TED-Ed
TED-Ed: This person isn't actually screaming | Noah Charney
An undulating sky melds into the landscape, two silhouettes move along a balustraded walkway, and a ghostly figure’s features extend in agony. Since Norwegian artist Edvard Munch created "The Scream" in 1893, it’s become one of the...
SciShow
Gregor Mendel: Great Minds
Hank brings us the story of Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk who, with the help of a garden full of pea plants, discovered the fundamental properties of inheritance and paved the way for modern genetics. He also gives us the dirt on a...
SciShow
What Neuroscience Can Learn from Meditation
Meditation methods and the scientific method are teaming up to explore some of the deepest questions about our existence and human nature.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Shunan Teng: The Chinese myth of the immortal white snake
The talented herbalist Xu Xian had just started his own medicine shop where he created remedies with the help of his wife, Bai Su Zhen. One day a monk named Fa Hai approached him, warning him that there was a demon in his house. The...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Zen k_ans: unsolvable enigmas designed to break your brain - Puqun Li
How do we explain the unexplainable? This question has inspired numerous myths, religious practices and scientific inquiries. But Zen Buddhists practicing throughout China from the 9th to 13th century asked a different question - why do...
TED Talks
Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon | Iseult Gillespie
On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the outskirts of town in the hopes of finding some new customers, he heard a high-pitched yelp coming from the edge of...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Everything changed when the fire crystal got stolen - Alex Gendler
Someone has tripped the magical alarms in the Element Temple. When you and the other monks arrive on the scene, you know you have a disaster on your hands. Four young apprentices broke into the temple’s inner chamber to steal the sacred...
SciShow
Gregor Mendel: Great Minds
Hank brings us the story of Gregor Mendel, the Austrian monk who, with the help of a garden full of pea plants, discovered the fundamental properties of inheritance and paved the way for modern genetics. He also gives us the dirt on a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Shunan Teng: The Chinese myth of the white snake and the meddling monk
Xu Xian had just received an invitation to the opening ceremony of a new temple. His wife, Bai Su Zhen, warned him not to attend, but Xu Xian, a devout Buddhist, felt obligated to make an appearance. What they didn't know was that these...
Bizarre Beasts
Anchovies Stir The Ocean By...Doing It
New ReviewHow do the layers of the ocean mix together? The energy put in by the winds and tides is less than what’s required for the amount of mixing, so what else is bringing the mixing energy? Turns out, it might be very active anchovy...
Curated Video
How to Sing Animal Fair
Howcast - Learn how to sing the classic kid's song Animal Fair with this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Etch a Latte Art Bear
Howcast - Learn how to etch a bear on your coffee in this Howcast video about latte art.
Curated Video
How to Etch a Latte Art Butterfly
Howcast - Learn how to etch a butterfly on your coffee in this Howcast video about latte art.
Curated Video
How to Pour a Latte Art Solid Heart
Howcast - Learn how to make a solid heart design on your coffee in this Howcast video about latte art.
Curated Video
How to Pour a Latte Art Monk's Head
Howcast - Learn how to make a monk's head design on your coffee in this Howcast video about latte art.
Curated Video
Is Queen Elizabeth Related to Count Dracula?
Is Queen Elizabeth Related to Count Dracula?
Great Big Story
Monk Sauce, Father Richard Walz's habanero pepper sauce from Subiaco Abbey
Meet Father Richard Walz, a monk producing habanero pepper sauce at Subiaco Abbey, blending simple life with a spicy twist.
Great Big Story
Monk Sauce, Father Richard Walz's Habanero Pepper Sauce from Subiaco Abbey
Meet Father Richard Walz, a monk producing habanero pepper sauce at Subiaco Abbey, blending simple life with a spicy twist.
Great Big Story
This Buddhist Monk Is a Celebrity Makeup Artist
Meet Kodo Nishimura, a Buddhist monk and makeup artist, who seamlessly intertwines the worlds of spirituality and beauty. Born into a temple in Tokyo, Kodo initially struggled with self-acceptance. After moving to New York and exploring...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 2.3 Interview with Friar Lawrence
This video explores a crucial interaction in Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the character of Friar Lawrence. It delves into his role as both a spiritual guide and a herbalist, illustrating his philosophy...
Jabzy
Life in Angkor Wat: A Medieval description of the City
Life in Angkor Wat: A Medieval description of the City
Curated Video
What makes a good education
Teachers can raise their effectiveness and be distinguished through use of diversified techniques that empower students and help them to try, improve, grow and encourage them to learn as described in this video.