Nurse Who Saved the Lives of Thousands of Armenian and Greek Children
Emma Cushman’s incredible courage is unforgettable. At a time of great suffering, she devoted herself to saving countless lives with compassion and resolve. The story of this long-forgotten hero deserves to be remembered and cherished, living on in our hearts as a testament to the power of human bravery and kindness.
The Man Who Planted a Forest
This is the remarkable story of Jadav Payeng, an ordinary man with an extraordinary vision. Starting with just a handful of saplings on a barren sandbar in India, he spent decades planting trees—day after day, year after year—until his efforts transformed the wasteland into a thriving forest larger than Central Park. This video explores how one man’s patience, dedication, and love for nature proved that even a single person can change the world.
Gene Editing
For centuries, humans have pursued one ultimate goal: to crack the code of life. Today, this ancient aspiration is inching closer to reality thanks to a groundbreaking technology—gene editing. This transformative tool holds the potential to reshape healthcare, revolutionize agriculture, and redefine our future. But as this technology surges forward, it raises profound questions about ethics, safety, and the very essence of what it means to be human.
The man who sold the Eiffel Tower
In 1925, one of history’s boldest con artists set his sights on Paris’s most iconic landmark. With nothing but charm, forged documents, and an audacious plan, Victor Lustig convinced wealthy businessmen that the Eiffel Tower was up for sale—and he nearly got away with it.
When Humanity Fails: Why Genocides Happen and How They Unfold
What are the reasons behind genocides, and what processes make them possible? In this video, we examine the step-by-step strategies—often unfolding over months or even years—used to dehumanize a group, justify violence, and ultimately carry out mass atrocities. What motivates those in power? What goals do these crimes serve? I unpack the political, social, and psychological forces that drive such horrors.
History, Genetics, and Development
There’s an intriguing question: why do some nations thrive while others remain trapped in poverty? While geography, institutions, and history have long dominated economic studies, Oded Galor and Quamrul Ashraf’s groundbreaking theory goes further—arguing that ancient human migration and genetic diversity continue to shape today’s global economic outcomes.