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TED Talks
TED: The arts festival revolution | David Binder
David Binder is a major Broadway producer, but last summer he found himself in a small Australian neighborhood, watching locals dance and perform on their lawns -- and loving it. He shows us the new face of arts festivals, which break...
Crash Course
Dances to Flute Music and Obscene Verse. It's Roman Theater, Everybody: Crash Course Theater #5
Today, Mike Rugnetta takes you from our beginnings in ancient Greek theater, and moves on to the development of Roman theater. Which, it turns out, is A LOT like Greek theater. Because the Romans were real Grecophiles, they modeled their...
Crash Course
Thespis, Athens, and The Origins of Greek Drama: Crash Course Theater #2
This week on Crash Course Theater, Mike is acting like theater started in Greece. Well, for the western theater, this is true. The earliest recorded drama in the west arose in Athen, and these early plays grew out or religious ritual....
Curated Video
Leisure Time in Italy
Italians spend much of their leisure time socializing with friends in restaurants, indulging in a good meal, and enjoying a fine wine. Restaurants are always filled with people, and, regardless of the day of the week, patrons are there...
Curated Video
Mexico Religion
The overwhelming majority of Mexicans—86 percent—are Roman Catholic, and morally and politically, the church is a powerful force. This isn’t to say that all Mexicans attend church regularly. Less than half the people in the large cities...
Curated Video
History of Fireworks for Kids
Fireworks have amazed people for over a thousand years, combining chemistry and celebration in a dazzling display of sound and light. First invented in ancient China, fireworks spread across the world, lighting up festivals, religious...
Curated Video
Religions of the African Diaspora
African religions include Islam and Christianity, but also hundreds of diverse and complex indigenous religions. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we explore those traditions and how, when forced intro adaption-mode as a result...
Curated Video
How to Find Work Making Balloon Animals
Howcast - Learn how to find work making balloon animals from magician Jonas Cain in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
What's Marijuana Use Like Outside the United States?
Howcast - Learn how marijuana is regarded and used in countries other than the United States in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How This Village Still Produces Million of Sparklers by Hand Every Year
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature behind the production of the joyful sparklers pyrotechnics in India. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of...
Curated Video
How they Harvest Millions of Bizarre Grapefruit Every Year in Brazil
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel! Join us on a journey through Brazil's vibrant culture, exploring the unique Jabuticaba harvest and their famous process—cheers to Brazil's rich history and the essence of Jabuticaba culture. Fluctus...
Curated Video
A Day in Life of an Insanely Overcrowded Ferry in Bangladesh
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the logistics of overcrowded ferry boats in Bangladesh. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this...
Curated Video
Living Green - Episode 181 - Eco Tent
Music festivals, such as England's world-famous Glastonbury, attract thousands of revellers each year who come to camp out and enjoy the festivities. A young designer has come up with the novel idea of a raised waterproof tent made from...
The Guardian
Revitalizing Community Spirit in North Edinburgh
The North Edinburgh community has struggled poverty and an increase in mental health issues in recent years. This has inspired some people to come together to encourage community cohesion and lift spirits. They believe that bringing back...
Curated Video
Kite Festivals Around the World: A Celebration of Joy and Creativity
Join the global celebration of kite festivals with this engaging video showcasing the joy and excitement of kite flying in various locations around the world. From Lebanon to South Africa, people of all ages and abilities come together...