Paintings Conservation: Behind the scenes

Find out more about conservation at English Heritage. With 1,300 paintings – and their associated frames – housed in properties across the country, English Heritage paintings conservators have their work cut out. Delve behind the scenes and discover the skill, passion and dedication that goes into restoring and protecting our fine art collection. SUBSCRIBE TO … Read more

The Art and Science of Conservation: Behind the Scenes at the Freer Gallery of Art

What’s possibly the most calming yet nerve-racking job in the world? Come behind the scenes of the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art to find out! The conservation and scientific research of ancient Asian art takes a large team of experts from many fields. In order to bring thousands of treasures from the East to the … Read more

Sesame Street: Water Conservation

If you’re watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at http://www.sesamestreet.org Turn off the faucet to save water! Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for … Read more

A unique perspective on true wildlife conservation: Krithi Karanth at TEDxGateway 2013

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently … Read more