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The murderous medieval king who inspired "Macbeth" | Benjamin Hudson
Of all Shakespeare’s plays, perhaps none is stranger than “Macbeth”— a parable on power rife with supernatural elements. But according to texts from the 11th century, this tragedy has its roots in reality. What’s more, other accounts...
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Birds Are A Quick Fix For Your Anxiety
Tweeting may not decrease your stress, but the twitter of some birds just might. And can we make people forget their memories?
SciShow
Your Brain on Psilocybin
Humans have been taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms for centuries, but there has been recent research into the therapeutic possibilities of this molecule.
Be Smart
Why Do We Go to Space?
Why do we go to space? In the beginning of our space program, the answer had a lot to do with war and paranoia. But with the dawn of the space shuttle, that all changed. Where do we go from here?
SciShow
Sleep: Why We Need It and What Happens Without It
What happens when you don't sleep? And why do we need to do it anyways? Hank explains the science of sleep: the cause, the benefits, and who holds the record for going without it!
SciShow
Bath Salts
Hank talks about the scary new drug that's led to some recent incidences of goat stabbing, as well as other tragedies - bath salts. We learn how it works and ask the important question: why?
Curated Video
Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of basic punctuation in my dystopian descriptions. Key learning points: - Accurate puncutation helps make your writing clear - Each piece of punctuation has a different purpose - You should use each piece...
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McCarthyism and the second Red Scare
Pupil outcome: I can explain the influence and impact of the second Red Scare in the USA in the 1940s and 1950s. Key learning points: - The USA experienced the second Red Scare during the 1940s and 1950s. - Historical, international and...
Curated Video
Reading 'The Tell-Tale Heart'
Pupil outcome: I can explain the overarching plot of the 'Tell Tale Heart'. Key learning points: - ’The Tell-Tale Heart’ is the story about the murder of an old man. - The narrator did not murder for money but for fear of the man's blue...
Curated Video
Drogas peligrosas: cannabis
El cannabis es una droga controvertida: se debaten su producción, su legalidad y su uso. ¿Qué datos existen sobre el uso de esta droga y sobre su seguridad o peligro?
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Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Cannabis
Cannabis is a controversial drug: there are debates around its production, legal status and use. What are the facts behind the use of this drug, and how safe or dangerous is it? Biology - Healthy Living - Cannabis is a mild sedative and...
Curated Video
Macbeth 4.1 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 90-94a
This video explores a critical moment in Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macbeth expresses his determination to eliminate Macduff as a threat, despite the witches' prophecy. It highlights his paranoia and his resolve to...
Curated Video
Macbeth 2.3 Performance: Macbeth, Lines 105-115a
This video presents a powerful rendition of Macbeth's soliloquy from Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," as the character grapples with the guilt and paranoia following Duncan's murder. Delve into the depths of Macbeth's psyche as...
Curated Video
The Lavender Scare
The Lavender Scare was a government clampdown on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the 1940s, 50s and 60s which saw gay and lesbians barred from the federal government for decades.
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Why do we sleep?
We'll spend about a third of our lives asleep. But why? Why do we need to sleep? Filmed at a University Sleep Lab, this short film demonstrates the effects of lack of sleep and just why it is so essential to brain function and,...