Nguyen Dinh Ngoc (13 August 1932 – 2 May 2006) was a Vietnamese Army intelligence officer, later a general, and a mathematician. (Wikipedia).
Vietnam’s Machiavelli: Lê Đức Thọ and His Quest to Shape the Communist Party of Vietnam
In the West, mention the name Lê Đức Thọ and he is recalled as Henry Kissinger’s arch-nemesis at the Paris Peace Talks and the only person to have ever refused the Nobel Peace Prize.[1] Yet Lê Đức Thọ’s influence extended well beyond Paris and Copenhagen. As a founding member of the Indoch
From playlist Council on Southeast Asia Studies (CSEAS)
Viet Thanh Nguyen: "The Sympathizer, Memory of the Vietnam War"
Professor Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses his award-winning novel, The Sympathizer (2015), and his new book, Nothing Ever Dies: Vietnam and the Memory of War (2016) with Professor Jing Tsu, Chair of the Council on East Asian Studies and Professor of Chinese Literature and Comparative Literatur
From playlist Council on East Asian Studies (CEAS)
Who Was Ho Chi Minh? | History
Learn about the many names and identities of the man who would become the face of the Vietnamese nationalist movement. Subscribe for more HISTORY: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Newsletter: https://www.history.com/newsletter Website - http://www.history.com /posts Facebook - https://
From playlist Examine the Past | History
Dr Dong Nguyen, University of Edinburgh
Bio Dong Nguyen has a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University and is currently finishing her PhD at the University of Twente. She has interned at Google, Microsoft Research and Facebook. She works on text mining methods that can help answer questions from the social sciences and t
From playlist Short Talks
Chris Brown and Vân-Ánh Võ | Resonance | Performance | Exploratorium
Traditional Vietnamese music and live electronics converge in the fascinating collaborations of Chris Brown and Vân-Ánh Võ. Võ performs on the đàn tranh zither and other Vietnamese instruments in conversation with Brown’s interactive electronics.
From playlist Resonance: Unheard Sounds, Undiscovered Music
Defy Gravity In an Acrobatic Dance | Hanoi, Vietnam 360 VR Video | Discovery TRVLR
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode: https://goo.gl/bnzvkQ Experience a breathtaking performance from an unusual vantage point. Discovery TRVLR takes you to meet Dinh Thi Loan, a gifted entertainer who defies gravity in Hanoi, Vietnam. Born to challenge the laws of physics, this im
From playlist Discovery VR (360 Videos)
The Rise of the Viet Cong |The History of the Vietnam War
US involvement in the Vietnam War only began after decades of opposing unification efforts between North and South Vietnam. China and the Soviet Union backed the Communist North while the United States and other anti-Communist allies supported the South. Trace the origins of the Viet Cong,
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Chris Brown and Vân-Ánh Võ | Resonance | Interview | Exploratorium
Traditional Vietnamese music and live electronics converge in the fascinating collaborations of Chris Brown and Vân-Ánh Võ. Nicole Minor interviews them after their performance for Resonance.
From playlist Resonance: Unheard Sounds, Undiscovered Music
Son Tinh & Thuy Tinh - The Mountain God vs The Lord of Waters - Extra Mythology
Watch Extra Mythology ad-free on Nebula! https://go.nebula.tv/extramythology Sometimes you have a daughter that's so amazing, even the gods fight for her hand in marriage. Son Tinh, the Mountain God and Thuy Tinh, the River God both want to marry the strong & intelligent My Nuong. The god
From playlist Extra Mythology (ALL EPISODES)
A train ride from Hanoi to Saigon...
A 1,070-mile train journey from Hanoi to Saigon (HCMC) on the Reunification railway, including the wonderful coastal scenery between Hue and Danang along the cliffs and through the Hai Van Pass. For timetables, fares & Vietnam train information see https://www.seat61.com/Vietnam.htm.
From playlist Sleeper trains
The Unimagined Community: Imperialism and Culture in South Vietnam
Nearly half a century after it ended, the Vietnam War continues to be understood, in accordance with the communist-capitalist binary of Cold War doctrines, as a contest between communism and democracy, Marxism and nationalism. Adopting this perspective, historians have condemned the First
From playlist Council on Southeast Asia Studies (CSEAS)
Meditate with a Buddhist Monk | Hanoi, Vietnam 360 VR Video | Discovery TRVLR
Subscribe to Discovery VR for NEW EPISODES Every Friday - Tuesday: https://goo.gl/bnzvkQ Open yourself to enlightenment with a Buddhist monk and his Wing Chun masters. A Buddhist monk shares secrets from his ancient learnings during a walk through this local monastery. Discovery TRVLR tak
From playlist Discovery VR (360 Videos)
Cows on Commute at Dusk | Hanoi, Vietnam 360 VR Video | Discovery TRVLR
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode: https://goo.gl/bnzvkQ Take in the sights and sounds of the evening countryside commute in Quyết Tiến Village. Here, cows join the parade of bicycles, pedestrians and cars making their way home at the end of the day. Up Next: Mexico City, Mexic
From playlist Discovery VR (360 Videos)
Tai Chi at Dawn | Hanoi, Vietnam 360 VR Video | Discovery TRVLR
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode: https://goo.gl/bnzvkQ Join the morning ritual of Tai Chi at the shore of "Lake of the Returned Sword." Discovery TRVLR invites you to chase ancient ghosts in a mystical forest, enter a mystical pagoda where warriors and monks train, meet a young
From playlist Discovery VR (360 Videos)
Take a Ride With a Fashion Renegade | Hanoi, Vietnam 360 VR Video | Discovery TRVLR
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode: https://goo.gl/bnzvkQ Fashion takes a new meaning in a land of uniformity. Discovery TRVLR takes you to meet Vu Thao, a fashion renegade in Hanoi, Vietnam. Combining traditional materials and modern ideas, she’s determined to bring her country
From playlist Discovery VR (360 Videos)
Vietnam’s Paranormal Portal | Hanoi, Vietnam 360 VR Video | Discovery TRVLR
Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode: https://goo.gl/bnzvkQ Meet Hoang Nam, a paranormal explorer in Hanoi, Vietnam. When he was a child, a monk told Hoang that his destiny was to communicate with the dead. He’s been searching for a portal ever since. Join his quest to connect with
From playlist Discovery VR (360 Videos)
What’s the smartest age? - Shannon Odell
At what age are you smartest? Dig into how your brain development affects your skills at different stages of your life. -- Tomorrow is the annual Brain Clash — a decathlon of mental challenges, trivia competitions, and puzzles. Amir needs a smart and capable teammate and must choose betw
From playlist Understanding the adolescent brain
For recipes, visit www.ciaprochef.com/WCA On the streets of Vietnam, sidewalk vendors sell a popular sandwich that reflects the country's history in every bite. Banh mi, Vietnam's version of a baguette sandwich, shows the obvious influence of both China and France. Made on an airy baguet
From playlist Culinary Institute of America: Cooking Demonstrations | CosmoLearning.org Culinary
The best way to apologize (according to science)
Explore what to do— and not to do— in order to deliver an authentic apology and make amends in a variety of situations. -- Over the years, people have come up with some truly awful apologies. From classic non-apologies, to evasive excuses, and flimsy corporate promises, it’s all too easy
From playlist How to build character