Lucy Shapiro is a 2011 National Medal of Science Laureate. While proud of her work in genetics on cancer research, she is most proud of her four grandchildren, to whom she gives advice on following your passion.

Ujjwala Maharjan (she/her/hers) reads the poem, "Tincture" by Andrea Gibson.

Jane Wong reads Brigit Pegeen Kelly's poem, "Dead Doe

Solfege has been around for a long time - over 700 years. And it gets mentioned a lot, in music rehearsals, on this channel, and in the Sound of Music. So, what exactly is solfege, and how can we use it?

Wayétu Moore reads "A Song" by Paul Laurence Dunbar.

MOT 1936: PACELLI TOURING: Papal Secretary of State Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli (later Pius XII) dressed in full vestments walking w/ others. WS Large crowd outside HUGE unidentified building. Cardinal Pacelli praying w/ crowd, nuns,...

On February 24th, 1991 the ground war by the Allied forces began. Before dawn the attack began. But by dawn, the generals realized something remarkable was happening. The Marine columns were driving right through the enemy positions....

The photography of Chester Higgins, Jr. can be found within the pages of The New York Times, where he has been a staff photographer since 1975. As one of the premiere African American photographers working today, he continues to...

This video goes through a right triangle problem, finding the length of two sides and an angle. It is a basic review of SOH CAH TOA and the Pythagorean Theorem; very fundamental items in Physics.

Bill Holmes is a Philadelphia poet whose lifetime goal has been to become a successful writer and author. He is the author of the chapbook Illuminations, the spoken word CD Asphyxiation, and the newly released full-length poetry book...

Nitrogen makes up 78% of the air, however neither plants nor animals can take nitrogen directly from the air because nitrogen is so unreactive. The nitrogen cycles shows the movement of nitrogen through the environment. Nitrogen is...

When scientific study and ancient ritual point toward psychedelics as a tool for healing and awakening, why are these age-old plants regarded as harmful?

In this ground-breaking original series, experts explore the history and use...

Hannah Hart reads "On Work" from Khalil Gibran's book, The Prophet.

David E. Kirkland is a transdisciplinary scholar of English and urban education, who explores the intersections among urban youth culture, language and literacy, urban teacher preparation, and digital media. He analyzes culture,...

Ilya Kaminsky reads Emily Dickinson's poem, "Hope is the thing with feathers

The mysterious loa of death Baron Samedi holds a pivotal role in the religious life of Haitian Vodouists. Let's meet and explore this curious figure.

Discover the vibrant soul of South Korea in Seoul City. Immerse yourself in its rich traditions, history, and unique culture while enjoying the modern international and contemporary events it has to offer. Explore the bustling markets,...

There are more than 7,000 languages. Every fortnight one of these will disappear forever. The Economist's language expert Lane Greene explains why.

Hank Green reads a quintessential Halloween poem, The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe.

Graham Hancock is a British author who specializes in theories involving ancient civilizations, Earth changes, stone monuments or megaliths, altered states of consciousness, ancient myths, and astronomical or astrological data from the...

Bob Greenberg is the creator of the Brainwaves Video Anthology. He is a retired elementary school teacher. In this video, he performs "The Raven," a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the...

An introductory lecture to the basics of Hinduism.

In this video, a presentation skills trainer discusses the importance of body language, tone of voice, and the words used in presentations. The trainer provides examples of poor presentation skills and offers tips on how to improve, such...

Believe it or not, psychology is actually a new discipline. Itês only around 100 years old. So where did it come from? And what happened before then? Join Micah in the FIRST episode of Micah Psych to discover the underpinnings of modern...