The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsHistoryHumanWritingCultureMythology... Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
The Mummy's Curse | Lost Treasures of Egypt
AdultsLifeNatureWorldHistoryCulture... Archaeologists find a looted tomb and begin excavating the mummy inside, but there is a problem.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsEducationHistoryWritingMythologyCulture... Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsHistoryHumanWritingMythologyCulture... Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)
How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O'Keeffe - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyArtCulture... Get to know the life and works of painter and sculptor Georgia O’Keeffe, whose art became a cornerstone of American Modernism.
Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 1
AdultsHumanHumorMediaCultureEntertainment... John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world, including an interview with Steve Carell to mark the 15thanniversary of THE OFFICE, as well as John’s newest hero Coco.
Who was the world's first author?
AdultsCultureHistoryHumanBooks... Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia and meet Enheduanna, a high priestess and the world’s first author.
What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?
AdultsBiologyHumanMediaMusicCulture... Discover the techniques opera singers use to project their voices over the orchestra and the importance of a singer’s squillo.
Frida's Story - International Mobility Student
TeachersLifeTeacher CafeEducationCulture... Frida Barron Quintero, international student from UTD Mexico, describes the highlights from her study abroad experience in Terrace, BC at CMTN.
New Year's Eve in 20 countries around the world
TeachersCultureTeacher CafeWorldFestivities... 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 “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?
AdultsCreativityHumanWritingBooksCulture... Dig into Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small Things,” and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by society’s “Love Laws.”
Australia's Most Notorious Outlaw
AdultsCultureHistoryHuman 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!
A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid
AdultsArtHistoryNatureReligionCulture... Join the Celtic druid Camma in her village as she conducts religious rites, serves as a healer, and mediates conflict between tribes.
Dragon Ball Z’s Senzu Beans EXPLAINED
AdultsHealthHumanScienceCultureEntertainment... How exactly do the senzu beans in Dragon Ball work? Kyle takes a closer look at those magical healing plants in this week's episode of Because Science!