As Asian economies and governments continue to gain power, the West needs to find ways to adapt to the new global order, says author and diplomat Kishore Mahbubani. In an insightful look at international politics, Mahbubani shares a...

As denizens of the internet, most of us are familiar with the trolls. In this episode of SciShow, learn a little about how social scientists think trolls came to be, and how online communities are figuring it all out.

From Shakespeare's plays to modern TV dramas, the unscrupulous schemer for whom the ends always justify the means has become a familiar character type we love to hate. For centuries, we've had a single word to describe such characters:...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what happens in Act 1, Scenes 5 to 7 of ‘Macbeth’ and begin to evaluate the character of Lady Macbeth. Key learning points: - Topic sentences need to be clear and linked to the question - Judicious quotations...

Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured and convincing analytical essay about how far Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian villain. Key learning points: - An introduction can start with a general statement about the...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a well-structured and convincing analytical essay about how far Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a Machiavellian villain. Key learning points: - Machiavellian is an adjective. It describes someone who gets...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Shakespeare uses language and structure to present Iago as evil in Acts 1 and 2. Key learning points: - Using two slightly different adjectives in a topic sentence can add depth and debate to a paragraph....

Pupil outcome: I can evaluate Iago's presentation as a Machiavellian villain. Key learning points: - Niccolo Machiavelli's 'The Prince’ proposes that in order to get and maintain power you have to be prepared to be evil. - A...

The Man with Six Faces | The Life & Times of Talleyrand

This video discusses the dark triad, a set of personality traits including narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism, and their potential impact on society, families, and organizations. The video provides an overview of each trait...