In which John Green teaches you about one of the least family-friendly family dramas in the history of family dramas, Oedipus Rex. Sophocles' most famous play sees it's main character, who seems like he's got it all together, find out...

Antigone is an exciting and dramatic play and is the 3rd play in the Oedipus Rex series. Even though Oedipus is dead, his curse is still destroying his remaining family. When the play opens 2 of his nephews have just died in a battle...

MOT 1949: JAPANESE FAMILY: DRAMATIZATION: WS Children on field playing baseball. CU Young boy playing catcher catching ball. MS Young boy batting swinging hitting ball running. MS Children watching cheering clapping (SOT). Japan

This video offers an in-depth exploration of Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the dramatic interactions and mistaken identities that drive the plot forward. The discussion highlights key themes such...

As Richard bustles his way to the top, Shakespeare doesn’t pull any punches! Join us for a detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s dramatisation of King Richard the Third’s rise to power. As one of Shakespeare’s most complex and thrilling...

This video explores the dramatic and emotional events of Act 4, Scene 5 in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where the characters react to the apparent death of Juliet. Viewers will gain insights into the use of language, character...

MOT 1949: U.S. TRAFFIC: DRAMATIZATION: MS Family in car, traffic jam. MS Male driver yelling at child to sit down. MS Back seat, elderly lady, children playing ball, comic, arguing. MS Ball thrown to front seat, woman w/ baby, man throws...

The perfect classical music playlist to get in the mood for Halloween and a great introduction to some of the most dramatic classical music! I hope that you enjoy the cute Halloween Owl's favourite classical Halloween tracks and it gets...

Discover how Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast caused widespread panic, convincing many Americans of an alien invasion. Learn the real story behind Vincent van Gogh’s famous ear incident, exploring the myths and...

This video explores Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the Capulets' decision regarding Juliet's marriage to Paris in the aftermath of Tybalt's death. The narrative dissects the implications of forced...

This is it! Coraline will finally confront the Other Mother in a dramatic showdown. Souls are at stake and the Other Mother has a reputation for playing dirty. Coraline will have to be tricky and daring to win this deadly game. But even...

This video focuses on the dramatic scene in Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Lady Macduff confronts the dire consequences of her husband's actions. As Macduff has fled Scotland, leaving his family vulnerable, the video...

This video explores a critical scene in Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Juliet's emotional turmoil following her parents' insistence on her marriage to Paris, despite her secret marriage to Romeo. Viewers...

This video delves into Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," focusing on the intense and conflicted dialogue between Hamlet and his mother, Queen Gertrude. Viewers will explore the complex relationship dynamics and Hamlet's feelings...

In this performance, Lady Capulet confronts Juliet about her prolonged mourning for Tybalt's death, urging her to cease her grieving. The dialogue highlights the tension between familial loyalty and romantic allegiance, as Juliet...

A quite dramatic colour change made this chemistry experiment really mesmerizing for Alex. After blending a few red cabbage leaves I poured purple cabbage juice into glasses. I added a little too many leaves, so I had to add more water...

This video continues to explore the escalating conflict in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as Egeus seeks Duke Theseus' support to enforce his daughter Hermia's marriage to Demetrius, despite her love for...

In this scene, Juliet grapples with conflicting emotions and moral dilemmas, questioning the severity of her actions and contemplating her loyalty to her beloved Romeo. Through her soliloquy, learners explore themes of love, loyalty, and...

This video highlights a key scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Juliet famously questions the significance of Romeo's name and implores him to forsake his family name or swear his love to her. The...

This video captures a pivotal scene from Act 4, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Friar Lawrence tries to console the grieving family with a philosophical perspective on Juliet's death. He suggests that Juliet's ascension to heaven is...

The 1930s in the United States were pretty bad for employment in all industries, and the theater was no exception. As part of Roosevelt's New Deal, the Works Progress Administration created a division called the Federal Theatre Project....

A short look into an even shorter story. In just two pages, Chopin takes readers on a journey of grief and how the oppressive forces in society can drive people to the most startling of discoveries. In this video we'll look at how Chopin...

The Birth of Nation was the first major motion picture success, and because of its historical inaccuracy, the Ku Klux Klan was revived for another round of terror. This is the worst case of a Based on a True Story film. So today is a...

Christmas Island, off the coast of Australia: here 50 million crabs make their slow and ancient migration from the jungle to the ocean's edge, while thousands of people seeking asylum are indefinitely held in a high security detention...