Instructional Video18:24
TED Talks

Jeff Hancock: The future of lying

12th - Higher Ed
Who hasn’t sent a text message saying “I’m on my way” when it wasn’t true or fudged the truth a touch in their online dating profile? But Jeff Hancock doesn’t believe that the anonymity of the internet encourages dishonesty. In fact, he...
Instructional Video11:27
Crash Course

The Parable of the Sower: Crash Course Literature 406

12th - Higher Ed
This week, John is teaching you about the near-future dystopia in Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. Parable of the Sower tells the story of Lauren Oya Olamina, and her life growing up in a post-climate change, semi-lawless America....
Instructional Video4:16
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler? - Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Explore the works of science fiction visionary Octavia E. Butler, whose novels, such as “Parable of the Sower,” influenced the growing popularity of Afrofuturism. -- Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or...
Instructional Video7:19
Curated Video

The Royal Butler shares unique insight into Trump's state banquet

9th - Higher Ed
The Royal Butler shares unique insight into Trump's state banquet
Instructional Video3:30
Curated Video

Butler's Tourism Model

6th - 12th
Butler's Tourism Model can be applied to any tourist resort to show six key stages of development. Discover how Blackpool, in the UK, has progressed over the past few hundred years. And how it may be entering a new seventh phase. Human...
Instructional Video2:13
Curated Video

Caretakers and Confidants: Presidential Valets

9th - Higher Ed
Presidential valets have been a mainstay at the White House since its earliest days. They not only perform vital tasks for the President, but act as confidantes and companions in the most trying of circumstances.
Instructional Video5:02
Mr. Beat

When The Supreme Court Tried to Prevent Indian Removal | Worcester v. Georgia

6th - 12th
In episode 30 of Supreme Court Briefs, the Supreme Court makes an important ruling, and the state of Georgia and Andrew Jackson completely ignore it.
Instructional Video2:47
Vlogbrothers

Kindness

6th - 11th
In which John discusses kindness, Hank's beloved dog Lemon, and Octavia Butler's brilliant novel The Parable of the Sower.
Instructional Video24:42
Curated Video

Rap

6th - 8th
China, Cuba, Rap music, Iris scanning and Panadas.
Instructional Video5:03
Mr. Beat

When The Supreme Court Tried to Prevent Indian Removal: Worcester v. Georgia

6th - 12th
The Supreme Court makes an important ruling, and the state of Georgia and Andrew Jackson completely ignore it.
Instructional Video2:28
Science360

Robot Butler ""HERB""

12th - Higher Ed
His name is HERB and he's a robotic butler designed to open doors, clean tables and even retrieve your slippers. He doesn't look as human as his Japanese counterparts but HERB has a bigger brain according to its developer Siddhartha...
Instructional Video9:44
Weird History

How Conjoined Twins Ended Up Taking Very Different Life Paths

12th - Higher Ed
Conjoined twins have long been the subject of great curiosity due in part to the rarity of the condition. Not to mention, many different ways exist for siblings to become anatomically connected to one another. Fueled by that curiosity, a...
Instructional Video8:00
Hip Hughes History

The Caning of Senator Charles Sumner: US History Review

6th - 12th
On May 22, 1856, Senator Charles Sumner was beat, to inches of his life, on the floor of the US Senate. This is the story. Perfect for #APUSH students, cramming kids and lifelong learners!
Instructional Video6:02
PBS

The Evolution of Science Fiction (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)

12th - Higher Ed
Correction: At 1:49, we accidentally said that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was published in 1918, when it was published in 1818. We regret the error -- thanks to Stephen Pershing for catching this! Stories, tales, and myths from all...
Instructional Video7:18
Mr. Beat

The Caning of Charles Sumner (Story Time with Mr. Beat)

6th - 12th
Here's the story of the caning of Charles Sumner.
Instructional Video2:03
Curated Video

Witnesses at Trump rally shooting still reeling

9th - Higher Ed
As officials try to piece together the motive of the man who tried to kill Donald Trump, people in the crowd that day are still trying to process what they witnessed, with some claiming online that they had seen the gunman and tried to...
Instructional Video4:13
Curated Video

Secret Service faces scrutiny over rooftop access during Trump assassination attempt

9th - Higher Ed
After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, serious concerns and inquiries have arisen regarding how a sniper secured rooftop access about 150 metres from where the former president was speaking at an outdoor rally.
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Governor says man killed at Trump rally was former fire chief who 'died a hero'

9th - Higher Ed
The FBI early Sunday identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as it pressed its investigation.
Instructional Video2:50
Curated Video

Local officer encountered gunman just before he shot toward Trump at rally, sources tell AP

9th - Higher Ed
The FBI early Sunday identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, as it pressed its investigation.
News Clip1:43
Curated Video

Neighbors, loved ones mourn loss of woman fatally struck by truck in Gowanus

9th - Higher Ed
Police say the woman was crossing the street last Wednesday morning when a truck ran her over on Butler Street.
News Clip3:53
Curated Video

India vs England Showdown: Can India Avenge 2022 Loss? Greenstone Lobo Predicts!

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The stage is set for a EPIC clash! India takes on England in a nail-biting T20 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final today! Can India avenge their 2022 defeat and book a spot in the finals? Astrologer Greenstone Lobo joins us with some intriguing...
News Clip0:36
Curated Video

Calif. Gov. Newsom Appoints LaPhonza Butler to Senate

9th - Higher Ed
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY's List, to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who passed away last week.
News Clip16:05
Curated Video

MPW Summit 2023: Building on A Legacy

9th - Higher Ed
Laphonza Butler, U.S. Senator, California; Former President, EMILY'S List Interviewer: Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune
News Clip2:16
Curated Video

Calls for ticket refunds after Arcade Fire lead singer faces sexual misconduct allegations

9th - Higher Ed
Arcade Fire fans put off by sexual misconduct allegations against lead singer Win Butler are calling for ticket refunds — but are receiving little help from ticket sellers.