TED Talks
TED: How gaming can be a force for good | Noah Raford
If you think social media is powerful, keep an eye on immersive video games, says futurist Noah Raford. As more and more people are drawn into gaming and virtual worlds, the communities they forge are spawning real-world social...
TED Talks
TED: How webtoons are changing movies and TV | Hyeonmi Kim
Pop culture is changing thanks to a different kind of storytelling, says digital strategist Hyeonmi Kim. They're called webtoons: comic-like illustrations published in short segments and meant to be read on a smartphone in five to 10...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read Dante's "Divine Comedy"? | Sheila Marie Orfano
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here... Inscribed above the Gate of Hell, this prophecy sets into motion an epic journey for salvation. Written over 10 years, Dante Alighieri's three-part narrative poem "Divine Comedy" is both an...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why is ketchup so hard to pour? - George Zaidan
Ever go to pour ketchup on your fries-and nothing comes out? Or the opposite happens, and your plate is suddenly swimming in a sea of red? George Zaidan describes the physics behind this frustrating phenomenon, explaining how ketchup and...
TED Talks
TED: Rollercoaster | Sara Ramirez
Singer, songwriter and actress Sara Ramirez is a woman of many talents. Joined by Michael Pemberton on guitar, Ramirez sings of opportunity, wisdom and the highs and lows of life in this live performance of her song, "Rollercoaster."
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of the original star-crossed lovers | Shannon Zhao
In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into the softest robes. But her craft was the same day after day, and she longed for new inspiration. So the Queen...
TED Talks
Yuval Noah Harari: What explains the rise of humans?
Seventy thousand years ago, our human ancestors were insignificant animals, just minding their own business in a corner of Africa with all the other animals. But now, few would disagree that humans dominate planet Earth; we've spread to...
Crash Course
Earth Mothers and Rebellious Sons - Creation Part 3: Crash Course World Mythology
So, we're still talking about sex this week, but we're talking about Earth Mothers and their children. We'll start with Gaia, and her son Kronos, who had a classic childhood rebellion, and castrated his father. We'll also get into...
TED-Ed
A brief history of the devil | Brian A. Pavlac
Satan, the beast crunching sinners' bones. Lucifer, the fallen angel. Mephistopheles, the trickster striking deals. These three divergent devils are all based on Satan of the Old Testament. But unlike any of these literary devils, the...
Crash Course
2,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius World History
In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese history and the emperors (and empress) who made it. Included is a brief...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Hofbrauhaus
HOFBR UHAUS NORMALLY DRINKING BEER WOULDN T BE CONSIDERED A LANDMARK ACTIVITY BUT IN THIS CASE IT S WHERE YOU ARE DRINKING IT THAT MAKES IT NOTEWORTHY. THE HOFBR UHAUS BEER CELLAR IN MUNICH RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 400TH ANNIVERSARY WITH,...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's Othello: Act 1, Scene 3 Analysis
This video continues the analysis of Othello Act 1, Scene 3, focusing on the Duke's handling of reports about a Turkish invasion and the subsequent entrance of Othello and Brabantio. The Duke prioritizes Othello's military expertise over...
The Guardian
Legacy of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence reflect on the difficult and tragic years of the AIDS epidemic, recounting the pain of lossing friends. They express anger towards the government's handling of the crisis and the lack of support. They...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.5 Performance: Friar Laurence, Lines 65-83
This video captures a pivotal scene from Act 4, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Friar Lawrence tries to console the grieving family with a philosophical perspective on Juliet's death. He suggests that Juliet's ascension to heaven is...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.5 Interview with Capulet and Friar Lawrence
This video explores the dramatic and emotional events of Act 4, Scene 5 in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where the characters react to the apparent death of Juliet. Viewers will gain insights into the use of language, character...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus and Hippolyta Lines 1-30a
This video features a performance of the opening lines from Act 5, Scene 1 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where Theseus and Hippolyta discuss the strange tales told by the four lovers of Athens. Theseus expresses skepticism about the...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.1 Performance: Polonius Interrogates Ophelia
This video features a performance of a scene from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Ophelia recounts to Polonius her unsettling encounter with a disheveled and seemingly mad Hamlet. The scene captures Ophelia's distress and Polonius's...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.1 Interviews with Hamlet and Ophelia
This video features a unique interview format where characters Hamlet and Ophelia discuss their experiences and perspectives directly with the audience, following a recap of the dramatic scenes from Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2 of...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 “Tis Not So Above”
This video delves into a section of Claudius' monologue from Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where he contrasts earthly and heavenly justice. It explores the theme of unavoidable divine reckoning, where one must...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 Performance: Hamlet Attacks Ophelia
This video features a compelling performance from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," showcasing the intense scene where Hamlet confronts Ophelia. In this encounter, Hamlet's speech oscillates between affection and cruelty, questioning Ophelia's...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Performance: Claudius Confesses
This performance captures a pivotal moment in Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where King Claudius, alone and conflicted, confesses to the murder of his brother. The scene delves deep into Claudius's turmoil as he grapples with...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Interviews with Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
This video presents a staged series of interviews with key characters from Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," including Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern. It delves into their personal perspectives and motives,...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Interview with Hamlet and Gertrude
This video features a staged interview with Hamlet and Gertrude from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on the dramatic and emotional encounters in Act 3. The segment reveals Hamlet's inner conflict about avenging his father's death, his...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.4 Language: "Heaven's Face"
This video explores a powerful visual metaphor used by Hamlet in Act 3 to express his disgust at Gertrude's actions. Hamlet describes heaven personified as a face that looks down upon the earth, blushing and appearing sickened by...