This is NOT your average house plant! Although it looks like or may even be a plant in your home, do NOT try an experiment such as this. On today's episode, Coyote travels to Costa Rica to compare the effects of the Dumb Cane leaf,...

Newton Knight was a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War who went AWOL to form a guerrilla force of fellow deserters and escaped slaves, who fought against the Confederacy.

Dr. Forrester explains the variety of landforms throughout the United States.

No topic is as universally avoided--yet universally unavoidable--as DEATH. So, it's got a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.

As the tide recedes along the shores, it uncovers a truly alien world of rock pools. At first look, the landscape presents little more than a barren, lifeless stretch of thick mud and rotting seaweed, strewn with boulders. But these...

Fallen whale carcasses, abundant in the deep-sea, form ecosystems of their own. When a whale dies and sinks, the carcass provides a sudden, concentrated food source and creates an 'island' of organic matter on an otherwise food-poor...

This video provides an exploration of Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" through a fictional interview with the character Bottom. The video focuses on Bottom's experiences and insights following his enchanting...

This video provides an in-depth analysis of one of Hamlet's key soliloquies, exploring themes such as the fear of the unknown in death and the philosophical conflict between thought and action. It reflects on how Hamlet's profound...

This video dissects a key sequence in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" where the title character's actions raise suspicions at the court. The focus is on Hamlet's interactions with Ophelia, Polonius, and his old friends Rosencrantz and...

This video delves into the "Hecuba monologue" from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, discussing how the performance within the play mirrors Hamlet's emotional turmoil and desire for vengeance. The session highlights the powerful...

This video features a unique interview format where characters Hamlet and Ophelia discuss their experiences and perspectives directly with the audience, following a recap of the dramatic scenes from Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2 of...

This video captures a humorous behind-the-scenes look at the Athenian workers from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as they prepare for their play in the woods. The segment highlights their quirky problem-solving discussions, emphasizing the...

This video features an interview with Duke Theseus and Queen Hippolyta of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the legal and ethical dilemma presented by Egeus, who demands his daughter Hermia marry Demetrius or face death. The...

This video provides an intimate look at Hermia and Lysander from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as they react to Duke Theseus's harsh ultimatum. Their conversation underscores the themes of love's obstacles and the defiance...

This video continues to explore the escalating conflict in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as Egeus seeks Duke Theseus' support to enforce his daughter Hermia's marriage to Demetrius, despite her love for...

This video delves into Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, featuring character interviews and a performance of the final scene. It covers Hamlet's recount of events on the boat with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the fencing match...

This video delves into the symbolic and poetic elements of Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It examines how Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death ties together various themes in the play. The discussion also explores...

This video discusses critical perspectives on Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Critics explore the thematic parallels between Gertrude and Ophelia, the romantic and tragic views of...

This video provides character interviews and analysis for Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It covers Claudius' manipulative tactics, Laertes' plans for revenge, and Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death, exploring the complex...

This video delves into Laertes' emotional response to Ophelia's death in Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It explores his internal conflict between masculine stoicism and his overwhelming grief, highlighting the significance of...

This video covers Act 4, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, examining the state of Elsinore after Hamlet's departure to England. It explores the royal couple's reaction, Ophelia's descent into madness, and Laertes's return, driven by a...

This video examines a critical scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the killing of Polonius by Hamlet marks a significant turning point in the play, escalating the action towards the tragic climax. It discusses the themes of...

This video examines the circumstances of King Hamlet's spiritual state at the time of his murder as described by his son in Act 3, Scene 3 of "Hamlet." It provides an analysis of the word "grossly," exploring its dual connotations in the...

This video delves into the etymology of the word "rub," particularly its intriguing usage in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It unpacks how "rub" in the context of the play metaphorically refers to obstacles or difficulties. The discussion...