Curated Video
The Great Gatsby: Characters, Plot, and Setting
"The Great Gatsby" is narrated by Nick Carraway, and observer to the story of Jay Gatsby, an enigmatic millionaire chasing the American Dream in the hopes of reclaiming his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, despite the societal divide and her...
Financial Times
Are high petrol prices killing the American dream?
FT Energy Source - To many Americans cars aren’t just a mode of transport, they’re a symbol of freedom. But who do US consumers hold responsible when soaring petrol prices mean there’s pain at the pump? The FT delves into the psychology...
Schooling Online
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby - Context
Ever heard of the phrase ‘life imitates art’? Well, in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s case, it was ‘art imitates life’! If you think The Great Gatsby is a wild tale, wait until you hear about Fitzgerald’s ride from rags to riches and back again!...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Violence and Male Aggression
Unpredictable personalities, delicate egos, and poor anger management are a recipe for disaster. Who can step in as a role model? In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows us what can happen when misunderstandings and tensions occur among...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Prejudice
Steinbeck doesn’t hold back from uncomfortable topics, and neither should we! Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of Prejudice in Of Mice and Men. We take a close look at the characters in this novella who are treated unfairly...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Friendship
George Milton and Lennie Small sure are an odd pair. Why do they cling to their friendship? Join us as we analyse the theme of friendship in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. You’ll find out why this is an important idea in the novella,...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Dreams vs Reality
Having something to dream about can really get you through tough times. Dreams give us hope. But what happens when reality gets in the way? Join us for an in-depth discussion of Dreams vs Reality in John Steinbeck’s masterpiece Of Mice...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Plot Summary
Welcome to California during the Great Depression, a time of hardship and broken dreams. George and Lennie are like countless other men who travel across America looking for work. But they’re an interesting pair; they’re best friends but...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Context
Ever wondered how John Steinbeck came up with ideas for his novels? Or maybe you’d like to get to know John Steinbeck a little better. Join us for a fun lesson on the historical context of John Steinbeck’s classic novella, Of Mice and...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 5-6 Summary
Things aren’t going well on the ranch. The fact that Lennie doesn’t know his own strength leads to shocking mishaps - but the worst is yet to come. When Curley’s lonely wife goes looking for attention, she finds it in the wrong place....
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 3-4 Summary
George and Lennie are making friends on the ranch. George has been given a puppy and there’s a nice elderly worker who wants to join them in the dream of owning their own place. But wait, there’s trouble brewing! Curley, the ranch...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1-2 Summary
George and Lennie are two best friends who share a dream - it’s what they work for. But Lennie’s intellectual disability often leads to trouble that George must get them out of. When they arrive at a new workplace to earn their fortune,...
Hip Hughes History
The Dust Bowl Explained: US History Review
What caused the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. What was the Dust Bowl and what were the effects of the Dust Bowl. Yup, it's a Social Studies lecture designed to win you points and keep you awake. As much as the Dust Bowl allows...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Urbanisation
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
College Now
Why are we creating an education shortage? The value of going to college and learning critical thinking skills is on the rise, but access is shrinking. Professor David Deming warns that if we don't put some serious work into fixing these...
Curated Video
Polly Bemis: Chinese Immigrant Pioneer
Sold into slavery by her parents, Polly Bemis faced discrimination as a Chinese immigant in America – but became something of a pioneer of the West.
The Wall Street Journal
The White Working Class
You think you understand America's class warfare? Maybe not. Thoughts from the author of the most-read article in the history of the Harvard Business Review: "What So Many People Don't Get About the U.S. Working Class."
The Telegraph
Janet Daley america will soon wake up to Wokeism
Do not be fooled by the dominance of the woke movement; it is already running out of steam. In this week’s Off Script Janet Daley joins Steven Edginton to discuss America and Britain: what divides the two nations and what unites them.
Curated Video
The Ships Beneath the Streets of San Francisco
San Francisco is famous for many things – but what you probably don’t know is that much of the city is made from ships that sank or were repurposed during the Gold Rush.
Kult America
Africans Immigrants in Poland (Feat. Vin from Ponki)
With the huge influx of African immigrants coming to Europe, I was curious how those already here are living, what they contribute to society, and how they feel as foreigners in Warsaw Poland. I had the great opportunity to meet with...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Joseph Stiglitz: It’s Time to Get Radical on Inequality
America’s economic system has failed by not raising living standards for most. Nobel laureate Stiglitz, author of The Price of Inequality and The Great Divide, studies the forces driving inequality and what is at stake if it continues....
Kult America
The Battle Scars of Berlin
In this episode of Kult America, we explore Berlin's untouched battle scars and hunt for remaining elements of the second world war, such as national eagles and swastika's. Various locations of the city are still covered in bullet holes...
The Wall Street Journal
On The Frontlines With The Chan Zuckerburg Initiative
Priscilla Chan, co-founder and co-CEO of the Chan Zuckerberg initiative and Technology Editor Yun-Hee Kim discuss how technology can be better utilized to respond to Covid-19 at WSJ Tech Live.