Instructional Video14:29
TED Talks

TED: How to find humor in life's absurdity | Maira Kalman

12th - Higher Ed
With levity and profound insight, artist Maira Kalman reflects on life, death, dinner parties, not knowing the right answers, the joys of eating a hot dog from a street vendor and more. This talk, interwoven with her delightful...
Instructional Video11:00
TED Talks

Amy Padnani: How we're honoring people overlooked by history

12th - Higher Ed
Since its founding in 1851, the "New York Times" has published thousands of obituaries -- for heads of state, famous celebrities, even the inventor of the sock puppet. But only a small percentage of them chronicle the lives of women and...
Instructional Video6:08
TED Talks

TED: What I learned from 2,000 obituaries | Lux Narayan

12th - Higher Ed
Lux Narayan starts his day with scrambled eggs and the question: "Who died today?" Why? By analyzing 2,000 New York Times obituaries over a 20-month period, Narayan gleaned, in just a few words, what achievement looks like over a...
Instructional Video2:11
Curated Video

How to Write an Obituary

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Losing a loved one is very painful, and though writing about their life can be an arduous task, it can also be a therapeutic and wonderful way to honor your loved one.
Instructional Video5:14
PBS

Remembering the Life and Legacy of Colin Powell

6th - 12th
First Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, first Black Secretary of State, the first Black National Security Advisor, and author of the "Powell Doctrine." Introduce young historians to the legacy of Colin Powell with a Daily News...