Pupil outcome: I can explain the role of violence and honour in Elizabethan society. Key learning points: - ‘Romeo and Juliet’ opens and ends with acts of violence. - Exposure to violence would have been a reality in Elizabethan England....

In this video, the speaker explores the ingredients and concerns surrounding chewing gum. There are concerns about the safety of these ingredients, particularly vinyl acetate, which has been linked to adverse reactions in large doses....

In this video, an activist against gum pollution, discusses the environmental impact of gum packaging and the lack of responsibility taken by manufacturers. She calls on corporations to invest in educating people about proper disposal...

In this video, chemist Sherry Mason discusses her research on the contamination of the Great Lakes with plastic particles. She highlights the alarming presence of plastic in the water, its harmful effects on marine life, and the...

Most people put on their outfits every day without questioning the history of clothing as they do it. You're clearly not one of these people, since you've landed on this page! Here's a list of things we still wear today and why we...

In this video, the speaker discusses an innovative gum production process at Revolver. They are experimenting with a revolutionary polymer that creates a chewy gum that is not sticky. This new gum has the potential to reduce the time and...

In this video, a high tech company in Toronto uses their mapping technology and software to quantify the amount of gum pollution on city sidewalks. They have also developed an app that allows users to track and pinpoint areas with high...

This video explores the potential of chickley, a natural gum harvested sustainably from the rainforest, as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional chewing gum. It highlights the impact of consumer choices on the...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Tulip Mania

This video highlights the enormous problem of gum waste and the costly cleanup operations that are required worldwide. It reveals that millions of pieces of gum are discarded on the streets, costing millions of pounds to clean up. The...

Host Gugulethu Zuma-Ncube introduces the unusual yet fascinating forms of ethnographic African currencies; from personal adornments such as beads, shells, jewelry and even massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds, to the...

For over a century, European men refused to go outside without first donning an enormous wig. At the time, the headpiece was better known as a peruke or periwig, and just like other bizarre fashion trends, the peruke wig has a...

In this video, the speaker explores how gum companies have strategically associated their products with positive experiences and personal hygiene, diverting our attention from the potential health and environmental impacts of chewing...

Picture a citizen of the Roman Empire. What are they wearing? Most likely, you imagined someone wearing a white toga, sandals, and maybe some kind of laurel on their head. But most ancient Romans didn't really dress that way in their...

Today, we think of 1700s-era France as a period of unwashed and unparalleled squalor. While this is partially a misconception, it does contain some truth. During the 18th century, people's attitudes towards personal hygiene were laxer...

In this video, the speaker explores the ancient origins and universal appeal of chewing gum, while also questioning its impact on our environment and culture. Through archaeological discoveries and interviews with experts, the speaker...

In this video, a parent conducts an experiment to test the claim that chewing gum can enhance concentration and memory. The parent divides a group of students into three groups: one group writes a test without chewing gum, another group...

In this video, Bill Carmody interviews Bobbi Rebell about her book "How to Be a Financial Grownup." They discuss the importance of financial literacy and the need to teach it to children at an early age. They also touch on various topics...

This video explores the history and impact of chewing gum, from its origins in ancient Aztec culture to its modern-day consumption. It delves into the environmental, economic, and human rights issues associated with gum production and...