Great Big Story
From Football Safety to Neurosurgeon
Follow Myron Rolle's journey from the NFL to becoming a neurosurgeon, defying stereotypes and pursuing his passion for medicine.
Great Big Story
Rocking Rebels: The Untold Tale of John Pasche and the Rolling Stones' Iconic Tongue Logo
Uncover the intriguing journey of John Pasche, the creative genius behind the iconic Rolling Stones tongue logo, a rebellious symbol that rocked the world.
Great Big Story
This Magnificent Library Holds Treasured Irish History
Step into the hallowed halls of the Trinity Library in Dublin, Ireland, where history breathes through every ancient page. Founded in 1592, this venerable institution houses a treasure trove of historic wonders. The iconic Long Room,...
Great Big Story
Deja Mo Williams: Breaking Barriers in Science and Music
Meet Deja Mo Williams, a trailblazing engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab who is breaking down barriers in the world of science and music. From her early exposure to science in a single-parent household to overcoming challenges as the...
Great Big Story
Jenny Bridges: Breaking Barriers in Opera
Meet Jenny Bridges, a mezzo-soprano opera singer, who is challenging stereotypes and making opera more accessible. Breaking into an art form often seen as elitist, Jenny shares her journey from singing in church choirs to gracing world...
Great Big Story
From NFL to Opera Singer
Experience the incredible journey of Tor Papua, an operatic tenor whose life story harmonizes the worlds of opera and football. In this collaboration with Great Big Story, actress and singer Minnie Driver guides us through the...
MarketWatch
How to calculate exactly how much college you can afford
When you select which college to attend, make sure you do the math before signing up. Here's everything you need to know to calculate the direct and indirect costs of college, along with loans and other financial-aid options available to...
Curated Video
The Doors: A Legacy of Rock 'n' Roll Rebellion and Eternal Popularity
This video is a retrospective look at the iconic American Hard Rock band, The Doors, focusing on the band's history, their charismatic lead singer Jim Morrison, and their enduring legacy. It covers the formation of the band in 1965,...
Curated Video
On a Quest to Understand Bipolar Disorder
Dara Sanandaji delves deeper into his first manic episode and the onset of his bipolar disorder by reviewing his old medical files with his therapist. He and his therapist discuss the unique details of Dara's experience as well as...
Great Big Story
From Football Safety to Neurosurgeon
Follow Myron Rolle's journey from the NFL to becoming a neurosurgeon, defying stereotypes and pursuing his passion for medicine.
Wonderscape
John Lewis: Early Life and Path to Activism
This video outlines the early life of civil rights leader John Lewis, born to sharecropping parents in Alabama. It highlights his inspiration from Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., his participation in sit-ins, and his commitment to...
Wonderscape
Nelson Mandela: The Roots of a Revolutionary
This video delves into Nelson Mandela's early life, beginning with his birth in 1918 in a small village in South Africa's Transkei region. It explores his Thembu heritage, the oppressive environment of apartheid, and his formative years,...
Curated Video
The Power of Education in Maintaining a Healthy Brain
This video emphasizes the importance of education in maintaining a healthy brain and reducing the risk of dementia. It highlights that keeping the brain active through learning, social interaction, and engaging in new activities can...
Curated Video
Becoming a Historian
Five accomplished historians describe how specific personal experiences were crucial in triggering their interest in history and inspired them to become historians. Featured are: David Cannadine (Princeton University), Linda Colley...
MarketWatch
How to start planning for your retirement as a teenager
If you're in your teens, you might not be actively thinking about retirement. But starting early could actually make your account grow to millions by the time you're ready to retire. Here are some saving tips and financial planning tools...
Curated Video
If She Can Do It, You Can Too by De'Shawna Yamini
History is full of examples of Black excellence. And because children are master mimics, If She Can Do It, I Can, Too highlights achievements of women in Black “herstory.” Using rhymes, reflection, and research, children can imitate...
Curated Video
Women Who Wow: Marilee Eerkes
A story of overcoming grief and tragedy, Marilee explains the challenges and heartbreak of losing her teenage daughter in a car accident and how she and her family found the strength to not only move forward, but to support others.
Curated Video
Women Who Wow: Pam Renard
A true example of putting others first, Pam Renard has traveled the world to improve the lives of others. After developing a passion for pharmacy work, Pam packed her bags, got out of her comfort zone, and put her life on hold multiple...
All Ears English
2071 - Need to Convince a Decision Maker? Learn How to Nail It in English
In our daily lives, we sometimes have to convince someone of something; whether it's a boss, a spouse, or a parent, today, find out the English vocabulary and grammar choices that will get you what you want. Listen in today!
Curated Video
High Desert Permaculture: 15 Years Later
Join Andrew Millison in 2013 as he travels back to Arizona and revisits several Permaculture projects installed in the late 1990's to see how they are working and growing. We go from the arid forest in Prescott at 5300', down to the...
Curated Video
Football Files - Episode 117 – CLAUDIO REYNA
THE MAN REYNA IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED PLAYERS TO EVER REPRESENT THE UNITED STATES AND IS SEEN AS A REAL SAVIOUR OF THE SPORT. CAREER HE WAS TRANSFERED TO BAYERN LEVERKUSEN AND THEN CAPTAINED WOLFSBURG BEFORE MOVING AROUND...
Curated Video
Amanda Gorman
The youngest inaugural poet in history, Amanda Gorman introduced a new generation to the lyrical power of poetry and became a modern-day icon in the process.
Curated Video
Elizabeth Blackwell: Trailblazer for Women in Medicine
The first woman to graduate from a U.S. medical college, Elizabeth Blackwell broke through gender barriers to make history. Her remarkable story of courage and perseverance serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
PBS
Why Do Students Have So Much Debt?
Going to college in America ain't cheap with each semester costing thousands upon thousands of dollars. How do American students pay for this and how did the price tag get so high? Today, Danielle takes a dive into the student debt...