This video analyzes a segment from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, focusing on the use of the word "pregnant." Initially, Polonius describes Hamlet's replies as "pregnant," meaning they are full of hidden meaning. Later, Hamlet...

The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror. In addition to serving as an allegory for the tension between traditional and modern cultural and spiritual practices, these monsters gave name to a real city. In this...

Less than a decade before Shakespeare wrote "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the English Navy had defeated the Spanish Armada, paving the way for English dominance in global trade, notably through the establishment of the East India Trading...

This video explores the fascinating world of dolphin-assisted therapy, showcasing the incredible healing abilities these marine creatures possess. From helping non-verbal children speak to inspiring disabled individuals to take their...

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FT Tech - It could be the Shazam of smells. A California-based start-up has developed a device to sniff out substances such as drugs, explosives and viruses. Sniff tech is a burgeoning sector which could have major implications in fields...

In this video we cover:

- How the hormone HCG is used in pregnancy
tests
- How pregnancy tests use monoclonal antibodies to give a positive result in the prese
nce of HCG
- What a positive result on a pregnancy test may...

The day is finally here! Your baby has arrived and you're officially a new parent! But how long until that new baby smell wears off and you're forced to return to work and find reliable childcare? Today Danielle looks at the history...

Some women have chosen to stop their periods – we (Mae and Mona) are two of them. In episode two of Vagina Dispatches, we speak to a doctor who thinks periods are unnatural, a former Olympian, a menstrual blood artist and a formerly...

A group of women use everyday items to tell of the sacrifices and difficult choices they face. Amina is a young woman living in temporary housing after she was illegally evicted from her home by a private landlord. Sarah lost her job...

Footnotes: 0:28 - No, seriously, that family tree is tumbleweed. Cleopatra had a grand total of two great-grandparents, who were also uncle and niece 1:08 Pompey is best general. Fight me, Caesar scrubs 1:10 Fun fact, Mark Antony was...

What happens to your brain BEFORE birth? Growing an entire mind in nine months is a pretty enormous accomplishment! A baby's brain goes from just a couple of cells to a neuron-dense powerhouse. But what does the brain development of a...

On a spring evening in New Orleans, the glamorous Blanche Dubois steps off a streetcar named Desire. She’s come to stay with her sister, Stella, and her husband, Stanley Kowalski. The Kowalski’s flat is much smaller and shabbier than...

I have always thought that sex ed and statistics should be the same course. There's no better way to show how vital stats is to your every day life than to look at statistics. Probabilities are so easy to misunderstand, and there are a...

Do you know how twins are made? I was surprised to learn how many people thought they knew but didn't. In this video, I clear up any confusion related to twinning (from a biological perspective). Watch this video and impress your friends...

In the late 1490s, Joanna's elder brother died and her sister soon followed, making Joanna heir to the Spanish throne. Explore how her new status altered the behaviour and position of her family members and how she coped with her...

Learn how to sign more than 40 signs about the medical industry in American Sign Language. This is Part 2 in our series on profession signs. Calling all doctors, nurses and medical employees, this one’s for you! Use the chapter markers...

Dan Blanchard is a Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Educator, and TV Host who has been featured on over 100 TV and radio shows as well as several of the World’s Top Ten Podcasts. Dan is also a Life Coach, two-time Junior...

Season 1, Cattle Muster part 3. An important part of cattle farming is looking out for the next generation. Kayne tries his hand at doing a cow pregnancy test. Then Brandon and Kayne meet their horses before heading out for the muster....

Pregnancy can be a scary time for many reasons, one of which is having so many things feel off-limits for the safety of the fetus. But what about vaccines? Especially the Covid-19 vaccine? To understand the answer to this question you...

The CDC's recommendations for women about alcohol and pregnancy caused an uproar on the internet recently. We've got Aaron's take on the situation.

The video follows HIV counselor as she works to prevent mother to baby transmission of HIV in the SU-2, which has the 3rd highest HIV prevalence in the world. Her job involves following up on those suspected of defaulting on treatment or...

Women on Web is an organization that increases access to pharmaceutical abortion services in countries where those options are limited. The organization has now started a separate service that will fill prescriptions in the United States...