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TED-Ed just brought a powerful African hero story to millions of viewers worldwide. The animated tale of Mwindo, a boy who challenged the underworld's god, shares timeless lessons about courage and justice.
Professional songwriters reveal that their best creative work begins with terrible first drafts and messy experiments. The secret to innovation isn't perfection, it's embracing the process of making mistakes.
TED is scouring the planet for breakthrough ideas that inspire and transform lives, bringing TEDx speakers from nine countries to compete for the main stage. The TED Idea Search showcases how extraordinary perspectives emerge from unexpected corners of the world.
TED is taking its iconic stage global with a new competition series that follows speakers from nine countries competing for a chance to share their idea with millions. The winner will present at TED's main stage in Vancouver this April. #
TED is bringing its world-changing ideas to high schoolers this summer. Students aged 15-18 can now spend two weeks learning to craft and share their own big ideas with expert guidance.
Three education giants just teamed up to prepare students for an AI-powered future. The Khan TED Institute will offer free courses to help the next generation thrive in a rapidly changing world.
A Kenyan music duo is creating waves by blending traditional East African sounds with modern trap and R&B. Akoth Jumadi and Mr. Lu performed their hypnotic fusion at the TED Countdown Summit, showing how ancient and future sounds can create something completely new. ##
TED is scouring the globe for extraordinary ideas from unexpected places, giving local speakers a shot at the world stage. Nine TEDx speakers from around the world are now competing for a chance to share their vision in Vancouver this April.
A 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheater in Amman, Jordan, became the venue for the TED Idea Search finale, drawing 4,000 people to hear speakers share powerful ideas shaped by life in the Middle East. The event proved once again that the best ideas can come from anywhere.
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When Tessa and Brendan got married at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, they expected a beautiful night. What they didn't expect was Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix walking through the door to perform at their reception.
A simple direct message turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment when global music stars Ed Sheeran and Martin Garrix surprised a Chicago couple at their wedding reception. The bride's brother sent a DM asking the artists to attend, and they actually showed up.
A Wisconsin man who battled blood cancer during the pandemic got the surprise of his life when Aurora Health Care arranged a backstage meeting with Ed Sheeran at Summerfest. Blake, 55, had written meeting the musician on his bucket list during his grueling treatment and recovery.
Three decades ago, Ted Turner bought a scarred piece of New Mexico wilderness and bet that nature could heal. Today, Vermejo stands as living proof that conservation and luxury travel can work together to restore the wild.
Grammy-winning musician Jacob Collier walked onto the TED stage with an orchestra that had no idea what they were about to play. What happened next was pure musical magic, as he guided them through an iconic song created in real time.
After a decade building low-cost baby incubators for underserved communities, entrepreneur Jane Marie Chen's company shut down, leaving her burned out. Her new TED talk reveals what losing everything taught her about resilience.
Cristo Fernández, who played joyful footballer Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso, just signed a professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. The actor who inspired millions to "Believe" is now living that message himself.
TED partnered with LEGO Group and LEGO Foundation for a groundbreaking event exploring how creative play can build brighter minds and more imaginative futures. The five-hour Play@TED summit featured inventors, athletes, and designers sharing how play transforms lives at every age.
Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.
Jason Sudeikis is bringing the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to millions of viewers worldwide when Ted Lasso returns in 2026. The Kansas City native shut down the historic museum to film episodes exploring the parallel histories of racial barriers in baseball and English soccer.
When Mike Albo's bank interrupted his TED Talk with a fraud alert, the comedian turned an awkward moment into a hilarious lesson about our digital footprints. The talk is already delighting audiences with its unexpected twist on tech and privacy.
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