TED Talks
TED: A climate solution? The wisdom passed down through generations | Louise Mabulo
Louise Mabulo grew up on seemingly strange farming tips from her parents and grandparents — like planting crops during a full moon or burying a rock beneath them. Now a farmer and climate activist herself, she sees how these practical...
TED Talks
TED: Kung Fu, Star Trek and the many paths to spirituality | Rainn Wilson
Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson. He explains why...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Test yourself: Can you tell the difference between music and noise? | Hanako Sawada
In 1960, composer John Cage went on television to share his latest work. But rather than using traditional instruments, Cage appeared surrounded by household clutter, including a bathtub, ice cubes, a toy fish, a rubber duck, several...
TED Talks
TED: What should humans take to space (and leave behind)? | Jorge Mañes Rubio
TED talks about what should humans take to space (and leave behind)?
Crash Course
Things Fall Apart, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 209
In which John Green concludes teaching you about Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart. You'll learn about the historical contexts of Things Fall Apart, including 19th century colonization and 20th century decolonization. We're going to...
TED Talks
Xavier Vilalta: Architecture at home in its community
When TED Fellow Xavier Vilalta was commissioned to create a multistory shopping mall in Addis Ababa, he panicked. Other centers represented everything he hated about contemporary architecture: wasteful, glass towers requiring tons of...
TED Talks
Krista Tippett: Reconnecting with compassion
The term "compassion" -- typically reserved for the saintly or the sappy -- has fallen out of touch with reality. At a special TEDPrize@UN, journalist Krista Tippett deconstructs the meaning of compassion through several moving stories,...
TED Talks
Karen Armstrong: My wish: The Charter for Compassion
People want to be religious, says scholar Karen Armstrong; we should help make religion a force for harmony. She asks the TED community to help build a Charter for Compassion -- to restore the Golden Rule as the central global religious...
TED Talks
James Forbes: Compassion at the dinner table
Join Rev. James Forbes at the dinner table of his Southern childhood, where his mother and father taught him what compassion really means day to day -- sharing with those who need love.
TED Talks
Liza Donnelly: Drawing on humor for change
New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly shares a portfolio of her wise and funny cartoons about modern life -- and talks about how humor can empower women to change the rules.
TED Talks
TED: It's time to reclaim religion | Sharon Brous
At a moment when the world seems to be spinning out of control, religion might feel irrelevant -- or like part of the problem. But Rabbi Sharon Brous believes we can reinvent religion to meet the needs of modern life. In this impassioned...
SciShow
Why Death Photography Is So Helpful for Grief
Please Note: This episode contains post-mortem photographs: those of people taken after their death. If you would prefer not to see those images, please feel welcome to look away from the screen at 0:17 to 0:27 and listen along. Grief is...
Crash Course
The Norse Pantheon: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're headed north. To check out the gods of the Northmen. Or the Norse. That's right, we're talking Thor, Loki, Freyr, Freya, Odin, Frigg, Baldr, and Tyr. And Fenrir. And the Frost Giants. There's a lot to cover here, and...
Be Smart
The Surprising Reason We Eat Spicy Food
People who live near the equator use more spices per recipe than people who live far from the equator. But that isn't for the reason you think. Spices and other plant ingredients have special powers that make them a truly magical superfood!
Curated Video
Navigating the World
Eight established researchers provide real-world examples of the relevance of TOK (Theory of Knowledge) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores the challenges of navigating diverse, and sometimes...
Curated Video
Animal Friends Decorate the Christmas Tree: Celebrating Traditions and Generosity
In this video, the host and various animal guests come together to decorate a Christmas tree and discuss the importance of traditions and celebrations during the holiday season. Each animal shares their own story and perspective,...
Curated Video
Only In Thailand 16 - Water Festival of Lights
Water Festival of Lights:Celebrate a festival of lights with thousands of flickering candles sent off on the river, symbolizing dreams coming true and carrying away misfortune.
Curated Video
Landmarks - Banaue Rice Terraces
BANAUE RICE TERRACES FILIPINOS OFTEN REFER TO THE BANAUE RICE TERRACES AS THE EIGHTH WONDER OF THE WORLD, AND UNDERSTANDABLY SO. OF ALL THE EXQUISITELY SCULPTED RICE TERRACES WHICH CLIMB THE SLOPES OF THE CORDILLERA IN LUZON, THE LARGEST...
Bedtime History
The History of Halloween
Learn about the 2,000-year-old history of Halloween, which started with ancient Celtic traditions and evolved into the fun celebration it is today.
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Spirits of the Arctic: Exploring Inuit Beliefs and Mythology
The Arctic is far more than an icy tundra; it's home to the Inuit, a people with a rich cultural heritage. In this video, we're going to explore some of the deities, spirits, and legends of Inuit mythology. These stories reflect a...
Curated Video
The Taj Mahal: a Monument of Love and Pinnacle of Architecture
To this day, the Taj Mahal is one of the most iconic structures in India. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died at 39. Completed in 1648 after 22 years of...
Curated Video
Paris: A Culinary Melting Pot Shaped by Global Influences
Discover how Paris has evolved into a gastronomic hub, drawing talent and flavors from around the world. From the arrival of Vietnamese and Middle Eastern cuisines to the influence of foreign chefs in Parisian restaurants, this city has...
Curated Video
Pam Muñoz Ryan
Author of groundbreaking novels like “Esperanza Rising" and "Echo," Pam Muñoz Ryan has made literature more representative by expertly mining her own rich Mexican American heritage.