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That Changes Things
Mr. Griot teaches some common Greek and Latin affixes and root words and shows how using roots, prefixes, and suffixes affect the meanings of words.
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Macbeth 5.7 Word Nerd: Crest
Unravel the origins of the word "crest" within the poignant context of Act 5 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with this insightful video. Delving into its etymology, this exploration sheds light on the word's historical evolution and its...
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Caesarian Delivery
In this video, Davina and Ralph delve into the origins of the word "Caesarian" in response to Macduff's revelation about his unconventional birth. They explore the historical context of Caesarian deliveries, debunk myths surrounding...
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Dinosaur Names: Decoding the Meanings Behind the Names of Prehistoric Creatures
In this video, the speaker explores the etymology of dinosaur names and explains the literal meanings behind them. With the help of an expert from London's Natural History Museum, they delve into the origins of terms like "dinosaur"...
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The Influence of Latin on English: From Romans to Renaissance
This video explores the profound influence of Latin on the English language throughout history, from the Roman times to the modern era. It delves into how Latin words have shaped English vocabulary, from everyday words to scientific...
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High Five Facts - Ancient Roman Schools
This video explores five fun facts about ancient Roman schools.
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Latin Roots
Latin Roots teaches how to expand vocabulary by using knowledge of Latin roots to determine the meaning of unfamiliar complex words.
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The Hispanic Culture
Miss Palomine explains that most people in Latin America speak Spanish. The people from these countries who now live in the United States are called Hispanics. She then describes Hispanic dress and culture and teaches the student some...
PBS
Why Do We Say "Latino"?
The first thing to pop into your mind when you hear "Latino" is probably people from Latin America - places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central...
All Ears English
2026 - 3 Ways to Sharpen Your Writing with Lane Greene, Columnist from The Economist
In today's episode I interview Lane Greene from The Economist. Lane shows us where most people go wrong with their writing and 3 concrete things you can do right now to up your writing level. Listen in today!
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Creating a New English Alphabet for the 21st Century
In this video, the speaker argues that the English alphabet is in need of an update to better reflect the sounds of the language. They explore letters from other alphabets that could be borrowed and propose the addition of new letters,...
Oxford Comma
What You Need to Know Before You Read Love's Labor's Lost
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. This video will provide background information, context, and...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Those Awesome German Words... AREN'T - Learn German with Herr Antrim
Learn why those German words that everyone seems to think are so cool aren't actually that cool or even unique to German. Find out why words like "Stinktier" are just as cool in English and the origins of the English versions of some...
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 56 - Other Things Inside Words + Susie's Stories (Levels 3-5)
Material covered:Sausage,Special,Words beginning with 'speci' ,Convenience,Serious,Curiosity,Susie's Story - Natural,Susie's Story - Genuine
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Etymology
“Etymology” describes the way to research and determine the origins of words.
Learn French With Alexa
Feminine or Masculine words in French? Understanding French genders!
Alexa teaches you how to understand if a noun is masculine or feminine in French and how to change a French adjective's ending based on the French pronoun! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your French language skills,...
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Systematizing Knowledge
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) reveals how different the ancient attitudes towards scientific development and attribution were to those of today.
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The Ancient Roman Origins of “Civil War”
Harvard University historian David Armitage describes the highly influential Ancient Roman view of civil war.
Señor Jordan
01061 Spanish Lesson - Present Tense - Ser + descriptions & characteristics
¡Hola a todos! In this video lesson we learn how to conjugate SER (to be) in the present tense as well as use it with descriptions and characteristics. Enjoy!
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Attracted by The Unknown
Psychologist Chris Frith (UCL) relates his intellectual motivations that propelled him to the front lines of psychological research.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Carl Hooker - Risk Taking and Failure in Our Schools
Carl has been an educator for the past 21 years. He has held a variety of positions in both multiple districts, from 1st grade teacher to Virtualization Coordinator. He’s a father of three girls, Sophia, Lauren, and Caroline and a...
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History of the Hashtag
Everyday, millions of people around the world use hashtags to sift through the Internet’s endless content – but where did this ubiquitous symbol actually come from?
Jack Rackam
Romulus: Founder of Rome and All-Around Scumbag
Romulus is the man credited with founding Rome - he and his brother Remus were descendants of Mars the god of War and Venus the goddess of love. The two boys were raised by a wolf and then they decided to make a city, but couldn’t agree...