushrooms that cannot be cultivated. This industry, spurred by the demand for wild foods in restaurants and markets,...
Espresso Media
Ships That Carry Ships: A Look at OHT Offshore Heavy Transport
Ships That Carry Ships part 4/8: The video is about OHT Offshore Heavy Transport, a Norwegian company that specializes in hiring out ships to transport heavy loads. The video showcases one of their semi-submersible ships, the Hawk, which...
The Wall Street Journal
Follow the Money
Fred Hu, chairman of Primavera Capital Group, and Yibing Wu, joint head of the portfolio strategy and risk group and China for Temasek, discuss high-potential areas of investment in China with WSJ Asia Finance Editor Serena Ng at...