Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.71 Word Nerd: Mew
The word "mew" originates from the Latin word "mutate," which means to change, and is the root of the English word "mutate." However, "mew" is specifically used to describe the molting process of a bird. This term has been extended...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.19 Word Nerd: Triumph
The term "triumph" originally comes from the Latin "triumpus," signifying the highest honor bestowed by the Roman Empire for a significant military victory. By Shakespeare's era, "triumph" had evolved to denote any public celebration, as...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.033 Word Nerd: Gaud
This video explores the etymology and historical context of the use of the word "gaud," relating it to a Latin word "gaudere," meaning to rejoice, and its association with a special kind of bead on a Catholic Rosary. It also touches on...
Wonderscape
The Playful Art of Puns: Exploring Wordplay
This video delves into the world of puns, a form of wordplay that utilizes words with multiple meanings or similar sounds for humorous or thoughtful effects. It explains different types of puns, such as homophonic, homographic, and...
Curated Video
Exploring the Fascinating World of Palindromes
In this video, the presenter explores the fascinating world of palindromes, words or phrases that read the same forwards and backwards. From the longest palindromic word in English to ancient examples found in Pompeii, the video...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Tips for Remembering Names
This video gives key tips for remembering names. My story is that I used to be pretty bad at names but now I'm very good and I'll show you how to remember names in a very practical way. I'm convinced ANYBODY can get better if they have...
Two Minute Music Theory
The Music of Arrested Development: An Analysis - Part 1
Music is an important part of a TV show. But, in Arrested Development, it's not just a background layer - it's almost just as important as one of the characters in the show. It's practically a character of its own. Let's look at how...
Two Minute Music Theory
The Music of Arrested Development: An Analysis - Part 2
Arrested Development has an incredibly unique use of music. In fact, they couldn't have actually told the story without the music. Music is an important part of a TV show. But, in Arrested Development, it's not just a background layer -...
Weird History
How People Spent Free Time In the 1920s
For the healing of the nations there must be good will and charity, confidence and peace," President Calvin Coolidge declared at the end of 1923, as the shadow of WWI continued to loom over America. What was life actually like in the...
Wonderscape
Literature Kids: Exploring Figures of Speech
This video is a teacher explaining different figures of speech, including symbolism, allegory, onomatopoeia, paradox, and pun. The teacher provides examples and explanations for each figure of speech and how they are used in literature....