Instructional Video4:25
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Why tragedies are alluring - David E. Rivas

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video11:54
Crash Course

Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle: Crash Course Theater #3

12th - Higher Ed
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...
Stock Footage0:16
Getty Images

Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy
Stock Footage0:16
Getty Images

Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Troy, the modern interpretation of the Trojan horse in the archaeological site of Troy
News Clip2:39
Bloomberg

State Street's Arone: Stocks Trading Like a Greek Tragedy

Higher Ed
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."
News Clip5:19
Curated Video

Hit documentary about the making of a film that became a disaster movie

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video13:35
Crash Course

Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex

9th - 12th
 "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...
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Theater #3: Tragedy Lessons From Aristotle

9th - 10th
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...
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Literature 202: #2 Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex

9th - 10th
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.