Crash Course
Fate, Family, and Oedipus Rex: Crash Course Literature 202
In which John Green teaches you about one of the least family-friendly family dramas in the history of family dramas, Oedipus Rex. Sophocles' most famous play sees it's main character, who seems like he's got it all together, find out...
The Book Tutor
ANTIGONE BY SOPHOCLES - ANIMATED PLAY SUMMARY
Antigone is an exciting and dramatic play and is the 3rd play in the Oedipus Rex series. Even though Oedipus is dead, his curse is still destroying his remaining family. When the play opens 2 of his nephews have just died in a battle...
The March of Time
Japanese family drama
MOT 1949: JAPANESE FAMILY: DRAMATIZATION: WS Children on field playing baseball. CU Young boy playing catcher catching ball. MS Young boy batting swinging hitting ball running. MS Children watching cheering clapping (SOT). Japan
Schooling Online
Shakespeare's Richard III - Theme of Pursuit and Power
As Richard bustles his way to the top, Shakespeare doesn’t pull any punches! Join us for a detailed analysis of Shakespeare’s dramatisation of King Richard the Third’s rise to power. As one of Shakespeare’s most complex and thrilling...
Curated Video
The Taming of the Shrew 5.1 Interview: Petruchio and Kate
This video offers an in-depth exploration of Act 5, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," focusing on the dramatic interactions and mistaken identities that drive the plot forward. The discussion highlights key themes such...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.5 Interview with Capulet and Friar Lawrence
This video explores the dramatic and emotional events of Act 4, Scene 5 in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where the characters react to the apparent death of Juliet. Viewers will gain insights into the use of language, character...
The March of Time
1949: U.S. TRAFFIC: DRAMATIZATION: MS Family in car, traffic jam. MS Male driver yelling at child to sit down. MS Back seat, elderly lady, children playing ball, comic, arguing. MS Ball thrown to front seat, woman w/ baby, man throws ball out window.
MOT 1949: U.S. TRAFFIC: DRAMATIZATION: MS Family in car, traffic jam. MS Male driver yelling at child to sit down. MS Back seat, elderly lady, children playing ball, comic, arguing. MS Ball thrown to front seat, woman w/ baby, man throws...
Curated Video
Classical Halloween Music 🎃 Owl Presents Dramatic, Dark and Spooky Music for Halloween 🦉
The perfect classical music playlist to get in the mood for Halloween and a great introduction to some of the most dramatic classical music! I hope that you enjoy the cute Halloween Owl's favourite classical Halloween tracks and it gets...
Schooling Online
Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Chapters 11-13 Summary
This is it! Coraline will finally confront the Other Mother in a dramatic showdown. Souls are at stake and the Other Mother has a reputation for playing dirty. Coraline will have to be tricky and daring to win this deadly game. But even...
Curated Video
Macbeth 4.2 Interview: Lady Macduff and Son
This video focuses on the dramatic scene in Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where Lady Macduff confronts the dire consequences of her husband's actions. As Macduff has fled Scotland, leaving his family vulnerable, the video...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 3.5 Interview with Juliet and her Nurse
This video explores a critical scene in Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on Juliet's emotional turmoil following her parents' insistence on her marriage to Paris, despite her secret marriage to Romeo. Viewers...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 3.4 Interview with Paris and the Capulets
This video explores Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the Capulets' decision regarding Juliet's marriage to Paris in the aftermath of Tybalt's death. The narrative dissects the implications of forced...
Curated Video
Science Experiment: Red Cabbage Changing Colours
A quite dramatic colour change made this chemistry experiment really mesmerizing for Alex. After blending a few red cabbage leaves I poured purple cabbage juice into glasses. I added a little too many leaves, so I had to add more water...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 2.2 Performance: Romeo and Juliet, Lines 33-78
This video highlights a key scene from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," where Juliet famously questions the significance of Romeo's name and implores him to forsake his family name or swear his love to her. The...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 4.5 Performance: Friar Laurence, Lines 65-83
This video captures a pivotal scene from Act 4, Scene 5 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Friar Lawrence tries to console the grieving family with a philosophical perspective on Juliet's death. He suggests that Juliet's ascension to heaven is...
Crash Course
Federal Theatre and Group Theater: Crash Course Theater #42
The 1930s in the United States were pretty bad for employment in all industries, and the theater was no exception. As part of Roosevelt's New Deal, the Works Progress Administration created a division called the Federal Theatre Project....
Oxford Comma
Ending Explained! Chopin's "Story of an Hour"
A short look into an even shorter story. In just two pages, Chopin takes readers on a journey of grief and how the oppressive forces in society can drive people to the most startling of discoveries. In this video we'll look at how Chopin...
The Guardian
The Island
Christmas Island, off the coast of Australia: here 50 million crabs make their slow and ancient migration from the jungle to the ocean's edge, while thousands of people seeking asylum are indefinitely held in a high security detention...
The March of Time
Poor boy's home environment
MOT 1936: DRAMATIZATION: Poor children playing on sidewalk. Boy sitting on stoop. Clothing hanging on line w/ bird cages. Family eating at kitchen table mother straining coffee father slapping girl next to him boy leaving table meeting...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 3.5 Performance: Lady Capulet and Juliet, Lines 68a-106
In this performance, Lady Capulet confronts Juliet about her prolonged mourning for Tybalt's death, urging her to cease her grieving. The dialogue highlights the tension between familial loyalty and romantic allegiance, as Juliet...
Crash Course
Poor Unfortunate Theater: Crash Course Theater #48
Sometimes it's impossible to keep up with the Joneses. Scholars watch video 48 in the Crash Course Theater and Drama series that describes poor theater, which takes out the typical lights, costume, and sets that rich theater includes....
British Council
Juliet 1: Falling in Love
Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet has many lessons to teach youth today. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video and set of activities help English learners connect with the popular play....
British Council
Lady Macbeth 1: Top Dog
Who wears the pants in the Macbeth family? Many would argue it's not the Thane of Cawdor, but his wife, Lady Macbeth. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video and connected lessons discuss the power and influence...
Crash Course
Dada, Surrealism, and Symbolism: Crash Course Theater #37
Video 37 in the Crash Course Drama and Theater playlist discusses surrealism, as well as symbolism and dadaism in the world of theater. Playwrights the narrator discusses include Maurice Maeterlinck, Paul Fort, Lugne Poe, and Andre...