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.
What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?
Adults Culture
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
Teachers Culture
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
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.
The philosophy of cynicism
Adults Culture
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.
Why should you read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? - Jill Dash
Adults Culture
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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.
Why should you read “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?
Adults Culture
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
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!
A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid
Adults Culture
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
Adults Culture
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!
1950s vs. NOW: Did Mid-Century Futurism Flop?
Adults Culture
What kind of future did the people of the 1950s predict? Did people get the tech they wanted?
9 Crunchy And Delicious Potato Snacks
Adults Culture
Try these 9 delicious potato snacks!
A brief history of cannibalism
Adults Culture
Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.
Handmade Vs. Machine-Made Pasta And Meatballs
Adults Culture
Handmade versus machine-made pasta. Is one really easier than the other and can you taste the difference?
The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles
Adults Culture
Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles.
Primitive Technology
Adults Culture
Primitive Technology: Polynesian Arrowroot Flour
Spicy Chicken Wings | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker
Adults Culture
The bromance has been brewing between Tom Walker and Jamie on social media for a little while now. Jamie’s family are even sketched into Tom’s album artwork, albeit very small!
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.
Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler
Adults Culture
Get to know the Russian classic “The Master and Margarita,” a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.
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.