In this video, hosts Ralph Holinshed and Sarah Siddons delve into William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," discussing its historical origins and influences. They explore the tragedy's themes, the significance of its prologue, and the...

This video captures the tragic culmination of Brutus's struggle, highlighting his final moments and his decision to take his own life rather than be captured. The video delves into themes of honor, dignity, and the tragic hero's...

Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.

Tunde Onakoya, National Master and Founder at Chess in Slums Africa, talks about the importance for the media to focus on stories about Africa which reflect the strength of its people and how his association gives children a sense of...

Stanford University classicist and political scientist Josiah Ober describes the vital role public dissent plays in a democracy, forcing us to continually reassess how well we are promoting our values, or even if those values are the...

Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) highlights the importance of dignity for a well-functioning democracy.

After noticing an increase in the number of people unable to afford food in their community, a group of women in Leeds began providing free meals for people out of a local church. In this video, one of the women explains some of the...

Elyn Saks, Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at USC, details some of the differences in mental health attitudes and policies between England and the US.

USC legal scholar and author Elyn Saks describes how the use of mechanical constraints on mental health patients varies significantly between the US and the UK, along with corresponding attitudes of medical professionals.

The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 191-year history, Sandra Day O’Connor succeeded in a man’s world by never letting sexism stand in her way.

Deborah Caldwell-Stone is Director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. For over twenty years she has worked closely with library professionals and library trustees on a wide...

which John in inspired by--get this--a YouTube comment to consider more carefully what he loves and looks for in art (and beyond). Thanks, 33ranjit!

Dr. Donna Hicks is a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker who brings her unmatched insights on dignity and conflict resolution to each of her award-winning presentations. Her powerful ideas on human interaction enable...

Peter DeWitt (Ed.D.) is a former school principal in Upstate, NY, and he is now a Visible Learning trainer. Before becoming a principal he taught elementary school for eleven years. His syndicated blog Finding Common Ground is...

Lewis R. Gordon is Professor and Head of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut at Storrs; Honorary President of the Global Center for Advanced Studies; Honorary Professor in the Unit for the Humanities at Rhodes...

What is “good company”? What does it mean to be “good company”? It is the organization that people want to associate with — the organization that is successful and strong to the core. Topics include reasons to operate a business in an...

During the Holocaust, six million Jews and others were killed by Germany’s Nazi regime, led by Adolf Hitler. Some Jews and members of other persecuted groups survived by fleeing to safety or going into hiding. Others were freed from...

Col. Javorsek of DARPA on what happened when an artificial intelligence jet fighter shot down a human combat pilot [simulated]. If AI gets that good, what's the role for humans in defense or on the factory floor?<br/>

How revolutionary was Christianity in its early form? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 2

CONTENT WARNING: Contains shocking images of death and violence.



This video discusses the rise and fall of Robert Mugabe's dictatorship in Zimbabwe, including his rigged elections, economic failures, and human rights...

Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. The scene is set. This video is part 2 of the series...

Trevor is Director of Strategy at the specialist market design, governance and assurance service provider Gemserv, an organisation designed to ensure complex markets work for everyone's benefit.

Prior to joining Gemserv in June...