TED Talks
David Brooks: Should you live for your r_sum_ ... or your eulogy?
Within each of us are two selves, suggests David Brooks in this meditative short talk: the self who craves success, who builds a r_sum_, and the self who seeks connection, community, love -- the values that make for a great eulogy....
TED Talks
David Brooks: Should you live for your résumé ... or your eulogy?
Within each of us are two selves, suggests David Brooks in this meditative short talk: the self who craves success, who builds a résumé, and the self who seeks connection, community, love -- the values that make for a great eulogy....
Curated Video
Data Science Prerequisites - Numpy, Matplotlib, and Pandas in Python - All Data Is the Same
In this video, we will understand how all data is the same as all machine learning interfaces are the same. This clip is from the chapter "Machine Learning Basics" of the series "Data Science Prerequisites - NumPy, Matplotlib, and Pandas...
Curated Video
The Always Ready Coast Guard
Mr. Griot models how to research a topic and take notes on the information found.
Curated Video
Mottos and Symbols
A motto is a saying that stands for what a person, an organization or a country believes in. The United States of America has had two mottos. Let’s learn what they are and what they mean.
Curated Video
The Pledge of Allegiance
All across the United States, its citizens regularly stand, with hands on heart, to make the Pledge of Allegiance. But what is it, what does it mean and why is it so important?
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.5 Discussion: "Eternal Blazon"
The ghost uses the term "eternal blazon", which has a connection to heraldry and can be metaphorically extended to depict the afterlife. This video dives into these ideas and use of imagery. It also further explores Shakespeare's...
Curated Video
Learn The 50 State Mottos of The US! | US Geography Song | KLT Geography
Each US State has a motto, let's learn what those are!
The Guardian
Owen Jones goes to Glastonbury: 'The queer corner is for getting off with people
Is there more to Glastonbury festival than a massive party in the sun? Owen Jones spent a few days at Worthy Farm finding out how trans activists cut through at a rave, how women are leading discussions and whether people can talk...
Curated Video
The Pledge of Allegiance
All across the United States, its citizens regularly stand, with hands on heart, to make the Pledge of Allegiance. But what is it, what does it mean and why is it so important?
Curated Video
Mottos and Symbols
A motto is a saying that stands for what a person, an organization or a country believes in. The United States of America has had two mottos. Let’s learn what they are and what they mean.
Curated Video
Sandra Day O’Connor: “Don’t Take the Bait”
The first female justice in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 191-year history, Sandra Day O’Connor succeeded in a man’s world by never letting sexism stand in her way.
Curated Video
Brooklyn: A Multicultural Hub
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs and is geographically adjacent to Queens in the southwestern end of Long Island. The official motto of Brooklyn is "Unity makes strength." Explore the iconic bridges and...
Curated Video
Young Coretta Scott King
Correta Scott King is often known for being the wife of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., but she was so much more than that. She was an activist in her own right and came from a family that valued education above all else....
Curated Video
The Invention of the Christmas Cracker
Victorian Christmas part 4 The Christmas Cracker was invented by Tom Smith in 1847. Smith began working in confections and was always looking for new ways to capitalize on the Christmas season. Legend has it that he was inspired to...
Step Back History
The Badass Girl Scouts Who Helped Win World War II
The Girl Scouts, or Girl Guides, have been around for just over 100 years. You probably think of them as smiley campers, selling cookies and earning badges, but I’m going to tell you a different story. Today, let’s talk about their...
Religion for Breakfast
The Cold War Origins of "In God We Trust"
The motto of the United States is: "In God We Trust." But the motto is a relatively recent invention, dating back to the 1950s. Why did the U.S. institute this motto, and what does it tell us about American identity and religion?