SciShow
6 of the Coolest New Species Discovered in the Last Year
Check out Ms. Spider Hat and five other new species scientists have discovered and classified in the last year!
PBS
From Sherlock Holmes to 50 Shades of Grey
You've probably heard of the risque novel "50 Shades of Grey," now the best selling paperback of all time. But you may not know that it's actually fan fiction! It seems shocking that a fan fiction novel has become so popular, but 50...
TED Talks
Ron McCallum: How technology allowed me to read
Months after he was born, in 1948, Ron McCallum became blind. In this charming, moving talk, he shows how he reads -- and celebrates the progression of clever tools and adaptive computer technologies that make it possible. With their...
Crash Course
Nonexistent Objects & Imaginary Worlds: Crash Course Philosophy
Today we transition between units on language and aesthetics with a discussion of nonexistent and imaginary objects. Is it possible to make true assertions about things that aren’t real? We’ll explore Meinong’s Jungle and the concept of...
Crash Course
Aesthetics: Crash Course Philosophy
How do art and morality intersect? Today we look at an ethically questionable work of art and discuss R. G. Collingwood’s view that art is best when it helps us live better lives. We’ll go over Aristotle’s concept of catharsis and how it...
SciShow
Do You Really Know What You Think You Do?
We are generally pretty confident when it comes to things that we know really well. But what if your brain is lying to you... tricking you into thinking you know everything, but you really know nothing?
Crash Course
Taxes & Smuggling - Prelude to Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the roots of the American Revolution. The Revolution did not start on July 4, 1776. The Revolutionary War didn't start on July 4 either. (as you remember, I'm sure, the Revolution and the...
SciShow
Cloaking Devices!
Hank pretends he has an invisibility cloak, and describes how some enterprising scientists are working towards making things invisible using nanotechnology and mirages.
SciShow
Can You Break Glass with Your Voice?
It's an old cliche: an opera singer hits a note so high, it breaks a wine glass. It may seem over the top, but with a little science (and an amp), you too can break a glass like the finest soprano!
Crash Course
Reader, it's Jane Eyre - Crash Course Literature 207
In which John Green teaches you about Charlotte Bronte's classic coming of age novel, Jane Eyre. Look, we don't like to make judgement values here, but Jane Eyre is awesome. By which we mean the book is great, and the character is...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler
What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial...
Bedtime History
The J.K. Rowling Story For Kids
Learn about J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, who dreamed of being a writer and eventually found great success in her world famous fantasy series.
Curated Video
Quick JavaScript Crash Course - Modern and Advanced JavaScript - Promises-all Settled-vs-all
This video explains a new function called Promise.allSettled(). This clip is from the chapter "Async Patterns and Promises" of the series "Quick JavaScript Crash Course - Modern and Advanced JavaScript".This section explains async...
Curated Video
Quick JavaScript Crash Course - Modern and Advanced JavaScript - Promises-any-vs-race
This video is a continuation of the previous video which explains promise.any(). This clip is from the chapter "Async Patterns and Promises" of the series "Quick JavaScript Crash Course - Modern and Advanced JavaScript".This section...
PBS
What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who often serve as guardians to the very gates of hell, pop up in a wide variety of cultural folklore throughout history. They're also fairly commonplace in the stories we tell in...
PBS
Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents
A venomous snake who can kill with its gaze alone, the basilisk has terrified us for thousands of years. But it also has another name—the cockatrice. That’s right, the reptile-chicken hybrid creature and the poisonous snake are actually...
Wonderscape
Navigating Literary Elements and Techniques
This video provides an in-depth exploration of literary elements and techniques used by writers to craft engaging stories. It covers themes, atmosphere, foreshadowing, diction, and anaphora, offering insights into how these tools shape...
Weird History
History of Banned Books
Books have always been a key part of the American cultural and social landscape, and thus have often become flashpoints in various culture wars. In fact, throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, certain books - even some we love - have...
Curated Video
Microsoft Excel 2021365 - Beginner to Advanced - The SORTBY Function
In this video, we will cover the SORTBY function.
Curated Video
Ask Jessi 9!
Jessi answers questions from viewers: who would she want to be, who makes her nervous, what reptile enclosures are used, worst part of the job, and how does everyone stay clean? Among others.
The Guardian
Celebrating 80 Years with Miriam Margolyes
Mariam Margolyes reads the introduction to her memoir, reminisces on the past few decades, and celebrates her 80th birthday virtually with friends. Content warning: strong language Driving Ms Margolyes part 4
Tom Nicholas
Marxist Literary Theory - WTF? An Introduction to Marxism and Culture
In this latest episode of What The Theory?, I hope to provide an introduction to Marxism, culture and Marxist Literary Criticism and Theory. We're going to begin with the economic theories of Marx and Engels, particularly their base and...
Schooling Online
Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Theme of Family
It’s easy to take people for granted when you’re around them every single day. Even though they’re the most important people in your life! Enter: the Other Mother. Could she be the perfect replacement for Coraline’s boring folks? Watch...
Nature League
Which Harry Potter House Is The Most Environmentally Friendly?
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner discusses how each Harry Potter House can contribute to environmental and conservation practices in the Anthropocene.