This video explores Mark Antony's profound use of metaphor in his lament for Julius Caesar, comparing Caesar to a noble deer cornered and killed by hunters. It delves into the implications of these metaphors, enhancing understanding of...

This video provides an insightful look into the moments leading up to Julius Caesar's assassination as he approaches the Capitol on the Ides of March. Surrounded by his fellow statesmen and adoring crowds, Caesar dismisses warnings and...

This video delves into the dramatic lead-up to Julius Caesar's assassination as he arrives at the Capitol, highlighting key interactions with ominous figures and foreshadowing his fate. It explores Caesar's disregard for the soothsayer's...

This video highlights a scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Artemidorus attempts to warn Caesar of the conspiracy against him. He lists the conspirators by name, urging Caesar to be cautious and distrustful of those around...

Benedict Arnold's once-valiant reputation soured as he betrayed the American Revolution for greed. His name now represents dishonor and the dangers of lost trust.

Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...

Ever heard of the phrase ‘life imitates art’? Well, in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s case, it was ‘art imitates life’! If you think The Great Gatsby is a wild tale, wait until you hear about Fitzgerald’s ride from rags to riches and back again!...

It’s the day after an ugly scene in which tempers flared and someone lost their life. Things seem to be unravelling and a grieving man seeks revenge, but Gatsby clings to hope. Then Nick gets a hunch: something’s not right. By the end...

While Gatsby’s preoccupied with his lady-love, Nick tells us more about Gatsby’s past. Then, Gatsby’s lover and her husband show up at one of Gatsby’s lavish parties! The husband becomes curious about Gatsby’s sudden wealth and vows to...

The Roaring 1920’s was an era marked by fabulous wealth, mesmerising glamour and wild parties. In the summer of 1922, Nick Carraway had just moved to America’s East Coast to be part of it all. But he soon discovers that not all is what...

In this video, viewers will learn about Peggy Shippen, the Philadelphia IT Girl who spied for the British during the American Revolution.

Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD, is a researcher, author, educator, and speaker. Freyd is the Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage, Professor Emerit of Psychology at the University of Oregon, and Faculty Affiliate of...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores forgiveness, an overarching theme in The Tempest. See the transformation of characters as they grow beyond revenge and learn the value of forgiveness.

Along the way,...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complex nature of justice in The Tempest. See that justice can be a slippery matter of perspective, changing in different circumstances.

Along the way, learn how to...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the relative importance of loyalty in Julius Caesar. See how characters like Brutus and Antony struggle with loyalty and betrayal in the midst of a dangerous political...

Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is an award-winning Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research focuses on racial literacy in teacher education, Black girl literacies, and Black and Latinx male high school...

Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD, is a researcher, author, educator, and speaker. Freyd is the Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage, Professor Emerit of Psychology at the University of Oregon, and Faculty Affiliate of...

A medieval soldier describes how bravely King Richard fought and died, how he was killed by traitors and was finally laid to rest in a pauper's grave at Grey Friars in Leicester

Welcome to the eleventh video in our chapter by chapter analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go! In this video we'll look at the the reason why Kathy and Ruth are friends in the first place and if their friendship can survive its...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Khmelnytsky Uprising

Understand the deal which ended Reconstruction and finalized the election of 1876. Known as the Compromise of 1877, its name in African American circles is the Great Betray, find out why.

The Taking of Christ is a painting by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The subject is the moment that the son of God is betrayed with a kiss, and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane.





Caravaggio’s approach...

Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...

Persecuted by the Protestant monarchy, English Catholic revolutionaries conspire to assassinate King James I and his entire government. The conspirators smuggle two and a half tons of gunpowder into a cellar below the Palace of...