Seen and heard in this original footage are the dramatic speeches from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

"Between the fall of the Roman Empire and the brief, brilliant cultural phenomenon we call the Renaissance lay the Middle Ages - fully 1,000 years of artistic, philosophical, political, and religious turmoil and treasures. This course offers an interdisciplinary look at medieval society and culture, with an emphasis on literature, the arts, and the tumultuous historical forces at work from A.D. 500 through A.D. 1500. Medieval Europe was the world...

This lecture course by Professor Robert C. Solomon of the University of Texas explores existentialism and the leading writers and philosophers who have been associated with this philosophical movement.

Seen and heard in this original footage are the dramatic speeches from world leaders that changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide.

This six-part series places students of public speaking, American history, and politicial science front row, center at key speeches by the most eloquent orators of the 20th century. FDR, Huey Long, Generals macArthur and Patton, and JFK share the podium with Barbara Jordan, Ronald Reagan, Mario Cuomo, Jesse Jackson, and others. Rare archival footage combined with insightful commentary from host Jody Powell puts each speech into historical perspective--...

The Emancipation Proclamation: January 1st, 1863. One hundred days ago, President Abraham Lincoln issued an ultimatum to the South - either lay down your arms or set all slaves free. Tensions are building and the President must make a crucial decision. The Ohio volunteers, slaves and abolitionists pray for the emancipation. The Gettysburg address: November 19th, 1863. President Abraham Lincoln is set to address a crowd in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania...

Animal café: A tale about a cat and dog who operate a third shift restaurant for all the animals in their neighborhood whil keeping it a secret from their human owner. The tortoise and the hare: Aesop's fable of an arrogant rabbit that's over confident that he can beat a determined turtle in a foot race. Ludlow laughs: A tale about a man who never smiled at all until one strange night when he started to laugh out loud. Giving thanks: A poem of...

In this program, the focus is on the period of history when our county was first created and starting to grow. The U.S. Constitution which has proven to be a "living document" that adapts to the changing times. The Federalist papers which presented arguments of ratifying the Consitution. The Bill of Rights contains the first ten amendments to the Constitution, provides protection to citizens. Washington's farewell address gives Washington's parting...

Can science and religion coexist or are they forever locked in conflict? This lecture will approach this question by focusing on a few of today's most contentious issues.