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A Midsummer Night's Dream 5.1 Performance: Theseus and Philostrate Lines 32-85
This video features a scene from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Theseus and Philostrate discuss the entertainment options for the evening. Theseus seeks to fill the time between supper and bedtime with performances, examining options...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Performance: Titania and Bottom Lines 1-44
This video presents a performance from Act 4, Scene 1 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," featuring Titania and Bottom. In this enchanting scene, Titania, under the spell of a love potion, dotes on Bottom who has been transformed into an...
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What is Delegation? Project Management in Under 5
Delegation... If you aren't doing it, you are wasting a tremendous opportunity as a project manager. So, what is Delegation?
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How to Delegate - Your Quick Guide to the 5 Essential Steps
In last week's Project Management in Under 5, we answered the question: What is Delegation? It's a vital skill for all project managers, so we've also created this video, where Mike talks you through the basics of How to Delegate, in...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Performance: Demetrius and Helena Lines 188-244
This video showcases a performance from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the exchange between Demetrius and Helena. It captures Helena's desperate plea for Demetrius's affection and Demetrius's...
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Hamlet 3.3 Why It's Cool
This video highlights a pivotal scene in Shakespeare's "Hamlet," where the protagonist stages a play to expose King Claudius's guilt. Claudius's complex character is portrayed with a human, almost sympathetic side, showcasing his...
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The EPIC Aesir vs. Vanir War
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.
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Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?
Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Performance: Kate, Lines 136-180
This video features a performance of Kate's lines from Act 5, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." In this poignant and controversial monologue, Kate discusses the roles and duties of a wife, emphasizing obedience and...
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Are Cyborgs Really Monsters?
Advances in technology are always met with some degree of technophobia – and villainization. Anxieties about humans being replaced by machines immediately emerged alongside voices praising their life-enhancing benefits. What is it about...
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Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster
You better watch out, you better not cry, and you certainly must behave—or else face the brutal beating of the Krampus. Why does this demonic, horned Yuletide monster exist? This episode looks at the historical origins of Krampus in the...
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The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper
There are fewer images of Death personified than the scythe-wielding skeletal form of the Grim Reaper. But where did it come from? You may have heard that this haunting figure emerged as a result of the Black Plague, but that’s only a...
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Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents
A venomous snake who can kill with its gaze alone, the basilisk has terrified us for thousands of years. But it also has another name—the cockatrice. That’s right, the reptile-chicken hybrid creature and the poisonous snake are actually...
Great Big Story
How One Man With a Siren Lawnmower Builds Community
Discover how one man's mission to mow lawns has turned into a national movement promoting community policing and compassion.
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Meet Some of the Filmmakers Behind Your Favorite Stories
Meet women defying stereotypes and making their mark behind the camera. Learn about their challenges and triumphs in this inspiring feature.
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How to Conduct an Orchestra
Discover the paradox of orchestra conductors and the history of their role
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Fishing and Eating Like Ancient Hawaiians
Join Chef Mark Noguchi in exploring one of Hawaii's last fishing villages on the south Kona coast. Discover the rich Hawaiian tradition of sustainable fishing, where communities practice ancient techniques to preserve the ecosystem....
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Homeless Girl Scouts Find Home Amongst Each Other
Follow the journey of NYC shelter girls finding sisterhood & strength in Girl Scouting
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Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk
"Blend with Digraphs ng, nd, and nk" demonstrates how to blend the consonant digraphs ng, nd, and nk with short vowel sounds.
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Gift Giving Around the World
Explore the intricate world of gift-giving across cultures, where traditions, superstitions, and rules shape the art of choosing and receiving presents. Uncover fascinating insights into international gifting practices.
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Restoring Touch, Breakthroughs in Prosthetic Technology
Discover how groundbreaking research is bringing the sense of touch back to prosthetic limbs, transforming lives.
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Romeo and Juliet 2.2 Interview with Romeo and Juliet
This video delves into Romeo's conflicted emotions after leaving the Capulet's party, capturing his profound connection and immediate attraction to Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet," Act 2, Scene 2. It highlights his introspective journey...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.5 Interview with Tybalt, Capulet, Romeo, and Juliet
This video explores Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, focusing on Romeo's initial infatuation with Rosaline and his swift transition to falling in love with Juliet. Through dialogue analysis, viewers gain insight into the...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.1 Performance: Benvolio, Lines 151-174
This video performance of Benvolio's account from Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It focuses on Benvolio's perspective as he recounts the tragic events that led to the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio.