TED Talks
TED: Is humanity smart enough to survive itself? | Jeanette Winterson
With quick wit and sharp insight, writer Jeanette Winterson lays out a vision of the future where human and machine intelligence meld -- forming what she calls "alternative intelligence" -- and takes a philosophical look at our species,...
Crash Course
Don't Reanimate Corpses! Frankenstein Part 1: Crash Course Literature 205
In which John Green teaches you about Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Sure, you know Frankenstein the cultural phenomenon, but how much do you know about the novel that started it all? You'll learn about the Romantic movement in...
Crash Course
The Congress of Vienna: Crash Course European History
The end of the Napoleonic Wars left the great powers of Europe shaken. Judging from the destruction that had been wrought across the continent, it seemed to the powers that be that the Enlightenment had liberated the people, and led to...
Crash Course
Frankenstein Part II: Crash Course Literature 206
In which John Green continues to teach you about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. You'll learn about romantic vs Romantic, the latter of which is a literary movement. John will also look at a few different critical readings of Frankenstein,...
Curated Video
Classic Monsters of Halloween for Kids | Halloween | Bedtime History
Learn all about the history and legends of classic monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula, Mummies, and Werewolves.
Curated Video
Mary Shelley and Frankenstein for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the captivating story behind Mary Shelley's iconic novel "Frankenstein." Discover the life of Shelley, her defiance of societal norms, and the tragic events that shaped her creative journey. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the...
Wonderscape
Crafting Atmosphere: Setting the Scene in Literature
This video explores how writers use the literary element of atmosphere to create specific feelings about a place or setting within a story. It distinguishes atmosphere from mood and uses examples from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Can We Actually Build FRANKENSTEIN's Monster?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what it would take to build your own Frankenstein's Monster.
Oxford Comma
How Mary Shelley's Fascination with Graveyards Inspired Frankenstein
From early in life, Mary Shelley found inspiration and solace at the foot of the grave. Biographical insight into this relationship with the departed clearly shows that Victor Frankenstein's journey is a terrible lesson in how to respect...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Context
Did you know that Frankenstein has its own thrilling backstory? Get ready to enter the turbulent world of Mary Shelley! In this lesson, you’ll learn all about her life, her loves, and what inspired her to write THE ULTIMATE science...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering through Prose - 'Big Picture' Questions in Prose (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Welcome back to Powering Through Prose! In this lesson, we’ll unpack key elements of more advanced prose fiction, including narrative purpose, context, genre, structure, setting, narrative perspective and characterisation. Never fear -...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - 3 Ways to Structure a Comparative Essay (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In today’s lesson, we’ll show you three different structures for a comparative essay: block, alternating and integrated. We’ll guide you through each of these essay structures using the same question and thesis from our previous lesson....
National Theatre
Frankenstein: A Character Study of the Creature
This video discusses the character of the creature in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, highlighting the importance of giving the creature a voice and exploring his struggle to belong and be accepted by society. It also examines the themes of...
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein - Vol 1, Letters 1-4 & Chapters 1-2 Summary
We begin this famous horror story on board Captain Robert Walton’s ship. He’s an English explorer bound for the Arctic. While on his voyage, Walton rescues a man from the ice - his name is Victor Frankenstein. But what’s a Swiss...
PBS
The Evolution of Science Fiction (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
Correction: At 1:49, we accidentally said that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1918, when it was published in 1818. We regret the error -- thanks to Stephen Pershing for catching this! Stories, tales, and myths from all...
National Theatre
Victor Frankenstein: A Character Study
Doctor. Madman. Scientist. God. Mary Shelley's Victor Frankenstein has been described as playing many roles. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller tell us about inhabiting the character in the National Theatre's stage adaptation.
Schooling Online
Powering Through Prose: Mary Shelley, Frankenstein - Vol 1, Chapters 3-5 Summary
Young Victor Frankenstein begins his university education to expand his knowledge of science. His studies lead him to discover the secrets of life and death, but things take a dark turn. Victor sets his sights on creating the ‘perfect’...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Logistics and Realism of Building Frankenstein's Monster
In this video, the speaker discusses the logistics and complications of creating Frankenstein's monster by assembling body parts from different donors. They emphasize the need for respect and ethical considerations when discussing such a...
Curated Video
Major talent at the Planet of the Apes party preview and party
1. Pullout ext Ziegfeld Theater
2. Tilt up poster.
3. Set up Shaquille O'Neal
4. SOT Shaquille O'Neal: "I was a fan, I used to watch it all the time...actually my father used to watch it all the time, I used to sneak in and sit down and...
Bloomberg
Elle Fanning Explains Why She Loves Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza | TIFF 2017
The 'Mary Shelley' star admits her love for the fast food chain at TIFF 2017.
Curated Video
Why Goth fashion isn't just for Halloween
London - 24th October 2010
1. Wide shot Hobgoblin Gothic/Metal pub exterior
2. Close up skull and cross bones detail
3. Close up poster for Halloween event at pub
4. Pan Goth walking through bar area
5. Close up skull and gargoyle...
Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: VARIOUS: ENT5-BRANAGH/CARTER
English/Nat LOVE'S LOST FOR KENNETH AND HELENA
Story: Kenneth Branagh/Helena Bonham Carter
Date: September 17th '99
Location: Various
Another celebrity lovematch, this time, between KENNETH BRANAGH and HELENA BONHAM CARTER has...
Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: KENNETH BRANAGH
English/Nat
Title: Kenneth Branagh Gielgud Award
Date: 16th January 2000
Location: London
KENNETH BRANAGH has been honoured with the prestigious Gielgud Award, given in recognition of his services to Shakespeare .
The...