Great Big Story
A Hidden Art Form You’ll Flip For
Discover the magic of invisible paintings on book edges created by master artist Martin Frost.
Great Big Story
Your Halloween in 1997
Travel back to October 1997, a time when Halloween vibes filled the air. Join Teen Dream Jennifer Love Hewitt in 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' and experience the thrill of Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights. Explore the world...
Great Big Story
The Comic Book Store Championing Diversity
A comic book store owner champions diversity and inclusivity, providing a platform for indie creators and underrepresented stories.
Great Big Story
He Was Wrongfully Convicted for 17 Years, Now He’s Helping Others be Heard
John Blunt shares his journey from illiteracy to empowering others through literacy after being wrongfully incarcerated.
Curated Video
Biography:Investigating Sources
Mr. Griot teaches about various sources to locate information about a topic.Mr. Griot models how to choose a subject, research information, and take notes to write a biography.
Great Big Story
Books for Cooks: Where Pages Come to Life on Your Plate
Embark on a culinary adventure at Books for Cooks, a unique bookstore in London that turns cookbook recipes into delectable reality. Meet Eric Troyer, the passionate owner, as he and his team transform the written word into a...
Great Big Story
5 Iconic New York City Businesses
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of New York City's rich history as we explore five of its oldest establishments. From the pioneering fine dining experience at Delmonico's, shaping American restaurant culture, to the...
Bedtime History
Catherine the Great for Kids
Learn about Catherine the Great of Russi and her life as young Sophie who would eventually rise to power as Empress of Russia.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ronni Abergel - The Human Library
Ronni Abergel, the founder of the Human Library, explains the concept behind the initiative. The Human Library functions as a platform where individuals can engage in conversations with others who volunteer to share their life...
Great Big Story
Infinite Mirrors Library, A literary oasis in Yangzhou, China
Step into a world where books multiply infinitely, thanks to the creative use of mirrors in Yangzhou's unique library and bookstore.
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met…A Library Card
Today Henry meets a Library card in a library. Henry has a school project to do so needs a book on History. Library Card wishes she could experience history herself and not just read about events in books. To do that library card would...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met…a Cookbook
Today Henry meets a Cookbook. Cookbook is full of hundreds of delicious recipes but he is stuck on the book shelf with no chef around to cook the meals. Henry becomes a master chef, is transported into a busy kitchen and creates the...
Great Big Story
The Parthenon of Books, A Stand Against Censorship
Discover Marta Minujín's installation in Germany, built with 100,000 banned books to spark conversations on freedom of expression.
Great Big Story
Meet the Couple Building a Literary Empire
Explore the inspiring story of a couple from Flint, Michigan, who defied stereotypes to become the youngest African-American authors on the New York Times list. Their narrative sheds light on overlooked neighborhoods, embodying Black...
Curated Video
The Imperial Library of Constantinople and its Famous Disappearance
The Imperial Library of Constantinople, once held over a hundred thousand manuscripts. It survived nearly a millennium before its supposed destruction by Norman Crusaders in 1204. Despite this, rumors persist that the library was...
Great Big Story
A Hidden Art Form You’ll Flip For
Discover the magic of invisible paintings on book edges created by master artist Martin Frost.
Curated Video
Transforming Higher Education: The Digital Revolution at University Dumira
University Dumira in Lyon, France, is transforming into a cutting-edge cyber campus, offering online learning materials and textbooks to its 30,000 students. With a focus on digital innovation, the university utilizes tools like iPods...
Wonderscape
Brown vs. Board of Education and School Desegregation
This video discusses the landmark case Brown vs. Board of Education and its impact on desegregating American schools. It highlights Linda Brown's story in Topeka, Kansas, the legal battle led by Thurgood Marshall, and the resistance to...
Wonderscape
John Lewis: A Lifetime of Service and Activism
This video explores John Lewis's post-SNCC career, detailing his leadership in voter registration, his tenure in the US Congress, and his continued activism. It highlights his commitment to civil rights, healthcare reform, and education,...
Curated Video
The Daniel Goleman Model of Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman brought emotional intelligence to the public’s attention with his massive 1995 best seller, ‘Emotional Intelligence’. He followed this up with two further books that deserve to be read by all serious managers: • Working...
Curated Video
What is BIG DATA? And introducing the 3 (or 5) V's
In this video, I want to answer the question, what is Big Data?
Curated Video
What is the Autofocus Time Management Method? And How Does it Work?
Mark Forster's Autofocus Technique for personal time management is as little known as David Allen's Getting Things Done is well-known. But if you are after a personal productivity system, check this out.
Curated Video
Seth Godin: Powerhouse of Marketing Ideas
The internet has changed marketing and advertising. There are new rules, new tools, and new gurus. One of the first to see this coming, and craft new strategy and tactics, was Seth Godin. I describe Godin as a Powerhouse of Ideas....