In On the Move, Tectonic Plates Continue to Shape Our World, narrator Richard Hammond describes how shifting tectonic plates are responsible for earthquakes and mountain ranges, and even the creation of new land. When plates collide, the land buckles and creates mountain ranges like the Alps and the Himalayas. Mount Everest, the highest peak on the planet, gets higher by two-tenths of an inch each year because the tectonic plates are still pushing together. This video is excerpted from BBC's Earth Machine, in which Richard Hammond goes to the center of the planet to find out how the Earth works.
In The Go Jetters at the Top of the Seattle Space Needle, the Go Jetters crew visits the Seattle Space Needle in the state of Washington. Ubercorn shares funky facts about this interesting building, including that it was designed to look like a spaceship and that it is earthquake-proof. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Subways of Tashkent, host Joanna Lumley explores the transformation of Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, which was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1966. Under Soviet rule, the city was rebuilt, including the construction of its 29 subway stations, each with unique architectural design that celebrates Uzbekistan's rich culture and history. From honoring space exploration to paying tribute to national exports like cotton, these subway stations are not only functional but also serve as a testament to the country's resilience and pride. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In How Do Journalists Earn Our Trust?, host Radzi Chinyanganya explains how journalists can earn our trust in a world of viral social media and misinformation. He highlights the importance of accuracy in the story of a rescue operation of a little girl named Frida Sofia after a devastating earthquake in September of 2017 in Mexico. International media, including The New York Times and the Associated Press, picked up the story and Frida went viral. In the end, the story wasn’t based on fact, and no one named Frida had ever even attended the school. Being transparent and admitting their mistakes can help journalists earn trust. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
In On the Move, Tectonic Plates Continue to Shape Our World, narrator Richard Hammond describes how shifting tectonic plates are responsible for earthquakes and mountain ranges, and even the creation of new land. When plates collide, the land buckles and creates mountain ranges like the Alps and the Himalayas. Mount Everest, the highest peak on the planet, gets higher by two-tenths of an inch each year because the tectonic plates are still pushing together. This video is excerpted from BBC's Earth Machine, in which Richard Hammond goes to the center of the planet to find out how the Earth works.
In The Go Jetters at the Top of the Seattle Space Needle, the Go Jetters crew visits the Seattle Space Needle in the state of Washington. Ubercorn shares funky facts about this interesting building, including that it was designed to look like a spaceship and that it is earthquake-proof. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Subways of Tashkent, host Joanna Lumley explores the transformation of Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital, which was destroyed by a devastating earthquake in 1966. Under Soviet rule, the city was rebuilt, including the construction of its 29 subway stations, each with unique architectural design that celebrates Uzbekistan's rich culture and history. From honoring space exploration to paying tribute to national exports like cotton, these subway stations are not only functional but also serve as a testament to the country's resilience and pride. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In How Do Journalists Earn Our Trust?, host Radzi Chinyanganya explains how journalists can earn our trust in a world of viral social media and misinformation. He highlights the importance of accuracy in the story of a rescue operation of a little girl named Frida Sofia after a devastating earthquake in September of 2017 in Mexico. International media, including The New York Times and the Associated Press, picked up the story and Frida went viral. In the end, the story wasn’t based on fact, and no one named Frida had ever even attended the school. Being transparent and admitting their mistakes can help journalists earn trust. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.