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The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang

Adults History Human Writing...

Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.

Writing A Personal Narrative - Part 2

Youth Education Writing

Planning and pre-writing your narrative.

Writing A Personal Narrative - Part 1

Youth Education Writing Creativity

Are you ready to write a personal narrative? First you have to brainstorm some ideas! This video shows you how to think of topics for your narrative writing.

Writing Strategies - Tips

Youth Education Writing Creativity

Know what you want to write but aren't sure where to start? These sentence prompts will help.

2-Minute Time Machine - Writing

Youth History Technology Writing...

How often do you use writing? Probably every day (yes, that includes texting). But how did humans start writing in the first place?

The life, legacy & assassination of an African revolutionary - Lisa Janae Bacon

Adults History Human Writing

Get to know the life of West African revolutionary Thomas Sankara, and his pursuit of liberating Burkina Faso from colonial rule.

Can you solve the dragon jousting riddle? - Alex Gendler

Adults Listening Psychology Writing...

After years of war, the world’s kingdoms have come to an agreement. Every five years, teams representing the elves, goblins, and treefolk will compete in a grand tournament of dragon jousting...

The mysterious life and death of Rasputin - Eden Girma

Adults History World Writing...

Get to know the story of Rasputin, known as the “Mad Monk,” who was assassinated for his involvement with the Russian monarchy.

The philosophy of cynicism

Adults History Science Writing...

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 “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?

Adults Creativity Human Writing...

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.”

Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler

Adults Education Media Writing...

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.