TED Talks
TED: Can a computer write poetry? | Oscar Schwartz
If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...
Curated Video
‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour
Pupil outcome: I can explain why and how William Blake took a stand against child labour. Key learning points: - The Industrial Revolution created great wealth and great poverty. - Young children were used to sweep the chimneys of houses...
Amor Sciendi
Analysis of William Blake's "Tyger" poem | AmorSciendi
This video is an analysis of William Blake’s poem “Tyger” from the Songs of Experience with an emphasis on narrative voice and narrative distance.
Amor Sciendi
The Case for William Blake | AmorSciendi
This video is the case for William Blake. I didn’t always have a way into the study of Blake, but a sculpture outside of the British Library gave me a path better understand and love the colorful prints of William Blake.
Bloomberg
Bloomberg Big Decisions Ken Burns: Kristofferson Country Music
Sep.25 -- Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the illustrious career of Kris Kristofferson - who's featured as part of Burns' newest documentary "Country Music".
Curated Video
The secrets of Babylon go on show
Babylon ruins 85km south of Baghdad - 18 September 2008
1. Wide of Processional Way in Babylon city
2. Medium of Processional Way in Babylon city
3. Medium of Babylon Lion
4. Close up of Babylon Lion
5. Pan to Processional Way
6....
Curated Video
British Library digitising its collection
AP Television
London, UK - August 18, 2011
1. Pull of books on shelf
2. Mid tilt up of book shelves
3. Mid of man opening book on desk
4. Close of book title reading: (English) "Cynographia Britannica Coloured Engravings Various Breeds...
Curated Video
NORTHERN IRELAND: ENNISKILLEN: BOMB ATTACK SCARES OFF TOURISTS
English/Nat
One week ago on Sunday - July 14 - the picturesque town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland was rocked by a massive bomb.
The blast destroyed the front of one of the town's most beautiful hotels and damaged the tourist...
Curated Video
DANNY BOYLE, STEPHEN DALDRY HOLD PRESS BRIEFING ON PLANS FOR OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY
The 2012 London Olympics will open in an English meadow, complete with cows and sheep, a cricket match - and that typical English summer music motif, a mosh pit.
Danny Boyle, artistic director of the games' opening ceremony, on Tuesday...
Curated Video
UPDATE Celebrity lunchboxes auctioned for charity with Michael Stipe and Mark Ronson
AP Entertainment
New York, 6 December 2007
1. Wide pan lunchboxes
2. CU walking shot lunchboxes
3. Push in Elton John's lunchbox
4. MS Michael Stipe pointing to his lunchbox
5. Walking shot of lunchboxes
6. Push in Eva Mendes'...
Curated Video
ENTERTAINMENT DAILY: ENT3- BLAKE
English/Nat
Part genius, part madman, the unique and innovative artist and poet WILLIAM BLAKE (1757-1827) is the subject the of a major new exhibition in London.
Although largely overlooked in his time, Blake's impact and influence on...
Curated Video
FRANCE: CANNES FILM FESTIVAL UPDATE
Cannes, France - 15-16 May, 1998 and clips
APTV - May 16, 1998
1. Wide exterior shot of Cannes
2. Mid shot of police car driving past cinema with film festival sign
3. Various of Hugh Grant and Geanne Tripplehorn cuddling, kissing for...
British Library
British Library: William Blake's Printing Process
Michael Phillips demonstrates William Blake's printing process, explaining how it relates to his work as a poet and artist. [8:09]
British Library
British Library: William Blake's Spiritual Visions
Iain Sinclair visits William Blake's grave and discusses the spiritual visions that made up such a significant part of his life and work. [6:24]
British Library
British Library: William Blake's Radicalism
Iain Sinclair explores the historical background of William Blake's radical writings. [7:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Literature Meets Art: Maurice Sendak Inspired by William Blake
This video [5:09] brought to you by Tate.org.uk. Maurice Sendak, the creative genius behind 'Where the Wild Things Are,' was a writer and illustrator whose work has been seen by millions of people all over the world. In this video,...