TED Talks
TED: What should humans take to space (and leave behind)? | Jorge Mañes Rubio
TED talks about what should humans take to space (and leave behind)?
SciShow
3 Weird Ways Olde Tyme People Got High
Humans have been processing plants for their narcotic effects for at least 5000 years, historically for ceremonial purposes, to deal with harsh environmental conditions or difficult situations, and sometimes even to supplement...
TED Talks
TED: The boiling river of the Amazon | Andres Ruzo
When Andres Ruzo was a young boy in Peru, his grandfather told him a story with an odd detail: There is a river, deep in the Amazon, which boils as if a fire burns below it. Twelve years later, after training as a geoscientist, he set...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Battle of the Brains!
It's the battle of the SciShow Psych Hosts: Brit Garner and Hank Green! Brit came prepared, but can Hank still win the game for his Patron?
TED Talks
France Villarta: The gender-fluid history of the Philippines
In much of the world, gender is viewed as binary: man or woman, each assigned characteristics and traits designated by biological sex. But that's not the case everywhere, says France Villarta. In a talk that's part cultural love letter,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman
The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still and this is just the latest in a series of troubling signs for Quexo, the village shaman. The villagers live off the sea, but this year the winds have...
TED Talks
TED: What the people of the Amazon know that you don't | Mark Plotkin
The greatest and most endangered species in the Amazon rainforest is not the jaguar or the harpy eagle, says Mark Plotkin, "It's the isolated and uncontacted tribes." In an energetic and sobering talk, the ethnobotanist brings us into...
TED Talks
Wade Davis: Dreams from endangered cultures
With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world's indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.
PBS
Kasogonagá: Sky Deity and Absolute Cutie
A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá! From the mythology of the Toba peoples of South America, this god of lightning, thunder, and rain appears as a small, hairy anteater-like creature and needs...
Curated Video
The Native American Culture
A video entitled “The Native American Culture” discusses agricultural and nomadic Native American cultures.
Cerebellum
Colonization Of North America: Spanish Settlements - The Santa Fe Settlement
Chronicles the exploits of Cortes, De Soto, and Coronado; and Spanish incursions into South & Central America, Mexico and the American Southwest. This video looks at the Spanish settlement of Santa Fe and the issues that arose for those...
Mediacorp
Indonesia's Constitution
This video explores the history and significance of Indonesia's constitution, particularly the principles of Pancasila. The video also addresses the growing influence of Islamic conservatives and the potential impact of proposed changes...
Jabzy
Ancient Stoners - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Ancient Stoners
Mediacorp
The Controversial World of Dangdut and Caning
This video explores the diverse and complex nature of Islam in Indonesia, the largest Muslim nation in the world. The video also delves into a province governed by Sharia law, where strict enforcement and punishment, including public...
Religion for Breakfast
Animism: The First Religion?
Anthropologists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries hypothesized that animism was the earliest religion. But later scholars have called this theory into question. What is animism? And how should we categorize it? This video was...
Next Animation Studio
Hook, Line, Sinker
Max is watching a TV commercial about a magical potion that will make you live forever. Moon doesn't believe it and says that no one can live forever, but Max is still convinced. Moon tells him he's taking it 'hook, line, and sinker',...
Curated Video
Boi Boomba: The Spectacular Folklore Festival
Experience the vibrant and enchanting festival of Boy Boomba in Parintins, Brazil. Learn about this three-day celebration that brings to life the folklore of the resurrected bull in a grand and spectacular manner.
Mediacorp
Polygamist Wives in Indonesia Tell their Stories
Learn from the polygamist's wives, how they accepted polygamy and how they get along. Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 7/8
Mediacorp
Living Under Sharia Law: The Struggles and Creativity of Local Artists
At first, listen to how local graffiti artist balance expression and dissent. Then, learn about how the Sharia police has helped the community. Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 3/8
Mediacorp
The Controversial World of Polygamy in Indonesia
In this video, the reporter explores the topic of polygamy in Indonesia, where Sharia law allows men to marry up to four women. The reporter interviews a polygamist who openly embraces his lifestyle, and discusses the controversy...
Mediacorp
The Immoral Police in Indonesia
Ride along and see how an all female squad looks out for activities against Sharia law. Deciphering Indonesia, Religion and Pluralism part 2/8
Curated Video
The Enigmatic Epimenides of Crete
Let's delve into the intriguing world of notable thinkers and explore the life and contributions of Epimenides of Crete. Known for his mind-boggling illusions and tricks, Epimenides holds a semi-mythical status in history. Join us as we...
Mediacorp
Mystical Islam: Exploring Indonesia's Tolerance and Tradition
This video explores the mystical Islamic practices in Jogjakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. It highlights the syncretism of beliefs, including Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi, and animist, within the Kujawa version of Islam. Deciphering Indonesia,...
Out of this Word
Hook, Line, Sinker
Max is watching a TV commercial about a magical potion that will make you live forever. Moon doesn’t believe it and says that no one can live forever, but Max is still convinced. Moon tells him he’s taking it ‘hook, line, and sinker’,...