View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/where-did-russia-come-from-alex-gendler Russia is the biggest country in the world, spanning one-eighth of the earth’s landmass. But where did it all begin? Alex Gendler explores the epic history of the Kievan Rus, where characters ranging from Viking rai
Climate change, crises and conflicts: The challenges we face in our world today are big – too big for just one country to meet. That’s why we need the United Nations. It’s the sole forum in which all states take part as equals to find solutions together and make them binding for all. Germany is com
The fighting in Ukraine means that much of their wheat cannot make it to market. Essential Russian goods are also unavailable to the rest of the world. More than 300 million people in the poorest countries could soon be facing acute hunger. This video explains how the war in Ukraine is affecting the
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In order to ensure a more sustainable future, nations need to address the opportunities and threats of globalization. To do so, nations have created institutions to achieve an array of shared goals. Specifically, a family of institutions was created after World War II, which is inclusive. That i
Learn about Earth's close encounter with asteroid 2012 DA14 on February 15, 2013, in this video from NASA. Asteroid 2012 DA14 passed safely about 17,000 miles (27,000 kilometers) from Earth's surface. Its orbit was well known and scientists were not worried about a possible collision. NASA observes
Depression doesn't just warp your sense of time; it also prevents you from seeing the world clearly. You’re so distracted with your thoughts that it feels impossible to focus on anything else. So, how can you explain that you’re not being selfish but are merely undergoing an endless, difficult peri
Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. To watch PART 1, click on the link below: 6 Things People With Depression Want You to Know (PART 1) https://alugha.com/videos/ded3e
Do you know someone suffering from depression? Do you wonder what’s going on in their minds? Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people. And even though it’s been widely discussed in recent years, there are still so many misconceptions about what it actually is. With al
Depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors are some examples of mental disorders, which affect your mood, thinking, and behavior for a sustained period of time. The stigma around mental health can sometimes make people afraid to reach out for help or supp
Depression is a mood disorder marked by extended sadness and a loss of interest. Also referred to as major depression or clinical depression, it affects your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Are you concerned that someone in your life might be depressed? Hidden depression is often undiagnosed depre
