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Why was the Rosetta Stone so important? - Franziska Naether
/ 59 viewsDig into how scholars decoded the writing on the Rosetta Stone, and how this helped them understand ancient hieroglyphs.--For centuries, scholars puzzled over the hieroglyphs they found carved onto ancient Egyptian ruins, tablets, and papyri. But in 1799,
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These 70 writers are actually all the same person - Ilan Stavans
/ 18 viewsGet to know the life of enigmatic poet and writer Fernando Pessoa, who wrote not as himself but as other people he invented.--On November 30th, 1935, dozens of writers passed away. They came from different backgrounds, espoused divergent beliefs, and wrot
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Why Y Is a Vowel According to Physics (and so is W)
/ 10 viewsWere on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Human language is an incredible thing: a combination of mouth sounds that we combine into words, sentences, poems, and constitutions. They carry meani
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Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas
/ 18 viewsWhat does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. Made by Black Lab FilmsSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bbc.in/2F6ipav____________________________Do you have a curious mind? Youre in th
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The Fijian myth of the greedy god - Raiana McKinney and Esther Wozniak
/ 39 viewsDig into the Fijian myth of Dakuwaqa, the shape-shifting shark god who is determined to take over all of Fiji's islands.--Long ago, the ancestral gods of Fiji settled on the Pacific archipelago. They eventually metamorphosed into various forms, with the g
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How much would it cost to buy the ocean? - Astrid J. Hsu
/ 45 viewsDig into the monetary value of the ocean, from global trade, to tourism, fishing, and more, as Poseidon contemplates selling it.--Surveying his vast domain, Poseidon considers retirement. What if someone else donned the coral crown so he could spend his i
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The power of words. One of the best speeches ever. A must listen by Mohammed Qahtani
/ 23 viewsThe #power of #words. One of the best speeches ever. A must listen . Mohammed #Qahtani, the winner of the #Toastmasters #World #Championship of Public #Speaking delivers this brilliant #speech. DISCLAIMER: We don’t own any rights to the video or bra
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This Woman Deconstructs 100-Year-Old Books To Restore Them | Obsessed | WIRED
/ 78 viewsAuthor, educator and book restorer Sophia Bogle has nerves of steel: one slip of the hand and a century-old first edition book could be ruined. Come inside her workshop as she breaks down the amazing deconstruction, revitalization, and reassembly that goe
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Does the language you speak change how you think?
/ 46 viewsNo. Mostly. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about Arrival: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/157167562811/transcript-lingthusiasm-episode-3-arrival-of-the More Language Files: https://www.youtube.com/playl
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theredntve
/ 78 viewsThis script was a nightmare to pronounce. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/662535562508517376/lingthusiasm-episode-60-thats-the-kind-of More Language Files: htt
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The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson
/ 71 viewsExplore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.--Stories of werewolves have existed for thousands of years and continue to live on today. Theyre especially prominent in E
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A tour of the ancient Greek Underworld - Iseult Gillespie
/ 104 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of The Song of Achilles" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed --Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae a prophetess and also th
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How languages steal words from each other
/ 96 viewsThis is the only pirate reference you're getting from me. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/684727483493384192/episode-68-tea-and-skyscrapers-when-words-get More
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Fairy-Tale Improv Skits! | Kids Make It! | Crafty Kids Videos | Highlights
/ 120 viewsIs that the big bad wolf, with Red Riding Hood and her Grandma? No, its just this fun game you can play with your friends! Its the best way to unleash your creativity! #rainydays #easycrafts #gamesforkidsSubscribe to watch more Highlights! http://bit.ly/H
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Thesaurus.com is Kinda Dumb
/ 216 viewsequanimity.((thesaurus people, don't hurt me i mean well. i'm a 'copacetic' and 'simpatico' person i promise))also- pigeon documentary if ur curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtBloRAxFK8&ab_channel=MichaelWilliamson---------------------------------
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Amanda Gorman's iconic poem #TheHillWeClimb recited by Philip Solomon #AmandaGorman #poem
/ 105 viewsAbout Cartoon Network: Welcome to Cartoon Network's YouTube Channel, your destination for episode clips, behind the scenes footage, how to draw tutorials, toy videos, and more! Cartoon Network is home to your favorite shows and characters including Teen T
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Who is the fastest creature in mythology? - Iseult Gillespie
/ 157 viewsWitness the clash of mythologys speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.--Its time for the Myth Olympics: the eternal arena in which creatures and deities compete for glory. Almost every mythical tradition claims
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The Sound of Ancient Languages. You Haven't Seen Anything Like This Before!
/ 112 viewsBuy & Sell Bitcoin and hunderds of other cryptocurrencies at the speed of light in every market condition with ICRYPEX! https://goo.su/rly5HU Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of ancient languages with our captivating video. Experience the enc
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How (and why) to read William Faulkner - Sascha Morrell
/ 87 viewsGet to know the works of William Faulkner, whose inventive literature made him one of Americas most remarkable writers.--William Faulkner is considered one of Americas most remarkable and perplexing writers. He confused his audience intentionally, using c
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The epic tale of the wind goddess' gift - Sydney Iaukea
/ 161 viewsGet to know the Hawaiian legend of the sacred wind gourd and follow Pakaa's fight to restore his rightful place beside the king.--Long ago, the Hawaiian wind goddess wielded a gourd that housed the winds of the Islands. It came to hold her bones, along wi
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THE ALPHABET EXPLAINED: The origin of every letter
/ 125 viewsEvery letter of our alphabet has a story to tell. Join me for an A to Z of A to Z. I'll explain... The Egyptian hieroglyphics that became our letters Why W is called "double U" Why do the French call Y a "Greek I"? Is it ZEE or ZED?? How I and J were the
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Being Bilingual Changes Your Brain
/ 126 viewsReina Scully helps explain what being bilingual does to your brain!Watch more Life Noggin "The Real Zombie Fungus from The Last of Us Explained" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOHpRPYrRYE&t=0sReina: https://youtube.com/@ReinaScullyCheck out the team
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Could Chat GPT Talk to Whales?
/ 617 viewsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription:https://go.nebula.tv/realscienceWatch Becoming Human, exclusive on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/realscience-how-humans-started-speaking/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realscienceInstagram:
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Sinking in Quicksand - Magic Makers Episode 1
/ 254 viewsHave you ever wondered how my short films are made? My team and I are finally revealing some of the secrets of our videos in this behind-the-scenes series. In this episode, we show you how we created a quicksand effect for our newest trick. EXPERIENCE MOR
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Archaeologists discover oldest known sentence in first alphabet -BBC News
/ 157 viewsThe oldest known sentence in the ancient language of Canaanites has been decoded by at team of Israeli archaeologists. The inscription was discovered on an ivory head-lice comb, unearthed at Tel Lachish, an ancient city in the Biblical Kingdom of Judah. E
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Train for any argument with Harvards former debate coach | Bo Seo
/ 147 viewsTrain for any argument with Harvards former debate coach, Bo Seo.Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1Up next, Harvard negotiator explains how to argue https://youtu.be/IDj1OBG5TpwBo
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English Teacher Grades Homework By ChatGPT | WIRED
/ 141 viewsAndrew Marzoni, a high school English teacher, grades homework created by the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Andrew provides a variety of assignments for ChatGPT, including writing a limerick, a Shakespearean sonnet about Taco Bell, and a five-
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H.G. Wells and Orson Welles interview. Radio KTSA San Antonio on October 28, 1940
/ 142 viewsThis meeting between H.G. Wells and Orson Welles was broadcasted on Radio KTSA San Antonio on October 28, 1940.
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Would you stop dating someone your parents didnt like?
/ 174 viewsDig into the Romeo and Juliet Effect, which describes the tendency to find someone more desirable when met by parental opposition.--In 1972, psychologists at the University of Colorado surveyed 140 couples to determine whether a relationship facing parent
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The myth of Zeus' test - Iseult Gillespie
/ 275 viewsDig into the myth of Baucis and Philemon, a couple who unknowingly showed the gods hospitality after their neighbors refused.--It was dark when two mysterious, shrouded figures appeared in a hillside village. The strangers knocked on every door in town, a
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The myth of Pegasus and the chimera - Iseult Gillespie
/ 221 viewsDiscover the myth of Bellerophon, the hero who battled and killed the Chimera monster atop the winged horse Pegasus.--Shielded from the gorgons stone gaze, Perseus crept through Medusas cave. When he reached her, he drew his sickle and brought it down on
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Five "ands" in a row
/ 154 viewsCan you write a sentence with five "ands" in a row . . . before Deane reveals the answer? SUBSCRIBE NOW http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=CuriosityShow CONNECT WITH CURIOSITY Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CuriosityShow Twitter https:/
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How to write like the best-selling author of all time - Jamie Bernthal
/ 177 viewsDig into Agatha Christies writing style to find out how she crafted her mystery novels and how to employ these strategies in your own work. --With almost 100 mystery novels, each one a cleverly constructed puzzle box of clues, misdirection, and human dram
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The original ring of power - Alex Gendler
/ 250 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--More than 2,000 years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato recounted the legend of the Ring of Gyges
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Tomorrow, and tomorrow -- Ian McKellen analyzes Shakespeare Macbeth speech (1979)
/ 176 viewsThis is a chunk of archival gold from British television, circa 1979. As part of an "in-studio master class" on speaking Shakespeare, Ian McKellen talks in depth about the imagery and analysis he used to bring a famous Macbeth speech to life for a product
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A brief history of Spanish - Ilan Stavans
/ 147 viewsTrace the history and evolution of the Spanish language, from its origins in the 3rd century BCE to modern day. --Beginning in the third century BCE, the Romans conquered the Iberian peninsula. This period gave rise to several regional languages in the ar
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English vs. German vs. Dutch vs. Afrikaans | West Germanic Language Comparison
/ 257 viewsIs Afrikaans similar to Dutch? How similar are German and English? Let's compare four of the most spoken Germanic languages - English vs. German vs. Dutch vs. Afrikaans. This Germanic language comparison will help you understand the difference in spelling
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How Language Sounded in Scotland 1597. Daemonologie original pronounciation.
/ 261 viewsA Reading of King James VI of Scotland’s 1597 Fictional Dialouge about Witches, Daemonologie, as It Would Have Been Pronounced at the TimeDemonology is a treatise on witchcraft and the occult written by King James VI of Scotland (later James I of En
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2022 Scripps National Speed Spelling Bee Winning Moment
/ 191 viewsWatch the moment Speller 231 Harini Logan won the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee via the first Spell-off in Bee history. Her winning word, the final word she spelled correctly during the Spell-off, was "moorhen."
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Origin of " Duck" and "Love" in Cricket and Tennis
/ 189 views"Out for a duck", "forty love," Cricket and tennis have some odd terms in their scoring. There are various versions of how these came about, but Rob explores the most likely.
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The Irish myth of Diarmuids betrayal - Iseult Gillespie
/ 217 viewsDig into the Irish myth of lovers Grinne and Diarmuid, and follow their journey as they flee from her betrothed, Fionn.--Grinne, princess of Tara and bride-to-be, was furious. She had thought she was betrothed to a young soldier, bold and brilliant enough
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The myth of the original star-crossed lovers - Shannon Zhao
/ 191 viewsGet to know the myth of the weaver and the cowherd, a pair of star-crossed lovers banished to opposite sides of the Milky Way.--In the court of the Jade Emperor, a young princess had a special skill: she could pluck clouds from the sky and spin them into
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Stopmotion Vegetables - Athens State Orchestra TVC
/ 160 viewsWorked remotely with G Design in Greece to transform these vegetables into musical instruments for the Athens State Orchestra. Concept and art direction by G Design Greece. Animation by Clem Stamation
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Popular Words Invented by Authors | Otherwords
/ 214 viewsFor more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subAuthors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!Otherwords is a new PBS web series o
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What is a fairy tale? With Michael Rosen
/ 134 viewsJoin Michael Rosen to find out just what makes fairy tales special, with brilliant animations by Allen Fatimaharan.
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The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
/ 184 viewsDig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.--Although only boys were allowed at the Confucius Academy, what Zhu Yingtai wanted was to go to school. She begged her parents t
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The Odd History of English Spelling | Otherwords
/ 154 viewsThe English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fnds the fascinating, thought-provoking,
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture | Monstrum
/ 308 viewsCheck out Subcultured on @PBS Voices: https://youtu.be/oSCj8H4TGToDont miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subThe Chinese dragon is one of the worlds most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chin
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English Doesn't Make Sense
/ 262 viewsThe English language can be very complex and confusing when it comes to grammar rules.
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How English Sounds to Japanese People
/ 230 viewsLearn Japanese with Yuta: https://bit.ly/3p6tE9o Support me on Patreon: https://goo.gl/aiWNd5 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThatYuta Facebook: https://bit.ly/381qpHS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatyuta/ Blog: http://www.yutaaoki.com/blog/ Snapcha
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The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
/ 267 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of Atlas of the Heart and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to o
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The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
/ 186 viewsDig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthurs court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelots knights. --It was Christmas in Camelot and King Arthur was throwing a party. In the midst of the revelry, a towering knight proposed a ga
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The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall
/ 180 viewsFollow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the worlds stories.--Long ago, all stories belonged to Nyame, the all-seeing Sky God. But one creature, Anansi, was determined to bring the storie
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The tragic myth of the Sun God's son - Iseult Gillespie
/ 330 viewsDive into the Greek myth of Helios and Phaethon, where the Sun God allows his mortal son to drive his chariot for a day.--Every morning, Helios unleashed his golden chariot, and set out across the sky. As the Sun God transformed dawn into day, he thought
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How Do We Read? Its Magic (Almost)
/ 150 viewsCheck out Otherwords on @Storied! https://www.youtube.com/pbsstoried Were on PATREON! Join the community https://www.patreon.com/itsokaytobesmart More info and sources below Reading. Youre doing it right now. I bet you dont even have to think about it. Bu
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Jay Blades journey of learning to read BBC
/ 164 viewsSubscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Jay Blades is on an incredible journey of learning to read, and is determined to be able to read his daughter a bedtime story.Watch Jay Blades:
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The myth of Lokis monstrous children - Iseult Gillespie
/ 314 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of Where the Crawdads Sing and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow
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Why Are Hit Movies Called Blockbusters? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
/ 1,848 viewsHave you ever been sitting in a packed theater on opening night with a buzzing crowd and wondered to yourself... why are hit movies called blockbusters??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers al
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Make Your Own Mysterious Creature Collage
/ 171 viewsWelcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers along with story-inspired, artmaking workshops and more. This episode
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Make Your Own Mythical Puppet Theater
/ 158 viewsWelcome to "Fantastic Journeys: Myth, Magic, and Mysterious Monsters" presented by the Getty Museum! Kids and families are invited to enjoy tall tales performed by seasoned storytellers, followed by story-inspired, art-making workshops. This episode featu
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How to make a sad story funny - Jodie Houlston-Lau
/ 232 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of Born A Crime and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--It may seem counterintuitive, but comedy is often key to a serious story. As a writer, you need your audience to experience a range o
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The twins who tricked the Maya gods of death - Ilan Stavans
/ 347 viewsDive into the Maya myth of twins Junajpu and Ixbalanke as they descend into the underworld to play the gods in a ballgame.--One day, twin brothers Junajpu and Ixbalanke discovered their fathers hidden ballgame equipment and began to play. Hearing their vi
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The Norse myth that inspired The Lord of the Rings - Iseult Gillespie
/ 237 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-ed--The dwarves were master craftspeople. One dwarf, Andvari, forged marvelous creations. He often t
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2-Minute Time Machine - Writing
/ 408 viewsHow often do you use writing? Probably every day (yes, that includes texting). But how did humans start writing in the first place? Take a 2-minute ride in our time machine and travel back 5,000 years to find out!#GettyMuseum
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We Real Cool
/ 179 viewsUsing simple, illuminative paper-cut puppetry, this enchanting video imagines the moment of witness that inspired Gwendolyn Brooks to write her landmark poem, We Real Cool. Created by Manual Cinema in association with Crescendo Literary, with story by Eve
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How to write 3D letters | English handwriting | A to Z
/ 437 viewsHow to write 3D letters | English handwriting | A to Z
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What's the Longest Word? | Otherwords
/ 197 viewsFor more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subBefore we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...Otherwords is a new PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this
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Sesame Street: Patrick Stewart Soliloquy on B
/ 185 viewsPatrick Stewart gives a Shakespearean soliloquy on the letter "B".For more fun games and videos for your preschooler in a safe, child-friendly environment, visit us at http://www.sesamestreet.orgSesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofi
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What makes a language... a language? - Martin Hilpert
/ 216 viewsDig into the distinction between a language and a dialect, and uncover the history of standardized languages.--Outside of China, Mandarin and Cantonese are often referred to as Chinese dialects, despite being even more dissimilar than Spanish and Italian.
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The epic of Gilgamesh, the king who tried to conquer death - Soraya Field Fiorio
/ 349 viewsDive into the Epic of Gilgamesh, and follow the king of Uruk on a series of dangerous quests as he searches for immortality.--In 1849, in the ancient city of Nineveh in Iraq, archaeologists sifted through dusty remains, hoping to find records to prove tha
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Verb Rap Song
/ 626 viewsI am not taking any credit for this video. It's posted on Teacher Tube. Just wanted to make a playlist with all the wonderful parts of speech videos.
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Who decides whats in the dictionary? - Ilan Stavans
/ 288 viewsExplore the history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and find out how old words get redefined and how new words are added. --While the concept of a dictionary dates back to ancient civilizations, the first English dictionary wasnt published until 1604. I
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Teen Titans GO! | Raven Reading The Raven by Poe | Cartoon Network
/ 704 viewsWhile Raven is reading the ultra-spooky poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe, she gets a surprise visitor...but who could it be?CN GAMES: http://cartn.co/ytgamesSUBSCRIBE: http://cartn.co/subscribeWATCH MORE: http://cartn.co/morettgAbout Teen Titans GO!: T
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Rob Schwimmer & Vicky Chow - Bach's Air 003 - WQXR's Bach Lounge Live
/ 207 viewsThis recording was made at the WQXR presentation of Bach Lounge at The Greene Space in New York City, March 23, 2013. More on the Bach 36- festival here: http://wqxr.org/bach360
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Why Shakespeare Could Never Have Been French
/ 263 viewsShakespeare sounds a certain way. Why? And why could it only work in English? Written with Gretchen McCulloch of Lingthusiasm! Her podcast has an episode about how translators approach texts: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/632086691477323776/lingthusiasm-e
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Why Coconut Oil Is So Expensive | So Expensive
/ 499 viewsCoconuts produce some of the most expensive cooking oil, selling for up to 12 times the price of canola oil in the United States. But the health benefits coconut oil devotees swear by are hotly contested, and the American Heart Association even recommende
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How Instant Ramen Became An Instant Success | Billion Dollar Breakthrough
/ 330 viewsIn 1958 Momofuku Ando developed a new food with the goal to help end hunger in Japan. You might be surprised to hear that that food was instant ramen. But every day, an estimated 290 million people eat instant noodles. Instant ramen and Cup Noodles have b
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When Did Sign Language Start? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONS
/ 1,447 viewsHave you ever stopped and wondered who first invented sign language? How far back does it go??Images used under license from Shutterstock.comWelcome to Colossal Questions, the show that answers all of life's most pressing questions!Narrated by: Matt Schne
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Why do we, like, hesitate when we, um, speak? - Lorenzo Garca-Amaya
/ 325 viewsWhy do we fill pauses in speech with words like um, uh, and like? Dig into the hesitation phenomenon to find out their linguistic significance.--For as long as weve had language, some people have tried to control it. And some of the most frequent targets
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The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry, A Poetry Film by Charlotte Ager & Katy Wang
/ 345 views“The Peace of Wild Things” by Wendell Berry is part of our “Poetry Films” series, which features animated interpretations of beloved poems from our archive. Check out the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqj
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10 ways to have a better conversation | Celeste Headlee
/ 277 viewsWhen your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations — and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great con
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"Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes
/ 516 views"Weird Al" Yankovic's new album "Mandatory Fun" out now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MandatoryFun Amazon: http://smarturl.it/MandatoryFunAMZ Google Play: http://smarturl.it/MandatoryFunGP http://www.WeirdAl.com Music video by "Weird Al" Yankovic performi
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How To Draw Rosa Parks
/ 1,020 viewsToday, we're learning how to draw Rosa Parks! JOIN OUR ART HUB MEMBERSHIP! VISIT https://www.artforkidshub.tv/ VISIT OUR AMAZON ART SUPPLY STORE https://www.amazon.com/shop/artforkidshub SUBSCRIBE to our channel here http://bit.ly/afksubscribe POST your c
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The Japanese myth of the trickster raccoon - Iseult Gillespie
/ 566 viewsDive into the Japanese myth of the shape-shifting tanuki, as the raccoon-like creature rewards a traveling salesman for his kindness.--On the dusty roads of a small village, a traveling salesman was having difficulty selling his wares. As he wandered the
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Yorkshire woman born in 1860 speaking English. Can you understand?
/ 673 viewsTamar Hoggarth nee Fletcher was born in 1860 in the North York Moors, northern England. She was one of seven children born to William and Ada Adamson of Marton / Cropton and Castle Howard. She went into service and had an illegitimate son before marrying
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Amanda Gorman reads a poem at inauguration
/ 868 viewsNational Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, 22, reads a poem at Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Savitri and Satyavan: The legend of the princess who outwitted Death - Iseult Gillespie
/ 506 viewsDig into the tale of Princess Savitri and her one true love, Satyavan, and the tragic prophecy that entwined their fates forever.--Princess Savitri was benevolent, brilliant, and bright. Her grace was known throughout the land, and many princes and mercha
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Why should you read Toni Morrisons Beloved? - Yen Pham
/ 299 viewsDig into Toni Morrisons novel, "Beloved," which tells the story of a family of former slaves whose home is haunted by an abusive spirit.--Two tiny handprints stamped into a cake. A mirror that shatters without warning. A trail of cracker crumbs strewn alo
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How Many Languages Are There?
/ 282 viewsThe answer is, of course, a bit more complicated than you might think. Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/154520059101/lingthusiasm-episode-1-speaking-a-single-la
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The myth of Loki and the deadly mistletoe - Iseult Gillespie
/ 507 viewsDiscover the Norse myth of Baldur, the most beloved being in Asgard, and how the trickster god Loki plotted his death. --Baldur was the gentlest and most beloved being in all of Asgard. But lately, he had been plagued by gruesome visions foretelling his o
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Computers just got a lot better at writing
/ 293 viewsHow machines can mimic our language.Join the Open Sourced Reporting Network: http://www.vox.com/opensourcednetworkSomething big happened in the past year: Researchers created computer programs that can write long passages of coherent, original text.Langua
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The Amazonian myth of the goblins' revenge - Nathan D. Horowitz
/ 612 viewsDiscover the Siekopai myth of the air goblins, spirits who fly and control the winds, as they clash with the human world. --Deep in the Amazon rainforest in the river Neaocoy lived a school of particularly big and tasty fish. When the rains came and the w
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The Raven (Christopher Lee)
/ 368 viewsGoodbye my Love (May 27th 1922 – June 7th 2015) Thank you for the movies, the songs, the memories. Thank you for all. Thank you for being the best and thank you for being my hero. I will always love you my hero. God please give him back to me :( :(
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How metaphors shape the way you see the world | BBC Ideas
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Which Is "Bouba", and Which Is "Kiki"?
/ 313 viewsSooner or later, I was going to get around to this: it's one of the most famous experiments in linguistics. • Written with Molly Ruhl and Gretchen McCulloch. Gretchen's podcast has an episode all about this: https://lingthusiasm.com/post/175127434871
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The myth of Ireland's two greatest warriors - Iseult Gillespie
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The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
/ 456 viewsFollow 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)--In Colchis, the hide of a mystical flying ram hangs from the tallest oak, guarde
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The tale of the boy who tricked the Devil - Iseult Gillespie
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The Elements of a Story Song | Silly School Songs
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Why should you read Moby Dick? - Sascha Morrell
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How the Monkey King escaped the underworld - Shunan Teng
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Who was the world's first author? - Soraya Field Fiorio
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Comedies, Romances, and Shakespeare's Heroines: Crash Course Theater #16
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English Theater After Shakespeare: Crash Course Theater #17
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The Man Who Planted Trees
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The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions - Alex Gendler
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The legend of Annapurna, Hindu goddess of nourishment - Antara Raychaudhuri & Iseult Gillespie
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How To Draw A Cute Macaron Stack
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Why should you read The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan? - Sheila Marie Orfano
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Why should you read Dune by Frank Herbert? - Dan Kwartler
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Why should you read Lord of the Flies by William Golding? - Jill Dash
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The myth of Loki and the master builder - Alex Gendler
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Why should you read Midnights Children? - Iseult Gillespie
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Can you spot the problem with these headlines? (Level 1) - Jeff Leek & Lucy McGowan
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The Chinese myth of the meddling monk - Shunan Teng
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The Language Sounds That Could Exist, But Don't
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Romance and revolution: the poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans
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/ 507 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of "Circe" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://www.audible.com/ted-edCheck out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/collections/ted-ed-book-recommendations/products/circe--Hercules, the strong
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DoubleSpeak, How to Lie without Lying
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What happens inside you when you read a story | BBC Ideas
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We Reenact PERCY JACKSON | BOOK BISCUIT
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why typing like this is sometimes okay.
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Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie
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"New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus
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Spelling Bee ends in an unprecedented 8-way tie | 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Why should you read The Master and Margarita? - Alex Gendler
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The real experiments that inspired Frankenstein
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Why should you read “Crime and Punishment”? - Alex Gendler
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Saving Languages From Extinction
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Could This Secret Ingredient Make Meat Better for the Planet?
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The wicked wit of Jane Austen - Iseult Gillespie
/ 636 viewsEnglish novelist Jane Austen’s beloved works, like “Pride and Prejudice,” explored the dependence of women on marriage in British high society. -- Whether she’s describing bickering families, quiet declarations of love, or juicy gossip, Jane Austen’s writ
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What “Machiavellian” really means - Pazit Cahlon and Alex Gendler
/ 515 viewsDownload a free audiobook version of "The Art of War" and support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission: https://adbl.co/2CDGJi9 Check out our full book recommendation: https://shop.ed.ted.com/products/the-art-of-war -- From Shakespeare’s plays to modern TV dramas,
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Ancient switch to soft food made saying certain words easier
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Why should you read Sylvia Plath? - Iseult Gillespie
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♪ 19 Idioms From Around The World! | EVERY SINGLE THING
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♪ 26 Insults Shakespeare Invented! | EVERY SINGLE THING
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Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler? - Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey
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The hashtag… the story of # before Twitter and Instagram | BBC Ideas
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Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer
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"To Make Use of Water" by Safia Elhillo
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"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost
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Why should you read Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”? - Iseult Gillespie
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Why should you read Flannery O’Connor? - Iseult Gillespie
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How the & sign got its name | BBC Ideas
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/ 696 viewsSubscribe to BBC Ideas https://bit.ly/2PrmLhW Everyone uses it, but not many know its official name, so here's a brief history of the asperand. Made by Dayglow Media & Pencil & Pepper, Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC
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Why should you read “Fahrenheit 451”? - Iseult Gillespie
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10 Letters We Dropped From The Alphabet
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Why we say “OK”
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Is there any truth to the King Arthur legends? - Alan Lupack
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