TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the medieval Islamic Empire | Petra Sijpesteijn and Birte Kristiansen
In the 7th century CE, the prophet Muhammad united the people of the Arabian Peninsula through the formation of Islam. Over the next 30 years, caliphs conquered vast areas beyond Arabia, including their mighty neighbors the Persians and...
SciShow
Basically Every Mammal Is Good at Swimming... Except Us
From the world’s biggest land animal to a creature built more like a tank than a sub, meet seven mammals that you might not think can swim well, but do! CHAPTERS View all MOOSE 1:33 2 ELEPHANTS 3:21 ARMADILLOS 4:54 CAMELS 5:32 6 SLOTHS 9:03
Curated Video
The Battle of Badr: The Turning Point in Islamic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical significance of the Battle of Badr in the early days of Islam. It begins by setting the stage with the background of the Islamic religion and the challenges faced by Prophet...
Jabzy
What did Hitler want in Asia? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
What did Hitler want in Asia? | Nazi Empire, Greater German Reich, WW2 Alternative History
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The Quran and Islamic power
Why do muslims care so much about where certain elements of their faith, and civilization came from? How did Islam overcome the Persians and the Romans? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 2
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: Interpretations of the Quran
Learn about the difference between the Bible and the Quran, and how interpretations are very important? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 4
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The birth of Islam
Why are we still debating what happened 1400 years ago? How did Islam come to life? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 1
IT'S HISTORY
T.E. LAWRENCE - Lawrence z Arabii - HARDKOR HISTORY
Who was the famous Lawrence of Arabia?
Curated Video
Saudi Arabia: open for tourists
Saudi Arabia is spending half-a-trillion dollars on coastal resorts and an entertainment complex to try and attract more tourists. It's part of the crown prince's plan to diversify the country's economy away from oil. Will it work?
Jack Rackam
Always the Bridesmaid | The Life & Times of Ali
This is the story of Ali ibn Abi Talib, passed over thrice for the caliphate, thrust into the First Fitna, really a guy who drew a very short straw in life.
Next Animation Studio
China is helping Saudi Arabia build its own ballistic missiles
The first ‘unambiguous evidence’ that Saudi Arabia is building its own ballistic missiles with the help of China has emerged through satellite images.
Jabzy
Soviets on the Hajj - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Soviets on the Hajj
Jabzy
Wahhabi War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Wahhabi War
Next Animation Studio
US weapons and advisors used in Saudi Arabia-Yemeni conflict
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Saudi Arabia is America's number one weapons buyer.
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: What is Islam
Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3
Next Animation Studio
Israeli spyware used by Saudi murderers, regimes worldwide
The Washington Post reports that an Israeli company sold “military-grade spyware” that can easily bypass a smartphone’s passwords and access all data on that phone.
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement: A de-monitized economy
What finds were found at these excavation sites? What was unique about the cemeteries found in one excavation site? The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 3
Next Animation Studio
Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth
Remnants of the Chinese Long March 5B rocket that was launched last month have crashed back down to Earth and into the Indian Ocean.
Bloomberg
StanChart to Sell Jet Lessor to PIF Unit for $3.6B
Standard Chartered has agreed to sell its aviation finance business to a unit of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund for $3.6 billion. AviLease, a jet lessor owned by the PIF, will acquire a portfolio of 100 narrowbody aircraft and...
Bloomberg
Arab States Sour on Israel
Tensions between Gulf states and Israel are rising three years after historic peace deals. The friction is slowing down hope for investments and setting back US efforts to integrate the region. Bruce Einhorn reports on Bloomberg Television.
Getty Images
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall
Getty Images
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall - time lapse
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall - time lapse
Getty Images
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall - time lapse
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall - time lapse
Getty Images
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall - time lapse
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall - time lapse