TED Talks
Photographs of secret sites - Taryn Simon
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography -- to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise....
Crash Course
Ghosts, Murder, and More Murder - Hamlet Part I: Crash Course Literature 203
In which John Green teaches you about Hamlet, William Shakespeare's longest and most-performed play. People love Hamlet. The play that is, not necessarily the character. Hamlet is a Tragedy with a capital T (I guess I don't have to point...
Curated Video
Only In Lithuania 6 - Prison Makeover
Prison Makeover:A TV 'make-over' show takes on an unusual location the state prison for women bringing transformations to unexpected places.
Science ABC
Crow Funeral : Do Crows Mourn Their Dead?
Crows are amongst the most intelligent birds in the animal kingdom. These birds possess higher cognition skills, which allow them to solve complex problems and plan their future tasks. Their response to death is another unique feature...
Weird History
The Gebelein Man, An Ancient Tattooed Murder Victim
Gebelein Man is part of the huge mummy collection on display at the British Museum in London. His story is quite different from the Egyptian mummies you might be picturing, though. Gebelein Man, along with his contemporary, Gebelein...
Weird History
How the Altamont Free Concert Ended the Summer of Love
Lambasted by Rolling Stone magazine as "rock and roll's all-time worst day — a day when everything went perfectly wrong," the 1969 music festival at Altamont Speedway in Northern California was a concert unlike any other. Immortalized in...
Curated Video
How Language Nerds Solve Crimes
The fact that we all have our own unique way of speaking is a beautiful thing. It's at the core of personal expression and contributes to the wonderful tapestry of language. But it also means that no form of expression can be 100%...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 What the Critics Say (89) - To Be or Not to Be
This video delves into the profound complexities of Hamlet's famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy from Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It explores the ongoing debate among scholars about the underlying meanings of the speech,...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 The Play Within the Play
This video explores a pivotal moment in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet devises a plan to confirm Claudius's guilt through a theatrical performance. It delves into the historical context of the era, explaining how...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 Performance: Hamlet Behaves Strangely
This video segment dissects one of Hamlet's most poignant soliloquies from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Here, Hamlet grapples with his own inaction and feelings of cowardice, comparing his lack of resolve to an actor's ability...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 Discussion: Hamlet and the Player
This video examines a scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Hamlet contemplates the emotional power of an actor motivated by personal tragedy. He imagines how such a performance could affect various audiences, from...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 Discussion: Grounds more relative
In this segment of the video series on Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the discussion centers on Hamlet's strategy to expose King Claudius's guilt. Hamlet doubts the ghost's intentions, fearing it could be a devil exploiting his...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.1 Why It's Cool
This video explores a scene in "Hamlet" where the focus is on Hamlet's reported actions rather than his direct presence. It delves into how characters discuss Hamlet's antic disposition, pondering whether it's genuine madness or a...
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.1 Dig Deeper: Hamlet and the Ghost
This video explores the intriguing parallels between Hamlet and the ghost in Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's play, focusing on the themes of identity, alienation, and the haunting impact of secrets. Viewers will gain insights into...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 What's Happening?
This video analyzes a crucial scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet's play successfully exposes King Claudius's guilt over the murder of Hamlet's father. It highlights Hamlet's strategic use of the play to confirm Claudius's...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.1 What's Happening?
This video explores a critical scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Claudius and Hamlet each try to discern how much the other knows about the murder of Hamlet's father. It examines Hamlet's strategy to stage a play mirroring the...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.4 What's Happening?
This video discusses a critical turning point in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet stages a play to expose King Claudius's guilt in murdering his father. The sequence explores the dramatic escalation following the play's revelation...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Performance: Claudius Confesses
This performance captures a pivotal moment in Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where King Claudius, alone and conflicted, confesses to the murder of his brother. The scene delves deep into Claudius's turmoil as he grapples with...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Interviews with Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern
This video presents a staged series of interviews with key characters from Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," including Hamlet, Polonius, Rosencrantz, and Guildenstern. It delves into their personal perspectives and motives,...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.4 "A Rash and Bloody Deed"
This video delves into the intense and complex interaction between Hamlet and Gertrude in Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's Hamlet, exploring the psychological and moral implications of their conversation following a shocking act of...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Discussion: “My Stronger Guilt”
This video delves into Claudius' conflicted soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where he struggles to pray for forgiveness due to his overwhelming guilt. The analysis explores the parallels between Claudius and Hamlet,...
Great Big Story
The Inmate Teaching Finance Behind Bars
Discover how inmates are learning finance and emotional literacy.
Great Big Story
Black Voices: Untold Stories and Shared Experiences
In this powerful compilation, individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences share their thoughts and wishes, giving voice to the black experience in America. From joy and pride to pain and resilience, these untold stories shed...
Curated Video
Macbeth 5.2 Interview with Macbeth
This video analyzes Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the gathering momentum as Scottish nobles align with Malcolm and his English forces. It delves into the psychological state of Macbeth, as characters speculate on...