Explore William Shakespeare’s play “The Tempest”, a story of shipwreck, magic and a fight for power. -- Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning illuminate a swelling sea, as a ship buckles beneath the waves. It is no ordinary...

Escape was one of the many ways that enslaved people resisted their captivity in the system of American slavery. The Underground Railroad was not literally a railroad. It was a network of people, routes, and safe houses that helped...

In this video, Sean the Swan joins the hosts of a show to discuss the importance of gentleness. Through a story about a girl named Dakota and her encounter with a supposedly cranky old man, the video highlights the power of kindness and...

This video explores how characters like Prospero, Ariel, and Caliban confront their past actions and choices, leading to moments of forgiveness and profound personal change. We delve into themes of authority, redemption, and the human...

This video essay delves into the ambitious characters and intricate plot of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," highlighting how personal desires for power and revenge set the stage on a mystical island. As we explore Act Two, we analyze the...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the corrupting influence of power in The Tempest. See the way that power can infect and distort morality, consider power from a post-colonial perspective, and question the...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare tackles the complex theme of race and prejudice in The Merchant of Venice. Explore the ugly realities of racism and decide for yourself: does Shakespeare reinforce harmful attitudes or...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores attitudes towards money in The Merchant of Venice. In Venice, everything is about money, even in questions of friendship, religion, marriage, families, rivalries…

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Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores forgiveness, an overarching theme in The Tempest. See the transformation of characters as they grow beyond revenge and learn the value of forgiveness.

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Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complex nature of justice in The Tempest. See that justice can be a slippery matter of perspective, changing in different circumstances.

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In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of Portuguese Succession

Reverberations from the financial crisis are still being felt around the world. We travel to the Philippines to see if measures introduced after the Asian financial crash in the 90’s are helping during the current global recession. Asia,...

After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of themes in The Merchant of Venice with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Shylock, the main...

Matera Caves, Italy full length: This video explores the city of Matera in Italy, which has a rich history of cave dwellings called "sassi." These caves were abandoned for many years but have recently experienced a resurgence, with...

After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of The Tempest’s themes with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Prospero, the main character....

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the destructive nature of greed and ambition in The Tempest. See how the stories of Antonio and Prospero warn us not to become too ambitious or take more than what is...

Everyone is upset and confused about the disastrous wedding. Then it is revealed that the shocking revelation about Hero was a lie. Claudio’s accusation was completely unfounded! How will this story end?

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Mexico's avocados are worth nearly $3bn in exports every year but in some parts the lucrative industry is controlled by organised crime. Every day, those avocados suck up 9.5bn litres of water, and as production climbs the impact of...

Poor Bassanio needs cash – fast. How else can he woo the beautiful and wealthy Portia? Luckily, his best friend Antonio, a merchant, helps Bassanio out by striking a dodgy deal with a local Jewish money-lender named Shylock. Shylock...

Director Simon Godwin and actors Tamsin Grieg, Tamara Lawrence and Daniel Ezra discuss sexuality in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

The vengeful Shylock takes Antonio to court, demanding a pound of his flesh. Unfortunately, it seems that the law really is on Shylock’s side! Poor Antonio is resigned to his fate, until a mysterious lawyer arrives, ready to save the...

Antonio has been rescued from Shylock’s violent vengeance. Portia and Nerissa play a hilarious prank on their husbands, Antonio hears some fantastic news, and everyone lives happily ever after... except Shylock, of course!

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In this video, students will learn how multiplying by a fraction greater than one affects the product. The video uses visual models to demonstrate this concept and helps students understand that a fraction with a numerator greater than...

Hadrian is considered to be one of Rome's "Five Good Emperors." But he was a man of many shades of grey. After a shaky beginning to his rule, Hadrian embarked on some truly amazing building projects, and stopped the aggressive...