60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; travels to Crimea
In part 4 of this series Mary describes her travel to and arrival in the Crimea.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ian Goldin, Sanjeev Goyal, Frank Kelly, J. Doyne Farmer - Networks and Systemic Risks
The Inaugural Conference @ King's, Institute for New Economic Thinking, Session 2 Q&A: What Kind of Theory to Guide Reform and Restructuring of the Financial and Non-Financial Sectors?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Charles Dallara: The Architecture of Asia - INET Panel (2 of 7)
Charles Dallara is the Managing Director of the Institute of International Finance, and a speaker at INET's Conference at Bretton Woods on April 10, 2011
60 Second Histories
Dr John Snow - unravelling a mystery
Part 5 of this series sees John Snow's continuing investigation into the cause of Cholera.
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; her travels
Part 3 of this series sees Mary explaining her decision to volunteer as a nurse in the Crimea.
NPR
Racial Equity and Stephon Clark
The shooting of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man killed by police in Sacramento, California, sparked outrage and demands for police reform. In Sacramento there is a call to rebuild communities of color. Stephon’s brother, Ste’Vante...
Curated Video
Debate: Should Elephants Be Considered Property?
Should some animals be considered “persons”? One lawyer is working to classify certain animals as “persons” so they can be protected under the law. Specifically, the lawyer wants to send three elephants from the “Big E” fair in New...
60 Second Histories
Dr John Snow - removing the pump handle
In part 6 of this series, John Snow describes how he presented his findings to authorities and persuaded them to remove the handle from the water pump in Broad Street.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Obama's Missed Opportunity: Part 6 of INET's Interview with Charles Ferguson
Charles Ferguson, the director of the documentary film "Inside Job," says that Obama had a great opportunity to change the way the financial services industry operates, but missed it. However, the recent mid-term elections could help put...
TLDR News
Should Democrats Destroy the Filibuster? The Reality of Scrapping the Senate Filibuster - TLDR News
The filibuster has become increasingly controversial in recent years, with critics on both sides of the aisle. So in this video we discuss how the filibuster works, why some want to see it scrapped & what it means for the future of US...
Curated Video
Evolution of Japanese Uniforms | Animated History
In today's video, we'll be exploring the evolution of Japanese uniforms, from the Boshin War and the Meiji Restoration, through the Russo-Japanese War and both World Wars, to the present day.
60 Second Histories
Dr John Snow - the investigation continues
In part 4 of this series John Snow describes how he investigated the cause of the outbreak of cholera.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ann Cook - Teachers Make a Difference
In this series of videos "60 Seconds with ..." I've asked each person to tell me (in a minute or less) about that one special teacher who made a difference in their life.
Good Words
Difficult to Control: Obstreperous
While the words uncooperative, unruly, and unrestrained typically carry negative connotations, there are times when these qualities can be helpful. For example, most activists will agree that being obstreperous, or difficult to control,...
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; successfully treats cholera
Part 2 of this series, Mary describes her first experience of treating cholera victims in Panama.
60 Second Histories
Mary Seacole; life in the Crimea
Part 6 of this series is an overview of Mary Seacole's life and work in the Crimea.
The March of Time
National Planning Assoc. NPA
MOT 1945: NATIONAL PLANNING ASSOCIATION: INT WS N.P.A. members in meeting. REPRISAL: MS NPA members H.C. Sonne Beardsley Ruml (1894-1960) Clinton Golden Murry Benedict (all unconfirmed) talking about Congressional reform.
Curated Video
Confucius, 5th Century BC
Watch the story behind the most influential individual in human history ‘Confucius’ the legendary thinker and symbol of Chinese Culture. Discover the philosphy of Confucius, who had one aim to create Wisdom and spread the moral practise...
Red Rock Films
Women's History Activator: Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing
Professor Dave Explains
Organic Chemistry Synthesis Challenge 5
Need some organic chemistry practice? Here's a tricky synthesis to try!
TLDR News
Truss Will Be the Next Prime Minister (probably)
Liz Truss now looks almost unstoppable in the Conservative Leadership Race, with recent polling showing her storming ahead once again. So in this video we outline why Truss is looking so strong, and why we think she's going to win.
TLDR News
Is Farage About to Return to Politics? (and why it'll hurt Sunak)
Farage bowed out of the political sphere after Brexit, but with the Tories looking vulnerable he's apparently eyeing up a return. So in this video we discuss if Farage could be returning to politics & how it could decimate the Conservatives
60 Second Histories
Metropolitan Commission of Sewers
Part 3 of the Bazalgette series gives an overview of Bazalgette's appointment as Chief Engineer with the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers and the beginning of the great sewer project.