Instructional Video10:50
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The EPIC Aesir vs. Vanir War

6th - Higher Ed
This epic Norse mythology featurs two different groups of deities who initially battled but ultimately joined forces into a unified Pantheon. An unheardof phenomenon in the worlds of adversarial deities.
Instructional Video8:45
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Valkyries: The Real Story Behind These Warriors of Legend

6th - Higher Ed
Vikings were some of the fiercest fighters in human history, using their impressive battle prowess to spread Norse influence between the 8th and 11th centuries. Their bravery as warriors was driven by one ultimate desire: to join Odin in...
Instructional Video10:19
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The Fates: Greek Mythology's Most Powerful Deities

6th - Higher Ed
In this episode, we examine the Fates - three shadowy figures who seem to have a near omnipresent influence in the goings-on throughout the Greek mythical universe - and who show up in stories and religions from cultures whose time and...
Instructional Video1:19
Great Big Story

The Mysterious Origins of Maiden’s Castle

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the enchanting Kizkalesi, also known as the Maiden's Castle, floating on the Mediterranean Sea just off the southern coast of Turkey. Built in the early 12th century, this castle has guarded an ancient port city for centuries....
Instructional Video10:03
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Macbeth 4.1 Interview: Macbeth

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into Macbeth's intense meeting with the witches in Act 4, Scene 1, where he seeks knowledge of the future despite the potential consequences. The scene explores themes of power, fate, and the supernatural as Macbeth...
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Macbeth 4.3 Performance: Ross, Lines 164b-173a

6th - Higher Ed
Watch a gripping rendition of Ross's compelling lines from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Delivered with intensity and emotion, delve into Ross's recounting of tragic events that shape the fate of characters, as the play...
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Macbeth 4.3 Performance: Malcolm, Lines 228-229

6th - Higher Ed
Witness a powerful portrayal of Malcolm's pivotal lines from Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Delivered with conviction and depth, Malcolm reflects on the devastation wrought by Macbeth's tyrannical rule, setting the stage for...
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Macbeth 3.5 Interview: Hecate

6th - Higher Ed
In this video, viewers are treated to an interview with Hecate, the goddess of the moon and witches, shedding light on her role in Macbeth's fate. Through discussion on magic, destiny, and the power of illusions, learners gain insight...
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Macbeth 3.1 Interview: Macbeth

6th - Higher Ed
This video focuses on Act 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," exploring King Macbeth's interactions with Banquo as he solidifies his power and deals with internal fears about the prophecy regarding Banquo's descendants. The episode analyzes...
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Macbeth 3.1 Word Nerd: List

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the etymology of the word "list" as used in "Macbeth." The video explains the transition of this term from describing physical boundaries to its metaphorical use in literature, illustrating Shakespeare's play on...
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Macbeth 2.3 Performance: Lennox, Lines 50-57a

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," focusing on the unsettling events of a stormy night and its supernatural implications. Viewers will be able to delve into the thematic elements of chaos and prophecy as they unravel...
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Macbeth 1.7 Word Nerd: Trammel

6th - Higher Ed
Explore the multifaceted meaning of the term "trammel" as used by Shakespeare in Macbeth, reflecting on its historical origins and figurative implications. Analyze how Shakespeare employs linguistic nuances to convey Macbeth's desire to...
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Macbeth 1.5 Performance: Lady Macbeth, Lines 1-13

6th - Higher Ed
This excerpt from "Macbeth" features Macbeth recounting his encounter with the witches who prophesied his future as Thane of Cawdor and eventually as king. He expresses awe at their supernatural disappearance and shares the news of his...
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Macbeth 1.3 Word Nerd: Weird

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores the etymology of the word "weird," meaning to turn into or to become. In Shakespeare's time, "weird" referred to having supernatural power to influence or predict events. The video explains how the term evolved into...
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Macbeth 1.3 Performance: Banquo, Lines 52-61

6th - Higher Ed
This video from a series on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" focuses on Banquo's encounter with the witches, where he challenges them to reveal his own future after they prophesy Macbeth's rise to power. This moment underscores themes of fate and...
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Julius Caesar 4.2 Song: Caesar's Ghost

6th - Higher Ed
This musical interpretation of a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" portrays the haunting encounter between Brutus and the ghost of Caesar. The lyrics convey Brutus's introspection and dread as he acknowledges the consequences of...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Performance: Cassius Interprets an Omen (Lines 78-93)

6th - Higher Ed
In this reflective moment from "Julius Caesar," Cassius recounts a change in his beliefs about omens and fate, catalyzed by an eerie occurrence involving eagles and scavenger birds. Initially skeptical, the presence of ravens and kites...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Performance: Cassius Asks Brutus What He Plans to Do (94b-101)

6th - Higher Ed
In this pivotal scene from "Julius Caesar," Cassius and Brutus contemplate the potential outcomes of the impending battle. They discuss their hopes for divine favor and a peaceful future, while also preparing for the worst-case scenario:...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Performance: Brutus Thinks Suicide is Cowardly (Lines 102-109a)

6th - Higher Ed
In this video from "Julius Caesar," Brutus reflects on the philosophical implications of suicide, contrasting his views with those of Cato. He articulates a perspective that views preemptive suicide due to fear of potential outcomes as...
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Julius Caesar 5.1 Performance: Brutus Bids Farewell to Cassius (Lines 112-120)

6th - Higher Ed
This video focuses on a pivotal scene in "Julius Caesar" where Brutus addresses Cassius on the eve of battle. It delves into themes of fate, destiny, and the resolution of their shared journey that began with Caesar's assassination. The...
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Julius Caesar 3.1 Interview: Brutus and Cassius Part 1

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the dramatic lead-up to Julius Caesar's assassination as he arrives at the Capitol, highlighting key interactions with ominous figures and foreshadowing his fate. It explores Caesar's disregard for the soothsayer's...
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Julius Caesar 2.2 Scene Summary

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into a dramatic scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Caesar grapples with ominous warnings and his wife Calpurnia's pleas to avoid the Senate due to disturbing prophecies and nightmares. Despite initial...
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Julius Caesar 2.2 Performance: Calpurnia and Caesar, Lines 8-24

6th - Higher Ed
This video focuses on a crucial scene in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Caesar is warned about ominous omens and advised not to leave his house. Despite the unsettling reports of unnatural occurrences in Rome, including animals...
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Julius Caesar 2.2 Performance: Caesar, Lines 71-82

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into a critical scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Caesar reveals to a confidant the reasons behind his decision to stay home from the Senate, citing a disturbing dream of his wife, Calpurnia. The analysis...