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How James Brown Invented Funk
James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, created the DNA for funk. Musicians LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore how he created funk music, as well as how Brown's music influenced hip hop. They break down the sound of the genre, and create their...
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When Antibiotics Fail, What's Next?
Antibiotic overuse and misuse is driving resistance in bacteria. Without new therapeutic tools, we could by 2050 see 10 million deaths annually from “superbug” infections. Co-hosts Alok and Sheena explore how phage therapy and other...
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The Tempest and Post-Colonial Theory: Calilban and Decolonization
This video delves into the nuanced portrayal of Caliban in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" and its implications for postcolonial criticism. By examining the ways Prospero's authority subverts Caliban's humanity, the analysis opens a...
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Balancing the Four Cs: Commerce, Conservation, Culture, and Community
Stephan Brückner and his team at Wolwedans are committed to balancing commerce, conservation, culture, and community. They reinvest some of the profits into environmental conservation, strive to celebrate local traditions, and support...
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The Native American Impact on Our Culture
Dr. Forrester asks the question, “How did the Native Americans get to The New World?” She also discusses the Bering Strait Land Bridge Theory. She then gives examples of Native American words still used in our vocabulary today.
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Mythology: Pandora
Mr. Griot provides information about the characteristics of mythological stories as he shares the myth "Pandora."
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The African-American Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the African-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The Chinese Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Chinese-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The Mexican Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the Mexican-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
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The American People
Dr. Forrester talks about the American culture and those things in our country that make the United States unique.
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The Spanish Missions in America
Dr. Forrester tells about the Spanish missionaries who built missions throughout the Americas and talks about how those missions functioned.
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What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
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New Orleans and the Mississippi River
Dr. Forrester informs the student about the effects of the Mississippi River on the city of New Orleans.
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Let’s Have a Holiday
Dr. Forrester explains that countries around the world are comprised of people with similar ideas and backgrounds. They often speak the same language and celebrate the same holidays.
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What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
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How to Answer 'What Animal Are You?' and Other Weird Interview Questions
How would you give an impressive answer to the tough interview question 'What animal are you?' then this video is for you. Interviews may ask variations of this question such as what animal would you be or what is your favourite animal....
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Hawaiian Leis and the Selma to Montgomery March
The Selma to Montgomery March was one of the most important actions of the Civil Rights Movement – but what were the connections between Black Americans and Hawaiians and why did the leaders wear Hawaiian necklaces?
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Native Americans
Tracing the journey of Native Americans, this overview delves into their cultures, encounters with European settlers, enduring struggles, and ongoing efforts for rights and recognition.
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Tim Alberta - The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In his second book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," Tim Alberta delves into the complex intersection of faith, politics, and culture within the American evangelical movement. Drawing...
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Pam Muñoz Ryan
Author of groundbreaking novels like “Esperanza Rising" and "Echo," Pam Muñoz Ryan has made literature more representative by expertly mining her own rich Mexican American heritage.
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Julia Alvarez
Julia Alvarez's remarkable contributions to Hispanic literature explore immigrant experiences, cultural identity, and resistance against injustice.
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Mildred Cohn: Trailblazing Biochemist
Mildred Cohn shattered gender and religious barriers to revolutionize biochemistry, developing techniques with far-reaching applications in medicine and agriculture.
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Popular Words Invented by Authors
Authors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!
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Aztec Mythology and the Origins of Humanity
If the word “Nahua” sounds unfamiliar to you, it’s probably because you’re more used to hearing them referred to as the Aztec. The history is complicated, but the name Aztec was popularized by a German explorer in the 1800s to describe...