Azerbaijan: A to Z
Series highlights include oil production and alternative energy, the rise and fall of the Soviet Union, ancient civilizations, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and a young country’s challenges. (Available from mid April 2013.)
Mauritius: Mini Melting Pot
Series highlights include Hindu practices and temples, immigration and indentured servitude, and environmental preservation.
Made possible by the Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita.
New World, New Millennium
Filmed in Costa Rica and Belize, this series covers organic and sustainable farming, marine life, the cultural traditions of the Garifuna, and innovations in alternative energy. “New World, New Millennium” links local culture and colonial pasts to their modern-day development.
Made possible by the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, Chaa Creek, and Cisco.
This series is currently available.
Sawasdee, Thailand!
“Sawasdee, Thailand” includes videos and lessons on Buddhism, disaster preparedness, the silk production process, traditional Thai cuisine, and the Science of Ziplining.
Made possible by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Cisco, and Chartis Insurance.
Mucho México!
This series celebrates aspects of Mexican culture often glossed over in traditional media. Video and lesson highlights include the pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Spanish Conquest, and language lessons in Spanish and Yucatec Maya.
Made possible by the México Tourism Board and AeroMexico.
Journey Through Jordan
While American schools may skim the surface of Middle Eastern cultures, politics, and religions, this series is a springboard for open dialogue. Series features: HRH Princess Basma bint Ali, and Dr. Awn of Columbia University.
Made possible by The Grand Hyatt Amman, Visit Jordan, and a grant from HSBC in the Community.
Yebo, South Africa!
This series introduces students to globally important issues such as the legacy of apartheid, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and initiatives to end extreme poverty. This series features Noble Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu.
Made possible by a grant from HSBC in the Community.
Shakespeare’s England
The series examines Shakespeare’s life and work, and the country in which he thrived: England from 1564 to 1616.
Series in Development
When Britannia Ruled the Waves
Though it exists now only in mere fragments, the British Empire was the largest in world history, covering around 25% of the world’s land surface and governing as many as 500 million people. Today, billions of people’s lives are in some aspect defined by the economic, political, and cultural legacies of British imperial rule. To understand the British Empire and Imperialism is to understand much about the world in which we live.For our 2013 series - our 10th anniversary year - ProjectExplorer.org will embark on a 10-country world tour to produce our most ambitious project yet - “When Britannia Ruled the Waves“. Filmed across 5 continents, this series will explore both the positive and negative sides of colonialism to create a complete picture of this rich history.
Production is planned beginning in winter 2013, starting in England, followed by filming in Australia, Canada, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Nevis, Singapore, Tanzania, and Qatar.
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