TED Talks
TED: Hamilton vs. Madison and the birth of American partisanship | Noah Feldman
The divisiveness plaguing American politics today is nothing new, says constitutional law scholar Noah Feldman. In fact, it dates back to the early days of the republic, when a dispute between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison led the...
Wonderscape
Adapting to Rising Sea Levels: Challenges and Solutions for Coastal Communities
Science Kids Antarctica and the Melting Ice Shelf V1-0003 This video discusses the impact of rising sea levels on coastal and island communities around the world due to factors like population growth and climate change. It highlights the...
Curated Video
Panama: Birds, History, and the Panama Canal
Discovering the Isthmus of Panama:Our next adventure takes us across continents to the Isthmus of Panama, home to the renowned Panama Canal. Explore this vital waterway, offering a gateway to maritime, commercial, and financial services....
Curated Video
How to Avoid Running Out of Water
Fresh water issues are getting harder to ignore. In the next five years, half the world’s population will live in a water-stressed area. Drought-stricken cities like San Francisco have started requiring large commercial building to...
Curated Video
Coasts – Big reveal
What is it? ... It’s a ferry! People and places - Physical geography - Coasts A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
Curated Video
Coasts – Clip
Discover the extreme lengths one engineer has gone to in order to protect his home from coastal erosion. People and places -Physical geography - Coasts Learning Points The geology of the coast affects the features that develop there....
Curated Video
Coasts – Odd one out
Four different rock types are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Coasts A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Curated Video
Coastal Guardians: Combating Erosion with Innovation in France
Discover the dynamic struggle against coastal erosion in France, where communities along the Aquitaine and Mediterranean shores combat the sea's relentless advance. Learn about the natural and engineered solutions—from dikes to...
Curated Video
Canada C3's epic science expedition
A retired icebreaker is making its way around the country to study Canada's coasts. CBC's Brett Ruskin takes us on board the ship.
Curated Video
Whales and Climate Change | Global Scholars
Researchers at the University of Pretoria have been counting whales off the coast of South Africa for decades. The whales they track are “indicator species” meaning that they can tell us a lot about what is happening in the ocean...
Bloomberg
Climate Sigma MD on 'Managed Retreat' in NZ
Belinda Storey, Managing Director at Climate Sigma, discusses how climate change and New Zealand's unique tectonics may lead to the nation to be one of the first to experience 'managed retreat' from at-risk areas. She speaks with Shery...
British Movietone
CHANNEL SWIM - SUCCESS AND FAILURE
Florence Chadwick of America has set a new Woman's Record for swimming the Channel, but her compatriot, Shirley May France, failed in her attempt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
British Movietone
TUC MEETS AT MARGATE
The Trades Union Congress at Margate opened with an address from Florence Hancock and Mr Shinwell spoke for the Labour Party. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
British Movietone
BOARDS ON THE BREAKERS
The scene Biarritz. The event the first European surf-board contest ever held. This contest was dominated by competitors from Hawaii, Australia and the American West Coast. This almost disdainful mastery of the white horses is as...
British Movietone
AMERICA TRIES OUT HER AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
A combined exercise by the American Army, Navy and Air Force, makes amphibious landing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
British Movietone
EASTER 1948 - THE NO-BASIC HOLIDAY
The spell of fine weather drew the Easter crowds to the seaside, but lack of petrol meant some roads were deserted. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
British Movietone
MOTOR-LESS PLANES' CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING
Gliding Championship in San Diego, California. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
British Movietone
THE AMERICAN SCENE:
Units of the American Navy hold manoeuvres in Chesapeake Bay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
British Movietone
""WARSPITE"" MOVES ON
Lifted off the rocks at Prussia Cove, Cornwall, and towed away at last, the ""Warspite"" (because of damage) had to be beached again for repairs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
British Movietone
""WARSPITE"" TO BE REFLOATED?
The battleship ""Warspite"" which went aground off the Cornish coast on the way to the breakers yard, may be refloated. It is a tricky job because of the condition of the vessel's damaged hull. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
British Movietone
KOREA - AMPHIBIOUS FORCE LANDS
The first American amphibious operation since World War Two was commanded during the sea voyage by Rear Admiral Doyle, seen here with Major General Gray, who was to lead the troops on land. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
British Movietone
EIGHT HOURS TO BALI HAI
It takes less than eight hours to Tahiti from Australia now that an air service has been inaugurated. Our pictures show the nearby island of Moorea which was used as Bali Hai in the Rodgers and Hammerstein spectacular, South Pacific....
Bloomberg
Bowlero CEO on SPAC deal
CEO of Bowlero, the world's largest owner & operator of bowling centers and owner of the PBA, discusses the resurgence of bowling. He speaks with Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets."
Bridgeman Arts
Dancing and carnivals in Martinique, Antilles, 1950s
Clip 6 from 'Paradis Antillais', a 1950s documentary about Martinique, the Antilles and the West Indies. In this clip, men and women dance outdoors. A carnival procession of dancers, citizens and children moves through the streets.