Tony Fusco, is a West Haven resident and was named Poet Laureate for the City of West Haven in April of 2019. and is also Co- President and Past-President of the CT Poetry Society. He has a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from...

This video explores the issue of Islamophobia in Singapore and features interviews with teenagers from a religious school who have experienced bias and suspicion due to their faith. They express concerns about the impact of Islamophobia...

In the last few days, Trump has begun deploying federal troops in Portland and is threatening to do so in other states too. In this video, we explain how this move is unprecedented and discuss Trump's motives for taking such radical action.

While the world seemed to be taken by surprise by the recent global economic crisis, one country was a little more prepared than others. In the 90’s Argentina was hailed as an economic success story. But in 2001 after a lengthy...

With hybrid work becoming a reality for most office-based companies, what should the workplace look and feel like? Experts weigh in on how CEOs can craft a constructive, creative, collaborative and productive working environment.

Buboes, black spots, and bloody froth: it was all in a day’s work for Black Death body collectors. The plague, which may have killed as many as 200 million people worldwide, changed everything—including body disposal.

Medieval Europe had no shortages of super deadly disease outbreaks that could wipe out a chunk of the population without much effort. But none of them were quite as fun as the bizarre case of Frau Troffea and the dancing plague that had...

Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct in Chicago.

The Sinulog festival in Cebu City, Philippines is one of the biggest and most famous festivals in the country. Learn about how it showcases the clash of past and present Philippine cultures, incorporating both Catholic and Pagan...

New York City residents can witness a unique urban phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, but what exactly is it? CBS reports that the term, coined by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, is a callback to Stonehenge, where the sun rises in...

The Notting Hill Carnival is a vibrant and lively event that takes place in London on the August bank holiday. It was founded to overcome racial tensions and has grown into a celebration of cultural diversity. With colorful costumes,...

An overview of Elizabethan England, through the eyes of a wealthy woman. She talks about politics, crime, the impact of population growth and the development of towns as well as the treatment of vagrants.



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Are you ready to perfect your understanding of one of the most important poems of the 20th century? Join us for a rigorous and entertaining analysis of the epigraph and lines 1-14 of T.S. Eliot’s famous poem ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred...

Walls of Venice part 1/8: This video discusses the challenges faced by the city of Venice due to its unique geographical location and the impact of tourism and climate change. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the...

Welcome to Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, where there is no shortage of things to do and see. In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of Zurich, highlighting some of the city's most popular attractions.

The FT's Daniel Garrahan takes to the streets of London to road test electric scooters, skateboards and ebikes. But some electric vehicles are not road legal and after the UK’s first fatal collision involving an escooter, police are...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Belgian Refugees

Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities for younger students

As the world negotiates a return to offices and city centers, how is the industry rebounding and what will urban transportation look like going forward? Lime CEO Wayne Ting shares his view from the helm of one of the industry's leading...

This video explores how the dead were disposed of during the Black Death

In this video, we are taking you on a virtual tour of the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems, delicious cuisine, and rich history that this sun-drenched city has to offer.

The Second Battle of Fallujah in November 2004 is one of the most notorious of the War in Iraq. It was a bloody slog of urban warfare, during which US, British and Iraqi forces attempted to drive out Islamist insurgents under the...

The video describes the Songkran Water Festival in Thailand, a national holiday and traditional New Year celebration that involves water fights, pouring water on Buddha images, and paying respect to elders. It marks the start of summer...

Today you’ll learn high-scoring vocabulary describing road conditions, useful for both Speaking and Writing.







Questions about road conditions could definitely be seen on your next IELTS...