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Hamlet 3.2 Interview with Hamlet
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on Hamlet's advice to the players about the essence of acting and his strategic use of the play within the play to test King Claudius's guilt. It explores Hamlet's...
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How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Interview: Sly
This video examines the conclusion of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" with a focus on the transformation and 'taming' of the character Kate. The discussion centers on the implications of Kate's change and whether it reflects...
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The Taming of the Shrew 4.1 Performance: Petruchio, Lines 169-192
This video features a performance of Petruchio's lines from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this pivotal scene, Petruchio explains his controversial tactics to 'tame' his wife, Kate, by likening her to a...
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Beyond the Supernatural Horror of the Nishi Daak Ghost
The lines between demon, spirit, and deity are often blurred in the cultures of the Indian subcontinent, where the clear “good vs. evil” dualism that is seen more commonly in the Western hemisphere don’t exist in quite the same way. The...
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Adze: the Shapeshifting Firefly from West Africa
For many of us, the firefly is a mystical, enchanting creature of the twilight. To the people of some West-African cultures, however, the firefly brings to mind a malevolent, shapeshifting, blood-sucking monster of lore: the Adze.
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El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the South American Grasslands
The “Terror of the Plain,” this emaciated, whistling devil is cursed to wander the South American countryside carrying the bones of his victims. Intimately tied to the cattle ranching history of Latin America, the myth of El Silbón...
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Werehyena: The Terrifying Shapeshifters of African Lore
African folklore dictates that unlike other werecreatures this monster is an animal that disguises itself in human form. By day it walks the earth nearly indistinguishable from humans, but at night it returns to its true hyena shape. We...
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Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster
Originating in the stories and beliefs of the southeastern Indigenous peoples of Australia, accounts of the bunyip are widely varied. This episode uses Aboriginal stories, historical records, and fossils to explore the bunyip legend, and...
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How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (with Dr. Z)
In this special episode, Dr. Zarka shows you what’s inside her “go bag,” a kit of survival supplies she keeps on hand at all times. In this episode you’ll find out how the horror genre can inspire real-world preparedness and take a look...
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Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs, the viscera-sucking, self-segmenting monster hunts at night. A beautiful woman by day, this creature detaches its upper torso and grows wings after sunset. An intestine-dangling...
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Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
Connected to witchcraft, sexual predation, and mischief, the tokoloshe is a dominant myth in South Africa. There are different kinds of tokoloshe/tikoloshe, but one thing remains the same in all versions of the monster: they cause havoc...
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Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a...
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The Legend of La Llorona
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations. This female ghost wanders in the darkness, crying as she searches for her children--the children she murdered. Some even say that she will capture other kids in...
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This Swiss Hotel is Inside an Observatory
Discover the magic of Gornergrat Observatory, the highest hotel in Switzerland, and a gateway to the stars.
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Inside the Library Fighting Homelessness
A powerful journey of hope and transformation from the streets to the library
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This Man Can Pronounce Every Word in the Dictionary
Discover the champion of pronunciation and the art of words with Jock Bailey's inspiring journey and wisdom.
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Meet the 13-Year-Old Bull Riding Champion
Meet Nina, a 13-year-old determined to be the best bull rider in the world. As the only girl in the sport of mini bull riding, she faces challenges and stereotypes head-on. Undeterred by those who question her abilities, Nina rises above...
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This Couple Races 750-Miles On a Tandem Bike
Meet Andrew Zielinski and John Krasinski, a married couple celebrating two years together. Their unique bond extends beyond their wedding vows—they ride tandem bicycles in ultramarathons, events spanning 200 miles or more. The tandem, a...
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Were Totino's the Best Sleepover Snack.
Take a trip down memory lane to November 1996, a time when sleepovers were incomplete without the iconic elements of the era. Space Jam lighting up theaters, Eminem's debut album hitting the airwaves, and the farewell episode of Teenage...
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Walking Across Continents: Tom's Journey with Savannah
Join Tom and his faithful dog, Savannah, on an extraordinary adventure as they walk across 35 different countries, covering 18,000 miles over five years. Tom's journey began with a desire for adventure and a realization of life's...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.5 Performance: Romeo and Juliet, Lines 1-37
In this poignant exchange, Romeo and Juliet bid farewell at dawn, struggling to accept the reality of their separation. As daybreak approaches, they debate whether the singing bird is the lark or the nightingale, symbolizing their...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.5 Interview with Lady Capulet and Juliet
This video delves into a poignant moment in Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Lady Capulet confronts Juliet in her chamber late at night. The discussion reveals Juliet's deep sorrow for Tybalt’s death and her...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.2 Performance: Juliet, Lines 1-25
This video presents a performance of Juliet's lines 1-25 from Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In this poignant monologue, Juliet eagerly anticipates the arrival of night and Romeo, expressing her deep longing for their...