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Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de...
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El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras? Or that these bloodsucking monsters only starting popping up 25 years ago? Sightings of el chupacabras, the “goatsucker,” began in Puerto Rico in 1994 for a very real reason—the...
Great Big Story
Hollywood's Horror Chef
Join Janice Poon, the mastermind behind the terrifyingly delectable dishes in Hannibal, as she unveils the secrets of creating gruesome yet delicious food for film and TV. From severed heads to bloody feasts, discover the artistry behind...
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Macbeth 2.3 Interview: Macduff
This video provides a discussion about a crucial scene from Act 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Macduff arrives at Macbeth's castle to fetch King Duncan, only to discover the king's murder. This discussion explores themes of betrayal...
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Macbeth 2.3 Performance: Macduff, Lines 60-70a
Immerse yourself in a gripping performance of Macbeth's anguished lament from Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Explore the depths of Macbeth's turmoil as he grapples with the enormity of Duncan's murder and its sacrilegious...
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Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror
Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror is a visual retelling of Bram Stoker's famous novel, Dracula. This 1922 German Expressionist, silent film has become a pilar of the horror genre and inspired over a hundred years of vampire movies....
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A Victim of the Vampire Plague
Knock's condition has worsened and drawn attention from authorities. Knock, the real estate agent who facilitated Count Orlok's interest in moving to Wisborg has grown increasingly agitated and erratic as the vampire travels closer. In...
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The Vampire Ship
Count Orlok and his coffin are onboard an unsuspecting ship. Most of the crew quickly falls victim to the vampire plague. When it is down to the Captain and the last crew member, the crewman goes below deck to investigate and is met by...
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Nosferatu Dinner Scene
In this famously awkward scene, the young real estate agent, Thomas Hutter eats dinner while Count Orlok watches attentively. As the clock strikes midnight, Hutter accidentally slices his thumb while cutting a piece of bread. The scent...
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Death by Sunlight in Nosferatu
In one of the final scenes of Nosferatu, Ellen defeats Count Orlok by enticing him to stay out until sunlight. When the sunlight hits his skin, he disolves and disappears. This dramatic scene deviates from the original Dracula novel and...
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The First Vampire Attack
Thomas Hutter is growing concerned that the vampire stories he's heard are true and the Count Orlok is the vampire they speak of. When the clock strikes midnight, he hears a strange noise and opens the door to find Count Orlock moving...
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Nosferatu in 12 Minutes
This video is a visual summary of Nosferatu features many of the famous scenes from the film and takes viewers through the main plot points of the story. For those who do not have the time or itnerest in watching the complete film, this...
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Ellen Invites the Vampire into Her Home
Ellen decides to sacrifice herself to defeat Count Orlok once and for all. When Count Orlok's vampire powers wake her up in the middle of the night again, she makes the difficult decision to open the window and invite him in. She then...
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The Forgotten Character in Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher"
Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” is an archetype for the horror genre. So, much has been said about Rodrick, his sister Madeline, and the house they both represent and dwell within. But the third character, Rodrick’s...
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Colson Whitehead
The first author to win the Pulitzer Prize for two consecutive novels, Colson Whitehead is one of the United States’ most versatile writers.
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Ray Bradbury
Awarded a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation, recognizing a lifetime of influential literary works, Ray Bradbury wrote from a desire to “live forever”. Through sci fi, fantasy, horror and mystery to themes of death, loneliness and the dark...
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Shirley Jackson
A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.
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The Wilhelm Scream and Iconic Sounds of Horror Cinema (feat. Monstrum's Emily Zarka)
You may not know their names, but the theremin and the wilhelm scream are ubiquitous in horror films. Today, Danielle and special guest Dr. Emily Zarka tell the spooky tales of how these iconic sounds ended up in your favorite movies!
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Why horror keeps creeping into black drama
Shows such as I May Destroy You, Atlanta and Insecure depict a wide spectrum of black life, from hilarity to mundanity – but all these shows, at times, also have an impending sense of doom. This feeling of horror, this looming sense of...
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Animal Horror Stories
Jessi shares some of the stories she's been told about sad or terrible things that have happened to animals. But, there's always something good that can come from every situation. So she also shares how to prevent the stories from...
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The Night of Saint Nicholas: A Krampus Story - Deutsch lernen
I decided to write a story about Krampus. Tis the season and all
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On Being A Slave
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL) demonstrates how the ancient Roman view of freedom, while largely overlooked today, is hugely relevant to many aspects of our contemporary world.
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Civil War and The Romans
Historian David Armitage (Harvard) details the deep revulsion that civil war held for ancient Romans and how it deeply threatened their ideas of citizenship and belonging.
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Learn Spanish with a Joke - (#38)
¡Feliz viernes! A ver si les gusta este chiste. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Happy Friday! Let's see if you like this joke.