The Asklepieion in Kos is an ancient medical centre placed 4 km to the south east of Kos Town, beyond Platani village. It dates from the first half of the 3rd century BC and it was built to honour the god of health and medicine,...

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On July 1, 2015, President Obama named 107 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. "These teachers are...

Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...

When Bitcoin came screaming back into the public consciousness in late 2017, there was a lot of talk about whether or not Bitcoin is an economic bubble. The crypto currency flew under the radar for several years and then all of a sudden...

When we think of knights during the medieval times, we think of valiant men who chose to defend their honor in feats of jousting, chivalry, and dragon slaying. But that’s not exactly how it was for the actual knights. Today, we’re...

How one woman's intelligence and dedication brought education to thousands of those who needed it the most.

This video highlights the issue of sex selective abortions in India, where the preference for boys over girls has led to the elimination of millions of girls before birth. The practice, although illegal, is still widespread due to the...

To master the art of conversation, we have to learn how to disagree respectfully and this video teaches three steps and lets you practice. After hearing statements you will probably disagree with. With these tips, you can master the art...

In the world we live in, humans must work to live. This clip from the documentary 'Bighorns at the Junction' looks at the potential human industry has for environemental destruction, weighing up the difficult debate between 'humans need...

NSF's 2014 Alan T. Waterman Awardee Feng Zhang discusses the work of his research team on the brain. Zhang is an investigator at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT and a core member of the Broad Institute of MIT and...

Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Christopher Marlowe is killed in a brawl. This video is part 4 of the series 'Understanding Shakespeare:...

Alexander the Great and his Macedonian army conquered much of the known world in a brilliant 10-year campaign. But in 324 BC, near modern Baghdad, his army mutinied. This is the speech he made to his troops, according to Roman historian...

The practice of blood feuding was a fundamental aspect of the Icelandic judicial system during the Middle Ages. A feud, something so complex that it lacks an agreed-upon definition, involved vengeance and hatred among groups -...

Listen to a woman who is married to a husband yet is shared among his brothers.<br/>
Women's Rights in India part 7/8

This video transcript highlights the story of a brave woman in Delhi who works as a cab driver at night to ensure the safety of women traveling alone. It sheds light on the issue of women's security in India, particularly in the...

The Women of Standing Rock part 8/8: This video captures the journey and collective movement of the Standing Rock water protectors in their fight against the Dakota Access pipeline. It showcases their determination to pursue legal...

Part 4/4 of the End Casket Company series. The video features the story of Bill Vandegriff, a Vietnam veteran who copes with PTSD by building caskets and urns. The video discusses how Bill's crafting helps him deal with his PTSD and how...

Trace the history of the Ashanti Kingdom’s Golden Stool -- one of the most important sacraments of the kingdom -- from the time it is believed to have arrived in 1695 to present day Ghana.

Dr. Seuss is well known for his popular children’s books full of fanciful rhymes and whimsical illustrations. His earlier cartoons, however, include many racist and anti-Semitic images, which the artist later regretted. Listen to this...

Angela Maiers is a pioneer in digital literacy and education technologies.
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An award-winning educator, author, and speaker known for her work in education leadership and innovation, Angela works tirelessly to bring...

Jonathan Haidt (pronounced “height”) is a social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992, and taught for 16 years in the department of...

This video discusses the issue of honor killings in India and the power of the cup and child, a caste-based community, in protecting their traditions. It follows the story of Mahvish and Abdulhakim, a couple from different castes who...

The history and origins of Santa Claus

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