TED Talks
Paul Romer: The world's first charter city?
Back in 2009, Paul Romer unveiled the idea for a "charter city" -- a new kind of city with rules that favor democracy and trade. This year, at TED2011, he tells the story of how such a city might just happen in Honduras ... with a little...
TED Talks
TED: How adoption worked for me | Christopher Ategeka
Talent is universal, but opportunity isn't, says TED Fellow Christopher Ategeka. In this charming, hopeful talk, Ategeka tells his story of being orphaned at a young age -- and how being adopted gave him the chance to experience a new...
Wonderscape
Life After Ellis Island: Immigrants' Journey in America
Discover what happened to immigrants after leaving Ellis Island. Learn about their challenges and contributions to American society, from settling the West to facing new laws and prejudices. Explore the evolution of immigration policies...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: The Parthian monopoly
Why were the Parthians intent on maintaining their monopoly on the silk trade? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 5
TLDR News
Trump's Visit to the UK Explained - July 2018
In July 2018 United States President Donald Trump is making his first official visit to the UK. There is a lot of controversy and unanswered questions surrounding the visit. We answer the key questions. Why is he coming to the UK? Why...
History Hit
Protest, Spirit of the People: The 17th of March protest
How did this protest unfold on this day? How did the media portray this event? Protest, Spirit of the People, Part 3
Next Animation Studio
Details of chase and firefight that led to capture of alleged assassins of Haitian president emerge
The gunmen who assassinated Haiti's president around 1 a.m on Wednesday, July 7, were initially allowed to drive away from the president’s house, before being met by a massive security services roadblock.”
The March of Time
MOT 1951: TEHRAN IRAN: British and Russian Ambassador at party
HA WS Tehran / VS People at British Embassy garden party / British Ambassador & wife (not confirmed) shaking hands w/ Russian Ambassador Ivan Sadikov (not confirmed) / Russian Ambassador Ivan Sadikov (C) w/ others in garden.
Hip Hughes History
The Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979 Explained
HipHughes explains the causes and effect of the Iran Hostage Crisis.
The March of Time
MOT 1951: WASHINGTON DC: Iranian Ambassador
WS Park w/ Capitol Building BG / Iranian Ambassador Nassrullah Entezam-O-Saltaneh (1900-1981) sitting at desk w/ two reporters SOT saying for 50 years oil exploited by foreign company employee discrimination time to end.
The March of Time
MOT 1951: FRANCIS SHEPHERD AT BRITISH EMBASSY IN IRAN
MOT 1951: BRITISH EMBASSY IN IRAN: Car pulling into British Embassy. INT Room w/ unidentified man & British Ambassador Sir Francis Shepherd (C) handing letter to Anglo-Iranian representative Norman Richard Seddon both talking to each...
The March of Time
MOT 1951: AMERICA TRIES TO MEDIATE
Ambassador Henry F Grady EXT American Embassy in Iran / US Ambassador to Iran Henry F Grady (1882-1957) sitting in chair talking w/ others & Hossenala (name & likeness not confirmed) sitting on couch.
TLDR News
Havana Syndrome: New Sonic Weapon used Against American Diplomats in Europe - TLDR News
Texas' heartbeat law is a new controversial piece of legislation that cracks down hard on abortion access, making it virtually impossible. Biden's administration isn't exactly keen on that, and have blocked the bill thus far. So in this...
Next Animation Studio
Microwave weapons ‘were probably used’ against US diplomats
A new report by a US National Academy of Sciences committee has found that “directed” microwave radiation is the likely cause of illnesses among American diplomats in Cuba and China.
History Hit
A history of protest
In January 1968, the start of the Tet Offensive by North Vietnamese communist troops sent waves of anger and anguish across the home front and sparked the most intense period of anti-war protests seen in the ‘60s. By this time, anti-war...
Curated Video
Virginia Hall: Nazi Nemesis
They called her the Limping Lady. The Allied spy who topped the Nazis’ most wanted list. This is the story of Virginia Hall – one of the most decorated special agents of the Second World War.
Curated Video
US closes embassy in Kyiv in anticipation of 'significant attack'
The move comes a day after Russia accused Ukraine of launching an attack with American-made missiles. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
US, Spain, Italy and Greece close embassies in Kyiv
The move comes a day after Russia accused Ukraine of launching an attack with American-made missiles. Ukraine’s defense ministry did not admit to using the long-range missiles but did confirm that it hit a military weapons facility in...
Press Association
Simon Harris defends decision to reopen embassy in Iran
The Taoiseach has defended the decision to reopen an embassy in Iran.
Press Association
Boxer Usyk watches vehicle donation set off for Ukraine - Deputy Mayor of London for Transport speech
Footage outside the Ukrainian Embassy as donated vehicles prepare to drive to Ukraine. Footage of world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Deputy Mayor of London for Transport Seb Dance delivers remarks outside the embassy.
Curated Video
Gunman captured after shootout outside US Embassy in Lebanon
A gunman wearing a vest with the words "Islamic State" was shot and captured after a shootout outside the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon Wednesday morning. (Scripps News)
Press Association
'The ball is in Hamas hands', relative of October 7 hostage says as he refuses to criticise Netanyahu
Gal Gilboa Dalal, a survivor from the Nova Music Festival and brother of Guy Gilboa Dalal, says 'the ball is in Hamas hands' as he was questioned about the decision by the ICC to launch arrest warrants for Israel President Benjamin...
Press Association
People bring flowers to the Russian embassy wall in London
People pay tribute to the victims of the Moscow concert hall attack at the Russian embassy in London. Flowers, candles and teddy bears were placed at the Russian embassy wall. Interview with Russian national Ksenia.
Curated Video
Americans looking to escape violence in Haiti fear there is no way out
Some Americans who are trying to flee the escalating violence in Haiti say that they find themselves stuck in the country.