Crash Course
Into Africa and Wole Soyinka: Crash Course Theater #49
It's difficult to talk about African theater thanks to colonialism. Pre-colonial Africa was home to many spoken languages, and not nearly as many written languages. The chain of oral tradition was broken by colonial policies, and so many...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do humans have a third eyelid? | Dorsa Amir
You know that little pink thing nestled in the corner of your eye? It's actually the remnant of a third eyelid. In humans, it's vestigial, meaning it no longer serves its original purpose. There are several other vestigial structures in...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Everything you need to know to read "The Canterbury Tales" - Iseult Gillespie
A portly Miller, barely able to sit on his horse, rambles on about the flighty wife of a crotchety old carpenter and the scholar she takes as her lover. This might sound like a bawdy joke, but it's part of one of the most esteemed works...
SciShow
The Secret of Regeneration in... Alligators
Why can amphibians, fish and even some reptiles regenerate limbs, while birds and mammals can’t? Researchers think they might have found a clue on the tip of the alligator’s tail.
Be Smart
Putting Hurricane Harvey In Perspective
How do we comprehend a storm like Hurricane Harvey? Let's put it into perspective.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Why should you read “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan? - Sheila Marie Orfano
In her Auntie An-mei’s home, Jing-Mei reluctantly takes her seat at the eastern corner of the mahjong table. At the north, south and west corners are her aunties, long-time members of the Joy Luck Club. This gathering is the point of...
Curated Video
Brothers Grimm for Kids | Bedtime History
Delve into the enchanting world of the Brothers Grimm in this fascinating video! Discover the timeless tales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, two German brothers who revolutionized the world of folklore and fairy tales in the 19th...
Curated Video
History of Mermaids and Mermen for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we dive into the enchanting history of mermaids, mythical sea creatures that have captured the human imagination for centuries. Mermaids, depicted as half-human, half-fish beings, appear in folklore across various cultures,...
Curated Video
The Enchanting Power of Fairy Tales in Child Development
Explore the enduring magic of fairy tales and their profound impact on childhood development. This video delves into how stories like Peter Pan and Cinderella play a crucial role in helping children navigate their emotions and the...
Curated Video
TAM, TAM, The Answer Man
Mr. Griot shares a folktale and points out the characteristics of a folktale. He then explains the importance of the main lesson learned from folktales.
Curated Video
The Whisper of the Woods
I shot this on location in the UK's New Forest National Park, a haven of wild heaths and ancient woodlands, sheltering an oasis of wildlife. I visit the woods quite often - once a week, if I'm able - but year by year I can see the...
PBS
The Fatal Song of the Sirens
This episode explains how sirens appeared in ancient history, from literature to art, and looks at how the half human half bird creatures became more commonly associated with mermaids. From Ancient Greek legends to Medieval bestiaries,...
Curated Video
Goldilocks and The Three Bears | Story Time with Miss Phonics | Traditional Tales
Enjoy the traditional tale 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' told by Miss Phonics using story spoons. Sharing stories with your child is a great way of helping them to develop their speech, their vocabulary and their early literacy...
Curated Video
Three Little Pigs | Story Time with Miss Phonics | Traditional Tales
Enjoy the traditional tale 'The Three Little Pigs' told by Miss Phonics using story spoons. Sharing stories with your child is a great way of helping them to develop their speech, their vocabulary and their early literacy skills. It's...
Curated Video
Ancient, Underground Civilizations
Centuries-old tales suggest the existence of beings residing in vast subterranean cavities beneath Earth's surface. These stories are supported by ancient structures like the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta, pointing to a long history of...
Curated Video
Little Red Riding Hood | Story Time with Miss Phonics | Traditional Tales
Enjoy the traditional tale 'Little Red Riding Hood' told by Miss Phonics using story spoons. Sharing stories with your child is a great way of helping them to develop their speech, their vocabulary and their early literacy skills. It's...
Curated Video
¿Qué es la ciencia?: por que es importante la ciencia
Este video instructivo describe en qué se diferencia la ciencia de otras disciplinas, al tiempo que destaca muchas emocionantes oportunidades de carrera en el campo de la ciencia. Los conceptos y la terminología incluyen: observación,...
Curated Video
Problema Floral
Shane ayuda a Sid a encontrar una nueva forma de expresar sus sentimientos por Penny.
Curated Video
Viking Exploration of the New World
Viking Exploration of the New World investigates the Viking exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Weird History
Beloved Celebrities Who Were Jerks
For centuries, society has cheered on men who rack up the greatest number of “conquests” - conquests of women, that is. In some circles, sleeping with thousands of women is ostensibly a badge of accomplishment. Even several popes have...
Weird History
The True Story Behind The Jungle Book
Many believe that Dina Sanichar, the Indian wolf boy, was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling's famous work, The Jungle Book. Just like Mowgli, Dina was a feral boy raised by wolves, although his life was quite different from his...
Hip Hughes History
Marco Polo Explained: World History Review
A super quick overview lecture introducing students to Marco Polo and why he was so darn important in the context of World History.
Curated Video
Reino Plantae
Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la Reino Plantae. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion del estudiante de la palabra mediante el uso de secuencias de video, fotografias, diagramas y...