Brainwaves Video Anthology
Kevin Kumashiro - Anti-Asian Hate
In this video, Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, interim dean of the School of Education at Hofstra University, addresses the issue of anti-Asian hate in the United States, which has intensified amidst recent events. He identifies three key factors...
Great Big Story
Exploring the ancient rock carvings of Dazu, China's cultural treasure
Discover the ancient rock carvings of Dazu in Chongqing, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing over 60,000 figures from Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
Curated Video
Evita Peron: The Rise and Legacy of Argentina's First Lady
This video provides a glimpse into the extraordinary life of Eva Peron, known as Evita, who rose from poverty to become a powerful figure in Argentine politics. Her legacy continues to inspire people around the world, with musicals and...
Curated Video
How the Ilopango Eruption Altered Ancient Civlizations Across the Globe
A recent study of an ice core sample from Greenland has pinpointed the Central American Ilopango mega-eruption to 431 AD. This eruption is believed to have devastated an entire Maya region and caused global cooling that affected climates...
Curated Video
Evolution of Cameras: From Daguerreotypes to Smile Recognition Technology
This video explores the evolution of photography from the world's oldest camera to the latest digital innovations. From daguerreotypes to instant digital pictures, the technology has revolutionized how we capture and share moments....
Curated Video
Inventors and Innovators: Uncovering the Truth Behind Patents and Inspiration
This video explores the world of inventors and the process of innovation, showcasing individuals like Thomas Edison, James Dyson, Andrew Gordon, and Trevor Bayless. It challenges common misconceptions about inventors and highlights the...
Curated Video
Rare Transit of Venus Draws Crowds to Royal Observatory
Witness the rare and historic transit of Venus at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, where hundreds gathered to observe this celestial spectacle. This event, occurring for the first time since 1882, offers scientists a unique...
Curated Video
Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
Battle of Pliska, 811 AD Trapped in the Balkan Mountains DOCUMENTARY
Wonderscape
Understanding Similes: The Art of Comparison in Language
This video examines similes, a key figure of speech used for comparison in writing. It explains how similes, characterized by the use of "like" or "as," differ from metaphors and enhance clarity and impact in communication. The video...
Curated Video
What are an Organization's Environmental Responsibilities under CSR?
The Triple Bottom Line that I discussed in an earlier video suggests businesses focus on Profits, People, and Planet. So, what is the Corporate Social Responsibility towards our environment?
Curated Video
Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present
Japanese Emperors Family Tree | 1,350 Years Ago to Present
Curated Video
Historical Tour of Bratislava's Old Town, Slovakia
Embark on a captivating historical tour of Bratislava's Old Town in Slovakia. Discover the rich heritage, cultural landmarks, and architectural gems that define this charming European city. Immerse yourself in the captivating stories and...
Financial Times
The make-or-break issues facing the COP26 climate summit
FT environment correspondent Leslie Hook outlines the stumbling blocks that could spell success or disaster in Glasgow, including emissions targets, the phasing out of coal, and climate finance
Professor Dave Explains
Empiricism Part 2: Locke, Hume, and Voltaire
We've learned about the early figures in the empiricist movement, so let's continue along the timeline to examine John Locke, David Hume, and Voltaire, among other key figures in the late 17th century. Empiricism helped set the tone for...
Curated Video
A Shocking Discovery
Dr. Forrester examines the discovery of electricity by creating a timeline. She also shares information about Thomas Edison and his invention of the light bulb.
Curated Video
Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is one of the largest, most powerful of U.S. government agencies. Its mission? To “create the conditions for economic growth and opportunities for all communities.”
Curated Video
Pandemic Perspectives: Trust
NOTABLE COLLABORATIONS: Professor Daston talks about how being confronted with two crises of global dimensions: the COVID-19 pandemic and global climate change, led to an international governance structure and collaboration of scientific...
The Guardian
Can we all move to Mars? Prof Martin Rees on space exploration
The first of a series of films called 'Five minute masterminds' starts with Prof Martin Rees, the astronomer royal. He asks how the future of space exploration will transform how we think of humanity and if we can rely on mass emigration...
The Guardian
The racist history of toilets in America
America invested in sanitation systems throughout the 20th century – but it often left out communities of color, and they're still trying to catch up. This video explains how specific policies caused these inequities, and talks to some...
Curated Video
A Sense of Crisis
Award-winning author Pankaj Mishra describes how his outlook to life has been irrevocably affected by a deep sense of crisis that is common to many people who grow up in Asia.
Curated Video
Historical Ambiguities
Karl Gerth, Professor of History and Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies at UC San Diego, muses on the question, When did “Modern China” begin?’
Curated Video
Now and Then
University of Oxford historian Sir John Elliott describes why the search for historical objectivity implies that it is important for all historians to have one foot in the past and one foot in the present.
Curated Video
Worth Imitating
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi describes how famous Greek writers were consciously imitated centuries or even millennia after they had lived, and how she was counselled to take the writer Lucian as her role...
Curated Video
The Future of the Past
Classicist Richard Janko (Michigan) describes his motivation to find new perspectives of the past, and his excitement at the possibility of retrieving long-lost manuscripts.