Curated Video
Italian Prime Minister Prodi visits Egypt, meets President Mubarak
1. Wide of the exterior of the Egyptian Presidential palace
2. Mid of Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, followed by zoom in of Prodi and then pan to Mubarak
3. Cutaway assembled media
4. Arrival...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials
You’ve been accused of a crime you did not commit. It’s impossible to prove your innocence. If you insist that you’re innocent anyway, you’ll likely be found guilty and executed. But if you confess, apologize, and implicate others,...
Wonderscape
The Theories Behind the Salem Witch Trials
This video explores possible explanations for the Salem Witch Trials, including ergot poisoning, family feuds, and social tensions. It examines how jealousy, spite, and the strict Puritan lifestyle might have fueled the accusations and...
Wonderscape
Tituba: The Enigmatic Figure Behind the Salem Witch Trials
This video explores the mysterious background of Tituba, the first woman accused in the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about her origins, her life as an enslaved woman, her connection to Reverend Samuel Parris’s family, and the events that...
Wonderscape
The Salem Witch Trials: A Dark Chapter in American History
This video delves into the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where more than 150 people in Salem, Massachusetts, were accused of witchcraft, leading to the execution of 19 individuals. Learn about the Puritan beliefs, the events that triggered...
Curated Video
Touring America: East and West
Dr. Forrester explores the eastern and western sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between an eastern US city and a western US city.
Great Big Story
He_s the Voice Behind _Sabrina_s_ Salem the Cat
Delve into the intriguing world of Nick Bakay, the versatile talent behind the iconic voice of Salem, the talking cat from 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch.' Join Nick as he shares insights into the challenges and joys of voicing Salem, a...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Theme of Individual and Collective Power
Is it better to stand as an individual or join forces with the majority? This lesson explores the theme of individuality and collective power in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Explore what happened in Salem when the community’s rules...
Religion for Breakfast
Modern Paganism and Modern Pilgrimage in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a small city in Massachusetts, most famous for being the site of the Salem Witch Trials. Because of this dubious history, Salem has become a hub for New Religious Movements. Tens of thousands of people travel there in October...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Building Paragraphs Part 1
Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’! Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will...
PBS
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
Stories of blood-sucking monsters have been around for centuries. But the one who have outlived them all is Dracula! Revisit the Count and other vampires he inspired in this episode of Monstrum
Curated Video
The Salem Witch Trials: What Really Happened?
The Salem Witch trials are one of the most infamous episodes in US history, but what really happened in Salem?
Curated Video
Discovering Salem: History, Art, and Coastal Charm
We're taking you on a virtual tour of Salem, a city with a rich history and unique attractions. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and must-visit spots in this captivating destination.
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Act 3 Summary
Can things get any worse? John Proctor is accused of witchcraft alongside his maid, Mary Warren. The tables have turned on Mary Warren, who realises it’s time to tell the truth about the false accusations of witchcraft! But can she prove...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Act 1 Summary
Welcome to Salem, an American town ruled by religion. Reverend Parris’ daughter, Betty, has fallen ill. What could it be? Reverend Parris suspects witchcraft after finding out that Betty and Abigail, his niece, were dancing in the forest...
Curated Video
Maya Angelou: the First Black Woman to be Featured on a United States Quarter Coin
Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights, activist. She was the first Black woman to be featured on a United States quarter coin (25 cent coin) When she was eight, she was raped by her mother's boyfriend and chose...
XKA Digital
Have your own system for selling
Having wanted to be a professional footballer from the age of four, John's dream was realised when he became a professional at Queen's Park Rangers, but due to injury had to take early retirement and go in search of a new challenge. Over...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Theme Religion
How did religion influence life in Salem? This lesson explores the theme of religion in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Discover the belief system that governed the town of Salem – Puritanism. Find out how the church and religious...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Building Paragraphs Part 2
Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’! Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs will...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Act 2 Summary
Fear and hysteria start to take over the town of Salem. The false accusations of witchcraft are getting worse! Judge Hathorne and Deputy Governor Danforth preside over the witch trials. The accused have two choices: accuse others or be...
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Theme of Truth, Lies & Deceit
What motivated some characters to lie? Why did others tell the terrible truth? This lesson explores the theme of truth, lies and deceit in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’. Unpack the role that fear plays in spreading dangerous rumours....
Schooling Online
Destroying Drama: Arthur Miller, The Crucible - Act 4 Summary
Twelve people have already been hanged for witchcraft. Who will be next? Reverend Hale tries to convince the prisoners to confess to their crimes, rather than face execution. Meanwhile, John Proctor seeks forgiveness from his wife,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Julie Batten - Homelessness and Writing: Glass House Shelter Project
Julie Batten is the founder of the Glass House Shelter Project, a grassroots organization that brings college reading & writing courses into homeless shelters. She teaches writing courses at Brandeis University, Salem State University...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Phoebe Zerwick - Beyond Innocence: The Life Sentence of Darryl Hunt
Phoebe Zerwick is an award-winning investigative journalist, narrative writer, and college professor. Her writing has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine; National Geographic; The Nation; the Winston-Salem Journal; and Glamour, among other...