Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Explores: German Dank Haus
Rosa Gallagher is interviewed at the Dank Haus (Chicago, Illinois). Rosa gives a tour of the Stein Museum giving a historical background of the German stein.
Amor Sciendi
Andy Warhol and the Mimetic Theory of Art | AmorSciendi
I've been reading a lot of art theory lately and this video is a product of that. I also have been inspired by the long videos of the Art Assignment.
Science360
Silver Saver
Conservation scientist Glen Gates at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is working on new ways to protect museum-quality silver from the ravages of time. Fine silverware and silver pieces on display at museums are exposed to air and...
Curated Video
Italy, Florence, Orsanmichele church
Between 1380 and 1404, it was converted into a church used as the chapel of Florence's powerful craft and trade guilds. On the ground floor of the square building are the 13th-century arches that originally formed the loggia of the grain...
KERA
Museum Truck Celebrates the Magic of STEM
A traveling museum is inspiring future scientists, engineers, and innovators. When the Perot Museum of Nature and Science sent their Tech Truck to visit a Texas high school, it brought learning stations and “wonder kits” that provided...
Curated Video
Alexander Hamilton's Writing Desk: The Laptop Precursor
The average American will send and receive around 3,000 text messages every month. But Founding Father Alexander Hamilton relied on his his trusty portable writing desk to draft countless letters and write some of the most important...
Curated Video
The Ruby Laser: A World First
Lasers aren't just for sci-fi fans. We use them to scan barcodes in shopping malls, conduct surgeries, even remove tattoos! All thanks to the very first, the Ruby Laser.
Curated Video
Art as Activism: Statements of Democracy
Art is a powerful democratic tool because it can inspire emotion and empower people to take direct action to achieve a social or political goal.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Leslie T. Fenwick - National Museum of African American History and Culture
Leslie T. Fenwick, PhD, is a nationally-known education policy and leadership studies scholar who served as Dean of the Howard University School of Education for nearly a decade. A former Visiting Scholar and Visiting Fellow at Harvard...
The Art Assignment
Remake the Met
The Met Museum in New York is a treasure trove of art, filled with masterpieces of human creativity, but what if it *wasn't* organized geographically or by time period? Is there a better way?
Curated Video
IELTS Museum Questions and Example Speaking Part 2 Answer
In today’s lesson Jessica will explain why it is so important that all IELTS candidates go to a museum. Surprisingly, this topic may be seen on any part of the IELTS exam, but it is most commonly asked about in the Speaking exam. That’s...
Curated Video
Discovering Rome: Art, Architecture, and Culinary Delights
Join us on a captivating journey through Rome, Italy's magnificent capital city, as we delve into its rich history, awe-inspiring art and architecture, and mouthwatering culinary delights. In this video, we'll take you on a virtual tour...
Step Back History
Badass Women in History
Humanity has done some amazing things, and created some beautiful works. This week I want to continue the series of badass women in history by honouring three amazing ladies. These women were great contributors to technology, science,...
AllTime 10s
10 Lost Treasures Discovered In The Dumbest Places
Sometimes the most valuable treasures can be found in the stupidest of places. We've teamed up with Jack Whitehall to bring you 10 Lost Treasures Discovered in The Dumbest Places.
Curated Video
Colt Patterson: The Gun that Changed America
Killing zombies online is fun, right? But imagine you could only shoot one bullet at a time. You’d be TOAST! This is the story of the American five-shot Colt Paterson: a handgun that changed history.
Amor Sciendi
Symbolism in An Absolutely Remarkable Thing | AmorSciendi
Insights into the debut novel from Hank Green, "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing". "Benjamin, Walter. The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction. Prism Key Press, 2010. Chardin, Pierre Teilhard de. The Future of Man. Image...
The Art Assignment
Photo a friend. | Tanja Hollander | The Art Assignment
We meet up with photographer Tanja Hollander in North Adams, MA, on her epic journey around the world to visit and take formal portraits of ALL of her 626 facebook friends. She challenges you to take a formal photographic portrait of a...
Barcroft Media
The Bunny Museum: A Love Story in Bunny Collectibles
The Bunny Museum is a unique museum in Altadena, CA dedicated to all things bunny-related. Founded by Candace Frazee and her husband Steve Lubanski, the museum showcases over 35,000 bunny items collected over the past 25 years. From art...
Science360
Engines of Curiosity: Award-Winning Museums Look to the Future
2015 Public Service Award winners extend their reach beyond those iconic buildings, into classrooms, curriculum and the lives of students. Winners of the Public Service Award, The Museum of Science in Boston and New York City’s American...
The Art Assignment
Play a game of "Movement Telephone" | Ryan McNamara | The Art Assignment
Performance artist Ryan McNamara joins The Art Assignment to challenge you to play a game of Movement Telephone. Sarah then compares this assignment to the evolution of the meme, which is a sophisticated and rapid form of imitation.
Curated Video
Solving Word Problems with Inequalities
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve word problems using inequalities. The examples given involve choosing between different cell phone plans and deciding on a field trip destination based on cost. The teacher walks through...
KERA
Ida O’Keeffe Escapes Her Sister’s Shadow
Artist Georgia O’Keeffe is famous for her paintings of flowers and southwestern desert landscapes. Few know, however, that her sister Ida O’Keeffe was also an artist. Ida’s work is being exhibited at the Dallas Museum of Art. Listen to...
Curated Video
The Cannon: How The Cannon Revolutionised The Way Battles Were Fought
Long range, high calibre weapons – the cannon helped propel the Union to victory. But how did the technological advances that took place during the Civil War change the game?
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Explores: Scotland History
Learn more about Robert Burns in this interview with Chicago Scots President Gus Noble.