One day, Persephone was frolicking in a meadow with the nymph, Cyane. As they admired a flower, they noticed it tremble in the ground. Suddenly, the earth split, and a terrifying figure arose. It was Hades, god of the underworld. He...

The prisoner strapped under a descending pendulum blade. A raven who refuses to leave the narrator's chamber. A beating heart buried under the floorboards. Poe's macabre and innovative stories of gothic horror have left a timeless mark...

Howcast -Learn how anger and grief are linked from anger management expert Dr. J. Ryan Fuller in this Howcast video.

Even in the immediate aftermath of a great loss, we must embrace life through some basic survival techniques.

Give to others by using any number of ways to find others who need a helping hand in less-than-ideal circumstances.

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Pupil outcome: I can explain the meaning and context of the poem ‘The Raven’. Key learning points: - Edgar Allan Poe wrote brilliant ghost stories and detective fiction. - The Gothic genre is a form of literature that emerged in the...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Naidu presents the experience of dying at war within the context of Empire and colonialism. Key learning points: - Naidu personifies India as a mother to humanise the soldiers and emphaise that they are...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Weir uses language and structure to explore grief. Key learning points: - The title could be suggestive of remembrance, the many grieving mothers of war or the outward display of deeper grief. - Bird...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Dickinson uses metaphor in her poetry. Key learning points: - In Dickinson’s poem, the speaker discusses the transition between summer and autumn. - The speaker says this transition is imperceptible, like...

Pupil outcome: I can explore how Byron uses language to show the speaker's multifaceted feelings about their illicit affair. Key learning points: - Byron uses an extended metaphor to compare the end of the affair to the loss of a loved...

Pupil outcome: I can explain explore how 'Kumukanda' can be compared thematically to a range of poems from the anthology. Key learning points: - 'Kumukanda' and 'Jamaican British' both explore the struggle in finding belonging when the...

When losing someone or something that is important to us we often go through 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Each stage serves a purpose to help us come to terms with a loss. This complex...

Crows are amongst the most intelligent birds in the animal kingdom. These birds possess higher cognition skills, which allow them to solve complex problems and plan their future tasks. Their response to death is another unique...

The Grief Cycle is the root source of much of our understanding of change in organizations, personal change, and how to manage change. It has a well-known acronym: DABDA. <b<br/>r/>

So, what are the Grief Cycle, and DABDA?

What is Empathy and why does it matter? We'll take the definition but also look at 3 ways to practice empathy in your daily life.

Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a...

This video delves into Act 4, Scene 3 of "Macbeth," showcasing a pivotal moment as Malcolm and Macduff, in England, discuss their plans and test loyalties before deciding to confront Macbeth. The dialogue explores themes of power,...

Hamlet is deeply troubled by the hasty marriage of his mother, Gertrude, to his uncle Claudius, which he describes as incestuous, reflecting his disgust and moral outrage. Early in the play, Shakespeare sets up the tension with Hamlet's...

In this transcript, Hamlet reflects on his mother Gertrude's initial grief over his father's death, comparing her to Niobe from Greek mythology, who was known for her extreme sorrow. Niobe, punished by the gods for her arrogance, wept...

Step into the unique world of restorative art with James Edward Smith Jr., an instructor and clinical director at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. From understanding facial anatomy to recreating celebrity faces, embark on a...

Step into the unique world of restorative art with James Edward Smith Jr., an instructor and clinical director at the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. From understanding facial anatomy to recreating celebrity faces, embark on a...

A story of overcoming grief and tragedy, Marilee explains the challenges and heartbreak of losing her teenage daughter in a car accident and how she and her family found the strength to not only move forward, but to support others.

When losing someone or something that is important to us we often go through 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Each stage serves a purpose to help us come to terms with a loss. This complex...