Curated Video
Jeremiah Hamilton aka The Prince of Darkness
Jeremiah G. Hamilton is otherwise known as the “Prince of Darkness” may have been born somewhere in the West Indies or perhaps the city of Richmond, Virginia on May 27, 1807. The story of Jeremiah Hamilton’s life disrupts the tidy view...
Curated Video
Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor: America’s First Black Sports Hero
Taylor had to deal with racist taunts and threats from fellow riders and cycling supporters as his fame grew. Taylor was banned from racing in the American South, despite the fact that Black competitors in Europe were more welcomed and...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1836
The 13th episode in a very long series about the American presidential elections from 1788 to the present. I hope to have them done by Election Day 2016. In 1836, the Whig Party emerges and runs four candidates against incumbent Martin...
Kult America
Abandoned WARSAW Nuclear Bunker
On today's episode of Kult America I will take you to an abandoned nuclear bunker. Built as a shelter during the Cold War, this place was destroyed by time and people, but it still has this unbelievable, dark atmosphere that gives you...
Kult America
Warsaw - Then and Now
In today's episode of Kult America, we explore Warsaw to compare old archive photos with the sights of today. I was surprised to find that in many instances, things basically look the same. I'd like to consider this another example of...
Englishing
Confusing English: American vs. British English (Differenza tra INGLESE AMERICANO e BRITANNICO)
This video talks about the difference in vocabulary between #American and #British #English. It will show you the difference among basic vocabulary both in meaning and pronunciation.
Curated Video
The Bill of Rights: What is it and what Rights does it Guarantee?
The right to stand up for what we believe in is as American as apple pie and is protected under US law by the Bill of Rights: a list of ten amendments to the US Constitution that almost never existed.
The March of Time
1944: AMERICANISM: INT High School class, girl talking about being free from persecution, aunt was killed in Germany because Jewish, students listening. Bulletin board posting 'Town Meeting' WS Meeting. Students at table, 'equal justice, opportunity'
MOT 1944: AMERICANISM: INT High School class, girl talking about being free from persecution, aunt was killed in Germany because Jewish, students listening. Bulletin board posting 'Town Meeting' WS Meeting. Students at table, 'equal...
The March of Time
1952: CARNEGIE MUSEUM
MOT 1952: CARNEGIE MUSEUM: MS Abstract painting 'Still Life' by Belgium artist Raoul Ubac (1910-1985) placing forth , WS Large abstract 'M 1951' by New York artist James Brooks (1906-1992) placing fifth. Modernist, contemporary, modern...
Kult America
Ebonics Lesson for White People
On today's episode of Kult America Marek and I are going to learn Ebonics. Let's see if a European and a white American can manage to speak this charming slang!
Poetry Foundation
Franny Choi reads "Turing Test_Love"
Franny Choi (she/her/hers) reads her poem, "Turing Test_Love
Jabzy
Russo-American Friendship - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russo-American Friendship
The March of Time
1952: ALLIED-OCCUPIED VIENNA: WS Austrian chancellery, Angled WS Front door, WS Former Chancellor Leopold Figl (1902-1965) by window talking, CU Leopold Figl SOT speaking German, thanking Americans for helping Austria, occupation is a great burden.
MOT 1952: ALLIED-OCCUPIED VIENNA: WS Austrian chancellery, Angled WS Front door, WS Former Chancellor Leopold Figl (1902-1965) by window talking, CU Leopold Figl SOT speaking German, thanking Americans for helping Austria, occupation is...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
On the Early Formation of the Institute - Perry Mehrling
A younger professor's perspective on George Soros and the older generation of economists who initially got together to form the Institute for New Economic Thinking.
Englishing
English Vocabulary Lesson: RISE vs. RAISE
This video is about the difference between the verbs to rise and to raise. The confusion is not only the meaning but the pronunciation. In this video I will give you a key sentence for you to learn by heart, and few other differences...
Curated Video
Do you sound British or American pronouncing names? #shorts
Do you sound British or American pronouncing names?
Curated Video
AMERICAN vs BRITISH vs AUSTRALIAN | Common English Dialect Differences #spon
BRITISH vs AUSTRALIAN vs AMERICAN - We all speak English and yet for some things we have completely different words. I would love to hear any other words which you think belong on this list. Comment below. British English, American...
Curated Video
10 American Phrases British Don't Understand: US vs UK
10 American Phrases The British Don't Understand. US vs UK, we both speak English and yet there are so many American words and phrases which confuse us Brits. Here are 10 American phrases that I (a British native) didn't understand. Are...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Open a Presentation with a Question (Part 4 of 5)
Learn how to open a presentation or speech with a question (4 of 5). The ability to ask questions in a presentation takes some practice. But, it is an excellent way to draw your listeners in. First, keep it simple. Ask easy questions....
The March of Time
1944: USA: Steeple. People leaving church. VS Houses. EXT School. Street scene w/ men on sidewalk, car parking curbside. EXT Synagogue. NEWSPAPER: Vandals Smear Jewish Temple. EXT St. Patrick's Cathedral. NEWSPAPER: Vandals Deface ST. Patrick's.
MOT 1944: USA: Steeple. People leaving church. VS Houses. EXT School. Street scene w/ men on sidewalk, car parking curbside. EXT Synagogue. NEWSPAPER: Vandals Smear Jewish Temple. EXT St. Patrick's Cathedral. NEWSPAPER: Vandals Deface...
The March of Time
Gracie Fields George Formby
MOT 1945: MOVIES: Producers Mark Ostrer Basil Dean. EXT Small tudor building theater. Poster 'Queen of Hearts'. CU Gracie Fields. Audience in darkened theater. Gracie Fields singing. British comedian George Formby w/ wife Beryl reading...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Laurel S. Peterson "The American with the Camera"
Laurel S. Peterson is a Professor of English at Norwalk Community College. Her poetry has been published in many small literary journals. She has two poetry chapbooks: That’s the Way the Music Sounds, from Finishing Line Press (2009) and...
Economics Explained
How Is Transitory Inflation Going: How Bad Will This Get
Inflation is no longer transitory, but is it here to stay? Helping you become more knowledgeable about how the world works, our content covers the biggest topics and headlines through the eyes of economists. The team explores a wide...
Mr. Beat
Chicago and St. Louis Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Chicago and St. Louis, who once competed to be the America's Next Top Model, er, I mean America's Next Top Midwestern City.