TED Talks
The worldwide web of belief and ritual - Wade Davis
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. Anthropologist Wade Davis muses on the worldwide web of belief and ritual that makes us human. He shares...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: It's a church. It's a mosque. It's Hagia Sophia. - Kelly Wall
If walls could talk, Turkey's Hagia Sophia would have an abundance of stories to tell. Once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum, this world marvel has stood the test of time and war, surviving centuries of conquest by some of...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why does your voice change as you get older? - Shaylin A. Schundler
The human voice is capable of incredible variety and range. As we age, our bodies undergo two major changes which explore that range. So how exactly does our voice box work, and what causes these shifts in speech? Shaylin A. Schundler...
TED Talks
TED: How Black girls can reclaim their voice in music | Kyra Gaunt
How does music shape us? Digital ethnomusicologist and TED Fellow Kyra Gaunt studies how Black girls can preserve the integrity of their own voices while listening, dancing and singing to pop songs largely engineered by men, often with...
SciShow
Why Was the Islamic Golden Age of Science… Golden?
Around 750-1250 CE, the Islamic empire made incredible scientific advancements that still influence many fields of research today. What we know about some of the great minds of that time, as well as what we’ve learned from modern...
Crash Course
100 Years of Solitude Part 2: Crash Course Literature 307
In which we continue our exhaustive look at One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
SciShow
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Your head feels too big and things just keep getting curiouser and curiouser. Did you step through the looking glass or is it a super rare neurological condition?
TED Talks
TED: How we talk about sexual assault online | Ione Wells
We need a more considered approach to using social media for social justice, says writer and activist Ione Wells. After she was the victim of an assault in London, Wells published a letter to her attacker in a student newspaper that went...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Movies: From Silent Films to Computer Graphics
In this video, the teacher takes students on an adventure through the history of movies. They explore the introduction of sound and color, as well as the advancements in computer graphics. The teacher encourages students to use their...
Wonderscape
Filibuster Pros: Why Some Support the Tactic
This video explores the arguments in favor of filibustering in the U.S. Senate. It highlights how filibusters can promote debate, protect minority party voices, encourage compromise, and provide necessary delays for significant...
Curated Video
Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Speech Synthesis API - Text to Speech
In this video, you will learn about the Speech Synthesis API. We will see how to create a project that converts text to speech using the Speech Synthesis API. This clip is from the chapter "Web Browser APIs" of the series "Modern...
Curated Video
The Voice Evolution: Unveiling the Secrets of Our Vocal Changes
Dive into the intriguing world of voice dynamics as we explore how our voices change based on age, gender, and emotions. Learn why some voices are perceived as more appealing, how vocal cords function, and discover practical tips for...
Curated Video
The Science of Vocal Mimicry: Exploring Voice Modulation and Imitation
Dive into the fascinating world of voice modulation and imitation as Erza, a young singing prodigy, and Martin Dubé, a master imitator, showcase their unique vocal talents. Learn about the scientific principles behind voice control, from...
Curated Video
Introduction to a Queer Theory Reading of A Midsummer Night's Dream
This video explores a more complex reading of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," highlighting the sections that reveal desires outside of traditional pairings and the homoerotic subtext. The discussion includes the relationships between the...
Great Big Story
Inside the stomach of a champion, Crazy Legs Conti's competitive eating journey
Discover the intense world of competitive eating with Crazy Legs Conti, a veteran of the sport for 15 years.
Curated Video
How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.2 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 3
In this third part of the interview series with Oberon and Puck from Act 3, Scene 2 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the plot thickens with Puck's humorous admission of his mistake in the application of the love potion. Oberon instructs...
Great Big Story
She Voiced Characters on Rugrats Tiny Toons Atlantis and More
Explore the legendary voice of Cree Summer, trailblazing the world of animated characters. Discover her iconic roles and impact on diversity in cartoons.
Great Big Story
This Musician Can Sing the Highest of High Notes
Experience the remarkable story of a countertenor, challenging norms, weaving roots, and shining across genres on the global stage.
Great Big Story
Meet Sammi Grant, The Voice Behind the Accents
Dive into the world of Sammi Grant, a legally blind dialect coach, as she shapes the voices of actors with her extraordinary hearing skills.
Curated Video
Hamlet 1.2 Word Nerd: Canon
Explore the evolution of the word "canon," which began as a term for laws or decrees issued by the Christian Church, then referred to the official list of Biblical books, and eventually denoted a collection of authenticated works by a...
Curated Video
ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI - Eleven Labs API Docs Walkthrough
In this video, we will explore the Eleven Labs API documentation to learn how to generate human-sounding speech for our chatbot responses. This clip is from the chapter "Backend Build - Working with AI" of the series "ChatGPT...
Curated Video
Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell
Miss Palomine talks about the invention and evolution of the telephone. Her discussion includes Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and how they were instrumental in developing the telephone.