Who was the world's first author?
Adults Culture
Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia and meet Enheduanna, a high priestess and the world’s first author.
New Year's Eve in 20 countries around the world
Teachers Culture
New Year's Eve is a practically universal holiday that's often celebrated with fireworks, parties, and a toast to a happy and healthy year to come. But different countries around the world ring in the New Year with unique cultural traditions.
Why should you read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? - Jill Dash
Adults Culture
TED-Ed
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Explore William Golding’s timeless satire, “Lord of the Flies,” which follows a group of shipwrecked boys as they descend into anarchy.
Australia's Most Notorious Outlaw
Adults Culture
The John Dillinger of the Australian outback, Ned Kelly, was wanted dead or alive with a large bounty placed on his head to attract desperate killers, but they weren't prepared to find Kelly and his gang rigged out in Iron Man outfits!
United by Ping Pong
Adults Culture
A powerful look at how outdoor ping pong tables, set up in the heart of New York City, are welcoming players from all walks of life.
My Video Went Viral. Here's Why
Adults Culture
My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
Adults Culture
The Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.
The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god
Adults Culture
Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world.
Why is this painting so shocking?
Adults Culture
Discover the history and symbolism of Pablo Picasso’s powerful anti-war mural, “Guernica,” rendered in his signature Cubist style.
A Senegalese Wrestler Trains to Become the ‘King of the Arena’
Adults Culture
In this west African country, wrestling is not just a sport, but a chance at a better life.
How to learn any language in six months
Adults Culture
Chris Lonsdale is Managing Director of Chris Lonsdale & Associates, a company established to catalyse breakthrough performance for individuals and senior teams.
"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
Adults Culture
An animated interpretation of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken"
How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable
Adults Culture
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice.
Can You Lift Thor's Hammer in Space?
Adults Culture
Only those are are worthy can lift Thor's might hammer, Mjolnir, but the Avengers' argument takes on a whole new meaning in space! So could anyone lift it there? Kyle talks weightless magic on this week's Because Science!
Why should you read "A Midsummer Night's Dream"? - Iseult Gillespie
Adults Culture
By the light of the moon, a group sneaks into the woods, where they take mind-altering substances, switch it up romantically and brush up against creatures from another dimension.
Dumbo Official Trailer
Adults Culture
Watch the new trailer for Dumbo, and see the film when it soars to theatres March 29, 2019!
Anthony Bourdain and "the Sweet Spot" | StarTalk
Adults Culture
Neil deGrasse Tyson asks chef, writer, and TV host Anthony Bourdain about science as applied to the kitchen and different processes used in cooking around the world to achieve the most desirable flavors.
CHRISTMAS MEGA MIX | A Jamie Xmas/Thanksgiving compilation
Adults Culture
We've gone back to the archives to give you all you will need to make your Christmas go with a bang. Sit back and enjoy nearly half an hours worth of Christmas crackers.
Culture of cruelty: why bullying thrives in higher education
Teachers Culture
In an environment where discussion, debate and criticism are encouraged, undermining behaviour can flourish. Read the full article posted by Sam Farley and Christine Sprigg at the following link.
What Students Can Learn From Giving TEDx Talks
Teachers Culture
Modelled after the popular TED talks, TEDx allows community organizations, towns and schools to put on their own version of a TED talk, featuring local experts, authorities or even teenagers, rather than nationally recognized figures.