TED Talks
TED: A project of peace, painted across 50 buildings | eL Seed
eL Seed fuses Arabic calligraphy with graffiti to paint colorful, swirling messages of hope and peace on buildings from Tunisia to Paris. The artist and TED Fellow shares the story of his most ambitious project yet: a mural painted...
TED Talks
Bahia Shehab: A thousand times no
Art historian Bahia Shehab has long been fascinated with the Arabic script for 'no.' When revolution swept through Egypt in 2011, she began spraying the image in the streets saying no to dictators, no to military rule and no to violence.
TED Talks
TED: How I'm using LEGO to teach Arabic | Ghada Wali
After a visit to a European library in search of Arabic and Middle Eastern texts turned up only titles about fear, terrorism and destruction, Ghada Wali resolved to represent her culture in a fun, accessible way. The result: a colorful,...
TED Talks
TED: What security means to me | Eve Ensler
Playwright Eve Ensler explores our modern craving for security -- and why it makes us less secure. Listen for inspiring, heartbreaking stories of women making change.
Curated Video
Egypt's Sisi lands Qatar in first official after four-year row
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah Al Sissi arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for the first time since a four-year rift
Curated Video
How to cross Africa by train #brighttrip #travelsmarter #africa
How to cross Africa by train #brighttrip #travelsmarter #africa
Curated Video
Egypt hosts Iranian and Turkish leaders for D-8 summit
D-8 leaders meet in Cairo; Iran condemns Israeli attacks, Turkiye calls for Syria's unity, as bloc gains influence amid Middle East shifts.
The Daily Conversation
Cairo Egypt: Largest City in the Middle East
Cairo, Egypt, is one of the world’s oldest and largest cities, growing for thousands of years along the Nile River. While it has a rich history and culture, modern Cairo struggles with overcrowding, poor housing, and climate change,...
Professor Dave Explains
Ancient Egypt Part 1: The Old Kingdom (3000 – 2000 BCE)
One of the most famous civilizations in antiquity is that of Ancient Egypt. Everyone knows about pharaohs and pyramids, but there is so much to learn about the numerous dynasties that ruled this land, and how this society evolved over...
Curated Video
How did the Fatimids conquer Egypt? A pivotal moment in Islamic History DOCUMENTARY
How did the Fatimids conquer Egypt? A pivotal moment in Islamic History DOCUMENTARY
Curated Video
Landmarks - Pyramids
PYRAMIDS THEY'RE ONE OF THE HISTORY S MOST ENDURING LANDMARKS, AND A MUST-SEE ATTRACTION FOR TRAVELLERS TO EGYPT. EVERY YEAR THOUSANDS OF VISITORS FLOCK TO SEE THE PYRAMIDS NEAR CAIRO. THE SITE CONTAINS THE GREAT PYRAMID OF KHUFU, THE...
Curated Video
Ancient Egypt: Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza
Exploring Cairo:Join us as we travel to Cairo, where we'll embark on a unique adventure exploring ancient wonders. Renting a camel, we'll journey to the iconic Pyramids, marveling at these magnificent structures—one of the seven wonders...
Curated Video
A Global Village
An insight into Marshall McLuhan's theory of "the global village", and the impacts of improving global communications networks, both good and bad. Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The term 'Global Village' was coined...
Curated Video
Rivers – Odd one out
Four different cities are shown, but which is the odd one out? People and places - Physical geography - Rivers Learning Points Many large cities were deliberately built alongside rivers. A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children...
Curated Video
The Egyptian Revolution of 1952: Overthrowing the Monarchy and Establishing a Republic
This video outlines the 1952 Egyptian Revolution led by the Free Officers, resulting in the abolishment of the monarchy and the establishment of a Republic in Egypt. The revolution was fueled by grievances against King Farooq's perceived...
Curated Video
Let's Go There Vicksburg Mississippi and the Civil War
Travel to Vicksburg, Mississippi and explore an important turning point in the Civil War.
Curated Video
The Mystery of Tutankhamun: Unraveling the Secrets of an Ancient Pharaoh
Tutankhamun, the famous ancient Egyptian pharaoh, ruled during the peak of the Egyptian Empire at a young age and was buried in a lavish tomb filled with rich treasures. Discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter over 3000 years...
All Ears English
2018 - 5 Takeaways from Lindsay's Egypt Adventure
Lindsay is back from her adventure in Egypt. Get five key takeaways that you can apply to your next trip abroad!
Curated Video
Pyramids and the Great Wall
Pyramids and the Great Wall identifies given human characteristics of three different regions.
Curated Video
Tutmania: The Discovery of Tutankhamun
National Archives: Drawing on a rich selection of records held at The National Archives, this films looks back at the discovery of Pharaoh Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the surrounding 'Tutmania' that swept the press and the globe.
Religion for Breakfast
Gospel of Judas: What Does It Really Say?
The Gospel of Judas caused a huge stir when National Geographic published it back in 2006. But to this day, misconceptions about this text abound. Who wrote this text? And what does it really say?
Curated Video
The Bustling Appeal of Cairo
Experience the wonders of Cairo's rich history, vibrant atmosphere, and iconic landmarks. From the magnificent pyramids of Giza, including the awe-inspiring Sphinx, to the bustling markets Cairo will keep you entertained. Cairo truly...
Jabzy
Rise of Muhammad Ali - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Rise of Muhammad Ali
Jabzy
Fall of the Mamluks - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Fall of the Mamluks