Great Big Story
Inside the Library of Congress, Exploring America's Largest Library
Discover the vast collections of the Library of Congress, from rare manuscripts to historical maps and music.
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All of the Advertising Media I Can Think of
The choice of media to host your advertising is vast. So, let’s inventory as many advertising media channels as I can think of…
Financial Times
Are investment groups killing US newspapers?
Today about half of America’s newspapers are controlled by private equity, hedge funds and other investment groups. But as the FT’s James Fontanella-Khan explains, one name stands above the rest: Alden Global Capital. The Alden recipe is...
Weird History
The Female Topless Duel
The history of dueling is full of shocking moments, like the time the vice president shot and killed the Secretary of the Treasury - that was, of course, the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. But no duel was more shocking...
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Library of Congress
Home to millions of books and manuscripts, the Library of Congress is a hub of culture and knowledge, pioneering digital accessibility while safeguarding America's rich history.
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Ray Bradbury
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
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Ona Judge: Self-Emancipated from the Presidential Mansion
Born into slavery on George Washington's plantation, Ona Judge's daring escape highlights the ideological contradictions of personal liberty in early America.
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Author’s Purpose Types
Author’s Purpose Types explores the three types of author’s purpose: to entertain, to persuade, and to inform.
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Publishing
Publishing explores the important elements of the publishing step of the writing process.
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Finalizing Writing
A video entitled “Finalizing Writing” which explores three steps of the writing process: revising, editing, and publishing.
Jack Rackam
The Man who Sold the Eiffel Tower... Twice!
In 1925, upkeep on the Eiffel Tower was getting expensive, and the newspapers were talking about getting rid of it. One of these newspapers made its way into the hands of the con artist who would go on to outsmart Al Capone, named Victor...
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High Five Facts - Roman Inventions
This video explores five fun facts about Roman Inventions.
Weatherthings
Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900
The Hurricane of 1900 striking Galveston, Texas, is known as the deadliest weather disaster in the United States. An estimated 8,000 people were killed by a hurricane that arrived with little notice, leaving over 10,000 people homeless,...
Intelligence Squared
Matthew Parris - Has the internet destroyed journalism?
Matthew Parris says the internet is neither the saviour of the destroyer of journalism. Free, unfettered access will not fly forever. IQ2 "The Future of News" (7 of 13)
PBS
Why Does Santa Wear Red?
It's the holiday season and we all know that means seeing old St. Nick in his big red suit. But have you ever stopped to wonder why he doesn't wear any other color? Because he used to be seen wearing blue suits, purple suits, yellow...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Suzie Boss - Innovation
Suzie Boss is a journalist and consultant who writes about the power of teaching and learning to improve lives and transform communities. Her most recent book is Bringing Innovation to School.
The March of Time
1952: CAIRO, EGYPT: Egyptian Arabic newspaper office building of 'Akhbar El Yom', WS Sign on top, owners Mustafa Amin & twin brother Ali checking newspaper. VS Workers gathering up folded newspapers from machine.
MOT 1952: CAIRO, EGYPT: Egyptian Arabic newspaper office building of 'Akhbar El Yom', WS Sign on top, owners Mustafa Amin & twin brother Ali checking newspaper. VS Workers gathering up folded newspapers from machine.
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3 Characteristics Common to Every 7+ IELTS Candidate
Learn the three things that ALL successful IELTS candidates share. IELTS has been my career for over a decade now. In my many years of working with the test and instructing students on how to prepare for it, I’ve noticed that all of my...
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Should You Do Research for IELTS Essays
Today we’ll talk about doing research for IELTS essays, and whether or not this is helpful.
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The Donner Party’s Deadly Detour
Taking a shortcut in the unexplored American West was always a gamble – but for the Reed and Donner families it proved catastrophic.
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IELTS Reading Tips: Increase Your Scores
Today you’ll learn IELTS Reading tips to increase your scores on your next exam.
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Group Conversation: Newspapers - IELTS Energy Podcast 1112
Group Conversation: Newspapers
Weird History
The Newsboys Strike of 1899
At the end of the 19th century, two of the wealthiest media tycoons in the country tried to fatten their wallets by unfairly cutting into the newsies' already meager earnings, which led to the newsboys' strike of 1899. Here's the crazy...