The Man who Set Himself on Fire

Another Strangers episode for you here, this time relevant to the geography of war and conflict. This was one of the most interesting episodes of Strangers I'd heard in a while (even though they are all great so it's hard to chose! btw I don't work for them in case you were wondering but they really do brighten up my commute!!).

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Using Maps To Understand The Conflict In Gaza

Excellent 'infographic style' video using maps and graphs to explain what's happening in the conflict between Palestine and Israel, with a focus on the Gaza Strip. Great for visual learners.

Drop The Bias - A Poem For Israel

A poem more from the Israeli side, as promised! Which one do you prefer?

Check The Facts And See - A Poem For Gaza

Just came across this video recorded at a Stop The War event I attended in London a few years ago around the time of Operation Cast Lead. Since I'm teaching about the Israel-Palestine conflict at the moment I thought this was an interesting way to present some background info - and another way to learn. Perhaps you could try writing your own poem to explain a concept or case study in geography?

Poem from the Israeli perspective to follow!