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Silent Films with Live Piano

Watch this Reuters video showing how a Dutch pianist is helping to bring back silent films with live accompaniment on his vintage piano. In this video, you'll see Yvo Verschoor play on an original Bluthner concert grand piano from 1897.


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Silent Films with Live Piano (1:39)

Watch this Reuters video showing how a Dutch pianist is helping to bring back silent films with live accompaniment on his vintage piano. In this video, you'll see Yvo Verschoor play on an original Bluthner concert grand piano from 1897.

Fight For Your Right to Rap (1:54)

Watch this Reuters video about the Palestinian rap group called, Battalion 5. Under Lebanese labor laws Palestinians can only have certain jobs; the rap lyrics echo the frustrations caused by this law. See how rap works in modern-day Palestine.

Kebab Vendor Rapper (2:11)

Watch this video about a French kebab vendor who is now a famous rapper on HowStuffWorks. Turkish born Kebab shop worker Yilmaz Karaman, aka Lil' Mazz, started rapping as he served Kebabs to his customers for fun; now he's finished his first music... More »

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Experts debate whether the positions of the stars and planets really control our destiny in this clip from "Skeptical Inquirer" on The Science Channel.

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

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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.

The Science of Special Effects: Behind the Scenes (20:29)

Motion pictures and television shows increasingly use special effects to amaze and amuse audiences around the world. This program provides behind-the-scenes explanations of how some special effects work.

The Science of Lance Armstrong: Born to Bike (56:25)

After winning the Tour de France seven times, Lance Armstrong made the world aware of his athletic prowess. This program explores scientific studies of Armstrong that highlight his unique skills and physical suitability to the sport of bicycle... More »

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.