Curated Video
Movie Palaces: Escaping Hardship in the Glamour of Cinema
The creation of movie palaces during the Great Depression and World Wars provided a much-needed escape for people of all backgrounds. These opulent theaters offered a taste of luxury, allowing ordinary citizens to experience the grandeur...
Curated Video
Starmaking and the Formation of United Artists
In the early 1910s, movie studios began developing the "star system," which created and promoted national stars like Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. These stars became central to the studios' marketing efforts, leading to...
Curated Video
The Cultural Significance of Movie Palaces
For more than a century, visiting a movie palace or attending a theater performance has been a magical and transformative experience. This video highlights how theaters have historically served as cultural hubs where people could escape...
Curated Video
A New Life for Old Theaters as Multi-Use Spaces
The Art House Convergence has become a vital resource for community-based, mission-driven cinemas, fostering a renewed appreciation for independent theaters. Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence in the number of these...
Curated Video
Preserving the Magic: The Struggle to Save Historic Theaters
The decline of traditional movie theaters resulted significant cultural loss, as the shared experience of watching films in grand, communal spaces fades. With the rise of streaming platforms, fewer films are shown in theaters,...
Curated Video
Social Shifts in the 1960s Lead to the Fall of Movie Palaces
In the mid to late 1960s, social and racial divisions, and the decline of downtown areas, contributed to the deterioration of many movie palaces. As people moved to the suburbs and entertainment options expanded, these once-thriving...
Curated Video
From Vaudeville Stages to the Silver Screens of Hollywood
The Warner brothers began their career in the Pittsburgh area by opening a small theater but soon realized the greater potential in making movies. This led them and others to shift from theater operations to film production, eventually...
Great Big Story
How the World_s First Movie Star Changed Cars Forever
Uncover the tale of Florence Lawrence, a silent film star and the inventor of the turn signal for cars.
Curated Video
Influence of Native Americans
Dr. Forrester discusses the impact of Native Americans on the British settlers and modern American culture.
PBS
Why Do We Go to Prom?
Prom has become the defining moment of many American students' high school experiences. But why has a single night of partying come to represent a crucial coming of age moment? Today, Danielle examines the history of prom and how...
Curated Video
Why Do We Say "African American"?
Language is constantly changing and ethnonyms are no exception. From "Negro" to "Colored" and "African American" to "Black," the people and cultures of African origin living in the United States have had many names. Today Danielle looks...
All Ears English
2034 - Are You a Self-Proclaimed Germaphobe? How to Talk About Your Cleaning Habits in English
In today's episode, find out why you should be a stickler for this English vocabulary when discussing how you feel about being clean or messy. Listen in for a pro tip for deeper connection around this topic
All Ears English
2054 - Avoid Running into English Traps and Glass Doors
Are you someone who runs into things a lot? Do you bump into walls or doors at home? Today find out the difference between bump into and run into and how to use it to talk about physical events and meeting someone when you don't expect it.
All Ears English
2056 - Don't Have Cash? How to Tip at a Coffee Shop
Tipping in a restaurant in the US is 100% mandatory but there are other scenarios where you have a little more latitude. Today, find out how to handle tipping in a coffee shop or in a salon, especially when you get caught without cash.
All Ears English
1889 - What the All Ears English Team is Watching?
When it comes to English fluency, it's all about what you're watching and listening to. Want to know what we're watching? In this episode, we share our top 4 recommendations so that you can laugh and learn and get better at English
All Ears English
1997 - How Songkran Inspires Water Fights and Connection in English
What is the biggest water fight you have ever been to? Today Lindsay shares her experience at Songkran in Chiang Mai and you learn how to start a conversation with topics like childhood memories about water fights in English.
Mr. Beat
1900 Miles in 10 Days on Horseback | A Brief History of The Pony Express
Mr. Beat visits the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri, to give you a brief history of the Pony Express.
Mazz Media
Stories of the American Puppet
From the streets and taverns of Colonial America to the bright lights of today's Broadway stage, puppets have been a favorite form of American entertainment. The American Puppet is the first documentary to chronicle the arts fascinating...
Step Back History
Why are Conspiracy Theories so Popular in America?
Conspiracies are almost the norm rather than the exception in American political life. This begs a few questions. Why are there so many conspiracy theories, and why do so many of them focus on the United States?
All Ears English
AEE Podcast 1606: How to Take a Mental Health Day in English
About All Ears English: Are you feeling stuck with your English? Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. We created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English. Throw away...
Curated Video
Hip Hop: Music, Dance, and Art
Hip hop is more than just music and fashion. It is a cultural movement that originated in the Black/African American and Latino communities of New York in the 1970s. With its four main focus areas of rap music, DJing, b-boying...
All Ears English
Job Interview Tips: Part 2 COMMON QUESTIONS
Job Interview Tips: Part 2 COMMON QUESTIONS
Rachel's English
English Phrases for TIME
On a recent trip to Italy, I learned that Americans use verbs with time (kill, spend, save) that other cultures might not use. Learn some verbs that we use with time and how to use them to polish your use of English vocabulary. Weêll...
All Ears English
AEE Podcast 1618: Are American Ambitions Changing
About All Ears English: Are you feeling stuck with your English? Many people study English but don’t actually learn it. We created a better way to learn English to help you move from stuck to fearless to fluent in English. Throw away...