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
#Ukraine has a rich history that stretches over many centuries… This video gives a brief overview of Ukrainian history to the current day. Transcript: alugha Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow
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
This video is about the differences and peculiarities of two countries - both of which claim to be the real "China". Things like the Communist Party, Taiwan's exclusion from the UN, the one-child policy and more are all addressed and explained in an interesting and serious way. You can find more
Cognitive dissonance is based on the idea that we change and reconcile two ideas that are psychologically incompatible. When the two contradictory ideas are deeply ingrained in our identity, this mental imbalance can become overwhelming and intoxicate our minds – and as a result, we may even believe
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
Get 25% off Blinkist Premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start a free 7-day trial by clicking here: http://blinkist.de/sproutsdeutschland In the summer of 1954, a school bus carrying a group of 12-year-old boys arrived at Robbers Cave State Park in Oklahoma. The boys thought they we
25th anniversary of German Reunification – an event that had a great impact on Europe and became another symbol of the end of the worldwide East-West conflict. This simpleshow explains the basic facts about the German Reunification – in just two minutes! Authors: Waldemar Ibbe, Rodrigo Diaz McVeigh
The Vietnam War (or Second Indochina War, as known in Asia) was one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of the 20th century. The enduring struggle between the communist Viet Cong and the capitalist-backed South claimed hundreds thousands of innocent lives. This explainer video informs you about i
Most people have a sibling — in fact, in the U.S. today, a child is more likely to grow up with a brother or sister than a father. While many social scientists research the effects of school and parenthood, little attention is paid to a relationship that is perhaps even more consequential. To unders
Improve your communication skills with the Four Sides Communication Model. We all know a situation like this one: You say something harmless, and your counterpart feels insulted about that – no matter whether it's your girlfriend, your friend, or your team mate. To cope with such misunderstandings,
