TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rōnin | Adam Clulow
Asano Naganori, lord of Akō domain, fixed his gaze on Kira Yoshinaka, a senior master of ceremony. Asano extended his short sword, charged through the castle, and struck Kira. While the wound wasn’t fatal, its consequences would be. What...
Crash Course
The Apocalyspe: Crash Course World Mythology
Mike Rugnetta is going to tell you stories of death, destruction, divine judgment, damnation, and the occasional happy ending. That's right, this week we're talking about the Apocalypse. Actually we're talking about a bunch of ways the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Kay Almere Read: The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god
Nanahuatl, weakest of the Aztec gods, sickly and covered in pimples, had been chosen to form a new world. There had already been four worlds, each set in motion by its own "Lord Sun," and each had been destroyed. For a new world to be...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are Elvish, Klingon, Dothraki and Na'vi real languages? - John McWhorter
What do Game of Thrones' Dothraki, Avatar's Na'vi, Star Trek's Klingon and LOTR's Elvish have in common? They are all fantasy constructed languages, or conlangs. Conlangs have all the delicious complexities of real languages: a high...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight | Dan Kwartler
It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a game. He challenged the warriors present to attack him with his own axe. If they could strike him down, they...
TED Talks
Nellie McKay: "The Dog Song"
Animal fan Nellie McKay sings a sparkling tribute to her dear dog. She suggests we all do the same: "Just go right to the pound/ And find yourself a hound/ And make that doggie proud/ 'cause that's what it's all about."
TED Talks
TED: My Fine Reward | Tito Deler
Blues musician Tito Deler combines the sounds of his New York upbringing with the style of pre-war Mississippi Delta blues. He takes the stage, singing and strumming a stirring rendition of his song, "My Fine Reward."
TED Talks
Morley: "Women of Hope"
Inspired by Aung San Suu Kyi's call to action, "If you're feeling helpless, help someone," Morley composed this song. She sings it at TEDxWomen in her gorgeous, warm voice.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death | Ilan Stavans
One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixb'alanke discovered their father's hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vigorous game, the lords of the underworld sent a messenger to challenge the boys to a match. Despite the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Can you solve the three gods riddle? - Alex Gendler
You and your team have crash-landed on an ancient planet. Can you appease the three alien overlords who rule it and get your team safely home? Created by logician Raymond Smullyan, and popularized by his colleague George Boolos, this...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding? | Jill Dash
After witnessing the atrocities of his fellow man in World War II, William Golding was losing his faith in humanity. Later, during the Cold War, as superpowers began threatening one another with nuclear annihilation, he was forced to...
PBS
The Eye of Sauron Reveals a Forming Solar System!
Fomalhaut is a massive young star surrounded by a ring of dust debris that can tell us a great deal about the formation of our own solar system.
SciShow
Spock, Hillary, Cthulhu & Other New Names for Pluto and Its Moons
Earlier this year, NASA put out a call for names for features on Pluto and its moons based on an established set of rules. Now, it's finally time to put those names on the map.
Curated Video
Jesus & the Miraculous Catch of Fish in the Bible
Howcast - Learn the Bible story of Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish in this Howcast Bible study video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.
Curated Video
Psalm 23 Bible Verse
Howcast - Learn about the Psalm 23 Bible verse in this Howcast video with Reverend Dr. Timothy Coombs.
Curated Video
How to Play "O Come, All Ye Faithful" on Piano
Howcast - Learn how to play "O Come, All Ye Faithful" aka "Adeste Fideles" on piano from musician Paul Sandberg in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Play "Joy to the World" on Piano
Howcast - Learn how to play "Joy to the World" on piano from musician Paul Sandberg in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
Warhammer 40K Space Marine Walkthrough Part 10: TItans of Graia
Howcast - Check out part 11 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 1 with this online demo.
Curated Video
Warhammer 40K Space Marine Walkthrough Part 3: Against All Odds
Howcast - Check out part 4 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 1 with this online demo.
Curated Video
Warhammer 40K Space Marine Walkthrough Part 2: Against All Odds
Howcast - Check out part 3 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 1 with this online demo.
Curated Video
Darksiders 2 Walkthrough Part 51 - Chapter 7
Howcast - Check out part 51 and become Death in this walkthrough of THQ's new release, Darksiders 2.
Curated Video
Darksiders 2 Walkthrough Part 54 - Chapter 8
Howcast - Check out part 54 and become Death in this walkthrough of THQ's new release, Darksiders 2.
Curated Video
Darksiders 2 Walkthrough Part 47 - Chapter 7
Howcast - Check out part 47 and become Death in this walkthrough of THQ's new release, Darksiders 2.
Curated Video
Warhammer 40K Space Marine Walkthrough Part 22: Whispers of the Dead
Howcast - Check out part 23 of this walkthrough for the third person action shooter "Warhammer 40K Space Marine" and beat Chapter 2 with this online demo.