TED-Ed
The "myth" of the boiling frog | TED-Ed
Since 1850, global average temperatures have risen by 1 degree Celsius. That may not sound like a lot, but it is. Why? 1 degree is an average. Many places have already gotten much warmer and if average temperatures increase one more...
TED Talks
TED: Why aren't we more compassionate? | Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence," asks why we aren't more compassionate more of the time.
Crash Course
The Parable of the Sower: Crash Course Literature 406
This week, John is teaching you about the near-future dystopia in Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. Parable of the Sower tells the story of Lauren Oya Olamina, and her life growing up in a post-climate change, semi-lawless America....
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler? - Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey
Explore the works of science fiction visionary Octavia E. Butler, whose novels, such as “Parable of the Sower,” influenced the growing popularity of Afrofuturism. -- Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or...
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.5 Allusion: Lazarus
The ghost recounts the horrifying effect of the poison Claudius poured into his ear, leading to a rapid and gruesome skin disease that covered his body with a crust resembling tree bark. This skin condition is described as "lazar-like,"...
Vlogbrothers
Kindness
In which John discusses kindness, Hank's beloved dog Lemon, and Octavia Butler's brilliant novel The Parable of the Sower.
Easy Languages
Why Did We Start Easy Greek? (Interview for Danae from Alphabetagreek) | Easy Greek 66
Why Did We Start Easy Greek? (Interview for Danae from Alphabetagreek) | Easy Greek 66 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece....
Easy Languages
How to Form Diminutives in Greek | Super Easy Greek 24
How to Form Diminutives in Greek | Super Easy Greek 24 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have subtitles in...
Easy Languages
Your Wardrobe in Greek | Super Easy Greek 35
Your Wardrobe in Greek | Super Easy Greek 35 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have subtitles in Greek and...
Easy Languages
20+ Ways to Say "Hi" & "Bye" in Greek | Super Easy Greek 20
20+ Ways to Say "Hi" & "Bye" in Greek | Super Easy Greek 20 Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
Curated Video
Venizelos says debt negotiations must be completed by late Sunday; protest
1. Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos approaching media
2. Close of sign reading (Greek) "Vice President of the Government" (a role that Venizelos also holds)
3. SOUNDBITE (Greek) Evangelos Venizelos, Finance Minister:
"The...
Bloomberg
Wal-Mart Reports 3Q Profit That Beats Estimates
Nov. 13 -- Scarlet Fu reports on Wal-Marts and Kohls earnings. She speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
Meituan Can Be 'Massive Business' in Long Term, MSA's Harburg Says
Sep.20 -- Meituan Dianping, the Chinese food delivery and neighborhood services giant, jumped on its first day of trading after raising $4.2 billion in an initial public offering. Ben Harburg, managing partner of MSA Capital and an...
Curated Video
Pensioners worry about pension cuts and consumer tax hikes
1. Wide of pensioners in street with Acropolis seen in background
2. Medium of pensioners marching
3. Pensioners seen marching, flowers in foreground
4. Wide of march
5. SOUNDBITE: (Greek) Vox pop, pensioner, no name available:
"We can't...
Curated Video
Thousands take part in gay pride events
Thousands of people took to the streets of Rome and Athens on Saturday as part of gay pride celebrations.In Italy, the atmosphere was jubilant following the recent approval of the civil union law, which permits to same sex couple to be...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parable, Myth, and Allegory: Lesson 3
This lesson discusses parable as a form of instructional religious narrative, and explains how and why parable differs from allegory. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Parable, Myth, and Allegory."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parable, Myth, and Allegory: Lesson 1
This lesson discusses parable as a form of instructional religious narrative, and explains how and why parable differs from allegory. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Parable, Myth, and Allegory."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Parable
This lesson discusses parables and provides examples of parables. W.11-12.2d Lang/Fig/Voc