Brainwaves Video Anthology
Janice Cuny - Broadening Participation in Computing
Janice Cuny is the Program Director for Computing Education at the National Science Foundation. The CRA (Computing Research Association) board selected Janice E. Cuny to receive the 2007 A. Nico Habermann Award for her dedication,...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Silks effect on the Roman empire
How did the Romans come in contact with silk at first? Why was there a love / hate relationship with silk among the Romans? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 6
Step Back History
Anatomy of a Revolution: The Paris Commune
The political left from democratic socialists to Stalinists, to anarchists tells the story of the Paris Commune. It was a radical experiment in democracy in the late 19th century. For two months these people fought overwhelming forces....
Curated Video
Vietnam, Cadoaism Religion
Dao Cao Dai (Caodaism in English) is the third largest religion in Viet Nam, after Buddhism and Roman Catholicism. "Cao" means "high"; "Dai" means "palace". Caodai refers to the supreme palace where God reigns -- that is the Kingdom of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
LaShawn D. Harris - Sex Workers, Psychics and Numbers Runners
LaShawn Harris is an associate professor of History at Michigan State University and assistant editor for the Journal of African American History (JAAH). Her area of expertise includes twentieth century African American and Black Women’s...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Economists Incentivize Conformity Over Quality
Economists tend to incentivize conformity over quality, but could pressure from outside groups change that? INET sits down with Carlo D’Ippoliti, Associate Professor of Economics at Sapienza University of Rome, to talk about pluralism in...
The Art Assignment
Art Cooking: Georgia O'Keeffe | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Where do the worlds of ART and FOOD intersect? GEORGIA O'KEEFFE was a groundbreaking artist, but also a serious health food enthusiast. We make: 1) Whole Wheat Bread, 2) Tiger's Milk smoothies, and 3) Green Chile with Garlic and Oil +...
Weird History
How Teeth Denoted Status Through History
A pearly-white smile wasn't always the status symbol it is today. In fact, people in the past frequently blackened or filed their teeth - some even replaced their teeth with gold as an indication of their wealth. Throughout history,...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Watch the Elizabethan era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of Elizabethan comedy, views on gender,...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: King Lear - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores attitudes towards gender in King Lear. See the chaotic consequences when gender roles are broken; decide for yourself whether Shakespeare is challenging or reinforcing...
Healthcare Triage
The CDC's Preachy Recommendations on Pregnancy and Alcohol. and the Internet's Overreaction
The CDC's recommendations for women about alcohol and pregnancy caused an uproar on the internet recently. We've got Aaron's take on the situation.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
James C. Kaufman - College Admissions and Creativity
James C. Kaufman, PhD, is a professor of educational psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. An internationally recognized leader in the field of creativity, he is the author/editor of more than 35...
Healthcare Triage
Doctors Have Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, Too.
"Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Experiences of Academic Medical Faculty". This study will depress you. This is Healthcare Triage News.
Healthcare Triage
We're Probably Screening for Breast Cancer Too Much: Healthcare Triage News
How often should you get a mammogram? After writing for years about how research shows we may be too aggressive in screening for breast cancer, it's only fair that I acknowledge the newer - and more conservative - recommendations from...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: A Brief History on Hanfu Vests - Bijia (比甲)
In ancient China, there’s a history of people wearing vests to keep warm during seasonal changes. It was believed that hanfu vest was first developed around 2,000 years ago and later doubled as a fashion statement as time went on. Hanfu...
Mediacorp
Countering Fake News in Indonesia
In this video, Ridwan Kamil, a politician in Indonesia, faces the challenge of combating fake news and negative campaigns on social media. With the help of a dedicated team, they monitor and respond to comments, create counter memes, and...