Curated Video
Thousands of fans gathered on Montevideo's main street of 18 de Julio on Tuesday as their team faced off against Italy in Brazil - with a spot to advance to the knockout round of the World Cup on the line.
Thousands of fans gathered on Montevideo's main street of 18 de Julio on Tuesday as their team faced off against Italy in Brazil - with a spot to advance to the knockout round of the World Cup on the line.
Fans lustily sang the national...
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Result of Milosevic autopsy announced by UN
1. SOUNDBITE (English) Alexandra Milanov, United Nations Spokesperson:
"Pursuant to a request from the government of Serbia and Montenegro, and with the concurrence of the Dutch authority and the tribunal registrar two pathologists from...
Curated Video
Ministers arrive for second day of informal meeting
1. Wide of the Palais des Papes
2. Wide of French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, sitting with others outside
3. Mid of Kouchner chatting and drinking coffee
4. SOUNDBITE: (French) Bernard Kouchner, French Foreign Minister:
"I'm...
Curated Video
UK: LONDON: PINOCHET HIGH COURT RULING PREVIEW
Natural Sound
On Wednesday, in this room, Britain's highest court will rule on whether to uphold the arrest of former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet on a Spanish warrant.
The 82-year-old general, who was arrested on October 16 on a...
Curated Video
BELGIUM: GENT: 4 TON GIANT CHOCOLATE TYRANNOSAURUS REX
English/Nat
30 chocolate makers in the Belgian town of Gent put their talents together on Friday for a record-breaking culinary surprise to promote their world-famous chocolate.
A seven-metre high chocolate Tyrannosaurus Rex, weighing...
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Paragliders and archaeologists share joy of Roman ruins
AP Television
Norba, Italy - April 21, 2011
1. Wide pan right of paraglider taking off
VNR - Luigi Sabatini
Norba, Italy - April 21, 2011
2. Various point of view footage of paraglider taking off
AP Television
Norba, Italy - April 21,...
TED Talks
TED: The biggest risks facing cities -- and some solutions | Robert Muggah
With fantastic new maps that show interactive, visual representations of urban fragility, Robert Muggah articulates an ancient but resurging idea: cities shouldn't just be the center of economics -- they should also be the foundation of...
Crash Course
The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History
In eastern Europe, in the 17th century a couple of "great powers" were coming into their own. The vast empire of Russia was modernizing under Peter the Great, and the relatively tiny state of Prussia was evolving as well. Russia (and...
Crash Course
The Soviet Bloc Unwinds: Crash Course European History
In the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s, protests and unrest continued continued across Europe, and the Soviet Union was having increasing trouble holding its sphere of influence together. Today you'll learn about the labor strikes of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Genghis Khan - Alex Gendler
He was one of the most fearsome warlords who ever lived, waging an unstoppable conquest across the Eurasian continent. But was Genghis Khan a vicious barbarian or a unifier who paved the way for the modern world? Alex Gendler puts this...
TED Talks
Lisa Gansky: The future of business is the "mesh"
Lisa Gansky, author of "The Mesh," talks about a future of business that's about sharing all kinds of stuff, either via smart and tech-enabled rental or, more boldly, peer-to-peer. Examples across industries -- from music to cars -- show...
Crash Course
Post-War Rebuilding and the Cold War: Crash Course European History
Sometimes, friendship isn't forever. At the conclusion of World War II, the old structures of power were a shambles. The traditional European powers were greatly weakened by years of total war and widespread destruction. The USSR was...
TED Talks
Murray Gell-Mann: The ancestor of language
After speaking at TED2007 on elegance in physics, the amazing Murray Gell-Mann gives a quick overview of another passionate interest: finding the common ancestry of our modern languages.
Curated Video
Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History
At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...
Crash Course
How Populations Grow and Change: Crash Course Geography
Is the world overpopulated or underpopulated? While we worry about there being too many people for the planet to support, we can also worry about how fewer people in a given place may affect the economy, what may happen when there are...
Bozeman Science
Human Population Impacts
In this video Paul Andersen talks about the impacts of human growth on the environment and on themselves. The population, affluence, and destructive technology of a population impact the environment according to the IPAT equation. An...
Curated Video
Who has the best claim to the title of Roman Emperor?
Who has the best claim to the title of Roman Emperor?
Curated Video
Who is the Most Senior Heir of Charlemagne Today? | 1 Million Subscribers Special
Who is the Most Senior Heir of Charlemagne Today? | 1 Million Subscribers Special
Wonderscape
Understanding the Threat of Gulf Stream Collapse and Climate Change on Oceans
Explore the significant impact of climate change on ocean currents and ecosystems, focusing on the potential collapse of the Gulf Stream and its implications. Learn about the broader effects of climate change on coral reefs, fish...
Wonderscape
Understanding Ocean Currents and Their Impact on Climate
Delve into the fascinating world of ocean currents, from surface flows influenced by wind patterns to deep currents driven by water density. Learn about the crucial role of currents in regulating global climate and distributing nutrients...
Curated Video
D-Day: The Turning Point of World War II
This video describes the historic events of D-Day, June 6, 1944, when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate northern France from Hitler's regime. Despite facing fierce resistance, the Allies successfully landed...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of the Warsaw Pact: A Cold War Alliance
This video provides a detailed historical overview of the establishment, impact, and dissolution of the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance formed by the Soviet Union and several Eastern European nations in response to the formation of NATO...
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Uncovering Mysteries of Early Humans in the Atapuerca Mountains
The discovery of ancient hominin bones in Northern Spain's Atapuerca Mountains has significantly pushed back the timeline for human arrival in Europe to about 1.2 million years ago, predating previous estimates by around 500,000 years....
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Russian Tsars Family Tree | Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II
Russian Tsars Family Tree | Ivan the Terrible to Nicholas II