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The Delicious Science of CHEESE!
I am an absolute freak for cheese. Next to bread, it might be our oldest biotechnology! Here's some of the science about how it's made and where it comes from. Special thanks to Kara Chadbourne from Antonelli's Cheese in Austin, TX!!!...
The Guardian
Comradery, Compassion, Discipline: Why Some Britons Joined the Kurdish Resistance
The parents of a few Britons killed while fighting for the Kurdish resistance agains ISIS talk about their children; who they were and what may have motivated them to join the resistance. A few parents were shocked, a few were not, and...
AllTime 10s
10 Wars You Didn't Know Are Happening Right Now
War... War is hell. And there are more wars going on right now that you might have ever imagined!
Curated Video
Why Mosul matters
Mosul is about to be recaptured from Islamic State, but what happens after that is uncertain. With several parties jostling for control fragile alliances could break, increasing the likelihood of sectarian conflict.
Jabzy
Great Syrian Revolt - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Great Syrian Revolt
Ancient Lights Media
Syria
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Syria.
The Economist
How to create a country?
From Catalonia to Kurdistan and Quebec, many people are demanding independence. What does it take to transform a cultural identity into a nation-state? And what is the impact?
The Guardian
FGM - film that changed the law in Kurdistan
Two filmmakers spent almost a decade reporting the greatest taboo subject in Kurdish society: female genital mutilation. Nabaz Ahmed and Shara Amin persuaded people to talk about the effects of FGM and the film they made helped get the...
The Guardian
Someone Else's War
To date at least 20 British nationals, some with no previous experience of combat, have travelled to Syria to fight Isis on the frontline. Eight of these Brits have lost their lives. This film follows the journeys of parents as they...
The Guardian
Desert Fire
Football’s world cup for unrecognised territories is viewed through the eyes of the manager and players of one of the most fascinating teams, Iraqi Kurdistan
Food Farmer Earth
Homemade Ricotta Cheese: A Simple and Flavorful Recipe
This guide demonstrates the easy process of making whole milk ricotta cheese at home, requiring just milk, citric acid (or lemon juice/vinegar), and salt. The emphasis is on gentle heating and careful handling to ensure the curds form...
Curated Video
Syrian kurds reject proposed election process, no elections in kurdish-controlled areas
Syrian Kurdish authorities have rejected the proposed election framework, confirming that no elections will take place in areas under their control. Watch the video to know updates on this!
Curated Video
Syria's Kurdish leaders say the proposed election plan is undemocratic
Syria’s Kurdish leadership is pushing back against a proposed election plan, calling it undemocratic and exclusionary. As tensions rise in the autonomous northeast, Kurdish officials argue the plan undermines self-governance and the...
Curated Video
Rockets hit Iraq military base near Baghdad amid US-Iran tensions
Airbase that used to house US troops north of Baghdad targeted with rocket barrage, wounding four Iraqi soldiers.
Curated Video
Turkey protesters call for return of those abducted by PKK
They claim Kurdish party HDP has been forcibly recruiting or luring their children and relatives to fight for the outlawed group.
Curated Video
World leaders discuss strategies against ISIL
Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS meets in US after recent developments in northeast Syria, including death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Curated Video
Watch: Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz with torchlit mountain procession
Iraqi Kurds celebrated Nowruz – the traditional Kurdish New Year – with a torchlit procession up the Akre mountain in Iraq's northern Kurdish region on Wednesday night. Thousands of people, many wearing traditional Kurdish clothes,...
Curated Video
What we know about the Canadian ISIS fighter captured by Kurdish forces (:)
When Mohammad Abdullah Mohammad went to fight with the Islamic State, the Toronto man seemed to vanish into the fog of war-torn Syria. But new video has emerged showing him captured in the hands of Kurdish forces, and allegations suggest...
Curated Video
What we know about the Canadian ISIS fighter captured by Kurdish forces
When Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed went to fight with the Islamic State, the Toronto man seemed to vanish into the fog of war-torn Syria. But new video has emerged showing him captured in the hands of Kurdish forces, and allegations suggest...
Curated Video
Canada extends ISIS mission
The Liberal government announced troops will stay in Iraq for the next 2 years and expand their "advise and assist" role by training local security forces
Curated Video
Iraqi Restaurant Pays Tribute to Donald Trump
Iraqi Kurds are divided on Donald Trump. Differing opinions on Trump are shared over meals at the "Trump Fish" restaurant. It's the only place in Iraq named after the US president.
Curated Video
Syria's War | What could be coming next
The war in Syria has dragged on for years. CBC's The National provided a guide, below, on how we got here, and what may happen next
Curated Video
Canadian anti-ISIS fighter killed
Nazzareno Tassone went to Syria to fight ISIS. He died in December, according to his family and Kurdish officials