Curated Video
8+ IELTS Vocabulary about Books
Today you’ll learn 8+ IELTS vocabulary about books to use on the Speaking Exam. You could be asked about books on any part of the IELTS Speaking test. In Part 1 you might hear, “Do you enjoy reading books?” In Part 2, you may have to...
Curated Video
7+ Vocabulary for Talking about Books, Novels and Stories
Books and stories are very common topics on all 3 parts of the IELTS Speaking exam. Watch today’s video to learn attention-grabbing, high score-getting words and phrases! In order to impress the examiner and get a 7 or higher for your...
National Parks Service
Episode 1: Wildflowers
From foothill elevations to high mountain peaks, hundreds of flower species are found throughout Yosemite National Park. Rangers and scientists discuss the rich botanical history and some of the rare plants found here.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Theme of Love
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexities of love in Much Ado About Nothing. Decide for yourself: did Hero, Claudio, Benedick and Beatrice find true love by the end of the play? Along the way, learn...
National Theatre
Behind the Scenes of a Shakespearean Film Adaptation: From Theater to Film
This video is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet by the National Theatre. The production was originally planned for the stage but was cancelled due to the pandemic, and the team came together...
History Hit
Fact and fiction collide in the Three Kingdoms
Something a little different... Total War: Three Kingdoms is the fastest selling real time strategy of all time, and based on the Wei, Shu, and Wu division of China in the 200s AD. This is an interview that talks about fact and fiction...
National Parks Service
Yosemite Nature Notes 1: Wildflowers
From foothill elevations to high mountain peaks, hundreds of flower species are found throughout Yosemite National Park. Rangers and scientists describe the rich botanical history and some of the rare plants found here.
National Theatre
Romeo & Juliet: Preparing For the Role
The company of the National Theatre's Romeo & Juliet film talk through their different processes for preparing for their roles.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Romeo and Juliet. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of courtly love, religion, gender norms and much...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Theme of Love
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexities of love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See that these humorous characters and situations can cause us to deepen our understanding of love and how we behave when...
Weird History
What Dating Was Like In the Victorian Era
Dating in the Victorian era in America and in Britain meant navigating through a fog of modesty, prudence, ritual, corsets, top hats, calling cards, and your inner voice feverishly whispering etiquette book platitudes: "There is no...
The Telegraph
The story behind Valentine’s Day | Telegraph Time Tunnel
Nowadays, more than 50 million roses are given for Valentine's Day every year, but where do the origins of St. Valentine’s Day stretch back to? In this video we look at the history of the popular day that falls on February 14th each year...
Oxford Comma
How Cyrano Changed the Love Triangle Trope. Intro, themes, and background.
In this video essay we'll analyze Edmund Rostand's masterpiece, Cyrano de Bergerac. In doing so, we'll cover characters, themes, plot points, and the lasting influence of the play. No major spoilers for the play's ending or the upcoming...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Renee Linnell - Still On Fire: A Memoir - Magic, Miracles, Travel and Romance
Renee Linnell is a serial entrepreneur who has founded or cofounded five companies and has an MBA from New York University; before that she was a model and professional dancer. Having an unorthodox childhood and being surrounded by death...
Curated Video
Christine de Pizan part 2: "The Book of the City of Ladies"
Christine de Pizan noticed that women were often portrayed in a negative light, so she began writing stories of women, defending their role in society. One such writing is "The Book of the City of Ladies."
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What Pop Culture Got Wrong: Pocahontas
Learn about the accuracy of several films that have told the story of the Powhatan Indian woman Pocahontas.
National Theatre
Romeo & Juliet: Masked Ball Dance Tutorial
Sally Maxwell, a movement director for the National Theatre's film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, shares insights on how they created the iconic party scene. She also provides tips on how to create your own party scene and breakdown...
Cerebellum
Shakespeare In London: Romeo And Juliet
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Discussion of Shakespeare's most favourite romatic play Romeo and Juliet. This video is part 6 of the...
PBS
An Ode to the Romance Novel
Love it or hate it, the romance novel is the highest grossing literary genre. Its history is long and winding (like your favorite romance novel), and romance novels are full of tropes reflected upon its history. It has been the subject...
National Theatre
Romeo & Juliet: Kids Ask the Cast
In this video, a group of actors discuss their experiences and mistakes in theater, as well as their opinions on Shakespeare's characters and relationships. They also answer questions about acting and love, providing insightful and...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Identity and the Inner Critic
Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. Dr. M calls up someone who knows a lot about identity discovery while Mo struggles with his inner...
National Theatre
Exploring the Iconic Balcony Scene in Romeo and Juliet: Actors and Director Share Insights
This video discusses the iconic balcony scene in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, exploring the themes of love and the challenges of portraying the characters on stage and screen. The actors and director share their insights into the...
Curated Video
How Valentine's Day Became a Worldwide Celebration of Love
This video explores the origins and history of Valentine's Day, tracing it back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia. It highlights the various legends surrounding Saint Valentine and how the holiday evolved over time to become a...
Oxford Comma
How to Write About Poetry: I Shall Forget You Presently
Poetry explications are one of the ultimate tests for any literature student. How do you conceive and defend an argument about a poem using nothing but the poem itself? This video shows you how to interpret, listen to, question, and...