Curated Video
Sequoyah: Inventor of the Cherokee Syllabary
Cherokee blacksmith, soldier, and community leader Sequoyah ensured that his people’s language and culture would be preserved – by developing the Cherokee syllabary.
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 3.1 Word Nerd: Doomsday
This video explores the linguistic origins and cultural implications of the term "doom" and its association with "Doomsday," as used in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar." It explains how the concept of Doomsday, or Judgment Day, from the...
Curated Video
Obsession and Identity: Understanding Ishmael and Ahab in Moby Dick
Herman Melville's novel, "Moby Dick" opens with the line, "Call me Ishmael". We do not know whether this is actually the narrator's name or simply a nod to the biblical figure. Ishmael's elusiveness is contrasted with Captain Ahab's...
Curated Video
Atmosphere and Allusion
“Atmosphere and Allusion” describes two literary techniques that contribute to an author’s style. Atmosphere includes sensory details to describe the mood that the author creates. Allusion occurs when an author references people, places,...
The Guardian
There's nothing here for me': transgender and trapped living a half-life in the deep south
Alena Bradford is no Caitlyn Jenner. Instead of a reality TV show and high-end plastic surgery, Alena still lives in her male body, imprisoned by lack of medical resources and money to make the transition to the woman she aspires to be....
The Guardian
Why Christmas was once illegal
In the 17th century, Christmas was banned in England and its territories for 17 years. Shops were forced to stay open, public drinking and festive feasting were illegal, mince pies were seized, even putting up foliage as decoration was...
Debunked
How Big Would Noah's Ark Actually Need To Be?! #MYTHS #
There’s a flood coming and we need to save life on Earth!! How BIG would a vessel need to be to ensure the future of every kind of animal in the world?!
Curated Video
Jewish Values
Rabbi Emeritus David J. Goldberg describes two core values that he believes to have been associated with the Jewish people over the past three and a half thousand years: freedom and justice.
Curated Video
Oath of Office
Promises might just seem like words, but in the legal system and government, they’re crucial. Oath of Office is part of a tradition that dates back hundreds of years.
John D Ruddy
The Dawn of Middle Earth - Manny Man Does Lore
Find out about the events that shaped the early world of JRR Tolkien's Middle-Earth leading to the Awakening of the Elves.
John D Ruddy
The Darkening of Valinor (Lore of Middle-earth Part 2) - Manny Man Does Lore
Get all setup for Amazon's Rings of Power with some backstory to the origins of evil and the woes of the Elves in JRR Tolkien's Middle-Earth.
One Minute History
058 The Capture of Atahualpa - One Minute History
November 16th 1532 - Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro invites Atahualpa to a feast in Cajamarca to honor him for becoming the new Incan Emperor. Atahualpa defeated his half brother’s army, bringing an end to the Incan civil war....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - Barbara Bush: Reading Behind Bars
In 2021, The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy IUPUI bestowed its highest global honor to Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari for her years of service to the Black community. December 2020, Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari founded The New 3Rs, Inc....
Curated Video
Protestant Reformation
“Protestant Reformation” explores the reformation led by Martin Luther and others who believed the Catholic Church had become corrupt.
Hip Hughes History
The Scopes Monkey Trial Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review
A super fast overview of this historic trial in 1925 that began to redefine how we teach science in our public school system
Religion for Breakfast
What Happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel?
What Happened to the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel?
Religion for Breakfast
What was the REAL Name of Jesus?
What was the actual name of Jesus? Many people know that Jesus's actual Aramaic name was something like: Yeshua. But that is only partially correct. The answer is a little bit more complicated because the final syllable in the original...
Religion for Breakfast
Was George Washington Religious?
You may have seen paintings of George Washington kneeling in prayer—an image that gives the impression that Washington was a very religious man. But was he?
Religion for Breakfast
Biblically-Accurate Angels Explained
You may have seen the memes about "biblically-accurate angels." These memes often emphasize the weird, visionary creatures mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Technically, though, 'biblically-accurate' angels also just look like humans.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Do Christians Worship?
This video is answering the question of where do Christians worship.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is the Bible?
This video is answering the question of what is The Bible.
Religion for Breakfast
Teaching about the Bible in Public School: Legal or Not?
You've heard it from pundits and politicians alike: "The Supreme Court has voted the Bible out of our schools." But is this really true? Can you teach the Bible in public school? Are you allowed to read it? Pray in school? You might be...
Religion for Breakfast
Should Public Schools Teach Religion?
Should Public Schools Teach Religion? Is religious illiteracy a problem? If so, how should we fix it?