When people think of philosophy, they often transport themselves to Ancient Greece. This era was a hotbed of intellectual activity, and it produced some of the most influential minds in human history. But before we get to the most famous...

Learn the basics about the natural greenhouse effect. The atmosphere helps to keep our planet warm by making it harder for the energy we get from the sun to escape back to the universe. Our atmosphere is held to the earth by the force of...

This week, we've got a vlog from Alie on the road! She's been away at the Science Media Awards and Summit in the Hub, or SMASH. It's an amazing gathering of scientists and science media creators. She's here to share her experiences as a...

In light of the potential collapse of our climate, momentum garnered by Greta Thunberg and raging Australian wildfires, Intelligence Squared hosted a climate...[Part 2/5] Adair Turner on Why Capitalism and Climate Change are Not Enemies

Human activity can have a huge ripple effect on wild species - learn how activities such as human development and the introduction of domestic sheep can wreak havoc on native populations. Filmed over a two year period in the rare...

Supersonic travel? Colonizing Mars?! Here are 10 incredible ways, the genius inventor, visionary and entrepreneur is changing the world.

Most students today have probably never heard of one of the economist that Paul Krugman, called “possibly the most brilliant communicator of economic ideas to the general public that ever lived.” Milton Friedman won the Nobel prize in...

The potentially devastating effects of disease on the Bighorn poulation in Chilcotin. Filmed over a two year period in the rare grasslands of the Chilcotin in British Columbia.

This video explores the artistic legacy of Fernand Leger, a famous modernist painter who sought to integrate art into everyday life. The Musee Nacional Leisure, located in Leger's former home and studio, celebrates his achievements and...

We discuss mankind's beautiful ability to think abstractly while looking at cave paintings.

In this video, you will learn how to talk about the big overarching problem and solution.

Dustin Yellin has a vision for the museum of tomorrow: a blend of exhibitions, workshops and residencies open to creative thinkers and tinkerers from around the world. Hear how Pioneer Works is reshaping how spectators engage with art.

How well received was this form of religion and why did the Mongols favor it? What was Xi'an like during the Tang dynasty?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 4

Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans?<br/>
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2

Whilst the thinking behind these inventions may have been positive, these certainly turned out to have some pretty dark consequences.

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Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have subtitles in...

Akko and Haifa are the two holiest cities for the Baha'i Faith. The Baha'i Gardens, located on the slopes of Mt. Carmel in Haifa, Israel, have become a major tourist site in recent years. Baha'i pilgrims also travel there to pray and...

Bill's Triumph part 3/7: The video is an emotional and personal account of a Vietnam war veteran's experiences and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The veteran describes his tour of duty in Vietnam, the guilt he...

Nature can nourish and replenish us, and provide a solitary escape from a hectic human existence; nature is also used and destroyed by the human population as a whole. Here's a summary of the threats to our wildlife, centred around the...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores forgiveness, an overarching theme in The Tempest. See the transformation of characters as they grow beyond revenge and learn the value of forgiveness.

Along the way,...

How do humans fit in to the long history of our natural world? Robert Moberg examines the history of First Nation people in Chilcotin and the blessing nature provides to human populations. Filmed over a two year period in the rare...

Humpty Dumpty was your favourite childhood egg right? Well maybe not favourite, but he wasn't a bad egg. Wait? What?! He wasn't even an egg?!?! Well I never. Here are 10 more well I never false memories everyone believes.

Gustavo is a Global Teacher Prize 2020 Top 50 Finalist. He is passionate about education, technology and innovation. At his School in the City of Guadalajara, México, he works on projects with disadvantaged communities who deal with very...

This is episode three in a series on Global Health Ethics. In this episode, Dr Greg Martin looks at the idea of human rights and tried to provide a simple definition. He also identifies rights that have implications for global health.