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ISRAEL: CONVICTED RABIN ASSASSIN ALSO FOUND GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY
English/Nat
Yigal Amir, Yitzhak Rabin's assassin, already convicted of murder, was found guilty Wednesday of conspiring to kill the prime minister and attack Palestinians.
The Tel Aviv District Court also convicted Yigal Amir's brother...
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Opening arguments in Supreme Court over Guantanamo detainee
AP Television
1. Exterior of Supreme Court
2. People walking by Supreme Court
3. Statue outside Supreme Court - pull out to show crowds
++AUDIO OVERLAID WITH COURT SKETCHES - MUST COURTESY: Sketches by Ari Hennessey++
4. SOUNDBITE:...
Associated Press
GOP witness rejects Trump conspiracy theories
Former Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker says he felt a discussion of investigations was "inappropriate" in a July meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials at the White House.
TED Talks
Michael Shermer: The pattern behind self-deception
Michael Shermer says the human tendency to believe strange things -- from alien abductions to dowsing rods -- boils down to two of the brain's most basic, hard-wired survival skills. He explains what they are, and how they get us into...
SciShow
Why Do So Many People Believe in Conspiracy Theories?
The internet is full of all sorts of wild claims about shadow governments, lizard people, and the shape of the earth. How can these stories inspire tin foil hats despite hard evidence against them?
Curated Video
The Trial and Legacy of Guy Fawkes
On January 27, 1606, Guy Fawkes and his seven co-conspirators were tried for their role in the Gunpowder Plot. All eight were found guilty and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, with Fawkes executed last to maximize his...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.3 Interview: Cinna the Poet
In this video, a mix-up leads to a humorous yet tense situation where Cinna the poet is mistaken for Cinna the conspirator. As he tries to explain his identity and defend his innocence, the misunderstanding escalates, highlighting the...
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Julius Caesar 2.4 Interview: Portia and the Soothsayer
This video presents a dramatic interaction between Portia and a soothsayer, as they discuss a secret plan involving Brutus on the day Caesar is to go to the Senate. Portia, struggling with the burden of keeping her husband Brutus’s plans...
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Julius Caesar 2.3 Scene Summary
In this video, Artemidorus, a teacher of rhetoric, is portrayed preparing a crucial letter intended to warn Caesar about an impending conspiracy against him. Set near the Capitol, the scene captures Artemidorus's anxiety as he hopes the...
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Julius Caesar 2.3 Performance: Artemidorus, Lines 1-13
This video highlights a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Artemidorus attempts to warn Caesar of the conspiracy against him. He lists the conspirators by name, urging Caesar to be cautious and distrustful of those around...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.3 Interview: Artemidorus
This video presents a critical conversation where Artemidorus emphasizes the power of effective communication and its pivotal role in politics and personal influence. As Artemidorus prepares to deliver a warning to Caesar about a...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Scene Summary
This video examines a dense and pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," focusing on Brutus's internal and external conflicts as he prepares for the assassination of Caesar. The scene covers Brutus's contemplations about the...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 77-85
This video analyzes a significant scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus discusses the necessity of concealing their conspiracy with deceptive affability. It delves into the themes of secrecy and deception, examining how...
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Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 114-140
This video unpacks a pivotal speech by Brutus from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where he argues against the need for an oath among the conspirators. Brutus contends that their shared cause against tyranny should be motivation enough...
Curated Video
The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Tragic Moment in American History
This video provides a detailed account of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4th, 1968, and the aftermath that followed, including the impact on the Civil Rights movement and the controversial trial of James Earl Ray,...
Curated Video
Dishonor: Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.
Curated Video
The Untold Know Nothings
In the mid 19th century a new political party, the Know Nothings, set the stage for xenophobia and nationalism to take root in American politics.
Curated Video
Hubris: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr's ambition led him from political prominence to infamy. Fueled by hubris, he dueled Hamilton and plotted treason, showcasing the perils of unchecked pride.
The Guardian
Love jihad: India's lethal religious conspiracy theory
The mutilated body of a 24-year-old Muslim, Arbaaz Aftab Mullah, was discovered on a railway track near his home. His family believe he was murdered because of his interfaith relationship with a Hindu woman and that he is one of the...
Debunked
Titanic Conspiracy Theories
Theories have encircled the TITANIC tragedy for over a century, and we’re about to set the record straight. Since the day of the disaster, legend has overtaken fact and there are many questions surrounding the sinking. Was the voyage...
Debunked
What If You Destroyed The Internet?
We investigate how the internet could be taken down, the consequences of an Internet Apocalypse, and if it could all be done by a single person.
Debunked
Can You Escape a Black Hole?
It’s widely accepted that nothing can escape a black hole, not even light, but that's not entirely true!
Debunked
What's The Largest Thing To Ever Live On Earth? #MYTHS#WorldRecord
We look at the largest things to have ever lived on our planet, and it doesn’t stop with the Blue Whale or the Patagotitan!
Debunked
What Happens When Something Goes Down The Wrong Hole?
Whether it has caught us off guard when we’re merely sipping water or scoffing down a foot long, you find yourself cough and spluttering all over the place, and it’s because ‘something’s gone down the wrong hole.’ But where exactly does...