Amistad
Kidnapped Africans caught in the slave trade during the 1840s seized their ship (Amistad) travelling near Cuba. The ship drifted into U.S. waters and was taken into custody. This resulted in an early Supreme Court case where the Africans, wanting their freedom, were defended by none other than former president John Quincy Adams. (5min)
Spanish Empire in the New World (en español)
This documentary traces the history of the Spanish Empire in North America from Columbus through the 1800s. Although not available in english, the visuals are intriguing enough to keep interest and it's not too hard to follow along. (español - Spanish Language version) (22min)
Joan Acocella: Ballet and Sex
Joan Acocella presented her lecture as the 2004-2005 Avenali Chair in the Humanities at the Townsend Center for the Humanities, UC Berkeley. Acocella is a dance and book critic for The New Yorker. She has served as the senior critic and reviews editor for Dance Magazine and New York dance critic for London's Financial Times. Acocella's writing conveys an enthusiasm for dance as an art form that taps human instincts and emotions at a visceral level. Her reviews have a wide appeal both for their s
UR Study Abroad: Oxford (English version)
Tianjiao Wang discusses her experience studying abroad at St. Catherine's College in Oxford. (English language version)
Open Classroom 11/09/2011 - #2 Burnes Presentation
The Role of Government in the 21st Century
This week: How much should government socialize risk?
Guest Lecturers: Nonnie Burnes and Jim Stone
Lecture 22, November 10
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Construction, crise et renouveau de la morale laïque en France face à l'Europe / Jean Baubérot
Construction, crise et renouveau de la morale laïque en France face à l'Europe / Jean Baubérot. Conférence donnée en mars 1995 dans le cadre de l'Institut d'Études Doctorales (IED) de l'Université Toulouse II-Le Mirail (France). Présentation de la conférence par le sociologue Jean-Michel Berthelot, directeur de l'IED.
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Perimeter and Area of a Non-Standard Polygon
In this three-minute video, Sal Khan focuses on the area and perimeter of a pentagon.
To What Degree? What Science is Telling Us About Climate Change
How do we know the climate is changing? How do we know what's causing it? Some of the world's leading climate scientists explore the science behind the headlines in this lively documentary.
Using Social Science to Improve the World
A "Duke Idea" conversation in Los Angeles, Calif., between President Richard H. Brodhead and Dan Ariely Ph.D.'98, James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics. Learn more at http://www.thedukeidea.com.
Body in pieces: saving medical collections (UCL)
Conservator Paul Bates (UCL Pathology Collection/ NHS Royal Free Hospital) has been saving and maintaining medical teaching collections from UCL's partner hospitals for 36 years. Now with the help of Dr Antony Hudek (UCL Mellon Fellow) and Jayne Dunn (UCL Head of Collections Management), Paul's years of hard work are paying off. UCL is re-evaluating how to house and display the collection, and the Victorian plaster casts were the subject of a UCL exhibition, The Body in Pieces.
Further informat
Office of International Studies Dublin, Ireland (Trinity) Program
Notre Dame's program in Ireland is located in the city of Dublin, a capital city of 1,000,000 people located on the Irish Sea on the east coast of Ireland. Physically a small city — all the major museums and sites are within walking distance — it has a rich cultural life manifested especially in its established and experimental theater and traditional Irish and classical music. Dublin also boasts several excellent museums including the National Museum, with Celtic objects from the 8th and 9t
Office of International Studies St. Andrews, Scotland Program
Notre Dame's program in Ireland is located in the city of Dublin, a capital city of 1,000,000 people located on the Irish Sea on the east coast of Ireland. Physically a small city — all the major museums and sites are within walking distance — it has a rich cultural life manifested especially in its established and experimental theater and traditional Irish and classical music. Dublin also boasts several excellent museums including the National Museum, with Celtic objects from the 8th and 9t
The left and the right clash with police in Poland
Nov. 11 - Right-wing and leftist demonstrators clashed with police in Warsaw on Friday as Poland marked its Independence Day. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Police release CCTV of ferry hijacker
Nov 12 - Police released CCTV footage which they said showed the hijacker of a Turkish passenger ferry walking to the boat's terminal. Rough cut (No reporter narration)
Communism in Russia
Russia became a communist state in 1917. The KGB began soon after as the secret Soviet police. This two minute video shows the violent history of this movement with the emphasis on Stalin's slaughter of millions.
Australian History Part 1 of 7
This 14:46 long video explains the history of this country and sets the stage for the other in the series. It provides an indepth explanation of how the country was founded and by whom.
Alex Himelfarb on the consequences of tax cuts
How Did Taxes Become a Bad Word? The Former Clerk of the Privy Council, Alex Himelfarb, discusses why we should be investing more, not less, in our future. While today's political leaders exalt the benefits of increased tax-cutting, Himelfarb argues that further tax cuts will come with serious consequences, including cuts to services and deeper inequality. According to Himelfarb, what we need is nothing less than a re-think about what our future is worth. His lecture was produced in collabor
{Suresh 225) Small sentences- Practical tips for life
Master Your Vocabulary. Take a look at: Vocabulary Quiz - Hindi->English; Picture->Hindi; Recording->Hindi; and more!Vocabulary List - Easy to study list with pictures and recordings for some words{Suresh 225) Â Small...
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