TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Japan's scariest ghost story | Kit Brooks
Oiwa’s only hope for ending her marriage to the cruel and dishonorable samurai, Iemon, was her father. But after he tried to end the union, Iemon murdered him in cold blood. With plans to marry another, Iemon conspired to poison his wife...
Crash Course
Galahad, Perceval, and the Holy Grail: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta quests for knowledge of the Holy Grail of Mythology. Which is the actual, literal Holy Grail! The cup of Christ! Legends about the Holy Grail are often connected to the British legends of King Arthur, and this...
MinuteEarth
Why It's Good To Have A Weak Hand
We might have a strong hand because having a weak hand is actually useful.
Bozeman Science
The Sordaria Cross
In this video Paul Andersen shows you how a cross between mutant and wild types of Sordaria fimicola can be used to show and measure frequency of crossing-over. He begins by reviewing the process of meiosis in a typical organism. He then...
Crash Course
Indian Pantheons: Crash Course World Mythology
In which Mike Rugnetta continues our unit on pantheons with the complex Indian pantheon, focusing on stories that were written in Sanskrit. We start with a violent creation story. We talk about the concept of Brahman, and the...
Curated Video
The History and Evolution of Fencing: From Gladiators to Olympic Sport
Fencing is a historical sport that dates back to ancient times, evolving from the use of rocks to swords. It became popular in the Renaissance as a form of entertainment and eventually became an Olympic sport. Today, fencers engage in...
Wonderscape
The Viking Raiders and Traders
Dive into the world of the Vikings, notorious for their raids on coastal villages yet equally known as skilled traders and explorers. Discover their fearsome attacks on Medieval England and learn how they also traded goods across Europe...
Bedtime History
The Legend of King Arthur for Kids
Learn about the origins of the legend of King Arthur along with Camelot, Tintagel, the wizard Merlin and the Sword in the Stone.
Curated Video
Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Creating the Sword Blades
Who could consider a dungeon prop pack complete without a weapons rack for the guard room? In this lesson, we will be forging the sword blades for our scene.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Armour And Weapons Did Knights Have?
This video is answering the question of what armour and weapons did knights have.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Did A Person Become A Knight?
This video is answering the question of how did a person become a knight.
Great Big Story
The gritty world of Armored Combat League
Step into the intense brawls of the Armored Combat League, blending martial arts with medieval armor.
Great Big Story
The Mystic Art of ancient Sword Making
Explore the enigmatic world of sword making, delving into the secrets behind Game of Thrones' Valyrian steel and the historical Ulfberht swords.
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet: Love and War in Romeo and Juliet
This video delves into the historical context and significance of the opening scene of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where a street brawl between the Capulet and Montague servants underscores the long-standing feud between these...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Quince et al Lines 1-32
This video presents a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Quince and the group of Athenian workers discuss their plans for the play within the play, intended for the Duke's wedding. The scene humorously explores their...
Curated Video
Hamlet 4.7 Character Interviews
This video provides character interviews and analysis for Act 4, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. It covers Claudius' manipulative tactics, Laertes' plans for revenge, and Gertrude's announcement of Ophelia's death, exploring the complex...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Why It's Cool
This video highlights a pivotal scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the protagonist stages a play to expose King Claudius's guilt. Claudius's complex character is portrayed with a human, almost sympathetic side, showcasing his...
Curated Video
Hamlet 3.3 Language: Horrid Hent
This video delves into a specific instance of wordplay in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where Hamlet instructs his sword to rest until a more 'horrid hent'—a phrase rich in alliteration and double meanings. It explores how 'hent' signifies...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 3.1 Interview with Romeo
This video examines a pivotal scene from Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where newly married Romeo encounters Tybalt, leading to Mercutio's tragic death. The discussion delves into the themes of loyalty and tragedy, as well as...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 3.1 Interview with Benvolio and Mercutio
This video analyzes Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the escalating tensions and resulting confrontation between Tybalt and Mercutio. It highlights the thematic elements of conflict and fate, and examines...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Interview with the Montagues and Capulets
This video provides an engaging discussion of the intense family conflict at the heart of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically focusing on Act 1, Scene 1. The video features a simulated studio interaction among characters from...
Curated Video
Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macbeth and Macduff Fight
This video features the intense confrontation between Macbeth and Macduff, where Macbeth defiantly faces his adversary, believing himself invincible due to a prophecy. Macduff, however, reveals his unique birth circumstances, leading to...
Curated Video
Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macduff
This video explores the pivotal confrontation between Macduff and Macbeth in Act 5, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Viewers delve into themes of fate, masculinity, and power dynamics as they witness Macbeth's defiance and Macduff's...
Curated Video
Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macbeth
In this video, Macbeth reflects on the realization that he cannot be defeated by anyone born of a woman, as Macduff was delivered through a cesarean section. Despite this revelation, Macbeth's resolve to fight on is evident,...