# The complicated history of surfing

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Scott Laderman
- Year: 2017
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics, History, Religion, Teaching and learning
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/scott_laderman_the_complicated_history_of_surfing)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Today, surfing is a multi-billion-dollar global industry, with tens of millions of enthusiasts worldwide. For some it’s a serious sport; for others, just a way to let loose. But despite its casual association with fun and sun, surfing has a richer and deeper history than many realize. Scott Laderman shares the hidden history of surfing. \[Directed by Silvia Prietov, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Manuel Borda\].

## Lectures

1. [The complicated history of surfing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/scott_laderman_the_complicated_history_of_surfing/7db580f3e4bb), 6 min (TED's player)