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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...