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The Ripple Effect of India's Beef Ban
This video discusses the impact of the declining buffalo population in India on the local economy, particularly in the beef industry. It also explores the controversial beef ban in the country, which has led to unemployment and violence...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The History of the Grim Reaper & the Deities of Death
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and stories surrounding the Grim Reaper and the deities of death from around the world
Weird History
Strange Alcoholic Drinks Through History
Today's alcoholic beverages range from canned Strawberritas to expertly crafted cocktails, but modern bartenders aren't the first people to invent adults-only drinks. In fact, there are plenty of types of weird ancient liquors that have...
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The Passionate Protection of the Indian Cow
In this video, we spend time with a cow protection group to understand why they are so passionate about the cow. The video highlights the deep-rooted cultural and religious significance of cattle in India and the controversy surrounding...
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10 Shocking Facts About The Ancient Greeks
From throwing 'undesirables' off clips to tasting urine to check for diseases, the Ancient Greeks has some pretty unusual and disturbing practices.
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The Impact on Mumbai's Legendary Restaurants and the Beef Industry
In this video, the owner of a legendary Mumbai restaurant discusses how they continue to serve beef despite a statewide ban. The video also highlights the impact of the ban on the beef industry, including job losses and the exclusion of...
60 Second Histories
Which Roman gods are which?
This brief video explores some of the gods worshiped by the Romans, like Jupiter, king of the gods and Mars the god of war and explains that people made sacrifices to the gods
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The Polarizing Politics of Cow Slaughter in India
Listen to two individual perspectives on why the cow has polarized India and why compassion for the cow may be missing from both sides. Deciphering India, The Sacred Cow part 9/9
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Banned Beef: Exploring Mumbai's Culinary Controversy
In this video, the narrator explores the impact of a recent beef ban in Mumbai, India, imposed by the state government. Learn what it is like to search for a restaurant serving beef in Mumbai. Deciphering India, The Sacred Cow part 3/9
60 Second Histories
An Ancient Greek Marketplace
An Ancient Greek farmer explains all the things to see and do on a busy trip to market.
Curated Video
Democratic Symbols
In ancient Athens, symbols were used to promote religious and democratic ideals and beliefs. Thousands of years later these symbols helped to define the United States.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ravi Shankar - Nothing Has Made Me Feel More American Than Going To Jail
Pushcart prize winning poet, translator and professor Ravi Shankar has published, edited or has forthcoming over 15 books, including the Muse India award-winning translations of 9th century Tamil poet/saint, Andal, 'The Autobiography of...
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Tiananmen Square protests: 25 years after 1989 massacre
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the June 4 protests in China, where an unknown number of student protesters were killed in a government-ordered crackdown in and around Tiananmen Square.
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The Impact of Cow Protection Measures on Farmers and Leather Industry
Learn of some radical products that could help farmers get out of debt by owning cows. Also, learn how the leather industry has been affected by the ban in a slum in Mumbai. Deciphering India, The Sacred Cow part 8/9
Curated Video
Greece, Patmos Island
According to a legend in Greek mythology, the island's original name was "Letois", after the goddess and huntress of deer Artemis, daughter of Leto. It was believed that Patmos came into existence thanks to her divine intervention. The...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Sad & Strange Stories of Zeus's Lovers - (Greek Mythology Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and folklore surrounding the Christmas festivites
Curated Video
Greece, Delos Island
Delos Island is one of the smallest of the Cyclades, an ancient centre of religious, political, and commercial life in the Aegean Sea. Delos had a position as a holy sanctuary for a millennium before Olympian Greek mythology made it the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Acharya Shunya - Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful
Trailblazing Vedic spiritual teacher Acharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, Shunya reinterprets and recontextualizes ancient teachings for modern times, empowering people everywhere to...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Acharya Shunya -Teachers Make a Difference - Guru Baba Ayodhya Nath
Trailblazing Vedic spiritual teacher Acharya Shunya is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, Shunya reinterprets and recontextualizes ancient teachings for modern times, empowering people everywhere to...
Curated Video
Italy, Caserta gardens and nymphaeums
Of all the royal residences inspired by the Palace of Versailles, the Reggia of Caserta is the one that bears the greatest resemblance to the original model: the unbroken balustraded skyline and the slight break provided by pavilions...
60 Second Histories
Religion in Ancient Greece
A priestess talks through some of the Greek gods and how they were worshipped, in particular Athena and the Parthenon
60 Second Histories
Egyptian gods - part 3
An Egyptian priestess describes some of the more unusual animal gods the Egyptians prayed to like Bast, the cat goddess and Sobek who has the head of a crocodile.
Curated Video
Turkey, Aphrodisias Sebasteion
The Sebasteion, or Augusteum, was jointly dedicated, according to a 1st-century inscription on its propylon, "To Aphrodite, the Divine Augusti and the People". A relief found in the ruins of the south portico represented a...