Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Learn about the role of the sea in global warming. The global conveyer belt is part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by differences in the density of the ocean waters. It plays a key role in keeping the climate in balance and Europe warm. Global warming may change it forever with unforeseeable consequences.
Brought to you by Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
The trailer for the Rolling Stones movie Shine A Light, directed by Martin Scorsese.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Time makes sense in small pieces. But when you look at huge stretches of time, it’s almost impossible to wrap your head around things. So KURZGESAGT teamed up with the awesome blog WAITBUTWHY and made this video to help you put things in perspective!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This begins the story of how a middle school chorus from Queens, New York ended up recording the song "Rise Up and Sing" at Manhattan's famous Avatar studios. The song was written for them by their chorus teacher Mr. Estreicher, as encouragement in life's challenges.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Laird Hamilton is an American big-wave surfer and co-inventor of tow-in surfing. Caught on film, Hamilton's drop into Tahiti's Teahupoʻo break on the morning of August 17, 2000 firmly established him in the annals of surfing. Teahupoʻo is a particularly hazardous shallow-water reef break southeast of the Pacific island of Tahiti. Check out this footage and marvel!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Did you know that the T-Rex dinosaur is closer to us in time than to its distant ancestor, the Stegosaurus? Watch this amazing video for the fastest history of the universe ever told!
This video has been a collaboration of KURZGESAGT & WAITBUTWHY!
Difficulty: Beginner
Jamaica
Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. This film documents the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international super-stardom.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Ever wondered why most Americans don't like tea? Have they ever even tasted a cup of tea properly prepared? Simon Jones is convinced that they haven't and gives a nice detailed description, taken from "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," of how to make a proper cup of tea. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Matthew Forte, one of our film makers, is going to make a killer horror film (pun intended).
Yabla will be promoting his film and here's his fund raising link, in case you want to contribute, too:
Wednesday's Children - IndieGoGo Promo
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
EPK: Symphonicity Tour Rehearsals and European/ UK Announcement at Abbey Road Studios.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
EPK: Part two of Sting's rehearsal together with the Royal Symphonic Orchestra, in preparation for the launch of their European "Symphonicity" tour. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
All Hands Volunteers is a US-based, non-profit organization that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world with maximum impact and minimum bureaucracy. Their mission is to enable volunteers to provide assistance to communities affected by natural disasters.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
Soho is an area of the City of Westminster and part of the West End of London. Long established as an entertainment district, for much of the 20th century Soho had a reputation as a base for the sex industry in addition to its night life and as a location for the headquarters of leading film companies.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
What does the Holocaust have to do with us, anyway? In part one, Roderick Miller, the chair of the nonprofit organization Tracing the Past, gives a talk at TEDxVienna about the Holocaust and contemporary Europeans' perception of the space they live in.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Late, great actor DeForest Kelley talks about the success of the "Star Trek" series and what it's like to be an aging actor at the time of the release of "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier". This includes a great clip from the original series featuring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and actress Joan Collins. Enjoy!
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