Religion for Breakfast
Pilgrimage or Tourism at the Baha'i Gardens?
Akko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and...
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 35
In this week's episode we learn about models that simulate how a majority of Americans can eat locally grown food, how robots learn, fun and educational video games for the classroom and, finally, we explore a future forest.
Science360
ReNUWIt: Changing the way we manage urban water
The Mines Park apartment complex may look like typical student housing but these apartments are pioneering new water treatment methods for a cleaner future. Wastewater from this complex isn't actually wasted. This is one of the pilot...
Curated Video
Lollapalooza: The Ultimate Music Festival Experience
Lollapalooza is a popular music festival that has been running for 25 years. Learn about its origins and how it became a huge success.
The Wall Street Journal
Scientist Ricardo Salvador on a National Food Policy
Ricardo Salvador, director of the food and environment program for the Union of Concerned Scientists, discusses how a national food policy might address priorities such as health, climate change and agricultural sustainability with WSJ's...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Sugrue: To Understand Race and Economics in America, Study Detroit
NYU historian Professor Thomas Sugrue, addressing the Institute’s conference on race and economics, makes the case that in Detroit’s history scholars will find the story of many of America’s industrial cities. Credits: Matthew Kulvicki,...
Mr. Beat
Why Kansas City is (Mostly) in Missouri
In 2005, I watched the British band Keane at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City. After they finished playing a song, the lead singer, Tom Chaplin, said it was the band's first time in Kansas. Many members of the crowd immediately booed...
The Wall Street Journal
AI and Image Recognition
Deep learning and computer imaging are opening a range of applications for business and society - from facial and gesture recognition to medical image analysis and autonomous driving. What's the best use of this new technology?
The Wall Street Journal
Taking The Pulse Of China Tech
Cross-border investor Olivia Wang discusses the next big trends in China tech at WSJ Tech Live in Laguna Beach.
Archaia Historia
A Brief History of Greek Colonisation
In this episode we will have a general look at the Greek Archaic Age of discovery and colonisation.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Orlando Patterson - Understanding Black Youth
Orlando Patterson, a historical and cultural sociologist, is John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University. He previously held faculty appointments at the University of the West Indies, his alma mater, and the London School of...
The Wall Street Journal
Jeanne Gang on the Role of Architecture at a Time of Global Crisis
Architect Jeanne Gang, founding principal and partner of Studio Gang, discusses how the evolution of cities across the world has been accelerated by Covid-19 and why flexible buildings are critical for a sustainable future.
Makematic
Take Action for Sustainable Cities and Communities (Ages 11 - 17)
Teenage student explains how young people are taking action on Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Financial Times
What led to the huge rise in property prices?
FT writers and editors Lindsay Fortado, Judith Evans, Daniel Thomas and Mark Vandevelde discuss how urbanisation, central bank policy and lack of housing supply have fuelled the boom
Curated Video
The Genocidal Pope | The Life & Times of Innocent III
Leading his followers into war, then switching sides to fight the people he just helped win, leading one Crusade that accidentally destroyed Christian cities and another that did so intentionally, Pope Innocent III honestly did way more...
AllTime 10s
10 Places Frozen In Time
Countless towns, cities and civilisations have risen and fallen over the years, but in rare cases we get to see them preserved to some degree - sometimes entirely. Here's 10 Places Frozen in Time.
Jabzy
The Ideal City - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Ideal City
Jabzy
Europeans in Japan - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Europeans in Japan
Jabzy
Free Cities and Forts - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Free Cities and Forts
TLDR News
Federal Troops Descend on Portland: Why Is Trump Taking This Unprecedented Move? - TLDR News
In the last few days, Trump has begun deploying federal troops in Portland and is threatening to do so in other states too. In this video, we explain how this move is unprecedented and discuss Trump's motives for taking such radical action.
The Art Assignment
Make a Rug | The Art Assignment | Fritz Haeg
We visit Fritz Haeg at his home and studio in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug! But not just any rag rug--one that you make over time and do something on.
Bedtime History
The Golden Age of Mayan Civilization
The Mayan Empire once flourished in the dense rainforests of what are now southern Mexico and Central America. Over centuries, the Mayans acquired the elements of an advanced civilization, including large cities, an organized priesthood,...
EarthEcho International
Into the Dead Zone: Investigating the Impact of Wastewater on Our Water Planet
This video explores the issue of dead zones in water bodies around the world, caused by the release of nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater and agricultural runoff. The expedition team investigates the impact of these pollutants on...
Brave Wilderness
Peregrine Falcon is the Fastest Animal in the World!
Coyote Peterson is getting an education in speed from the fastest animal in the world the Peregrine Falcon! This stealthy bird is one top predator and in the wild can reach speeds well over 200MPH but today we are going to slow things...