
Explore diverse historical topics through engaging storytelling, from pioneering figures and presidential anecdotes to medical breakthroughs and cultural innovations.

Explore key historical trends and cultural phenomena across decades, from wealth and civil rights to music, scandals, protests, fashion, food, names, and consumer preferences.

Explore the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire through key events, battles, and figures, from its inception to its dissolution, in this comprehensive historical series.

Explore the evolution of Modern Paganism from Victorian times, examining how perceptions shifted from viewing ancient pagan practices as primitive to celebrating their artistic and cultural contributions.

Pourquoi 18 % de l’humanité manque-t-elle à nos imaginaires ? Jacquelline Simliwa explore comment l’absence de figures africaines dans les récits façonne nos rêves, nos ambitions et notre vision du monde. Des Nana Benz à Wangari Maathai, elle montre que ce qui ma

EN: Starting from toponymy, this talk explores how collective memory is shaped through the names we give to places and the stories we choose to preserve. Why do some figures become widely remembered while others fade from public consciousness? The talk also reflects on the paradox of memory: if we r

How does culture travel? Like sound waves. Laney Bartos uses the physics of resonance and the history of jazz to explore how ideas, art, and stories echo across borders. She challenges the audience to consider not just what they hear, but what they transmit: What culture are you carrying, and how wi

Centuries before software, India’s textiles built global trade routes and royal wardrobes. Author-researcher Sukriti reveals how ancient fabrics like muslin and chintz shaped world history and modern fashion styles. Discover why India’s oldest identity is its most powerful tool for the future Sukri

Humans have been wearing clothes for a very, very long time, and it turns out we're really good innovators in the pursuit of fashion. From how the spindle whorl became the wheel to how the loom became the computer, fashion historian Charlene Gross explores the ways textiles have shaped societies and

There's a lot to be learned from the artifacts of ancient civilizations. Anthropologist James Doyle takes a tour of objects and architecture from the ancient Americans, explaining both what we see on the surface, and what that tells us about who left it behind. Dr. James Doyle is an archaeologist a

Many people are born into two cultures and are able to experience the beauty of both. At the same time, some find themselves caught in between, unsure of where they truly belong. In this talk, Larissa Kaori Hina shares her experience of living between Brazilian and Japanese cultures. She explores th

No palco do TEDxRio, Felipe, historiador, conduz o público por uma viagem às origens do Carnaval. Ele explica como a festa nasce na Europa, no período que antecede a Quaresma, quando por alguns dias as hierarquias eram suspensas e as pessoas podiam ser quem gostariam de ser. Ao chegar ao Brasil, es

This talk explores the profound impact of cultural heritage on societal evolution, arguing that understanding our collective history is the key to building a more inclusive and resilient future. Rahma Idris is an SS 2 student of NTIC (Girls) Abuja. She is the second of four children born to a legal

In a world flooded with information, the stories we learn about the past are often carefully chosen, not complete. This talk reveals that history isn't just a neutral set of facts. Instead, it's frequently shaped by those in power, who intentionally leave out crucial viewpoints and erase entire comm

A cultura amazônica é movimento, memória e força coletiva. Ela dança, canta e resiste ao tempo, às tentativas de apagamento e às narrativas que insistem em reduzir a Amazônia a silêncio. Nesta palestra, Isabelle Nogueira compartilha a importância do Festival de Parintins como expressão viva de ident

Ser artista no Norte do Brasil é criar a partir do território, da identidade e da insistência em existir. Em uma região historicamente invisibilizada, a arte nasce potente, mas nem sempre reconhecida. Nesta palestra, Rosa Malagueta reflete sobre a importância da valorização da produção cultural loca

In this talk, Tarmo Jüristo examines the ruins we see around us — physical, cultural, and symbolic — to reveal how our interpretations of the past shape the way we think about the present and imagine the future. Drawing on ideas from philosophy and social analysis, he invites viewers to consider how

Phoebe Hatt takes a domestic approach to connection, exploring how sewing has shaped our past, present, and future. This talk invites you to discover the profound impact a simple needle and thread can have on our world. Taking a domestic approach to connection, Phoebe Hatt explores how sewing has sh

In the face of a rapidly globalizing world, what happens when the very blueprints of our cultural identity begin to fade? Sattor Dustmadov takes us inside the sacred geometry of the Pamiri House, an ancient architectural masterpiece that for centuries has encoded a universe of meaning, faith, and co