TED Talks
TED: A powerful new neurotech tool for augmenting your mind | Conor Russomanno
In an astonishing talk and tech demo, neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno shares his work building brain-computer interfaces that could enable us to control the external world with our minds. He discusses the quickly advancing...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The imaginary king who changed the real world
In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the Tower of Babel and the Fountain of Youth— all ruled over by the letter’s mysterious author: Prester John. Who was...
TED Talks
TED: The danger of silence | Clint Smith
We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't, says poet and teacher Clint Smith. A short, powerful piece from the heart, about finding the courage to speak up...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Shunan Teng: The Chinese myth of the immortal white snake
The talented herbalist Xu Xian had just started his own medicine shop where he created remedies with the help of his wife, Bai Su Zhen. One day a monk named Fa Hai approached him, warning him that there was a demon in his house. The...
TED Talks
Clint Smith: The danger of silence
We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't, says poet and teacher Clint Smith. A short, powerful piece from the heart, about finding the courage to speak up...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The murder of ancient Alexandria's greatest scholar - Soraya Field Fiorio
Dive into the life of one of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures, Hypatia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and political advisor to the city's leaders. -- In the city of Alexandria in 415 CE, the bishop and the governor were in a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened to the Library of Alexandria? - Elizabeth Cox
2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very audacious goal: to collect all the knowledge in the world under one roof. In its prime, the Library of Alexandria housed an unprecedented number of scrolls and attracted...
Crash Course
Ragnarok: Crash Course World Mythology
Ragnarok! It's the end of the world, Norse style. It's got everything you want in an apocalypse. Earthquakes, destruction, armies of the dead, a giant evil wolf, giants with flaming swords, and a kind of happy ending. It's got it all....
TED Talks
Katharine Hayhoe: The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it
How do you talk to someone who doesn't believe in climate change? Not by rehashing the same data and facts we've been discussing for years, says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe. In this inspiring, pragmatic talk, Hayhoe shows how the...
Curated Video
Episode 7: Pentecostals & Charismatics | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Episode 7: Pentecostals & Charismatics | Christian Denominations Family Tree Series
Curated Video
Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 7: Daniel & Revelation
Who Wrote the Bible? Episode 7: Daniel & Revelation
Curated Video
Charlemagne For Kids
Learn about Charlemagne or Charles the Great, the powerful king who conquered much of Europe and spread educational and economic reforms across his newfound kingdom.
Curated Video
An Introdcution to the Dark Ages of England
Golden ages have often been followed by long periods of decline, as seen in Western Europe during the first millennium AD. The departure of the Romans led to centuries of invasions and conflicts, particularly in England, where the...
Curated Video
The Digital Divide: Navigating Modern Technologies
Explore the impact of digital tools like smartphones, credit cards, and the internet through a challenge between Pierre, who uses traditional methods, and Christian, who uses digital solutions, to complete everyday tasks in Paris. This...
Curated Video
Reducing Food Waste with Historical and Modern Techniques
Explore practical ways to combat food waste as Mac Lesggy takes us on a journey from medieval preservation methods to today's refrigeration techniques. Learn how to better use your fridge to extend the life of meats, fruits, and...
Great Big Story
Jay J. Armes, a legendary private investigator's journey
Explore the extraordinary life of Jay J. Armes, the world-renowned PI who overcame adversity to solve global cases with unmatched skill.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tim Alberta - The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In his second book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," Tim Alberta delves into the complex intersection of faith, politics, and culture within the American evangelical movement. Drawing...
Curated Video
Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or...
The Guardian
The Rise of Populist Ideology in Greece
Journalist Paul Lewis travels to Greece to learn more about the agenda and appeal of the populist party in the country. Anti-immigrant sentiment is one of the main factors the party hopes to leverage. How Steve Bannon's Far-Right...
Curated Video
Beverly LaHaye
At a time when many women in the United States were campaigning for greater rights, Beverly LaHaye raised her voice for traditional values. An expert activist and founder of Concerned Women for America, today she is admired and reviled...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
German Restaurant Conversation - Deutsch lernen
This is the first video for chapter 6 for my German 1 students. This is a short conversation that I wrote to replace the boring one from the book. It is just as boring as the one in our textbook, but at least it is different. It still...
Learn German with Herr Antrim
die Familie (Stammbaum) - Beginner German with Herr Antrim #14
This video teaches you the German vocabulary for family members in a family tree (Stammbaum). It follows the family line of Bob, his offspring, parents and grandparents.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Getting to Know You Song (German) - Lied - Deutsch lernen
I sing this song on the first day of school in German 1 and 2 just to make sure that everyone knows everyone in the class. This song is set to the tune of Bingo. It allows every student in the class to sing in German the first day and...