Curated Video
Education based on teaching of Confucius grows in popularity
LEAD IN Chinese middle-class parents are increasingly sending their children to private schools that specialise in traditional Confucian teachings.Although there has been criticism for separating children from the nine-year compulsory...
Curated Video
CHINA: CONFUCIUS BIRTHDAY
Mandarin/Nat
With the exception of Chairman Mao, the one name which has become synonymous with China is Confucius.
Every year, China commemorates its greatest thinker with a traditional ceremony at September 28th, the birthday of...
Curated Video
Country's first openly gay actor on Obama's support for gay marriage
1. Wide of restaurant
2. Various of Hong Suk-chon, South Korea's first openly gay actor and owner of restaurant, talking to customers
3. Mid of Hong being interviewed
4. SOUNDBITE (Korean) Hong Suk-chon, South Korea's first openly gay...
Curated Video
A look at Sichuan's famous peppercorns
Chengdu, Sichuan - April 2008
1. Cooks standing by stoves cooking in woks
2. Close-up of line of woks over fire
3. Bowls filled with spices
4. Close-up of green Sichuan peppercorns in bowl
5. Low shot of cook
6. Close-up of food in...
Curated Video
+4:3 Ceremonies mark revered philosopher''''s 2,562nd birthday
Beijing, China - 28 September 2011
1. Various of commemoration ceremony at Confucius temple
2. Zoom in to statue of Confucius
3. Mid of guests bowing to statue
4. Wide of people with traditional Confucius-era costumes in front of Great...
Curated Video
Gay actor Hong Suk-chun talks about Obama supporting gay marriages
The first openly gay South Korean actor said Thursday (10 MAY 2012) that U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement that he supports gay marriage will be a hopeful light to the gay community in South Korea.
The 41-year-old actor and...
Curated Video
Johannesburg's airport renamed after Oliver Tambo
1. Medium of newly named O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg
2. Wide of airport terminal building with banner being removed to reveal new name AUDIO clapping
3. Close of sign reading (English) "O.R. Tambo International...
TED-Ed
Kabuki: The People's Dramatic Art
Discover the kabuki form of Japanese classical theater performance and its reflection of the historical evolution of Japanese government and culture. As the first dramatic performance form catering to the common people, kabuki is...
Crash Course
Medieval China: Crash Course History of Science #8
Medieval Chinese scientists were the masters of invention! Explore the wonders of the Far East through the eighth installment in a 15-part History of Science series. The resource covers contributions to science and technology by dynasty,...
Macat
An Introduction to Confucius's Analects
Wisdom, self-knowledge, courage, and virtue. Introduce viewers to the ideas of Confucius with a short video analysis of his Analects, his guide for a moral society.
PBS
Chinese New Year
Dancing dragons, fireworks, red envelopes, and loud music are the familiar images of Chinese New Year celebrations. The holiday, also know as Lunar New Year and/or the Spring festival is also a religious holiday that combines...
TED-Ed
Who Was Confucius?
2500 years ago Confucius said, "Do not inflict upon others that which you yourself would not want." Bryan W. Van's video introduces viewers to this wise Chinese philosopher.
Crash Course
2000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius
John Green summarizes the ebb and flow of dynasties in 2000 years of ancient Chinese history up to the Chinese Revolution of 1911. He discusses the development and influence of the mandate of heaven, as well as an overview of...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Confucianism: Lesson 4
This lesson discusses Confucianism from a historical, religious, and cultural standpoint, with emphasis on its role in societal stability and its unique ability to meld with religions as different as Buddhism and Christianity. It is 4 of...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neo Confucianism and Zhu Xi
The video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a high school or college level world history course. This section provides a discussion of how the relative influence of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism has...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Song Dynasty Landscape Painting: Lesson 2
This lesson will analyze the unique traits of Chinese landscape painting. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Song Dynasty Landscape Painting."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Confucianism: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses Confucianism from a historical, religious, and cultural standpoint, with emphasis on its role in societal stability and its unique ability to meld with religions as different as Buddhism and Christianity. It is 1 of...