In this video, you will learn about creating settings and monsters for our manga and comics. We will discuss various techniques and tips for creating unique and interesting settings that will enhance the story's mood and themes. We will...

While flying over a metropolitan or densely populated area at night, it’s likely that you won’t see stars from the airplane window. This is because the excessive artificial lighting (i.e., light pollution) of the city can light up the...

The true geographic North Pole is bereft of vegetation. Trees need soil to flourish. As the North Pole is composed of random chunks of ice in close proximity, there is no way that growth can occur. Then there are months of darkness,...

For Madeleine L’Engle, the starry night sky sparked profound questions about life, the universe, and her place in it. Inspired by science and spirituality, her extraordinary works of fiction have captured the hearts and minds of millions.

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...

Explore how Hannu Huhtamo crafts stunning visuals using light in Finland's darkness.<br/>

In this performance from "Macbeth," Lady Macbeth invokes supernatural forces to rid herself of compassion and femininity, desiring to be filled with cruelty and devoid of remorse. She calls upon dark spirits to thicken her blood and...

This video analyzes Lady Macbeth's chilling invocation of darkness in her soliloquy from Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where she wishes for night to conceal the murderous act she plots. It discusses how she desires a darkness thick enough to...

This video delves into the rich use of figurative language in a brief but potent speech by Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's "Macbeth." The discussion highlights how Lady Macbeth manipulates words to foreshadow Duncan's impending doom and...

Uncover the surprising impact of Daylight Saving Time on mental health and body rhythms. Explore how the Sunshine Protection Act could change our mornings and learn practical tips for realigning your circadian rhythm with bright light...

Silent Ferry is a creative writing text that contains figurative language and words with particular connotations that impact tone, mood, and pacing.

This video explores five fun facts about nocturnal animals.

Lets learn to overcome the fear of dark

Every Advent in Gävle, Sweden, a large, straw goat is built in the center of town. Most years, it burns before Christmas comes. The townspeople of Gävle reflect on the goats, and goat burnings, of decades past and share their hopes for...

This video is answering the question of what is a polar night.

This video is answering the question of what is day and night like in Antarctica.

“Earth: What If It Had No Moon?” discusses ways that the sun and moon affect Earth, focusing specifically on the moon’s gravitational effect.

These deep sea eels aren't your standard moray. They're both named for birds and there's more to them than meets the eye.

In which John tries to think about whether anything matters in the grand scheme of things, and whether anything matters. Pizzamas starts next week! This ridiculous beard will finally be freed to do its essential work in the world.

National Archives: Funded by the Friends of The National Archives, Somme Tales is a creative project that took place at the archives from 1-5 August 2016 in partnership with professional film-maker Nigel Kellaway. Applications were...

Season 1, Cassowary part 3. This rainforest is 135 million years old! Brandon and Kayne continue their search for the Cassorway and discover many cool, ancient creatures along the way. Can you spot the living dinosaur? Bushwhacked! is a...

Learn how to write brilliant analytical paragraphs to discuss themes (and much more) in Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’!

Watch us build two structured body paragraphs that would fit right into an extended response. The paragraphs...

What happened before the big bang? How can something come from nothing? We've challenged a physicist to explain the origins of our universe in one elevator ride. Good luck Dr Julian Berengut, from University of NSW.

RuNett Nia Ebo, author of 8 chapbooks and 3 paperbacks of poetry and counting. Her signature poem is "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?" It is a contribution to Chicken Soup For the African American Soul. Ms. Ebo visits schools (all...