SciShow
Fairies, Goblins, and Pirates: A Fantastic Quiz Show
Alexis Stempien, one of SciShow’s script editors, faces off against Hank as they try to answer science questions about some fantastical topics!
SciShow
These Insects are Smaller than a Single Cell...How?!
Fairies do exist! Well, sort of...meet the fairyfly, the smallest insect on Earth that specializes in the magic of miniaturization!
TED Talks
Sally Kohn: Don't like clickbait? Don't click
Doesn't it seem like a lot of online news sites have moved beyond reporting the news to openly inciting your outrage (and your page views)? News analyst Sally Kohn suggests — don't engage with news that looks like it just wants to make...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Who decides what art means? - Hayley Levitt
There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist’s plans and motivations affect its meaning? Or is it...
TED Talks
Sally Kohn: Don't like clickbait? Don't click
Doesn't it seem like a lot of online news sites have moved beyond reporting the news to openly inciting your outrage (and your page views)? News analyst Sally Kohn suggests - don't engage with news that looks like it just wants to make...
PBS
Leprechaun: From Gold-Loving Cobbler to Cultural Icon
Leprechauns are associated with St. Patrick’s Day and Irish culture, but do you know why? The jovial, red-haired little man dressed in green standing next to a pot of gold is a modern invention—the diminutive faerie folk was once more...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3, Scene 1 Analysis
In this video, we delve into Act 3 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," exploring the intricate interplay between the human and fairy worlds. We examine the concept of Borderlands as defined by feminist scholar Gloria Anzaldúa,...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 2, Scene 1 Analysis
In this video, we explore Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the magical fairy world is introduced. Learn about the dynamics between Oberon and Tatiana, the implications of the Indian boy, and the invisible forces...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Interview: Puck
This video features an engaging interview with Puck, a beloved character from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," set in Theseus's palace following the conclusion of the play. As Puck prepares the palace for the arrival of Titania...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Interview: Titania
This video features a fascinating interview with Titania from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The segment captures Titania's enchanting and sudden love for a mysterious creature, thanks to the magical circumstances of the...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Titania
This video segment explores a whimsical moment in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Titania's bower, where she discusses her nightly rituals and the roles of her fairies. The discussion provides...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Puck and Fairy
This video introduces a playful segment from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring an engaging interview with Puck and a fairy. The discussion reveals Puck's mischievous nature and his role in the fairy realm,...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Titania
This video offers an engaging discussion between Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies, from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The conversation reveals the deep-seated tensions and romantic entanglements that...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 2
This video delves into a significant scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Oberon's strategic use of the magical flower love-in-idleness. It examines his intentions to manipulate Titania's...
PBS
The Enchanting Fairies of Celtic Lore
The fairies of Celtic traditions trace their origin back to an ancient race of otherworldly royalty - the Tuatha Dé Danann. As fairy nobility, the Tuatha Dé Danann were alternatively seen as gods, monsters, demons, and even the real...
PBS
Will-o’-the-Wisp: Monstrous Flame or Scientific Phenomenon?
These elusive blue flames have been reported globally and inspired a wealth of folklore. But what exactly is a Will-o’-the-Wisp? Also commonly called “ignis fatuus” or “corpse-candle” the glowing atmospheric phenomenon has a reputation...
PBS
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be. After all, he is part of the longest running film franchise in the world, but you might be surprised to learn that his history in literature is just as...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fairies
Modern fairy tales draw from a rich tradition of fairy folklore known even in Shakespeare's time. Fairies were believed to possess supernatural abilities, like flying swiftly around the world and shape-shifting, often engaging in...
Curated Video
The Golden Ratio and the Mystery of the Portmahomack Monastary
The Portmahomack monastery in Eastern Scotland, attributed to the ancient Picts, showcases an architectural design based on the Golden Ratio, suggesting a sophisticated understanding of mathematics and design by this mysterious ancient...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Introduction and Context
This video provides background information and pre-reading material for William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This is the first video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream that will analyze and interpret the play...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 4 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Patriarchy
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 4 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Power and Patriarchy in the play. This is the fifth video in a series about A Midsummer...
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 5 - The Elephant
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the 5th...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of Elizabethan comedy, views on gender,...
Schooling Online Kids
The Life Stage Series: Social Development - Tilly The Tooth Fairy
One night, Tilly the tooth fairy flies across the city to collect children’s baby teeth. She starts to feel distracted when she spots toys, teddy bears and pretty ribbons! Tilly’s fingers start to tingle and twitch… Will she take the...