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...
TED Talks
TED: The funding gap in start-up investing | Temie Giwa-Tubosun
It is time to close the funding gap for Black female-led start-ups the world over, says entrepreneur Temie Giwa-Tubosun, whose company LifeBank delivers life-saving medical supplies to remote areas in Africa. Today, LifeBank operates...
TED Talks
TED: What we're missing in the debate about immigration | Duarte Geraldino
Between 2008 and 2016, the United States deported more than three million people. What happens to those left behind? Journalist Duarte Geraldino picks up the story of deportation where the state leaves off. Learn more about the wider...
Curated Video
Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology
The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...
Crash Course
The Epic of Gilgamesh: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're continuing our discussion of heroes by talking about Gilgamesh, star of one of the earliest written hero stories, The Epic of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was a terrible ancient king who left his kingdom seeking adventure, and...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey" - Jill Dash
An encounter with a man-eating giant. A sorceress who turns men into pigs. A long-lost king taking back his throne. On their own, any of these make great stories. But each is just one episode in the "Odyssey," a 12,000-line poem spanning...
TED Talks
TED: Inside the Egyptian revolution | Wael Ghonim
Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution ... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence. Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A host of heroes - April Gudenrath
What can some of literature's most famous heroes teach us? From the epic hero (like Beowulf) to the tragic hero (like Oedipus), each has something distinctive to share. April Gudenrath describes the many faces of the fictional hero --...
Crash Course
The Hero's Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology
Let's get Heroic with Mike Rugnetta. This week on Crash Course World Mythology, we're talking about the Hero's Journey and the Monomyth, as described by Joseph Campbell. Campbell's theories about the shared qualities of human story...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: In on a secret? That's dramatic irony - Christopher Warner
You're in a movie theater, watching the new horror flick. The audience knows something that the main character does not. The audience sees the character's actions are not in his best interest. What's that feeling -- the one that makes...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler
What trials unite not only Harry Potter or Frodo Baggins but many of literature's most interesting heroes? And what do ordinary people have in common with these literary heroes? Matthew Winkler takes us step-by-step through the crucial...
Curated Video
Heroes and Monsters
A video entitled "Heroes and Monsters" which evaluates mythological heroes and monsters.
Curated Video
Idols and Inspiration: Cristiano Ronaldo's Influences in Football
This video explores the inspirations and influential figures in Cristiano Ronaldo's football career. From his childhood hero Luis Figo to his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo has been shaped by the guidance and support of these...
Curated Video
Bobby Child: A Crowning Achievement in English Football History
This video highlights the international career of Bobby Child, a renowned football player. It focuses on his participation in the historic 1966 World Cup, where he played a crucial role in England's journey to victory. From facing tough...
Curated Video
Xenadin Zidane: A Football Legend Spreading Goodwill Across the World
Xenadin Zidane, a renowned football player and ambassador for good causes, has traveled the world spreading the football gospel and contributing to numerous charities. He has helped rebuild hospitals in Algeria after a devastating...
Curated Video
Didier Drogba: A Gentle Family Man and Philanthropic Football Legend
Didier Drogba, the legendary football player, is known for his on-field passion and off-field philanthropy. From being a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNDP to donating millions towards the construction of a hospital in Abidjan, Drogba has...
Curated Video
Knights of Medieval Europe for Kids | Bedtime History
Dive into the valorous world of Medieval Europe in this enthralling video, where we explore the legendary knights of the era. Discover the rigorous training, chivalric codes, and arduous battles that defined these warriors. We'll examine...
Wonderscape
Legacy of Roman Language: Influence on Modern Languages and Expressions
Explore the enduring impact of the ancient Roman Empire on language, from the evolution of Latin into Romance languages to the pervasive influence of Latin prefixes and roots in English. Discover how Roman numerals, phrases, and literary...
Wonderscape
The Military Beginnings of George Washington
Discover George Washington's entry into the military during the tense prelude to the Seven Years' War. Follow his journey through treacherous terrain to deliver a message to French forces, his early combat experiences, and his rise to...
Curated Video
Lindbergh and the First Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic
In 1927 an obscure airmail pilot decided to attempt the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. His name was Charles Lindbergh.
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - How I Wrote a Hip-Hop Musical about a Battle Rapping Pig
In this video, we will explore hip-hop musicals by asking ChatGPT for information related to the genre. The instructor explores combinations of prompts to explore this music genre. We will ask ChatGPT to write rhyming and rapping content...
Curated Video
ChatGPT for Creatives - I Want to Make a Video Game But…
In this video, we will ask ChatGPT for ideas on creating our first videogame. The video will cover various techniques, including researching successful video games, exploring different game design elements, and unique concepts. You will...
Curated Video
React JS Masterclass - Go From Zero To Job Ready - Home Page / 102
In this video, we will understand cleaning up a bloated render method in a React component by extracting a layout component.
Curated Video
Hamlet 2.2 Why It's Cool - Language and Plays on Words
This video segment highlights Shakespeare's skillful use of language through puns, innuendos, and satire in "Hamlet," particularly examining the dual roles played by characters who must be both actors and observers within the story. It...