TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you outsmart Fate and break her ancient curse? | Dan Finkel
Hundreds of years ago, your ancestor stole a magical tarot deck from Fate herself— and it came with a terrible cost. Once every 23 years, one member of your family must face Fate in a duel with rules only known to your opponent. And...
TED Talks
TED: The beautiful math behind the world's ugliest music | Scott Rickard
Scott Rickard set out to engineer the ugliest possible piece of music, devoid of repetition, using a mathematical concept known as the Costas Array. In this surprisingly entertaining talk, he shares the math behind musical beauty ... and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the wizard standoff riddle? - Daniel Finkel
You've been chosen as a champion to represent your wizarding house in a deadly duel against two rival magic schools. Your opponents are a powerful sorcerer who wields a wand that can turn people into fish, and a powerful enchantress who...
Curated Video
How to Handle an Offensive Comment from a Friend
Howcast -Sometimes a friend is abrasive and offensive because they think you're aligned with them. Handle your discomfort when a friend makes an inappropriate comment by being the friend they need, rather than the co-conspirator they want.
Curated Video
'Romeo and Juliet': contextualising violence and honour in Elizabethan society
Pupil outcome: I can explain the role of violence and honour in Elizabethan society. Key learning points: - ‘Romeo and Juliet’ opens and ends with acts of violence. - Exposure to violence would have been a reality in Elizabethan England....
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 2.4 Interview with Mercutio
This video delves into Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," examining the interactions and intentions of Mercutio and Benvolio as they search for Romeo the morning after the Capulet party. The scene's analysis highlights...
Weird History
US Presidents Who Lead Wild Lived Before Presidencey
Few professions in the world are as scrutinized and well-documented as the Presidency of the United States of America, so it might seem like every single aspect of all the former presidents' lives has already been covered. But sometimes...
Weird History
The Female Topless Duel
The history of dueling is full of shocking moments, like the time the vice president shot and killed the Secretary of the Treasury - that was, of course, the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. But no duel was more shocking...
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.
Vlogbrothers
Does Human Life Have Real Meaning?
In which John discusses whether human life has real meaning (and if constructed meaning is less real than derived meaning), thinks about thinking, offers to attend pretty much any wedding with an open bar, reveals his favorite two-digit...
AllTime 10s
10 Greatest Warriors In History
Your history teachers may have shied away from them, but history is full of murderous maniacs psychopathically cleaving their way into legend. From a love-smitten viking to ferocious farmer to a man with actual freaking sword-arms, these...
Barcroft Media
Intense Monitor Lizard Fight
SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 2016: DRAMATIC footage shows two monitor lizards locked in a vicious battle, deep in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Filmed by renowned wildlife ranger Rob Vamplew, the two...
Next Animation Studio
Ukraine: Close-Quarters Tank Battle in Mariupol
The gunner of a Ukrainian BTR-4 fighting vehicle had his helmet cam on when he engaged multiple Russian tanks and APCs in a deadly motorized street fight. The result is a fascinating look at the high-risk game of modern motorized warfare.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Hamlet - Act 5 Summary
Hamlet is back in town! As soon as he arrives in Denmark, however, he discovers some terrible news and is challenged to a deadly duel. As the final scene unravels, will justice finally be restored in Denmark? Watch our summary of Hamlet:...
Weird History
Hardcore Facts About Alexander Hamilton
Before 2015, it was common to hear that Alexander Hamilton was, by far, the most undervalued of all the American Founding Fathers. But with the explosive popularity of the Broadway musical Hamilton, that statement is no longer accurate....
Encyclopaedia Britannica
What Pop Culture Got Wrong: Alexander Hamilton
Learn about what Lin-Manuel Miranda got wrong about the historical facts in the musical Hamilton.
Makematic
Alexander Hamilton
In this video, viewers will learn about Alexander Hamilton and his contributions to American history.
Mr. Beat
Top 5 Vice Presidents in American History
In this video, Mr. Beat counts down his top five greatest Vice Presidents in American history.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : French local polls usher in "unprecedented and unknown period": analyst
A government that does not have an absolute majority, fragmented opposition, including within the parties themselves: "we are entering an unprecedented and unknown period," says analyst Jean-Daniel Lévy after the second round of...
Curated Video
RR8040B ITALY HUMAN CHESS
Background to Story: Every two years, in Marostica, Northern Italy, players
re-enact in the town's main square, a chess game, where human chess pieces play out
the moves. According to local legend, the town's ruler in the 15th century...