Instructional Video10:56
TED Talks

TED: Can a computer write poetry? | Oscar Schwartz

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video6:42
Curated Video

The Radical World of William Blake Part 5: The Role of Authority in Society

9th - Higher Ed
The video explores the thematic concerns of authority in William Blake's Songs of Innocence and of Experience. It contrasts the nurturing and protective authority figures in Innocence with the oppressive and restrictive figures in...
Instructional Video4:20
Curated Video

The Radical World of William Blake Part 4: The Tiger and the Lamb

9th - Higher Ed
"The Tiger" and "The Lamb" are two contrasting poems by William Blake that explore different perspectives on God and the world. While "The Tiger" questions the ferocity and contradictions of God's creation, "The Lamb" portrays God as a...
Instructional Video4:44
Curated Video

The Radical World of William Blake Part 3: Visions and Contradictions

9th - Higher Ed
William Blake, a visionary poet and artist, experienced profound encounters with angels, demons, and spiritual beings, which he expressed through his poetry with unwavering conviction. His work challenges conventional perceptions of...
Instructional Video2:20
Curated Video

The Radical World of William Blake Part 2: Songs of Innocence and of Experience

9th - Higher Ed
Songs of Innocence and of Experience by William Blake is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the contrasting states of the human soul. Through two collections published in 1789 and 1794, Blake explores themes of innocence and...
Instructional Video1:09
Curated Video

The Radical World of William Blake Part 1: An Introduction

9th - Higher Ed
The revolutionary spirit of William Blake comes through clearly in his iconic collection, Songs of Innocence and of Experience. With his seemingly simple nursery rhymes, Blake challenges authority, questions the church and monarchy, and...
Instructional Video22:11
Curated Video

‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video11:47
Amor Sciendi

Analysis of William Blake's "Tyger" poem | AmorSciendi

12th - Higher Ed
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. <br/>
Instructional Video15:32
Amor Sciendi

The Case for William Blake | AmorSciendi

12th - Higher Ed
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.
News Clip1:41
Bloomberg

Bloomberg Big Decisions Ken Burns: Kristofferson Country Music

Higher Ed
Sep.25 -- Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses the illustrious career of Kris Kristofferson - who's featured as part of Burns' newest documentary "Country Music".
News Clip6:24
Curated Video

The secrets of Babylon go on show

Higher Ed
Babylon ruins 85km south of Baghdad - 18 September 2008

1. Wide of Processional Way in Babylon
city
2. Medium of Processional Way in Bab
ylon city
3....
News Clip5:58
Curated Video

British Library digitising its collection

Higher Ed
AP Television

London, UK - August 18,
2011
1. Pull of book
s on shelf
2. Mid tilt up
of book shelves
3. Mid of man
opening book on...
News Clip3:29
Curated Video

NORTHERN IRELAND: ENNISKILLEN: BOMB ATTACK SCARES OFF TOURISTS

Higher Ed
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...
News Clip4:52
Curated Video

DANNY BOYLE, STEPHEN DALDRY HOLD PRESS BRIEFING ON PLANS FOR OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY

Higher Ed
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...
News Clip5:41
Curated Video

UPDATE Celebrity lunchboxes auctioned for charity with Michael Stipe and Mark Ronson

Higher Ed
AP Entertainment

New York, 6 December
2007
1. Wide pan l
unchboxes
2. CU walking s
hot lunchboxes
3. Push in El
ton John's lunchbox
4. MS Michael Stipe
pointing to his...
News Clip3:58
Curated Video

ENTERTAINMENT DAILY: ENT3- BLAKE

Higher Ed
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 Lo
ndon.
Although largely overlooked in his time,...
News Clip2:49
Curated Video

FRANCE: CANNES FILM FESTIVAL UPDATE

Higher Ed
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 fil
m festival sign
3....
Instructional Video
British Library

British Library: William Blake's Printing Process

9th - 10th
Michael Phillips demonstrates William Blake's printing process, explaining how it relates to his work as a poet and artist. [8:09]
Instructional Video
British Library

British Library: William Blake's Spiritual Visions

9th - 10th
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]
Instructional Video
British Library

British Library: William Blake's Radicalism

9th - 10th
Iain Sinclair explores the historical background of William Blake's radical writings. [7:27]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Literature Meets Art: Maurice Sendak Inspired by William Blake

9th - 10th
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,...