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.
How Do White Walkers Shatter Swords?
Adults Culture
For Game of Thrones fans winter is finally here, and with it comes the long foreshadowed White Walkers. These foes have proven to be a dangerous threat for many reasons, but one of the biggest is their seeming imperviousness to the average weapons of the Seven Kingdoms.
People are Manipulating You on Facebook
Adults Culture
Thank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.
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.
Twitter Platform Manipulation
Adults Culture
2nd video in a 3 part series on Social Media Manipulation
What Is a Sin Eater? | The Story of God
Adults Culture
Sal Masekela travels to England to find the final resting place of the last "sin eater."
April Fool's Day
Teachers Culture
April Fool's Day is the perfect time to play some light-hearted pranks on your friends, family, and co-workers; and if you’re a teacher, pulling an unexpected fast one on your students can be entertaining -- and memorable -- for everyone.
A brief history of dogs - David Ian Howe
Adults Culture
Trace the history of how wolves, one of humanity’s oldest rivals, evolved into the domesticated dogs we call “man’s best friend.”
He Tastes Water Like Some Taste Wine. Meet a Water Sommelier
Adults Culture
Martin Riese is part of a very small pool of sommeliers who have made a profession out of tasting and judging water.
Why Your Newsfeed SUCKS
Adults Culture
Seriously, if you can't tell if something on the internet is fact or fiction, tag @MediaWise
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.
Pursuit of a memorable life
Adults Culture
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. This talk may save your life, or inspire you to get a goat. Innovation guru Dustin Garis shares his improbable around-the-world quest for the meaning of life. What he discovers is a deadly epidemic of monotony, and a mind-bending solution called LifeProfit that is sparking a global uprising against the ordinary approach to business and life.
Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer
Adults Culture
James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.
"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.
This Is Why The Holidays Can Suck!
Adults Culture
Trying to be cheery might make you dreary!
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!
Nujeen wasn't supposed to make it out of Syria, but that's not stopping her dreams.
Adults Culture
Nujeen wasn't supposed to make it out of Syria, but that's not stopping her dreams.
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.
Who decides what art means?
Adults Culture
There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work?