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Curated Video
Golden Age of Islam & Houses of Wisdom
Travel back to the Golden Age of Islam, a time when science, math, medicine, and art were thriving. This video introduces the House of Wisdom in Baghdad, where scholars from many cultures came together to learn, translate, and make new...
Curated Video
Stop Freezing in English - Speak English Confidently
In this video, I share some top tips on how to speak English confidently. I look at why many English learners freeze up during conversations and provide practical solutions to overcome this barrier. Whether you've been learning English...
Curated Video
The LAZY Method for Learning English
Want to learn English like a native, but don't have the time or motivation to put in the effort? What if I told you there's a lazy way to learn English that actually works? In this English lesson, we'll explore the secrets of effortless...
Professor Dave Explains
Current Philosophy Part 3: Epistemology, Perception, and Science
Continuing through a survey of current ideas in philosophy, we reach some newer work in epistemology, perception, and the philosophy of science. Let's take a look at some ideas from John McDowell, Alvin Goldman, Ernest Sosa, Robert Audi,...
Professor Dave Explains
Current Philosophy Part 2: Logic, Language, and Knowledge
We just examined some aspects of current philosophy around the field of ethics. Now let's check out some developments in terms of our study of logic, language, and knowledge. This is will involve looking at figures like Saul Kripke,...
Professor Dave Explains
Current Philosophy Part 1: Ethics and Critical Theory
After studying the history of philosophy and logic for quite some time, we have finally made it to present day. What are some important topics in current philosophy? Let's begin to answer this question by first examining ethics, and...
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 4: The Phoenicians (1500 – 100 BCE)
We've talked about the Israelites at great length, but just next door in the northern part of Canaan was an incredible group of people known as the Phoenicians. What is their origin? What are they famous for? Let's find out!
Professor Dave Explains
The Eastern Mediterranean Part 3: Second Temple Judaism (500 BCE – 100 CE)
Continuing with our study of the Israelites, we reach the period known as Second Temple Judaism. This is because the Israelites were permitted to return to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon and reconstruct their temple. This is also the...
Learning Mole
AI in Language Translation
Zoom into 'AI in Language Translation' to discover how artificial intelligence breaks down language barriers and connects the world! A quick, amazing journey into tech-powered communication, perfect for young linguists and tech enthusiasts.
Great Big Story
Wasei Eigo, when English meets Japanese creativity
Explore how Wasei Eigo transforms English into uniquely Japanese expressions.
Great Big Story
Decoding the mysteries of the Codex Seraphinianus
Explore the enigmatic world of the Codex Seraphinianus, a bizarre and cryptic book full of strange symbols and illustrations that have baffled readers for decades.
Advocate of Wordz
What is Poetry?
In the inaugural episode of this new webseries "Poetry Defined," we tackle our series' namesake. We define what poetry is and briefly explore its etymology. This will set-up the rest of this series moving forward.
Curated Video
Exploring Pop Art at the Guggenheim
In this video, the hosts explore the famous Guggenheim Art Museum in Manhattan, NY, and discuss the concept of pop art and its iconic artists. They highlight artists like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Keith Haring, Barbara...
Weird History
Historical Backstabs That Backfired Big Time
If you come at the king, you’d best not miss, and if you do succeed, you’d better be ready to look over your shoulder for the rest of your days. Even when a conspiracy to topple a king actually succeeds, that doesn’t mean things worked...
Wonderscape
The Power of Line in Poetry
The final essential element of poetry is line, which structures a poem’s verses and stanzas. Maya Angelou’s Still I Rise demonstrates the power of line through rhyme schemes, rhetorical questions, and similes, all of which enhance the...
Wonderscape
The Art of Poetry: Expression, Rhythm, and Impact
Poetry is the art of expression through words, evoking emotions and imagination. It follows specific elements—imagery, rhythm, density, sound, and line—that shape its form and impact. This program explores the essence of poetry, its...
Makematic
The Indian Appropriation Acts
The Appropriations Acts of 1851 and 1871 led to the creation of government-run boarding schools, where hundreds of thousands of Indigenous children were forcibly assimilated into White society.
Makematic
The California Missions
The California Missions are a long-lasting legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americans. Built to spread Catholicism among Indigenous communities, they still exist today.
Makematic
Indigenous People before the 13 Colonies
Long before European settlers arrived in North America, the continent was richly populated by many different Indigenous Peoples. In this video, learn about the lives of these original inhabitants.
Curated Video
Masterclass: AI-driven Development for Programmers
AI tools like ChatGPT and GPT-4 are changing the way programmers write code. Learn how build a React app with Typescript using with AI prompting and other tricks to speed up development.
Curated Video
All About Mojo Programming Language
Mojo is a new LLVM programming language designed as a superset of Python with the low-level performance of C. It is optimized to run on GPUs with CUDA and other exotic hardware for deep learning and Artificial Intelligence.
PBS
Is This Ratchet Or Runway? Fashion trends to Ghetto Fabulous
What makes a fashion trend go from lowbrow to high class? How does the person wearing the style change its perception? And whose taste gets to be respected? Hang on to your boxer braids for this one, from the ghetto to ghetto fabulous...