SciShow
How The Islamic Golden Age of Science Changed History As We Know It
The Islamic Golden Age of Science is largely to thank for our scientific developments today. Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that changed the course of history! Join Michael Aranda for a...
PBS
Islam Struggles for Understanding
The debate on whether to build a mosque near Ground Zero has become a touchy subject for many and raised questions over U.S. views on Islam. Gwen Ifill gets three perspectives from the Rev. Welton Gaddy of The Interfaith Alliance,...
PBS
Muslim-Americans face backlash after Orlando shooting
When Joshua Weil, a member of one of Orlando's largest mosques, heard initial reports of Sunday's mass shooting, he thought, "please don't let [the gunman] be Muslim." But the gunman was, and for Muslim-Americans the attack has raised...
TED Talks
Mustafa Akyol: Faith versus tradition in Islam
Journalist Mustafa Akyol talks about the way that some local cultural practices (such as the seclusion of women) have become linked, in the popular mind, to the articles of faith of Islam. Has the world's general idea of the Islamic...
Crash Course
Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and The Indian Ocean Trade: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology,...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: The Science of Puppies!
SciShow Quiz Show is back, with familiar faces Hank Green and Lindsey Doe matching wits about ancient science, puppies, and all kinds of words that have “sex” in them!
TED Talks
TED: Don't feel sorry for refugees -- believe in them | Luma Mufleh
We have seen advances in every aspect of our lives -- except our humanity, says Luma Mufleh, a Jordanian immigrant and Muslim of Syrian descent who founded the first accredited school for refugees in the United States. Mufleh shares...
TED Talks
TED: What it's like to be Muslim in America | Dalia Mogahed
When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: A woman of faith? A scholar, a mom, a sister? Or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time,...
TED Talks
TED: Radical women, embracing tradition | Kavita Ramdas
Investing in women can unlock infinite potential around the globe. But how can women walk the line between Western-style empowerment and traditional culture? Kavita Ramdas of the Global Fund for Women talks about three encounters with...
TED Talks
Bassam Tariq: The beauty and diversity of Muslim life
Bassam Tariq is a blogger, a filmmaker, and a halal butcher -- but one thread unites his work: His joy in the diversity, the humanness of our individual experiences. In this charming talk, he shares clips from his film "These Birds Walk"...
TED Talks
TED: Dare to refuse the origin myths that claim who you are | Chetan Bhatt
We all have origin stories and identity myths, our tribal narratives that give us a sense of security and belonging. But sometimes our small-group identities can keep us from connecting with humanity as a whole -- and even keep us from...
SciShow
Why Was the Islamic Golden Age of Science… Golden?
Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of that time, as well as what we’ve learned from modern...
TED Talks
TED: It takes a community to eradicate hate | Wale Elegbede
Standing up to discrimination and hate should be everyone's business, says community activist Wale Elegbede. In this vital talk, he shares how his community in La Crosse, Wisconsin came together to form an interfaith group in response to...
Curated Video
Italy Religion
New ReviewItaly has no official religion, and freedom of religion is protected under the country’s constitution. At the same time, more than 90 percent of Italians claim to be Roman Catholic, and the Catholic Church tries to exert a strong...
Curated Video
Indonesia Education
New ReviewUnlike her European counterparts, the Netherlands invested very little in education within its colonies. While the Dutch introduced a system of formal education for the local population of Indonesia, it was restricted to certain...
Curated Video
Indonesia Government Structure
New ReviewAlthough Indonesia is predominantly Muslim, it is not officially an Islamic state. In fact, Indonesia is a secular democratic republic governed by a constitution and a body of laws and regulations. Learn more about the country's official...
Curated Video
Indonesia Language
New ReviewThe official language of Indonesia, Indonesian, is spoken throughout the archipelago and is the language of instruction. The Indonesian word for language is Bahasa, and in-country, the language is commonly referred to as Bahasa...
Curated Video
Germany Religions
New ReviewGermany guarantees its people the freedom to practice the religion of their choice; there is no state religion. Protestant and Catholic churches have enjoyed equal status in Germany for centuries. The Peace of Augsburg in 1555 recognized...
Curated Video
China Religion
New ReviewOfficially, China is an atheist society, although freedom of worship is guaranteed under the Chinese constitution. Religious beliefs vary widely, which isn’t surprising in a country with 56 officially recognized national minorities....
Curated Video
Indonesia Values and Belief Systems
New ReviewTogetherness defines the collectivist rhythm of Indonesians’ lives. In Indonesian society, the role of the individual is subordinate to that of the group. Although development has brought many imported, impersonal elements of urban life...
Curated Video
Indonesia Religion
New ReviewMany people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...
Curated Video
Singapore Religion
New ReviewSingapore is a secular state, and people of all religions are free to worship. This history of religious tolerance dates back to a time when traders, immigrants, and conquerors introduced the islanders to their religions. Over the...
Curated Video
Singapore Food and Dining Out
New ReviewFew places rival Singapore in culinary delights. Indeed, the variety and choice in places to dine and dishes to choose from are a source of tremendous pride and the island’s greatest attraction for tourists. Thousands of cafes,...
Curated Video
Mexico Religion
New ReviewThe overwhelming majority of Mexicans—86 percent—are Roman Catholic, and morally and politically, the church is a powerful force. This isn’t to say that all Mexicans attend church regularly. Less than half the people in the large cities...