Organizing a community festival in North Edinburgh draws attention to the many different communities that make up the city. Meet more of the town and learn how groups are coming together to represent and celebrate their city together....

The closure of the Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania left hundreds without jobs and spurred people to leave in search of employment. In the midst of thies stress and uncertainty, organizers of the Queenstown Heritage and Arts...

Dr. Forrester describes how immigrants from all over the world came to America to make up what is now a melting pot of American people. She describes why many of the immigrants came and what they found when they immigrated to the New World.

Mr. Griot explores the nonfiction story "Farm Living." Then he compares and contrasts city life and farm life using a Venn diagram.

Dr. Forrester discusses different kinds of families and the roles and responsibilities of individual family members. She also provides examples of how families interact with other members of the community.

Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.

Dr. Forrester contrasts the lives of colonial citizens who lived in cities with the lives of pioneer families. She talks about some of their recreational activities.

Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.

Learn how Borderlands Food Bank saves millions of pounds of produce annually to nourish families in need.

Hair hanging is a circus-style trick in which a person is suspended by only their hair and swung around or held up in the air. Originally conceived in China, it is traditionally performed with the hair wound around a ring or a hook, and...

This video addresses the American societal model that associates childhood with consuming high-carbohydrate foods like cupcakes, pizza, and pancakes, a diet that poses significant challenges for children with Type 1 diabetes. Parents...

This video delves into the historical context and significance of the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where a street brawl between the Capulet and Montague servants underscores the long-standing feud between these...

This video examines Shakespeare's unique use of language in "Romeo and Juliet," particularly focusing on how familiar words are employed with distinct meanings to enrich the text. It discusses examples such as "dignity" and "mutiny" to...

This video delves into the introduction of the central characters, Romeo and Juliet, in Shakespeare's iconic tragedy. The discussion explores the thematic significance of "star-crossed lovers" and the fatalistic language used to...

In this video, hosts Ralph Holinshed and Sarah Siddons delve into William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," discussing its historical origins and influences. They explore the tragedy's themes, the significance of its prologue, and the...

Discover how WMMT's show "Calls from Home" helps Appalachian families stay in touch with incarcerated loved ones.

Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School who oversees the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of adult life ever conducted. Initiated in 1938 with 724 young men from diverse...

Discover how Crys Worley's A.Skate organization uses skateboarding to help kids with autism develop crucial life skills.<br/>

Mr. Griot reviews the meanings of the words genre, nonfiction, and biography. After reading a biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, Mr. Griot relates the components of the story to the elements of a biography.

Discover the heartwarming journey of Styles for Kids, a non-profit empowering transracial adoptive families by providing essential hair care services, education, and resources.

This video provides an engaging discussion of the intense family conflict at the heart of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically focusing on Act 1, Scene 1. The video features a simulated studio interaction among characters from...

This video delves into Act 1, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the interactions between Lord Capulet and Paris, who expresses his desire to marry Juliet. Viewers gain insights into character motivations and the...

Discover the life of Howard, a pileated gibbon in California, and learn about his species' natural behaviors and challenges.<br/>

Discover the efforts of We The People of Detroit to combat water shut-offs affecting over 100,000 families in three years.