With an area of nearly 8.8 million square kilometers, or 3.4 million square miles, Brazil is about the same size as the continental US and the fifth-largest country in the world. It covers nearly half the South American continent, and,...

A flyover simulation of what the world's major cities will look like after the climate warms two to four degrees and the oceans rise dozens of feet/meters.

Meet the inhabitants of Rocinha, one of Brazil's biggest slums. How does living in informal housing, with little infrastructure, affect them? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro, is Brazil's...

This video introduces Guanabara Bay, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Learn about its fascinating geological history, rich biodiversity, and iconic landscapes. Despite pollution and...

People of the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro compares and contrasts the daily lives and economic decisions of people in the Amazon and Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil was the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery in 1888, making it a very recent memory one Joao Candido Felisberto, a sailor whose parents were former slaves. And, well, it seems old habits die hard because the Brazillian...

Can art really change people’s lives? Join us as we follow Vik Muniz’s artistic adventure into Brazil’s biggest dumpsite - Jardim Gramacho. There he will engage the help of several ‘catadores’ (recyclable material pickers) to make big,...

After the shocking crime at the headquarters for the Association of Pickers, the catadores’ spirits are lifted by their amazing progress in the studio. But the hour of truth is approaching: how much will the portraits sell for? Vik...

Vik and Fabio select their portrait candidates from among the catadores. Inspiration for the project starts to flow as the catadores embrace the process. When Vik gathers the catadores in his studio, the teamwork begins and a...

Brazilian-born artist Vik Muniz has made it big in the US. Now he’s returning to Brazil for his next project: a portrait series using garbage. Watch as Vik enters Brazil’s biggest landfill and meets the people who work there: the...

How did a British filmmaker fall in love with landfills? Waste Land is Lucy Walker’s love letter to Brazil’s most resourceful people - the catadores. Join us to find out what inspired her and how she linked up with Brazilian artist Vik...

An investigation conducted by the Associated Press found that the waters in Brazil's Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and Rodrigo de Freitas Lake where athletes will compete during the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games are full of human...

At least 25 people, including one police officer, have been killed in a police operation in Rio de Janeiro, according to the New York Times.

Brazil is currently the 9th largest economy in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund.



This means that if the nation does make the jump from developing to developed, it could rival economic superpowers like...

In this video, we explore the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Join us as we take you on a virtual tour of this Southern American gem, showcasing the old and the...

¿Cuál es el origen de Internet? ¿Cómo surgió la red global? Veamos la historia de la red de redes y lleguemos hasta las hipermediaciones de Carlos Scolari

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Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose...

¿Cuál es el origen de las olimpiadas? ¿Desde cuándo se otorgan medallas? ¿Quién fue Pierre de Coubertin? Los primeros Juegos Olímpicos se celebraron en el año 776 a.C. en honor a Zeus. El origen de los juegos se relaciona con las...

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Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of...

Carnival is celebrated in over 50 countries. How did an ancient pagan festival become the world’s biggest party?

The death toll from a massive police raid targeting a notorious drug gang in Rio de Janeiro has soared to 119, including four police officers, Brazilian authorities said on Wednesday.

Residents take small steps toward a cleaner Rio de Janeiro, but their efforts are smothered by the sheer volume of favela garbage

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