Weird History
Unbelievably Macho Stories About Davy Crockett
Many of the stories about Davy Crockett (1786-1836) are wrapped up in myth and masculinity, much of which was propagated by Crockett's own hand. He wrote an autobiography, aptly titled A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett of the...
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Grizzly Bears - Surviving Winter
The grizzly bear must store up to one million calories to survive through winter hibernation. As a result, this mammal's waking life revolves around food. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Grizzly bears need to build...
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How Did Saturn Get Its Rings?
Since Galileo first sighted Saturn, scientists have been baffled by its beautiful rings. What are they made of and where did they come from? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn's rings were first discovered by Galileo in...
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Cat and mouse shadows
Learn that shadows change size as the angle of a light source changes. Physical processes -Light - Shadows Learning Points The length of a shadow can change with the angle of the light source. The length of a shadow depends on the amount...
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Grizzly Bears - Seasonal Survival
Investigate how the life of the grizzly bears is influenced by the seasons. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Seasons Learning Points Hibernation is a long sleep many animals take through winter. Before hibernation, grizzly...
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Constellations - Star Patterns
Take a trip across the night sky and find out about the constellations. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Beyond our solar system Learning Points Our solar system is in a galaxy called the Milky Way. Solar systems grouped...
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Modern JavaScript from the Beginning - Second Edition - Running JavaScript in the Browser
In this video, we will explain how to run JavaScript code in the browser with a simple Hello World code. This clip is from the chapter "Course Introduction" of the series "Modern JavaScript from the Beginning".In this section, we will...
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Living Beyond 100: Secrets to Longevity and Healthy Aging
Explore the extraordinary lives of centenarians and uncover the secrets behind their longevity. From the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise to the potential of genetic influences, this video provides insights into how...
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Recommender Systems Complete Course Beginner to Advanced - Project Amazon Product Recommendation System: Make Tensors from DataFrame
We will now advance further by checking our dataset using a single user and developing the Tensor from DataFrame.
Great Big Story
Wesley Larson, From Montana to "Griz Kid", A Journey in Wildlife Conservation
Follow Wesley Larson's adventure from a childhood in Montana to becoming "Griz Kid," a dedicated wildlife conservationist working with bears across North America.
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How the Colors Got Their Names
In some ways, colors are the ultimate example of language's power. The earliest humans didn't have words for colors. They had words for objects and actions, and it took tens of thousands of years for those words to evolve into the names...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Puck Lines 101-106
This video features a performance of Puck's lines from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where he describes his mischievous ability to transform into various creatures to lead characters astray in the enchanted forest. The scene highlights...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.2 Interview: Helena and Lysander
This video explores a critical scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," where the complexities of love and desire are vividly examined through the interactions of Helena and Lysander. Viewers gain insight...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Interview: Oberon and Puck pt 2
This video delves into a significant scene from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on Oberon's strategic use of the magical flower love-in-idleness. It examines his intentions to manipulate Titania's...
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Hamlet 3.1 Interview with Hamlet and Ophelia
This imaginative "interview" format provides a dynamic and engaging exploration of Hamlet and Ophelia's emotions and motivations in the scene. By presenting the characters as if they are reflecting on their actions in a modern setting,...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.5 Performance: Lady Capulet and Juliet, Lines 68a-106
In this performance, Lady Capulet confronts Juliet about her prolonged mourning for Tybalt's death, urging her to cease her grieving. The dialogue highlights the tension between familial loyalty and romantic allegiance, as Juliet...
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Macbeth 5.7 Performance: Macbeth and Macduff Fight
This video features the intense confrontation between Macbeth and Macduff, where Macbeth defiantly faces his adversary, believing himself invincible due to a prophecy. Macduff, however, reveals his unique birth circumstances, leading to...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview: Macbeth
In this video, Macbeth reflects on the realization that he cannot be defeated by anyone born of a woman, as Macduff was delivered through a cesarean section. Despite this revelation, Macbeth's resolve to fight on is evident,...
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Macbeth 5.7 Interview with Macduff and Malcolm
This video delves into Macbeth's emotional turmoil as he faces the realization that he cannot escape his fate. Through analyzing his metaphorical comparison to a trapped bear and his defiant resolve to confront his adversaries, viewers...
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Bear Baiting
This video explores Macbeth's sense of entrapment and desperation in Act 5, Scene 7, drawing parallels between his situation and the violent spectacle of bear-baiting in Shakespearean England. Through examining the term "course" and its...
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Macbeth 3.5 Performance: Hecate, Lines 2-35
In this performance from "Macbeth", Hecate delivers a commanding performance, expressing her frustration with the witches' actions and asserting her authority over them. With a mix of indignation and power, Hecate confronts the witches...
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Julius Caesar 4.1 Performance: Antony, Lines 18-27a
This video explores a significant moment in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where the character articulates a metaphor comparing a political figure to a laboring animal. It delves into the themes of power, manipulation, and expendability...