Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.

TED Fellow Jawad Sharif was born with a rebellious streak -- and he's used it in his documentary films to amplify the unheard voices of Pakistan. Sharing three stories of everyday heroes -- a high-altitude mountaineer, a folk musician of...

Our lives depend on a world we can't see: the satellite infrastructure we use every day for information, entertainment, communication and so much more. But earth orbit isn't a limitless resource, and the problem of space debris will get...

Mount Everest is unquestionably the highest point on earth, but it doesn't always feel that way.

In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too.

Mountain climbers, the way to go for toned legs

Howcast - Learn how to stay safe and follow proper etiquette when indoor climbing from rock climbing expert Cliff Simanski in this Howcast video.

MOUNT EVEREST REVERED BY ALL WHO SEE IT. EVEREST STANDS 8048 METRES TALL OR 29 THOUSAND AND 29 FEET AND STRADDLES BOTH THE ANCIENT KINGDOMS OF NEPAL AND TIBET. ITS STATUS AS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD HEIGHTENED THE DESIRE OF MANY TO CONQUER...

Pacific Coast of the United States:"We will begin our tour discovering the charms that it has to show the Pacific Coast of the United States with its beaches, which are ideal for surfing and also for the diversity of national parks that...

EIFFEL TOWER SINCE 1889, THIS GRAND IRON BUILDING HAS DOMINATED THE PARIS SKYLINE. THE EIFFEL TOWER WAS NAMED AFTER ITS DESIGNER, GUSTAVE EIFFEL, AND BUILT AS THE ENTRANCE ARCH FOR THE WORLD S FAIR THAT MARKED THE FRENCH REVOLUTION S...

Bun Festival and Bun Scrambling:Hundreds of thousands attend the annual Bun Festival, featuring the unique Bun Scrambling competition, a cultural event blending tradition and excitement.

It’s called the Land of Arches. With more than 100 natural sandstone arches, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is a breathtaking natural spectacle. The gorge is considered one of the world’s premier rock climbing destinations. It’s also a haven...

Ever wonder why bones can survive hundreds of years without decomposing? This is due to the unique composition of bone. Bone is primarily composed of a very stable protein called collagen and the mineral calcium. The association between...

NYE CLIMBERS- 4 PEAKS HOW DID YOU SPEND LAST NEW YEAR’S EVE? IT’S UNLIKELY IT WAS ATOP MT ELBRUS IN RUSSIA. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THIS DETERMINED, SOME SAY CRAZY, GROUP OF RUSSIANS SPEND EACH NEW YEAR ATOP THE WORLD’S TALLEST MOUNTAINS. THEN...

Discover how the steep gradients of fold mountains are created from parallel flats, as angles build by degrees. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...

The landscape of this national park was shaped by ice - carving the valleys, waterfalls and sheer cliffs that attract tourists from all over the world. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Glacial ice has reshaped the landscape of...

Venture to the world’s highest hospital, at Mount Everest's Base Camp.
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Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the history of Mount Everest in this thrilling history episode! Discover the legends, triumphs, and challenges surrounding the world's tallest peak. From early explorers to modern mountaineers,...

Explore the breathtaking beauty and grandeur of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in this stunning video. Journey across continents to witness these awe-inspiring creations, starting with the spectacular Aurora Borealis, visible...

In this final segment of our journey through the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we explore two awe-inspiring sights: the towering Mount Everest and the dazzling Aurora Borealis. Learn about the challenges faced by climbers...

In 1856 the British colonial powers in India published some results from their Great Trigonometric Survey that put the height of a mountain in the western Himalayas at 8,848 metres. The peak, known as Chomolangma was referred to as Peak...

The big idea to climb the highest mountain in the world had eluded many mountain expeditions until Tensin Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first to conquer Mount Everest. On May 29, 1953, Norgay and Hillary were the first to...

Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, stands majestically in the Himalayas between Nepal and China. Named after Sir George Everest, it has attracted climbers since the early 20th century. Climbing Everest requires skill,...

This video highlights the environmental impact of Mount Everest, which has become the highest garbage dump in the world. It discusses efforts to clean up the Everest base camp and nearby areas, as well as the exhibition in Leipzig...