TED Talks
TED: Birds aren't real? How a conspiracy takes flight | Peter McIndoe
Peter McIndoe isn't a fan of birds. In fact, he has a theory about them that might shock you. Listen along to this eye-opening talk as it takes a turn and makes a larger point about conspiracies, truth and belonging in divisive times.
TED Talks
TED: Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur
As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, she asks us to...
Crash Course
The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History
In eastern Europe, in the 17th century a couple of "great powers" were coming into their own. The vast empire of Russia was modernizing under Peter the Great, and the relatively tiny state of Prussia was evolving as well. Russia (and...
TED Talks
TED: The interspecies internet? An idea in progress | Diana Reiss, Peter Gabriel, Neil Gershenfeld and Vint Cerf
Apes, dolphins and elephants are animals with remarkable communication skills. Could the internet be expanded to include sentient species like them? A new and developing idea from a panel of four great thinkers -- dolphin researcher...
TED Talks
Hannah Fry: The mathematics of love
Finding the right mate is no cakewalk -- but is it even mathematically likely? In a charming talk, mathematician Hannah Fry shows patterns in how we look for love, and gives her top three tips (verified by math!) for finding that special...
TED Talks
TED: How whistle-blowers shape history | Kelly Richmond Pope
Fraud researcher and documentary filmmaker Kelly Richmond Pope shares lessons from some of the most high-profile whistle-blowers of the past, explaining how they've shared information that has shaped society -- and why they need our...
SciShow
SciShow Quiz Show: Weird Animal Parenting
How do adult strawberry poison frogs pass on toxins to their tadpoles? What happens when scientists add iodine to axolotl tanks? Find out, as our How To Adult hosts Rachel Calderon-Navarro, Project Manager at DFTBA, and Hank Green face...
TED Talks
Christopher deCharms: A look inside the brain in real time
Neuroscientist and inventor Christopher deCharms demonstrates a new way to use fMRI to show brain activity -- thoughts, emotions, pain -- while it is happening. In other words, you can actually see how you feel.
SciShow
Sinkholes, Robotic Mules & Fluffy the Tarantula: SciShow Talk Show #7
Hank is joined by Peter Winkler with some news about sinkholes and DARPA's new robotic mule, and then the boys are joined by Jessi from Animal Wonders and her special friend "Fluffy" the Chilean rose hair tarantula.
Curated Video
Saint Petersburg: Peter the Great and the Hermitage Museum
Discovering Saint Petersburg, Russia:Next, we journey to Saint Petersburg, the historic capital of Russia. Explore the grandeur of the Hermitage Museum, home to one of the world's largest art collections, boasting nearly three million...
Curated Video
How did Bulgaria overtake the Eastern Roman Empire? The Conquest of Simeon the Great
How did Bulgaria overtake the Eastern Roman Empire? The Conquest of Simeon the Great
Curated Video
Promoting Equality
In this video, Dulcinea , a wise goat, discusses the importance of equality for all living beings. Through a story about a boy learning the lesson of equality, Dulcinea highlights the idea that everyone deserves the same basic rights and...
Seven Dimensions
Introduce and Talk About Yourself in Conversation
Meeting new people can be daunting, especially if you feel shy, but this program will help you introduce and talk about yourself with confidence. Learn to describe yourself briefly, ask engaging friendly questions. Psychologists Eve Ash...
Wonderscape
Understanding Third Person Point of View in Literature
Explore the concept of third person point of view in literature, which differs from first and second person perspectives. Learn about the tools used in third person narration, including omniscient, limited, and objective viewpoints....
Great Big Story
The surprising origin of inflatable tallboys at the Olympics
Explore the journey of inflatable dancing men from Caribbean carnival art to Olympic spectacle and global advertising icon.
Great Big Story
Lenny Lipton's journey from puff the magic dragon to 3D cinema
Explore Lenny Lipton's multifaceted career, from writing the iconic song "Puff the Magic Dragon" to inventing 3D cinema technology.
Great Big Story
Discovering ancient shipwrecks in the Aegean Sea
Join an underwater expedition uncovering ancient treasures and shipwrecks in Greece's Fourni archipelago.
Curated Video
Review for You: Possessive Pronouns
Mr. Griot reviews possessive pronouns, their functions, and how best to use them in a sentence.
Curated Video
Ratios: Test Your Knowledge
This video provides a range of ratio practice questions and answers, including simplifying, sharing, and combining.
Curated Video
Review for You: Quotation Marks
Mr. Griot reviews the correct placement of quotation marks when writing direct quotes.
Seven Dimensions
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety
4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...