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TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why tragedies are alluring - David E. Rivas
The story goes something like this: A royal, rich, or righteous individual - who is otherwise a lot like us - makes a mistake that sends his or her life spiraling into ruin. It's the classic story arc for a Greek tragedy, and we love it...
Crash Course
Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle: Crash Course Theater #3
Aristotle. He knows a lot, right? And if you choose to believe Aristotle, then you must believe all the mechanics of tragedy that Mike is about to lay on you. This week, we're looking at Aristotle's rules for the basic elements of...
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Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy
Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy
Getty Images
Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy
Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy
Bloomberg
State Street's Arone: Stocks Trading Like a Greek Tragedy
June 10 -- Michael Arone, State Street Global Advisors chief investment strategist, discusses the outlook for stocks with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn and David Gura on "Bloomberg Markets."
Curated Video
Hit documentary about the making of a film that became a disaster movie
1. Clip documentary - 'Lost in la Mancha'
2. Set up Terry Gi
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3. Sot Terry Gilliam: "We are in the hands of lawyers at the moment at the moment so maybe a positive answer or a negative answer...
2. Set up Terry Gi
lliam
3. Sot Terry Gilliam: "We are in the hands of lawyers at the moment at the moment so maybe a positive answer or a negative answer...
Crash Course
Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex
"Alas, how terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the man that’s wise." Is knowing a good thing? This course in the history of Greek drama uses Oedipus Rex as an exemplar. The narrator measures Sophocles’ play...
Crash Course
Crash Course Theater #3: Tragedy Lessons From Aristotle
If you choose to believe Aristotle, then you must believe all the mechanics of tragedy. This episode looks at Aristotle's rules for the basic elements of theater, and how those can be used to bring about catharsis, the emotional release...
Crash Course
Crash Course Literature 202: #2 Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex
This video series [13:34], Crash Course Literature, uses lively verbal explanations accompanied by entertaining visuals with a host who provides vivid explanation of the background and story of Oedipus Rex.