TED Talks
Comment nos émotions influencent nos décisions
Comment nos émotions influencent nos décisions Neuroscientiste Julie Grezes est motivée par l'idée que le cerveau humain est un « cerveau social » permettant aux êtres humains de communiquer et de collaborer avec de nombreux autres...
TED Talks
Yann Dall'Aglio: Love -- you're doing it wrong
In this delightful talk, philosopher Yann Dall'Aglio explores the universal search for tenderness and connection in a world that's ever more focused on the individual. As it turns out, it's easier than you think. A wise and witty...
TED Talks
Écologie : comment commencer ?
Écologie : comment commencer ? L’être humain est reconnu comme l’espèce la plus intelligente qui existe sur terre mais nous mesurons mal l’impact de nos actions sur l’environnement et ne savons pas bien le protéger. Edouard se consacre à...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you read "The Handmaid's Tale"? - Naomi R. Mercer
Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale explores the consequences of complacency and how power can be wielded unfairly. Atwood's chilling vision of a dystopian regime has captured readers' imaginations since...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Romance and revolution: the poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans
Get to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. -- A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but...
The Daily Conversation
Iran Overthrows The Shah: Revolutions, Part 5
New ReviewIran becomes an Islamic Republic as Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power to become Supreme Leader. Part 5 of our journey through history's greatest revolutions--the moments that shaped modern civilization.
Curated Video
Was the U.S. involved in the coup attempt in Venezuela?
Washington said it had no direct involvement even as U.S. detained suspects seemed to claim otherwise.
Curated Video
Myanmar protests continue after violent crackdown
Protesters in Myanmar returned to the streets for a fifth consecutive day and a day after rallies were violently broken up by security forces.
Curated Video
How I ended up a political prisoner in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi's economic advisor, Sean Turnell, explains the circumstances leading up to his detention by Myanmar's military junta following their coup and what life was like for the 22 months he spent in prison.
Epic History TV
The Coup of 18 Brumaire: Napoleon's Rise to Power
The conspirators plan their coup for November 7, aiming to overthrow the corrupt Directory and establish a provisional government. Despite setbacks and resistance from deputies, Napoleon secures military support, dissolves the...
Epic History TV
Napoleon's Return and the Fall of the Directory
In October 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte returned to France after his campaign in Egypt and Syria, greeted as a hero by the public despite the nation's dire state. Amid political corruption and crisis, Napoleon formed alliances with key...
Weird History
How Hawaii Was Stolen by a Fruit Juice Company
Why did the US want Hawaii? With even a glance at its sensual beaches and lush jungles, it's no surprise that the scenic islands have always been desirable. But as with any story of settlement, the development of Hawaii didn't come about...
Curated Video
The Tempest Act 2: Ambition
This video essay delves into the ambitious characters and intricate plot of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," highlighting how personal desires for power and revenge set the stage on a mystical island. As we explore Act Two, we analyze the...
Curated Video
The Iranian Hostage Crisis: A Turning Point in US-Iran Relations
This video provides a detailed account of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, where Islamic student militants held 52 American embassy staff hostage for 444 days in Tehran. The crisis, stemming from the aftermath of the Iranian Revolution...
Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Idi Amin: Uganda's Dictator
This video provides a detailed account of Idi Amin's rise to power and brutal dictatorship in Uganda from 1971 to 1979. Amin's reign was marked by widespread human rights violations, economic decline, and social disintegration, resulting...
Curated Video
The Egyptian Revolution of 1952: Overthrowing the Monarchy and Establishing a Republic
This video outlines the 1952 Egyptian Revolution led by the Free Officers, resulting in the abolishment of the monarchy and the establishment of a Republic in Egypt. The revolution was fueled by grievances against King Farooq's perceived...
Wonderscape
The Dawn of the Napoleonic Era: Establishing a New Order in France
This video covers Napoleon's return to France, the coup of 18 Brumaire, and the onset of the Napoleonic Era. It discusses his reforms, the Battle of Marengo, and his influence on French law and governance. Napoleon Bonaparte part 3
Curated Video
The missing page - Hindi
A visit to the library to find the missing page from their storybook
The Guardian
Sudan's deadly military coup: will the fight for democracy ever be won?
Sudan has had more military coups than any other country in Africa, having undergone three popular uprisings since its independence from British colonial rule. The most recent revolution in 2019 is still under way, with protesters...
Weird History
1953 CIA Coup That Ruined Iran US Relations
For decades, knowledge of America's role in the 1953 Iran coup, which led to the ejection of the country's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and the installation of a despotic shah, was fragmented and vague....
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What Pop Culture Got Wrong. Catherine the Great
Overview of moviemakers' taking creative license with the facts in films about Catherine the Great.
Curated Video
Zimbabwe is free of Robert Mugabe, should the world celebrate?
Zimbabwe may be free of Robert Mugabe, who has been deposed in an apparent military coup, but the celebrations occurring in the country's capital will be short-lived. Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man who may end up in charge, is every bit as...
Easy Languages
Inspiring Stories of Foreigners in France
Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced...