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How conflict in the Middle East fuels the Western art marketDr Mark Altaweel examines the illicit flow of looted historical artefacts from Iraq and Syria into Western markets following the 2011 Fall of Mosul.
How conflicting memories of historical atrocities shape the religious divide in IrelandThis lecture explores why religious conflicts in Ireland have endured longer than almost any other in Europe, driven by two deeply entrenched and rival sets of historical memories.
How Congolese rhythms and instruments shaped the sound of music across the AtlanticCongolese music is a vast, polyrhythmic tapestry that stretches far beyond its borders. From the ancient sanza to the modern electric guitar, these traditions traveled through the…
How connecting resistors in parallel actually reduces total resistanceIn this lesson, Willy McAllister explains the fundamental mechanics of parallel circuits and demonstrates why the equivalent resistance of a parallel network is always smaller tha…
How connecting with your future self can transform your present decisionsWhat if the secret to a more intentional life lies in a conversation with a stranger: the person you will become? This video explores how building a relationship with your 'deathb…
How conservation areas transformed our streets since 1967This presentation examines the history and diversity of conservation areas, exploring their origins and the challenges they face for the future. Learn how these protected sites ev…
How conservation efforts brought the UK's elusive otters back from the brinkAfter nearly vanishing from the United Kingdom in the 1970s, otters are making a comeback. This video follows conservationist Hannah Stitfall as she meets the dedicated individual…
How conservation efforts transformed the appearance of a WWI masterpieceJohn Singer Sargent’s Gassed is one of the most iconic artworks of the First World War. While modern viewers often see a very yellow painting, recent meticulous conservation has r…
How conservationists are protecting the natural landscapes of Disney Lookout CayMeet Pachancia and Bradley, two conservation biologists working at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. This video follows their efforts to study local wildlife and develop str…
How conservationists track flamingo populations in the extreme climate of the High AndesEvery five years, researchers trek to remote Andean wetlands to count three distinct flamingo species. This video details the International Simultaneous Flamingo Census of South A…
How conservators prepare ancient Chinese silk for display at the British MuseumConservators Hannah and Monique select and ready a new backing fabric for a rare Tang dynasty embroidery. This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous preservation…
How conservators preserve the delicate precision of a Michelangelo masterpieceWitness the intricate restoration of an architectural drawing by Michelangelo Buonarroti. This video follows expert Marjorie Shelley as she prepares a precious loan from Oxford fo…
How conservators protect centuries of scientific history inside the Natural History MuseumGo behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum in London to witness the delicate process of preserving rare scientific texts. Conservator Eloïse Lovejoy demonstrates the metic…
How conservators repair the illusion of sky in museum dioramasWhen background paintings peel away, the seamless illusion of space is lost. This video follows paintings conservator Harriet Irvng as she restores the integrity of historic museu…
How conservators saved a fragile 1925 tea gown from being lost to timeThe Met’s conservation team faced a daunting challenge with Maria Monaci Gallenga’s 1925 Theodosia tea gown. Deemed too fragile for display, the garment required delicate interven…
How conservators stabilize a thousand-year-old masterpiece from China’s Tang dynastyThis video follows conservator Hannah as she stitches support fabric onto a delicate Tang dynasty embroidery. Discover the meticulous process required to preserve this ancient tex…
How conservators stabilize the fragile base of an ancient Egyptian mummy coffinConservator Verena Kotonski demonstrates the technical process of restoring the base of the Sherborne cartonnage. This video highlights the complex, often unpredictable nature of …- How constant connectivity is reshaping the foundations of our global societyFor recent generations, digital connection is not a tool but an environment. Futurist Don Tapscott argues that being bathed in connecting technology from birth is driving a fundam…
How Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance attempts to guarantee capital while chasing market upsideConstant Proportion Portfolio Insurance, or CPPI, offers a unique way to participate in market gains while protecting your initial investment. By dynamically shifting between risk…
How constant warfare and philosophical shifts forged the first unified Chinese empireProfessor Andrew Seth Meyer examines the Warring States period, a transformative era of conflict and intellectual evolution that moved China from hereditary rule to a centralized,…
How Constantine II Transformed a Fragmented Pictish Realm into the Kingdom of AlbaRuling for over four decades, Constantine II navigated relentless Viking assaults and the encroaching power of West Saxon kings. He did more than survive; he fundamentally reshape…
How Constantine’s Bold Siege at Verona Paved the Way to Roman Imperial SupremacyIn 312, Constantine invaded Italy to challenge Maxentius for control of the Roman Empire. The decisive clash occurred at Verona, a naturally fortified city protected by the River …
How Constantine’s tactical brilliance at Turin dismantled an elite, heavily armoured cavalry forceIn 312, Constantine the Great faced a formidable Maxentian army outside Turin. His opponent relied on heavily armoured cataphracts, a terrifying wedge of iron-clad cavalry. Instea…
How construction sites recover from the heavy machinery that destroys their surrounding landscapesHeavy equipment like excavators and cranes often leave residential yards in ruins. This video follows Kevin O'Connor and Roger Cook as they visit a local farm to source sod, demon…
How consumer electronics brought high-speed fiber optic data into the average living room.TOSLINK is a unique standard that transmits digital audio data using light through fiber optic cables. This video explores the surprising history and function of this technology, …- How contemplating our mortality can lead to a more meaningful existenceDeath doula Alua Arthur explores how viewing our lives through the lens of our inevitable end can help us find presence and grace in the here and now.
How contemporary American designers are redefining fashion through emotion, creativity, and ethicsThis conversation explores the values driving modern American fashion. Featuring designers from Denim Tears, Collina Strada, and Gypsy Sport, the discussion examines how personal …
How contemporary artists from the Middle East and North Africa interpret their changing worldJoin curator Venetia Porter for a guided look at the British Museum exhibition Reflections. This showcase examines how modern creators from the Middle East and North Africa engage…
How contemporary ballet broke the rigid rules of classical dance to find new freedomContemporary ballet blends the technical precision of classical training with the fluid, grounded movements of modern dance. By discarding the strict requirements of tutus and upr…- How contemporary Iraqi artists are reimagining the legacy of ancient Mesopotamian ruinsArtist Hanaa Malallah and curator Kiersten Neumann discuss the intersection of modern Iraqi art and the country's deep archaeological history. This conversation examines how creat…
How contemporary Native American artists use their work to reclaim and define their history.This video series explores how Pueblo, Diné, and Tlingit creators utilize art to preserve cultural heritage, document personal and collective histories, and address the delicate s…
How contemporary poets find new meaning in historic stoneware from the American SouthThis video features poets performing original works inspired by ceramic vessels crafted by enslaved artisans in the 19th-century Edgefield District. By engaging directly with thes…
How context-aware computing helps make sense of massive sensor dataA review of 50 research and commercial projects from 2001 to 2011 found that context-aware computing is essential for interpreting the enormous amounts of data generated by the gr…
How continuous distillation transforms raw crude oil into the fuels powering modern civilizationUnlike batch processing, continuous distillation runs indefinitely, feeding mixtures into towering columns to separate them into usable fractions. By maintaining a steady state of…
How continuous human presence in space reshapes our scientific boundariesFor fifteen years, the International Space Station has been continuously occupied by humans. This sustained presence in orbit has allowed for incredible achievements, transforming…
How continuous symmetry shapes the foundations of modern mathematics and physicsExplore the elegant world of Lie Groups through this lecture from Oxford University's mathematics curriculum. This session introduces the fundamental concepts and diverse applicat…
How controllers shape our gaming experience and influence our enjoymentThis video explores the vital role of controllers in gaming. It examines how these devices facilitate communication between players and games, and why major console manufacturers …
How Convolutional Neural Networks Power Visual Object RecognitionThis lecture explores the mechanics of ImageNet, a massive visual database, and examines the fundamental role that convolution plays within convolutional neural networks.
How Copenhagen is engineering the world's first carbon-neutral capital cityThis video examines the ambitious infrastructure and urban planning initiatives behind Copenhagen's goal to become the first carbon-neutral capital. It provides a look at the tech…
How Coptic magical papyri reveal the hidden religious life of ancient EgyptKorshi Dosoo explores the transition between Pharaonic civilization and Christian Egypt. By examining magical and lived religion through papyrological and epigraphic sources, he p…
How coral stone cities off Tanzania's coast reveal a history of global tradeKilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara were once hubs of maritime wealth and cultural exchange. This documentary examines the architectural legacy of these sites and the urgent efforts to…
How Cornwall’s ancient tin trade shaped a remote peninsula’s enduring, distinct cultural identityFor millennia, Cornwall’s mineral wealth drew global merchants to its rugged shores, fostering a unique Celtic heritage that resisted English integration for centuries. From prehi…
How coronary circulation supplies the heartCoronary circulation is the circulation of blood in the arteries and veins that supply the heart muscle.- How corporate interests manufacture doubt to erode public confidence in scientific consensusNaomi Oreskes, a Harvard historian of science, examines the deliberate strategies used by industries to undermine trust in research. This talk reveals how tobacco and fossil fuel …
How Corrado Segre turned a quiet Italian university into a global geometry powerhouseBorn in 1863, Corrado Segre transformed algebraic geometry through his lifelong tenure at the University of Turin. By championing Felix Klein’s Erlangen program and mentoring a ge…
How corruption discourses reveal the state as a complex, non-monolithic entityAn ethnographic study of corruption in a small North Indian town suggests that the state is not a single, unified institution. By examining the practices of lower-level bureaucrat…
How cosmic data analysis is solving problems on our own planetAstrophysicists are masters at finding simple patterns within the universe's most complex data sets. Federica Bianco explains how this specific expertise is being repurposed to ta…
How cosmic drama and planetary shifts shaped our solar systemExplore the high-stakes history of our solar system, from the shifting orbits of early planets to the mysterious, vanished waterfalls of Mars.
How cosmonauts manually dock unpiloted cargo ships in spaceThis video demonstrates a critical backup procedure where astronauts take manual control of an approaching spacecraft to ensure a safe connection to the International Space Statio…
How Cossack raiders forced the mighty Ottoman Empire to rethink its naval supremacyBetween 1441 and 1774, Zaporozhian and Don Cossacks launched relentless raids against the Ottoman Empire and Crimean Khanate. Using agile boats and gunpowder, these frontier warri…
How Costa-Gavras turned high-stakes political history into gripping, award-winning cinematic thrillersCosta-Gavras transformed the landscape of political cinema by blending urgent, real-world controversies with the pacing of a thriller. From the Greek military regime to corporate …
How costume design shapes our perception of heroes and villainsIn this TED talk, Oscar-winning designer Paul Tazewell explains the subconscious language of clothing. Discover how the visual textures and styles seen in productions like Wicked …- How costume design shapes our perception of heroes and villains on stageCostume designer Paul Tazewell reveals the subconscious language of clothing. By examining his work on iconic productions like Wicked, Hamilton, and West Side Story, he explains h…
How costume designers translate comic book myths for the screenThis panel from The Met explores the complex intersection of superhero iconography and cinematic adaptation. Experts discuss how comic book costumes are transformed into wearable …
How costume designers translate comic book myths for the silver screenExplore the intricate intersection of fashion and fantasy in this panel discussion from The Met, examining how the iconic aesthetics of superheroes are adapted from page to screen.
How costume designers translate comic book myths for the silver screenThis panel discussion explores the intricate intersection of superhero fashion and fantasy. Learn how designers adapt iconic comic book visuals into cinematic realities and examin…
How costume designers translate comic book myths for the silver screenExplore the intricate intersection of comics and cinema in this panel discussion from The Met. Learn how designers adapt iconic superhero aesthetics for live-action adaptation.
How could a civilization wage war across the vast distances of interstellar space?This video examines the theoretical mechanics of interstellar warfare. It explores how advanced civilizations might launch devastating attacks across light years and what such wea…
How Could a Storm Pick Up Animals?Reports of fish and frogs falling from the sky are often linked to waterspouts; this film explains how waterspouts are thought to form and why the animal-lifting idea is still sus…
How Counter-Strike Majors evolved from community-funded experiments into global esports spectaclesValve-sponsored Counter-Strike Majors are the pinnacle of professional play, where legacies are forged and virtual items fetch small fortunes. From humble beginnings in 2013 to ma…