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Transatlantic Communications for Kids | Bedtime History
Explore the fascinating evolution of transatlantic communications in this detailed video. We trace the journey from the early days of transoceanic messages carried by ships to the groundbreaking laying of the first telegraph cable across...
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Hattie McDaniel: The First Black Oscar Winner
This video tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black person to win an Academy Award for her role in Gone With the Wind. Learn about her groundbreaking achievements, the criticism she faced, and the barriers she helped to break...
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The War of the Worlds Panic and the Truth About Van Gogh's Ear
Discover how Orson Welles' 1938 "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast caused widespread panic, convincing many Americans of an alien invasion. Learn the real story behind Vincent van Gogh’s famous ear incident, exploring the myths and...
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Amelia Earhart's Final Flight and Legacy
This video recounts Amelia Earhart’s daring attempt to fly around the world in 1937. It details her final flight with Fred Noonan and their mysterious disappearance near Howland Island. Earhart's legacy as a pioneering aviator and symbol...
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Comedian
Ben Rosenfeld is a professional stand-up comedian living and working in New York City. While working for a management consulting firm out of college, Ben decided to give comedy a try, performing at an amateur open-mic night in...
Weird History
A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor
Those who woke up in Oahu, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941, had no idea they were about to experience one of the darkest days in modern military history. Over 2,400 Americans perished in the attack where air raid sirens blared, Japanese...
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From Walkman to MP3
The MP3 player has revolutionized the way we listen to music today. With its portability and connectivity to the Internet, it s never been easier to carry our music around with us.
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Television: From Mechanical to Electronic Systems
In London during 1926 John Logi Baird demonstrated a mechanical television system that used rotating discs to scan an image. The picture was made up of 30 vertical lines with 5 images per second. In 1936 at London s Alexandra Palace a...
Great Big Story
Bringing vintage radios back to life
Explore the intricate world of vintage radio restoration, where every device tells a story and preserves historical moments in its sounds.
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The Music of Nature: Understanding Animal Sounds and Communication
Dive into the fascinating world of animal communication and explore how different species use sound to interact and survive. From dogs reacting to music, to birds singing complex melodies for territory and mating, and whales producing...
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The Art of Doing - Web Development for Beginners - Interactive Tags
In this video, you will learn about interactive tags such as buttons, input fields, radio buttons, select menus, and checkboxes, and how to use them in web forms. This clip is from the chapter "Advanced HTML Tags" of the series "The Art...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Wi-Fi Standards
Since the original 80 2.11 standard back in 1999, there have been five major and hundreds of minor revisions. It's impossible to support an 802.11 network without a working understanding of these standards. This clip is from the chapter...
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The Complete Vue.js Course for Beginners - Two-Way Binding with Multiple Inputs
In this video, you will learn about two-way binding with multiple bindings, and we will add a new dynamic in this video by adding multiple boxes and obtain data from them. This clip is from the chapter "Getting Started with Basic Code"...
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JavaScript Masterclass - Zero to Job-Ready with Hands-On Projects - Forms II
This video explains various buttons such as a radio button using an example. This clip is from the chapter "(Optional) HTML and CSS Refresher" of the series "JavaScript Masterclass - Zero to Job-Ready with Hands-On Projects".This section...
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Superman vs. the Ku Klux Klan, a radio revolution
Explore the fascinating 1946 story of how 'The Adventures of Superman' radio show courageously battled the Ku Klux Klan, using journalism and storytelling as powerful weapons against hate.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Dr. Forrester explains how sound behaves through different mediums.
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How Do Carrier Pigeons Know Where to Go?
Carrier pigeons have an innate ability known as magnetoreception, which enables them to detect and orient themselves based on magnetic fields. Humans lack this ability, but many bird species have the skill to varying degrees. Rock...
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AM vs FM Radio: Which Modulation Rocks Your Ears?
Amplitude Modulation, commonly abbreviated as AM, is a common method of broadcasting radio signals. This method dates back to the 1870s, i.e., the time when we first discovered that information in the form of audio production can be...
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The Man Making Hasidic Music Pop
Explore the remarkable journey of Lipa Schmeltzer, an unconventional figure in the Hasidic community, known for blending traditional Hasidic music with modern genres. From a close-knit religious upbringing to breaking barriers with his...
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Get the Complete Story: Broadcast and Print Media
Mr. Griot uses a Venn diagram to compare and contrast various media sources.
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La tienda de Brooklyn que también es una estación de radio
Sumérgete en el vibrante mundo de Bodega Radio, una emisora única que va más allá de las típicas bodegas de Nueva York. Con la pasión y visión de Giovanny Valdés, un locutor dominicano con sueños radiofónicos, esta radio comunitaria ha...
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Remembering Bob Hope: A Tribute to America's Favorite Comedian
This video is a tribute to the life and legacy of legendary comedian Bob Hope. The video highlights key moments in his career, such as his successful radio show, hosting the Oscars, and his enduring popularity on television. It also...
Great Big Story
The Man Making Hasidic Music Pop
Explore the remarkable journey of Lipa Schmeltzer, an unconventional figure in the Hasidic community, known for blending traditional Hasidic music with modern genres. From a close-knit religious upbringing to breaking barriers with his...