Science360
Research on popular sentiments in the Middle East - Long interview
Mansoor Moaddel, Professor of Sociology at Eastern Michigan University and Research Affiliate of the Population Studies Center at the University of Michigan, is a world-renowned expert on public sentiments in the Middle East. In this...
Mr. Beat
The Suez Crisis (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of one of two times we were on the brink of World War III- The Suez Crisis.
Hip Hughes History
ISIS: A New Caliphate in the Middle East?
ISIS is now calling themselves the Islamic State and is claiming a new Caliphate with its new leader, Caliph Ibrahim. In this short primer we take a look at the history of the word Caliphate and evaluate the worthiness of the recently...
TMW Media
22nd Century Skyscrapers: Learn about Dubai's goal for this project
What type of places will be created in this new district? What are some interesting points about the Burj Dubai building? 22nd Century Skyscrapers, Part 1
Step Back History
Did JESUS Beat Columbus to the Americas?
So, I’m a Youtuber, and I’ve been doing this series about the crackpot theories about people who discovered America before Columbus, and, well you’re gonna be in the penultimate episode! How good for you! So, let me tell you about the...
Institute of Art and Ideas
Hidden Desires and Secret Thoughts (long form version)
Many have been sceptical of Freud's claim that unconscious desires control our lives. Yet recent studies show the conscious brain processes only a tiny fraction of the brain as a whole. Are hidden desires and secret thoughts driving our...
Two Minute Music Theory
Music in Mesopotamia
The history of music in Mesopotamia in the ancient world
Step Back History
What is the Yazidi Religion?
A mysterious ancient religion from northern Iraq is in danger! Let's learn about them.
AllTime 10s
10 Insane Military Operations That Could Have Changed The World
From The United States being invaded. . . twice, to Russia planning to wipe China off the map with nukes! These military operation would have changed history entirely.
The Telegraph
Bomber Harris was a war hero not a war criminal
Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris has been compared to Stalin, Pol Pot and even Hitler. However author Jeremy Black defends Harris against accusations of committing war crimes via his carpet-bombing strategy in the latest episode of History Defended.
Institute of Art and Ideas
A World Without Borders (long form version)
From the Olympics to the UN we celebrate national identity and culture. Yet nations are typically the source of warfare and conflict. Would we be better to get rid of nations and borders in favour of a wider, ultimately global,...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Refugee and IDP Health
This episodes delves further into healthcare in times of conflict, focusing on access to healthcare and challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced people. Additionally, we address the issues that host-countries face in...
Science360
Fresh Water in the Arctic -- Changing Planet
Scientists are concerned that melting Arctic sea ice will increase the amount of fresh water in the Beaufort Gyre, which could spill out into the Atlantic and cause major climate shifts in North America and Western Europe. The Changing...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Shane Strange "Uses of Poetry 8"
Shane Strange’s writing has appeared in various print and online journals in Australia and internationally. He is the author of two chapbooks Notes to the Reader and Dark Corner. His first collection of poetry All Suspicions Have Been...
Step Back History
Coronavirus: What to Do When the State Won't save Us
This is a hard time for everyone, but not evenly. In this video I talk about how history can give us insight about the inequalities of this pandemic, but also give hope for the future?
The Wall Street Journal
The New Era Of Great Power Competition
How the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world on security and trade has changed in the Trump era. What's next?
Curated Video
THE BIRTH OF MODERN DAY ISRAEL: Herzl as Chief Diplomat: The Great Powers, Britain, and the Balfour Declaration
In pursuing diplomacy with the great powers of his time, Herzl left no stone unturned.
The Wall Street Journal
American Business in the World
From trade policy to national security treaties, it sometimes appears America is in retreat from global engagement. But is that so? And when is business affected?
Religion for Breakfast
Why Is Pork Forbidden?
Bibliography Hesse, B. and Wapnish, P. 1997. Can Pig Remains Be Used for Ethnic Diagnosis in the Ancient Near East? In The Archaeology of Israel: Constructing the Past, Interpreting the Present, edited by N.A. Silberman and D.B. Small,...
Jabzy
Varangian Trade Route - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Varangian Trade Route
Mr. Beat
Saudi Arabia and Iran Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Saudi Arabia and Iran, two Middle Eastern countries with governments that apparently hate each other.
TLDR News
What's Trump's Strategy in Iran - TLDR News
With the Trump administration making major moves in Iran we wanted to question what their strategy is. We're asking why Trump authorised the airstrike and what he hopes will come next. We're interested if you think the US should be...
Hip Hughes History
The Syrian War Explained
With the threat of International ISIS attacks, 3 million Syrian Refugees and over 250k dead it might be time to understand the basics of the Syrian Civil War.
Astrum
An unprecedented orbital view of the Middle East’s most spectacular mountains
The Middle East's most spectacular mountains seen from the International Space Station. This orbital view gives an unprecedented view of Earth's geology, with entire ranges visible in one go.