The New Yorker receives around 1,000 cartoons each week; it only publishes about 17 of them. In this hilarious, fast-paced, and insightful talk, the magazine's longstanding cartoon editor and self-proclaimed "humor analyst" Bob Mankoff...

When last we saw Theater, it was just making its way back in the West, by sneaking a little drama into the Easter mass. In today's episode, we're talking about Hrotsvitha, the cool 10th century nun from Lower Saxony who was maybe the...

This week, we're headed back to England to learn about Sentimental Comedies. They weren't that funny, but they were definitely sentimental. The people of England were shaking off the Restoration hangover, and bawdy plays no longer had a...

In which Mike delves into the theater of ancient Rome. It wasn't all gladiators and Christian-killing, you know. There was theater, too. Roman drama drew heavily on Greek drama. So heavily, in fact, that many of the stories and...

Resident expert John Hodgman "explains" the design of three iconic modern objects. Or does he. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)

Hannah Gadsby's groundbreaking special "Nanette" broke comedy. In a talk about truth and purpose, she shares three ideas and three contradictions. Or not.

Will Arnett tries out his jokes on The Independent as he plays a stand up comedian in Is This Thing On?Credit: The Independent

How comedian John Bishop inspired the film Is This Thing On?Credit: The Independent

What happened when Will Arnett performed at real comedy clubs for film Is This Thing On?Credit: The Independent

Indonesian humor, which often integrates wordplay such as puns and double meanings, is commonly used to poke fun at those who are wealthy and powerful. Learn more about the folktales of Kancil, a beloved part of Indonesian tradition....

Jeopardy – Francesca Simon

Donald John Trump was born in 1946 in Queens, New York. He’s been wealthy his entire life. His father, Fred Trump built a very successful real estate development business in the New York area...

This video provides a concise overview of the key elements of drama, including the use of dialogue, action, and visuals to tell a story. It explains how dramatic comedies are structured and how characters in dramas exhibit heightened...

Just like everyone, all Native Americans are unique. But what do they have in common? In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll explore similarities in Native worldviews, from harvest traditions to humor.

Howcast - Learn about Maya Klausner and Harrison Tweed, two of Howcast's kissing experts, in this video.

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Stand-up comedian and Last Comic Standing winner, ANT, manages to mix comedy and tragedy as he brings his strong anti-bullying message on stage.



We caught up with him during his Bullied, Bashed but Not Broken Tour at the...

Tiger King, The Wheel of Time and Curb Your Enthusiasm | Binge or Bin episode 15

When a health scare strikes, we visit our favorite physicians and medical experts for help. Although modern medicine is an integral part of the healing process, did you know that one of life’s best natural remedies can be found at...

The Kid Mero ranks musicians from DMX to Method Man to Nas to Jay Z.

In this episode of Boardroom Talks, Gabe Oshin sits down with The Kid Mero, internet icon and media mogul, to dive into his journey from Twitter user to cultural powerhouse. Mero discusses his journey from Desus & Mero to where he is...

In this episode of Boardroom Talks, Gabe Oshin sits down with The Kid Mero, internet icon and media mogul, to dive into his journey from Twitter user to cultural powerhouse. Mero discusses his journey from Desus & Mero to where he is...

In this episode of Boardroom Talks, Gabe Oshin sits down with The Kid Mero, internet icon and media mogul, to dive into his journey from Twitter user to cultural powerhouse. Mero discusses his journey from Desus & Mero to where he is...

British actor Himesh Patel speaks with The Independent on working with comedy legend Armando Iannucci and director Sam Mendes on new HBO comedy series The Franchise. In the show, Patel plays first assistant director in a crew working on...