Bedtime History
Winston Churchill for Kids
Who was Winston Churchill, and why is he one of the most famous leaders in history? In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Britain’s wartime prime minister. Learn how Churchill led the United Kingdom through World War II with...
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7 BRITISH PHRASES You Need to Sound Like a Native!
Want to sound like a native speaker? Master these 7 essential British phrases and expressions that will instantly boost your fluency in English and help you to sound like a native!
Brainwaves Video Anthology
H.W. Brands - America First: Roosevelt vs Lindbergh in the Shadow of War
H.W. Brands shares that the teacher who had the most influence on his career was his ninth-grade history teacher, Joe DeJardin. Though he didn’t realize it at the time, DeJardin's radical experiment deeply shaped his path. He split the...
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Tommie Shelby - The Idea of Prison Abolition
Tommie Shelby, a professor at Harvard University, explores the idea of prison abolition, a concept often dismissed as unrealistic. He explains that abolitionists argue prisons are both ineffective and immoral, and that mass incarceration...
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Mary Anne Franks - Teachers Make a Difference - Catharine MacKinnon
Mary Anne Franks reflects on having had many great teachers, but one mentor, Professor Catharine MacKinnon, had a profound impact on her career path. Although Franks initially disliked law school and planned to return to teaching...
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Tommie Shelby - Teachers Make a Difference - David Felder
This is such a powerful story about discovering a passion you didn’t even know was an option. Tommie’s journey from a practical business major to philosophy—just because a professor recognized his way of thinking—really highlights how...
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Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin
Ron Rice reflects on the profound impact of a college professor, Russell F. Weigley, during his sophomore year at Temple University. As an English Literature and History major, Ron encountered Weigley, a distinguished historian known for...
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How Beautiful Was Empress Sisi of Austria? Portrait Analysis & Facial Re-creations
Empress Sisi of Austria, renowned for her beauty, became a European celebrity and fashion icon. However, her fame brought immense pressure to maintain her youthful appearance. Standing at 5'8" with an exceptionally slim figure, she...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Thomas Weber - Becoming Hitler: The Making of a Nazi
Thomas Weber, a professor of history and international affairs at the University of Aberdeen and a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford, is the author of Becoming Hitler: The Making of a Nazi. His research challenges the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Annette Gordon-Reed - Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy
Annette Gordon-Reed, a professor at Harvard University, wrote a groundbreaking book in the 1990s examining the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman at Monticello. Initially interested in how...
Professor Dave Explains
Current Philosophy Part 1: Ethics and Critical Theory
After studying the history of philosophy and logic for quite some time, we have finally made it to present day. What are some important topics in current philosophy? Let's begin to answer this question by first examining ethics, and...
Curated Video
My Blog: 5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety is just part of being teen. In this program students will learn 5 coping skills that will help them to manage their feelings of anxiety. When Claire has to make a presentation in front of her class, she learns that planning and...
Great Big Story
The spin cycle enthusiast, inside the world of washer collecting
Meet Jon Charles, a passionate washer collector who finds joy in the spin cycle and has created a global community of like-minded enthusiasts.
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Steve Feltham's lifelong quest for Nessie
Join Steve Feltham in his relentless pursuit of the Loch Ness Monster.
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Chris Mosier, breaking barriers as a transgender athlete
Follow Chris Mosier's journey as the first transgender man on a US men's national team, challenging sports policies and inspiring change.
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From the US to the AFL, Scouting Tall Talent for Australian Rules Football
Explore how the US AFL Combine recruits tall American athletes to play Australian rules football, offering them a unique shot at professional sports.
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Interactive sculptures, art of the future
Discover the innovative world of interactive sculptures that respond to viewers, merging technology with creative expression in futuristic art.
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The young inventors shaping our future
Meet the young minds turning creative ideas into reality, proving that innovation has no age limit.
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From Cheerios Bee to Playboy, an artist's unique journey
Discover the fascinating career transition of an artist from animating the iconic Cheerios Bee to crafting illustrations for Playboy, highlighting his unique artistic influence.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Women's Suffrage Movement
Learn more about the women's suffrage movement in this interview with Dr. Colleen Shogan, vice chair of the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission and senior vice president at the White House Historical Association, on the occasion of...
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Shalom Blac's inspiring journey, embracing beauty beyond scars
Meet Shalom Blac, a beauty influencer who turned her traumatic burn injury into a mission to inspire self-love and confidence through makeup tutorials.
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Night surfing with LED boards, a father-son legacy
Sean Johnson shares his bond with his father through surfing and unique LED surfboards.
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Ian Levy, transforming lives through rap therapy
Discover how Ian Levy uses hip hop as therapy to help students at New Visions Charter High School express and heal.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jacob Rice - Teachers Make a Difference - Holly Austin
Jacob Rice reflects on the uncertainties of being a teenager, sharing how he initially believed he was the smartest person in the room by age 15. His early interest in history and literature gave him confidence that he had already...