Instructional Video8:48
TED Talks

TED: Bravery, brilliance and RuPaul Charles | On the Spot | RuPaul Charles

12th - Higher Ed
In the debut of TED's new "On the Spot" rapid-fire Q&A format, Emmy-winning television superstar and drag icon RuPaul Charles answers questions about bravery, brilliance and more — all with his signature wit and wisdom. Get a glimpse...
Instructional Video10:46
Crash Course

Comedies, Romances, and Shakespeare's Heroines: Crash Course Theater #16

12th - Higher Ed
This week we're continuing our discussion of William Shakespeare and looking at his comedies and romances. As well as something called problem plays. Some of his plays, they had problems. We'll also put on pants, escape to forest, and...
Instructional Video6:10
Oxford Comma

What You Need Before You Read: Twelfth Night

9th - 12th
Welcome to what you need before you read, the series where I attempt to inoculate you from boredom by injecting a little context and relevancy into you reading experience. For our inaugural episode, we’re looking at William Shakespeare’s...
Instructional Video5:32
Curated Video

Christmas in the 18th Century part 3: Santa Claus and Other Traditions of the Georgian Christmas

12th - Higher Ed
In this video, we take a look at the evolution of Santa Claus and other traditions that emerged during the Georgian period. We explore how Santa Claus became a more prominent figure in the festive season, and how he began to merge with...
Instructional Video3:38
Curated Video

Christmas in the 18th Century part 2: The Feast of Georgian Christmas

12th - Higher Ed
This video explores the rich culinary traditions of Georgian Christmas. We discover what was on the menu for both the wealthy and the less fortunate, from exotic meats to plum porridge. We also delve into the history of mince pies, plum...
Instructional Video12:04
Englishing

ESL - Literary Devices (Tone, Allusion, Analogy and Juxtaposition)

9th - Higher Ed
Literary devices are divided by literary elements and literary techniques. In this lesson, Mr. P. will focus on the literary devices of tone, allusion, analogy and juxtaposition. He will make reference to Shakespeare's classics Romeo and...
News Clip4:43
Curated Video

Actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson brush up on their Shakespeare to raise funds for L.A. arts organization

Higher Ed
TOM HANKS, RITA WILSON BRUSH UP ON SHAKESPEARE TO BENEFIT L.A. ARTS ORGANIZATION

For 27 years, one of Hollywood busiest power couples has found time to gather some...
News Clip1:31
Curated Video

Frigid temperatures that dipped below freezing didn't stop costumed revelers from ushering in the Carnival season aboard a New Orleans streetcar. More than 100 parades will be held along the Gulf Coast leading up to Mardi Gras on March 4. (Jan. 8)

Higher Ed
SOUNDUP - music/revelry

SOUNDBITE (English) Twelfth Night Reveler: "The rest of the country is going on a diet. They're shoveling snow. They're cleaning up their Christmas mess, and they are...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 1 Sc 1

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Duke Orsino is pining away for Lady Olivia, but refuses to do anything about it. In addition, Olivia is mourning for her dead brother and has vowed to be...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 2 Sc 2

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Olivia sends a ring to Cesario via Malvolio under the pretext that he (Viola) had dropped it. Viola realizes that Olivia has fallen in love with her (or...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 2 Sc 5

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Maria drops a love letter supposedly written by Olivia to Malvolio in his way. Malvolio reads it and resolves to change his behavior to secure Olivia's...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 1 Sc 2

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Viola, the heroine, is rescued from a shipwreck. She finds she is in a land ruled by an eligible bachelor (Orsino) and disguises herself as a man to protect...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 1 Sc 3

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Sir Toby, Sir Andrew Aguecheek, and Maria are introduced and their roles in this play established. Sir Toby wishes for the forever-intoxicated Sir Andrew to...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 3 Sc 1

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Olivia confesses her love to Viola (Cesario), but Cesario refuses her advances. Desperate, Olivia asks Cesario to come again saying that she will grow to love...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Twelfth Night Act 5

9th - 10th
In this video from Penn State's School of Theatre production of Twelfth Night, Olivia realizes she has married Sebastian and Viola (Cesario) reveals to Orsino that she is a woman. Malvolio is freed from captivity and Sir Toby and Maria...