Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered an immense cloud of hydrogen evaporating from a Neptune-sized planet named GJ 436b. The planet’s atmosphere is evaporating because of extreme irradiation from its parent star. Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more. Click here to see
Are you a seasoned world traveler? Have you been to these unusual and unique festivals around the world? In this video we explore some wonderful but unusual festivals celebrated around the world! Author: Sophie Gollifer Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tomatina https://en.wikipedia.org/
In 1569, Gerhard Mercator presented his world map to the public for the first time. The 1 meter 34 by 2 meter 12 meter card was given the title addition: "for marine use". It was later divided into 20 single sheets and published in a book. Long awaited by the captains of the world. Author: ZDF/Terr
October 16th - World food day, is a day of action dedicated to eliminate global hunger. Held annually on 16th October, people from around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate worldwide hunger from our lifetime. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimplesh
History is more than a list of famous people, more than a series of events to memorize. It is a story -- of societies and nations, cities and villages, families and individuals. A network of connected and intertwined narratives. By exploring the past, we can better understand our present and imagine
Young British officers might have come from polite society, but the trenches of World War I were far from a posh environment. In this video, Andrew Wallis, of the Guards Museum in London, demonstrates the “streetwise” weapons that British officers used in close-quarters combat. Website: https://ww
Trench warfare in the First World War was horrific enough, but mustard gas really sent it over the top. In this short video, Andrew Wallis, of the Guards Museum in London, exhibits the shockingly inadequate gas hoods that British soldiers relied on to survive the horrors of chemical warfare. Websi
On 5 October we celebrate the work of dedicated teachers around the world who continue to strive every day to ensure that inclusive and quality education become a reality globally. This video sheds light on the celebration of World Teachers’ Day! Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: h
Immigration - Global humanitarian reasons for current U.S. immigration are tested in this updated version of immigration author and journalist Roy Beck's colorful presentation of data from the World Bank and U.S. Census Bureau. The 1996 version of this immigration gumballs presentation has been one
World Population Day is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. It is celebrated on July 11 every year. Our video reveals interesting information about today’s global population. #WorldPopulationDay #population #globalpopulation Transcript: alugha Click here to s
The World Health Organisation works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccines and immunization. It emphasizes how immunization saves lives and supports people everywhere to get the vaccinations needed against deadly diseases. Our video explains the vaccine journey.
There are over 476 million indigenous peoples (with a vast diversity of unique cultures, traditions, and languages) living in 90 countries across the world. This video focuses on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, observed on 9 August each year, to raise awareness for and to pr
