One Minute History
The World's Oldest Joke - One Minute History
Comedy existed long before Saturday Night Live and Netflix specials. In fact, the world’s oldest joke can be traced all the way back to 1900 BC (1900 BC). Thanks to a UK study led by humor expert Dr. Paul McDonald, we now know that...
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Why Richard Pryor is still funny
From minstrels to vaudeville to Instagram, comedy has come a long way. Richard Pryor is arguably your favorite comedian's favorite comedian so in this episode, Hallease and Evelyn look at how comedy has changed throughout modern history,...
The Wall Street Journal
Writing for TV Comedy
The creator of Hulu’s 'Dollface' discusses the nuts and bolts of comedy writing and how to successfully navigate the industry to make your vision a reality.
The Wall Street Journal
An Entertainer For Every Screen
Actor, comedian and entrepreneur Kevin Hart speaks with WSJ's Jason Gay about the entertainment industry in the digital age, and his own evolution from the stage and screen to his role as the head of Hartbeat Productions.
Dom Burgess
Why Aliens Will Probably Be Robots.
Is there other life out there in the universe? Do aliens really exist? If so, then where are they all?! In this most epic of episodes, Dom has his favourite film (Aliens) interrupted by an extraterrestrial visitor - how very...
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Greece, Epidauros Greek Theatre
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain,...
Easy Languages
What is British Humour? | Easy English 84
What is British Humour? | Easy English 84 Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating...
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Greece, Athens - Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus
The Theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus is a major theatre in Athens, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis. Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine (among other things), the theatre could seat as many as 17,000 people with...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cara Erdheim Kilgallen - Humor in the Classroom
Cara Kilgallen earned her B.A. in English and Spanish from Colby College in 2001M.A. and Ph.D. from Fordham University in 2010.Cara is a professor at Sacred Heart University in the department of Languages and Literatures. Her teaching...
Two Minute Music Theory
The History of Western Classical Music (or something)
ANNOUNCEMENT: As of May 14, 2019, there is a NEW Music History series starting on this channel called "Music In History: The Story of Music". NOTE: This video was created as a bit of a joke on how music history classes and how little...
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression was one of the worst economic disasters America has ever experienced. But it’s also a period that produced some of the great innovations in US history.
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Turkey, Assos Theatre
The theatre of Assos in Asia Minor in Turkey, It was discovered that the theatre which had been set up on the south slope of the ancient city across Lesbos was destroyed during an earthquake. The theatre with 2500 people capacity had...
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NY Attorney General Letitia James indicted in mortgage fraud case
New ReviewJames, a second-term Democrat, has previously denied wrongdoing. (Scripps News)
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Former FBI Director Comey to be arraigned on lying to Congress, obstruction charges
New ReviewFormer FBI Director James Comey faces arraignment on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 Russia interference testimony. (Scripps News)
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Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges
New ReviewComey faces up to five years in prison if he is convicted. (Scripps News)
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US comedians face criticism for participating at Saudi festival
New ReviewBill Burr, who performed at the festival, which runs through Oct. 9, defended his decision to take part, calling it a “great experience.” (Scripps News)
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'It's not about revenge': Trump reacts to Comey indictment
New ReviewThe former FBI director denies any wrongdoing and said he welcomes a trial. (Scripps News)
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Trump targets left-wing in latest order on investigating funding sources
New ReviewPresident Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday directing the federal government to investigate and dismantle “domestic terrorism networks.”
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Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say
New ReviewThe Justice Department is preparing to ask a grand jury as soon as Thursday to indict former FBI Director James Comey on allegations that he lied to Congress. (Scripps News)
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Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted as Trump escalates retribution efforts
New ReviewFormer FBI director James Comey was charged with making a false statement to Congress after U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to urge U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey and other perceived political enemies.