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The Taming of the Shrew Interview with the Actors
Actors Adriana Mitchell and Alan Eddard discuss their roles in "The Taming of the Shrew" for the myShakespeare team, exploring themes of gender and performance. They share personal insights and challenges they faced while interpreting...
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The Taming of the Shrew 5.2 Scene Summary
This video explores the climactic final scene of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" during the wedding feast at Lucentio's house. As the play's comedic conventions culminate in multiple marriages, the video delves into the...
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Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore
Although able to appear as a beautiful young woman, the jorōgumo is really a deadly spider monster in disguise. This episode dives into the fascinating world of yōkai and the long history of beautiful women and spiders in Japanese...
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Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs, the viscera-sucking, self-segmenting monster hunts at night. A beautiful woman by day, this creature detaches its upper torso and grows wings after sunset. An intestine-dangling...
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Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a...
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The Legend of La Llorona
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations. This female ghost wanders in the darkness, crying as she searches for her children--the children she murdered. Some even say that she will capture other kids in...
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The Tradition of the Sunday Church Hat
Step into the world of Iveta Peti, Kathy Anderson, and Wanda Chambers, talented hatmakers with over 20 years of experience crafting church hats. For them, a church hat is more than an accessory; it's a crown that bestows height and power...
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Meet Some of the Filmmakers Behind Your Favorite Stories
Meet women defying stereotypes and making their mark behind the camera. Learn about their challenges and triumphs in this inspiring feature.
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How Jazzercise Turned Into a Viral Sensation
From a childhood in dance to a global community, follow the Jazzercise story of passion, innovation, and family.
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Six People Redefining Style in London
Discover the vibrant and diverse fashion scene in London with unique designers and artists shaking up the industry.
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This Hairstylist Helps Military Servicewomen Feel Like Themselves
A look into women in the military expressing their individuality with natural hair
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A Broken Neck Can_t Stop the 70 Year-Old BMX Racer
Meet Kitty Weston Knauer, the 70-year-old BMX racer who defies age barriers with every pedal stroke. With 30 years of BMX racing under her belt, Kitty is not just the oldest female BMX racer in the United States; she's a trailblazer for...
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She_s Bringing Ballet to the Streets of New York
A story of determination, representation, and empowerment through ballet, challenging stereotypes and inspiring inner-city communities.
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Meet the Queen of Bay Area Lowriders
Meet Ruby Ramirez, also known as Chingona, and her journey in the lowrider community, defying stereotypes and inspiring women
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She Was Forced Into Marriage Now She’s Helping Others Escape
Meet the activist fighting for child marriage legislation and helping victims escape abusive unions.
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The Footballer Tackling Stereotypes
Discover the journey of Chloe Malloy in AFL Women's league, breaking down barriers and inspiring the next generation.
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The Sound Master
Read about Emily Lazar, the first woman to break into the male-dominated field of audio mastering and earn a Grammy nomination.
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This Woman Sails With a Global Crew
Meet Amy Sinclair, a sailor on a mission to make sailing a more diverse and inclusive sport, inspiring communities worldwide.
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A Big Thanks to Our Veterans
Mr. Griot discusses the Veterans Day holiday by sharing his research findings and report written about the holiday.
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Serving Justice
Mr. Griot demonstrates writing an essay comparing and contrasting two biographies using a Venn diagram and a paragraph organization chart.
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The Woman Revolutionizing Big Wave Surfing
Join professional big wave surfer Bianca Valenti as she challenges stereotypes, faces icy waters, and conquers the colossal Mavericks in San Francisco.
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Meet the NFL’s First Male Cheerleaders_2
Meet Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnies, the trailblazing male cheerleaders who made history as the first to join the NFL cheerleading squads. Breaking gender stereotypes in the world of professional cheerleading, Quinton and Napoleon...
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For Black Military Servicewomen, A Friend On The Outside
Discover the empowering journey of military women embracing natural hair and breaking barriers in uniform. For years, regulations restricted African American women from wearing locks in the military, but times are changing. Join these...
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What's in her Bag? - Amelia Earhart #1
The story of Amelia Earhart as told by the contents of her bag?! I wanted to find a personable and intimate way of discussing my inspirational female icons on Youtube. So, I've taken the YouTube classic "What's in my Bag" tag and...