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Ronaldinho: A Football Superstar with a Giving Nature
Ronaldinho, the Brazilian football superstar, is known not only for his incredible skills on the field but also for his philanthropy and love for life. He has been appointed as an official spokesperson for Sport for Development and Peace...
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Ronaldo: Beyond Football
This video explores the off-field activities and personal life of football superstar Ronaldo. From his marriages and high-profile romances to his involvement in charities and being a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, Ronaldo's...
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The United Nations Explained
Once upon a time there was a horrible war called World War One. It was devastating. It was horrible. All of the world's superpowers were at it, and it was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." After Germany was defeated, the side...
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Volcanoes: LEDC Response
In 2002, the Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo erupted. As a Less Economically Developed Country, the DRC was unprepared and less able to mount an effective response to the disaster. Earth Science - Geology -...
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Malala Yousafzai for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the young Pakistani schoolgirl who challenged the Taliban in her quest for women's rights to education.
Wonderscape
Eleanor Roosevelt's Legacy: A Lifetime of Service
After Franklin Roosevelt’s passing, Eleanor continued her incredible legacy of public service. She played a pivotal role in shaping the United Nations and drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Later, she advised on women’s...
FuseSchool
Sustainable Development | SDGs Explained for Gen Z
The video discusses the evolution of human needs from basic essentials like food, water, and shelter to modern demands such as high-speed internet and mobile devices, which significantly impact the environment. It introduces the concept...
Wonderscape
Understanding Water Scarcity: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Delve into the concept of water scarcity, exploring both its physical and economic dimensions, its global impacts, and the daily struggles faced by communities affected by water shortages. Discover how factors like climate change,...
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When Antibiotics Fail, What's Next?
Antibiotic overuse and misuse is driving resistance in bacteria. Without new therapeutic tools, we could by 2050 see 10 million deaths annually from “superbug” infections. Co-hosts Alok and Sheena explore how phage therapy and other...
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Madeleine Albright's Brooches
The U.S.’s first female Secretary of State used her collection of brooches to get her point across when meeting with foreign leaders, a practice that became known as “Pin Diplomacy.”
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Stuxnet
Stuxnet, a powerful cyber weapon used to disrupt Iran's nuclear advancements at the Natanz facility in 2010, marked a pivotal moment in the history of cyber warfare.
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The Korean War: A Divided Nation and the Road to Armistice
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Korean War, focusing on the pivotal events that took place in 1951. It highlights the peace negotiations between the United Nations and North Korea, the involvement of key players...
Wonderscape
World War II: Turning Points and the Path to Victory
This video examines key turning points in World War II, including the entry of the United States and the Soviet Union into the war, the fall of Mussolini, and the Tehran Conference. It focuses on Operation Overlord, the liberation of...
Wonderscape
Post-Cuban Missile Crisis Developments and Nuclear Disarmament
Examine the aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis and its impact on global nuclear policies. Learn how the United States and the Soviet Union removed missiles from Cuba and established a hotline for direct communication. Understand the...
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World War II
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test must understand the reasons behind the United States’ involvement in World War II, why the U.S. was initially neutral, and what happened as a result of Imperial Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in...
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Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
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U.S. Territories
Those who take the U.S. Citizenship Test are expected to know how the five U.S. Territories became a part of the United States and what rights their residents have.
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The Cocktail Circuit
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) talks about her experience working at the United Nations Office at Geneva.
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Playing Charades
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego), describes her disillusioning experiences working at the U.N. Office in Geneva.
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Human Rights Awareness
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) discusses the lack of general awareness surrounding much of the international human rights system.
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Ecumenical Protestantism
Historian David Hollinger (UC Berkeley) describes the Ecumenical Protestant movement and its huge impact on American cultural and political life.
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Dr. Julene Reed - Making a Difference in the World
Dr. Julene Reed is an international consultant, presenter, researcher, instructional designer, instructional coach, and education author with over twenty–five years of experience in K-12 education. Julene holds a doctorate in educational...
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The United Nations
The United Nations identifies organizations that contribute to the interaction among individuals and nations by reviewing functions of the United Nations.