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PBS
How U.S. Immigration Policy Affects Fate Of Migrants Braving The Deadly Darien Gap
The remote Darien Gap cuts across Central America, serving as a critical but perilous path for migrants desperate to make the journey to North America. Many people fleeing poverty, persecution and violence feel it’s their only option....
PBS
How Giant African Rats Are Helping Uncover Deadly Land Mines In Cambodia
From Angola to the former Yugoslavia, land mines are a lethal legacy of wars over long ago. Cambodia is among the most affected countries, with millions of buried explosives that kill and maim people each year. Now, an organization is...
Crash Course
Decolonization: Crash Course European History
After World War II, Europe was changing radically, and its place in the world was changing as well. European powers had colonized around the world in the 18th and 19th centuries, and in the 20th century, it all came crashing down. Of...
The Daily Conversation
Iran Overthrows The Shah: Revolutions, Part 5
Iran becomes an Islamic Republic as Ayatollah Khomeini seizes power to become Supreme Leader. Part 5 of our journey through history's greatest revolutions--the moments that shaped modern civilization.
Makematic
Slavery in the Colonies
Liberty is a founding principle of the United States, but many of the people who helped build the North American colonies were not free. The resilience of enslaved people and their contributions to what would become the United States...
Curated Video
Embracing Enthusiasm: A Journey of Inspiration and Achievement
In this video, Mila the Meerkat shares her enthusiasm for her country, Angola, and teaches a valuable lesson about the power of enthusiasm. Through the story of Joao and his kite-flying adventure, viewers learn that enthusiasm can...
Curated Video
Life in the Colonies: African Enslavement
Africans brought to the Thirteen Colonies faced hardships and resisted slavery in their quest for freedom.
Wonderscape
Exploring Giraffe Diversity: Species and Subspecies Across Africa
This video explores the diversity of giraffe species across Africa, discussing the debate among scientists about their classification. It introduces the four main groups: reticulated, southern, northern, and Masai giraffes, detailing...
Curated Video
Football Files - Episode 78 - ANGOLA
BABIES THIS TEAM WERE ONLY AFFILIATED WITH FIFA IN 1980 AND AFTER 6 ATTEMPTS HAVE FINALLY QUALIFIED FOR THE FINALS. JOURNEY AFTER A SHOCK LOSS TO BEGIN WITH, THE COACH WAS SACKED AND THE CAPTAIN TOOK OVER AND LEAD HIS TEAM THROUGH A...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 8: Later Years and Legacy
In her later years, Nzinga focused less on military training and more on education in her lands. This video delves into the complexities of her legacy, as she ruled with violence and advanced the slave trade in the area but also...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 7: Embracing Christianity and a Peace Agreement at Last
Nzinga negotiated strategic alliances with the Dutch and the Christian missionaries to legitimize her rule and resist the Portuguese. This video delves into the slave trade and the political tensions between rival African rulers....
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 6: New Alliances and a New Image
Queen Nzinga continued to fight to be recognized by the Portuguese as a legitimate ruler and resist the colonization of her land. The video details her diplomatic efforts, military strategy, and struggles against rebel nobles and other...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 5: Problems with the Portuguese
This video explores the political and military battles between Queen Nzinga of Angola and the Portuguese in the early 17th century. The video describes how she defied Portuguese colonial attempts to subjugate her kingdom, fought against...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 4: Revenge and Rise to Power
As the political situation in Ndongo worsened, Mbandi slipped into a deep depression and relied on Nzinga more and more for personal and political advice. Nzinga used this as an opportunity to weaken her brother's rule and solidify her...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 3: a Diplomatic Win in Portugal
This video highlights Nzinga's diplomatic skills and tells the famous story of Nzinga and the chair in context. Nzinga became ambassador to the Portuguese in an attempt to negotiate peace with her brother's kingdom. Despite her rivalry...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 1: Difficult Birth and Early Life
This video tells the story of Queen Nzinga Mbandi, a renowned queen from Southwest Africa who was known for her intelligence, political aptitude, and military skills. The video explores her background, including her difficult birth and...
Curated Video
Queen Nzinga part 2: Mbandi Takes the Throne
This video explores the political and social climate of Ndongo at the time and the struggles faced by Nzinga. When Nzinga's father died, and her brother, Mbandi, seized power by violently eliminating his competition. Nzinga and her...
AllTime 10s
10 Weirdest Things To Fall From The Sky
You've probably had a bird poop on you at some point, but trust me it could be so much worse. From space debris to raining fish, here are the 10 weirdest things to fall from the sky.
Curated Video
The civil war in Angola, 1975 2002
A Battle for supermacy causing lives of citizens horrifying. A war amongst people’s party - MPLA, FNLA and UNITA to strive for power and massive wealth of mineral resources of Angola!
Jabzy
Last Cavalry Charge - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Last Cavalry Charge
Step Back History
The Kingdom of Kongo
The Kingdom of Kongo was an indigenous African kingdom in modern Day Angola and the Republic of Kongo. The story of its unstable life and eventual decline show the heavy damage the slave trade had upon this continent.
Jabzy
Second Congo War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Second Congo War
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of Africa: Geography and People of Southern Africa
This program examines the geography and people of Southern Africa with a closer look at Apartheid
Press Association
Home Secretary plans visa bans for three countries amid asylum system overhaul
Shabana Mahmood will ban three countries from accessing UK visas if they fail to take back illegal migrants as she plans to overhaul human rights law as part of a sweeping reform of the asylum system.
Three African countries,...
Three African countries,...