Video: “Strange Fruit” sung by Billie Holiday
. Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed “Lady Day” by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, … Continue reading
Video: A Virtual Tour through Ancient Rome in 320 C.E.
In this virtual tour, we discover ancient Rome, guided by renowned “virtual archaeologist” and overseer of the Rome Reborn project Dr. Bernard Frischer, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia. … Continue reading
Video: Watch 570 Million Years of Evolution on Earth In 60 Seconds
Long story short, we’re pretty new around here.
Video: ‘Dregs in a Bottle’ by Kate Tempest
Kate Tempest performs “Dregs in a Bottle.” This video was filmed and recorded by Kim-Leng Hills in the poet’s house in November 2010.
Video: Jack Kerouac — “McDougall Street Blues”
Jack Kerouac speaks while Steve Allen plays jazz piano. With video clips of New York City in the 1950’s and 60’s. A beautiful piece of collaborative work capturing the mood … Continue reading
Audio: Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
Purple Haze with song lyrics included. Biography of Jimi Hendrix James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix (born Johnny Allen Hendrix; November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970) was an American guitarist, singer, … Continue reading
Video: “Pennies” by Kate Tempest
A love poem by Kate Tempest, winner of the Ted Hughes award for innovation in poetry.
Video: Do Antidepressant Drugs Really Work?
Dr. Michael Greger: Newly released Freedom of Information Act documents show that drug companies and the FDA hid critical findings from doctors and the public.
Two Audios: John Coltrane performs “In a Sentimental Mood” and “My Favorite Things”
Here’s a favorite from Trane with the amazing McCoy Tyner on piano: And here’s another that on a first listen sounds simple, but actually there’s a rich conversation between the … Continue reading
Video: Maya Angelou recites “And Still I Rise”
In this video, Professor Angelou recites the title poem from her volume of poetry And Still I Rise, published in 1978. Maya Angelou (born Marguerite Annie Johnson; April 4, 1928 … Continue reading
Video: Music from a Neanderthal flute
Found by archeologist Ivan Turk in a Neanderthal campsite at Divje Babe in northwestern Slovenia, this instrument made from the femur of a cave bear is estimated to be 43,000-80,000 … Continue reading
Video: Auguste Rodin Sculpting in his Studio (rare footage)
This is a unique film of the father of modern sculpture, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), working in his studio in Paris. What is particularly interesting is the close up of the … Continue reading
Audio: Muddy Waters performs ‘I Just Want to Make Love to You’
Written by Willie Dixon and first recorded in 1954 by McKinley Morganfield, aka Muddy Waters, the father of Chicago blues. McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), better … Continue reading
