TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rōnin | Adam Clulow
Asano Naganori, lord of Akō domain, fixed his gaze on Kira Yoshinaka, a senior master of ceremony. Asano extended his short sword, charged through the castle, and struck Kira. While the wound wasn’t fatal, its consequences would be. What...
Crash Course
The Apocalyspe: Crash Course World Mythology
Mike Rugnetta is going to tell you stories of death, destruction, divine judgment, damnation, and the occasional happy ending. That's right, this week we're talking about the Apocalypse. Actually we're talking about a bunch of ways the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Kay Almere Read: The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god
Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already been four worlds, each set in motion by its own "Lord Sun," and each had been destroyed. For a new world to be...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na'vi real languages? - John McWhorter
What do Game of Thrones' Dothraki, Avatar's Na'vi, Star Trek's Klingon and LOTR's Elvish have in common? They are all fantasy constructed languages, or conlangs. Conlangs have all the delicious complexities of real languages: a high...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight | Dan Kwartler
It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a game. He challenged the warriors present to attack him with his own axe. If they could strike him down, they...
TED Talks
Nellie McKay: "The Dog Song"
Animal fan Nellie McKay sings a sparkling tribute to her dear dog. She suggests we all do the same: "Just go right to the pound/ And find yourself a hound/ And make that doggie proud/ 'cause that's what it's all about."
TED Talks
TED: My Fine Reward | Tito Deler
Blues musician Tito Deler combines the sounds of his New York upbringing with the style of pre-war Mississippi Delta blues. He takes the stage, singing and strumming a stirring rendition of his song, "My Fine Reward."
TED Talks
Morley: "Women of Hope"
Inspired by Aung San Suu Kyi's call to action, "If you're feeling helpless, help someone," Morley composed this song. She sings it at TEDxWomen in her gorgeous, warm voice.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death | Ilan Stavans
One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixb'alanke discovered their father's hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vigorous game, the lords of the underworld sent a messenger to challenge the boys to a match. Despite the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Can you solve the three gods riddle? - Alex Gendler
You and your team have crash-landed on an ancient planet. Can you appease the three alien overlords who rule it and get your team safely home? Created by logician Raymond Smullyan, and popularized by his colleague George Boolos, this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding? | Jill Dash
After witnessing the atrocities of his fellow man in World War II, William Golding was losing his faith in humanity. Later, during the Cold War, as superpowers began threatening one another with nuclear annihilation, he was forced to...
PBS
The Eye of Sauron Reveals a Forming Solar System!
Fomalhaut is a massive young star surrounded by a ring of dust debris that can tell us a great deal about the formation of our own solar system.
SciShow
Spock, Hillary, Cthulhu & Other New Names for Pluto and Its Moons
Earlier this year, NASA put out a call for names for features on Pluto and its moons based on an established set of rules. Now, it's finally time to put those names on the map.
Curated Video
FitzGerald Dynasty Family Tree | Irish Genealogy
FitzGerald Dynasty Family Tree | Irish Genealogy
Curated Video
Clan MacDonald Family Tree | Scottish Genealogy
Clan MacDonald Family Tree | Scottish Genealogy
Curated Video
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Family Tree
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Family Tree
Curated Video
Why The United States Has Two Carolinas: North Carolina And South Carolina
North Carolina and South Carolina. Two states that began their life as a single province and colony of England. So how did we end up with two states that share a single connected piece of land? Well, as with the Dakotas, it boils down...
Curated Video
Brunanburh, 937 ⚔ Forgotten battle that made England
Brunanburh, 937 ⚔ Forgotten battle that made England
Curated Video
William, Duke of Normandy: Triumphs, Betrayals, and Conquests
This video details the rise of William, Duke of Normandy, from a vulnerable fugitive to the supreme warlord of France. It chronicles his strategic triumphs over rebellious nobles and rival kings, culminating in a decisive victory over...
Wonderscape
The Origins and Evolution of Black Music in America
Explore the deep roots and evolution of Black music in America, starting with the spirituals of enslaved Africans and moving through gospel traditions. Learn how music has served as a source of resilience, hope, and expression through...
Curated Video
JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - Solution - Modify Arrays and Remove Items in JavaScript
In this video, we will discuss the solution to the exercise on modifying arrays and remove items in JavaScript from the previous video. This clip is from the chapter "Data Structures - From Zero to Intermediate" of the series "JavaScript...
Curated Video
ChatGPT 101 - Supercharge Your Work and Life with ChatGPT - Entertainment (Song, Poems, TV/Film Scripts, Novels, Jokes)
in this video, we will explore our creative side and discover prompts for creating songs, poems, TV/film scripts, novels, and jokes. The video provides inspiration and guidance to help us express ourselves creatively and bring ideas to...