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Breathing New Life Into Pipes of the Past
Discover the Victorian tradition of building and restoring pipe organs, and the magical sound they produce
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Meet the Epic Voice Behind Movie Trailers
Get an insider's look into the world of a famous voiceover artist and his intriguing journey
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The Sound Master
Read about Emily Lazar, the first woman to break into the male-dominated field of audio mastering and earn a Grammy nomination.
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How Surfers Are Rallying for Black Lives Matter
In the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, Lou Harris, the East Coast founder of the Black Serpent Association, harnessed the power of surfing to bring together over 300 people in Rockaway, New York. Lou, who provides free surf and...
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How the Language From the Sims Was Created
Step into the captivating world of Simlish, the fictional language that breathed life into one of the most iconic life simulation games—The Sims. From its humble beginnings in the year 2000 to becoming a global phenomenon, Simlish has...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.2 Performance: Juliet, Lines 97-127
This video segment features Juliet's intense monologue from lines 97-127 in Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Here, Juliet struggles with the conflicting emotions of grief and loyalty, mourning Tybalt's death while...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.2 Interview with Juliet and her Nurse
This video delves into Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Juliet's emotional turmoil after learning of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment. The scene explores themes of love, loyalty, and conflict, as Juliet...
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Romeo and Juliet 2.5 Performance: Juliet and Nurse, Lines 20-36
This video features a performance from Act 2, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the intense dialogue between Juliet and her Nurse as Juliet eagerly anticipates news of her marriage arrangements. The discussion centers on the...
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Romeo and Juliet 2.1 Performance: Mercutio, Lines 7b-22
This video delves into a key scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Mercutio employs a playful yet poignant invocation to draw Romeo out of hiding. The performance highlights Mercutio's use of vivid imagery...
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Romeo and Juliet 2.1 Interview with Mercutio and Benvolio
This video explores the intricacies of Act 2, Scene 1 from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the themes of love and conflict. The analysis covers Romeo's escape to the Capulet's orchard after the party and Mercutio's humorous...
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Macbeth 5.4 Interview: Malcolm and Macduff
This video explores Act 5, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Malcolm and Macduff discuss their military strategy involving the use of tree branches from Birnam Wood for camouflage. The dialogue reveals their tactics and...
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Macbeth 2.3 Performance: Macduff, Lines 60-70a
Immerse yourself in a gripping performance of Macbeth's anguished lament from Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Explore the depths of Macbeth's turmoil as he grapples with the enormity of Duncan's murder and its sacrilegious...
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Macbeth 1.3 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 70-78
This video from a series on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" captures a critical moment where Macbeth confronts the witches after they prophesy that he will become the Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. This scene underscores themes of...
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Macbeth 1.3 Performance: Banquo, Lines 52-61
This video from a series on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" focuses on Banquo's encounter with the witches, where he challenges them to reveal his own future after they prophesy Macbeth's rise to power. This moment underscores themes of fate and...
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4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Interview: Brutus and Cassius
This video examines the crucial moments before the battle of Philippi in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." It highlights the strategic discussions between Brutus and Cassius, and their confrontation with Antony and Octavius. The content...
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The Choctaw Code Talkers of World War I
Discover the story of the Choctaw soldiers whose native language became a pivotal military code during WWI, baffling the Germans.
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Brutus, Lines 12-33
In this video, we explore Brutus's defense of his role in Julius Caesar's assassination, from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." Brutus presents himself not as a traitor but as a patriot whose love for Rome surpassed his allegiance to...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Antony, Lines 202-222
In this pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," Mark Antony cleverly navigates the complex landscape of Roman political sentiments following Caesar's assassination. This video helps viewers understand Antony’s strategic use of...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Performance: Antony, Lines 73-107
This video examines Mark Antony's iconic funeral oration from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," emphasizing his rhetorical skill in swaying public opinion. As Antony addresses the crowd, he questions the accusations of Caesar's ambition...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Interview: Antony
In this video, Mark Antony navigates the tense aftermath of Caesar's assassination. He engages with the conspirators, who assure him of his safety and permit him to speak at Caesar's funeral, albeit under certain conditions. The video...
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Julius Caesar 3.2 Interview: Brutus
In this video, Brutus addresses the Roman crowd after Caesar's assassination, emphasizing his love for Rome over his affection for Caesar. This pivotal scene explores themes of loyalty, power, and manipulation, central to Shakespeare's...
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Scene Summary
This video examines a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on the dramatic moments of Caesar's assassination and the immediate aftermath as the conspirators confront the consequences of their actions. The video...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 44-58
This video examines a key moment from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus grapples with the decision to join the conspiracy against Caesar. The scene focuses on Brutus reading a letter that manipulates his sense of duty towards...