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Wuthering Heights: The Deaths of Heathcliff and Emily

The end of Wuthering Heights is optimistic. Young Catherine falls in love with her cousin after her husband dies. In the lives of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte and Anne revealed their identities to their publisher.


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The Odyssey: The Original Action Hero (1:57)

"The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are templates for the Western literary tradition. "The Iliad" is an example of tragic drama, and "The Odyssey" is an example of the novel. Odysseus is the original action hero and set the standard for all those to come... More »

Secrets of "The Last Supper" (2:16)

Explore the secrets behind da Vinci's famous "The Last Supper."

Picasso Stolen in France (0:48)

Watch this video about art theft on HowStuffWorks.

Art of the News (1:40)

Watch this video about news as art on HowStuffWorks. "The Emergency Room" opens in New York, where artists produce works based on news under tight deadlines. The exhibition is constantly evolving with new works created every day. "Emergency Room"... More »

NYC Woman Finds Million Dollar Painting in Trash (1:22)

The adage has never been more true - one person's trash is another person's treasure. Watch this Reuters video to see how a New York City woman found a painting in her trash, took it to an art gallery and found out that it was a stolen painting... More »

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Discovering the Arts: The Life and Times of Rembrandt (55:36)

Rembrandt was a master at manipulating light and shade. Explore the paintings of this 17th-century artist who created intense characters and scenes.

Discovering the Arts: Careers in Film (55:34)

In the modern age, the arts spectrum has expanded to include cinema and television. This series explores careers in film.

Discovering Fine Arts: William Turner in Venice (27:09)

The past and present meld in this video that traces the social and historical influences on William Turner's art -- as well as his art's influence on the present. In this segment, discover Venice with William Turner.

Discovering Fine Arts: William Turner Tours the Rhine (27:35)

The past and present meld in this video that traces the social and historical influences on William Turner's art -- as well as his art's influence on the present. In this segment, tour the Rhine with Turner.

Discovering Fine Arts: William Turner and the Mosel (27:10)

The past and present meld in this video that traces the social and historical influences on William Turner. In this clip, discover the beauties of the Mosel River with Turner.

Discovering Fine Arts: William Turner and the Seine (26:55)

Take a trip to the past and experience firsthand how the Seine influenced artist William Turner.

Discovering Fine Arts: William Turner and the Thames (27:19)

Take a trip to the past and see how the Thames River affected artist William Turner.

Great Books: Homer's Odyssey (24:54)

Artists have plundered Homer’s epic poem for images and phrases for centuries. Join scholars and other professionals as they explore the timeless appeal of "The Odyssey" in this segment.

Rembrandt: Restoring Rembrandt's Paintings and Etchings (13:25)

Rembrandt developed styles of painting and etching which emphasized realism and expressive emotion. Restoring his works is a complicated process which involves reversing the work of previous restorers.

Rembrandt: The Night Watch (9:45)

Rembrandt painted The Night Watch from 1640 to 1642. The painting portrays members of a civilian militia in Amsterdam who protected the city during the Dutch war with Spain.