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Entertainment & Pop Culture

Entertainment and leisure activities have been a part of culture in one form or another since the ancient times. Dance performances, live music, and storytelling have a long tradition throughout history, even as the styles and available methods of delivery have shifted dramatically.

Know about the use of innuendo and double entendre in British comedy
Know about the use of innuendo and double entendre in British comedy
Discover the medicinal and culinary uses of the English daisy
Discover the medicinal and culinary uses of the English daisy
Learn about the process of making mustard, from harvest to the final quality check
Learn about the process of making mustard, from harvest to the final quality check
Discover how factors like soil, climate, and various chemical composition give the wine its unique flavours
Discover how factors like soil, climate, and various chemical composition give the wine its unique flavours
Learn about the dances choreographed by Merce Cunningham such as John Cage's Roaratorio and David Tudor Sounddance, both inspired by the Irish author James Joyce
Learn about the dances choreographed by Merce Cunningham such as John Cage's Roaratorio and David Tudor Sounddance, both inspired by the Irish author James Joyce
Learn about the life and music of the great German composer Johannes Brahms
Learn about the life and music of the great German composer Johannes Brahms
Learn how to make vodka
Learn how to make vodka
See an exhibit on Aretha Franklin, and the Janis Joplin's famous psychedelic 1965 Porsche at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
See an exhibit on Aretha Franklin, and the Janis Joplin's famous psychedelic 1965 Porsche at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Learn about vuvuzela, a plastic horn that is popular with South African football fans
Learn about vuvuzela, a plastic horn that is popular with South African football fans
Watch the Weird Sisters conspire in the opening scene of a film adaptation of Shakespeare's “Macbeth”
Watch the Weird Sisters conspire in the opening scene of a film adaptation of Shakespeare's “Macbeth”
Know how the heating elements of the cotton candy machine acts upon the granulated sugar and converts it into cotton candy
Know how the heating elements of the cotton candy machine acts upon the granulated sugar and converts it into cotton candy
View Shirley Temple as Sara and Arthur Treacher as Bertie singing and dancing in a scene from the film “The Little Princess,” 1939
View Shirley Temple as Sara and Arthur Treacher as Bertie singing and dancing in a scene from the film “The Little Princess,” 1939
Learn the traditional method to make Black Forest ham
Learn the traditional method to make Black Forest ham
See a ballet teacher instructing the dancers
See a ballet teacher instructing the dancers
Learn to prepare some varieties of Spanish tapas
Learn to prepare some varieties of Spanish tapas
See the episode “A Wife for Andy” from The Andy Griffith Show, 1963
See the episode “A Wife for Andy” from The Andy Griffith Show, 1963
Discover how Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's failed relationships inspired him to produce some of the greatest literary works
Discover how Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's failed relationships inspired him to produce some of the greatest literary works
Learn about truffles, the chemistry of their aroma, and their extraordinary price
Learn about truffles, the chemistry of their aroma, and their extraordinary price
See the end title of Warner Brothers cartoon “Porky's Midnight Matinee”
See the end title of Warner Brothers cartoon “Porky's Midnight Matinee”
Discover how researchers at Bachhaus museum use a facial-reconstruction program to determine Johann Sebastian Bach's appearance
Discover how researchers at Bachhaus museum use a facial-reconstruction program to determine Johann Sebastian Bach's appearance
View the Mariachi Northwestern performing “Cielito Lindo,” a classic mariachi song
View the Mariachi Northwestern performing “Cielito Lindo,” a classic mariachi song
Watch apples being made into cider on a family farm in Normandy, France
Watch apples being made into cider on a family farm in Normandy, France
See George Herriman's cartoon “Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the Circus” from “Krazy Kat” series
See George Herriman's cartoon “Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the Circus” from “Krazy Kat” series
Learn the process involved in making Bohemian potato soup
Learn the process involved in making Bohemian potato soup
Savor the preparation of Norwegian fish delicacies: dumplings, frikadeller, and pudding
Savor the preparation of Norwegian fish delicacies: dumplings, frikadeller, and pudding
Learn about the project of digitization wax cylinder recordings of Irish music at University College Cork
Learn about the project of digitization wax cylinder recordings of Irish music at University College Cork
See the opening scene of the Warner Brothers cartoon “Porky's Midnight Matinee”
See the opening scene of the Warner Brothers cartoon “Porky's Midnight Matinee”
Know the chemistry of making candy corn
Know the chemistry of making candy corn
Watch a clip of a Balinese dance-drama featuring Barong
Watch a clip of a Balinese dance-drama featuring Barong
Listen to George Frideric Handel's two arias from Hercules and Tamerlano as introduced and sung by Ian Bostridge
Listen to George Frideric Handel's two arias from Hercules and Tamerlano as introduced and sung by Ian Bostridge
Hear a short summary of Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Hear a short summary of Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Know about Jackie Chan's honorary Oscar award for his contributions to the film industry in 2016
Know about Jackie Chan's honorary Oscar award for his contributions to the film industry in 2016
Watch episode 31 of The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1962
Watch episode 31 of The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1962
Watch Alan Alda discussing the remarkable life of Marie Curie, who was the subject of his play Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie
Watch Alan Alda discussing the remarkable life of Marie Curie, who was the subject of his play Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie
A look at France's historic restaurant culture and what sets its cuisine apart from the rest of the world
A look at France's historic restaurant culture and what sets its cuisine apart from the rest of the world
Discover what makes Eugène Ionesco's The New Tenant a hallmark of the Theatre of the Absurd
Discover what makes Eugène Ionesco's The New Tenant a hallmark of the Theatre of the Absurd
Know about the character of Ophelia in William Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Know about the character of Ophelia in William Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Watch “The Honeymooners,” a 1951 sketch from Cavalcade of Stars
Watch “The Honeymooners,” a 1951 sketch from Cavalcade of Stars
Learn about sriracha sauce and the Scoville scale
Learn about sriracha sauce and the Scoville scale
Learn through chemistry the five tips to cook a better Thanksgiving dinner
Learn through chemistry the five tips to cook a better Thanksgiving dinner
Know about mime, the silent art of storytelling as discussed and presented by members of the Northwestern University Mime Company
Know about mime, the silent art of storytelling as discussed and presented by members of the Northwestern University Mime Company
Enjoy a scene from “Tarzan and the Green Goddess” featuring Herman Brix as Tarzan
Enjoy a scene from “Tarzan and the Green Goddess” featuring Herman Brix as Tarzan
See a brief clip of Bugs Bunny from the Fresh Hare cartoon, 1942
See a brief clip of Bugs Bunny from the Fresh Hare cartoon, 1942
Know the history and culture of Viennese coffeehouses
Know the history and culture of Viennese coffeehouses
Glimpse nomadic Maasai warriors performing a traditional dance of their forefathers in Kenya
Glimpse nomadic Maasai warriors performing a traditional dance of their forefathers in Kenya
See students at University College Cork performing Eleanor Plunkett, by Irish composer Turlough O'Carolan
See students at University College Cork performing Eleanor Plunkett, by Irish composer Turlough O'Carolan
See a Chinese music ensemble performing “Melodies of Purple Bamboo”
See a Chinese music ensemble performing “Melodies of Purple Bamboo”
Learn about Lynn Redgrave's tribute to her late father, actor Sir Michael Redgrave through her one-woman play “Shakespeare for My Father”
Learn about Lynn Redgrave's tribute to her late father, actor Sir Michael Redgrave through her one-woman play “Shakespeare for My Father”
Observe a man playing the tabla
Observe a man playing the tabla
See biographer Scott Saul discussing his book Becoming Richard Pryor
See biographer Scott Saul discussing his book Becoming Richard Pryor
Watch a scene between Shylock and Portia from Shakespeare's “The Merchant of Venice”
Watch a scene between Shylock and Portia from Shakespeare's “The Merchant of Venice”
See dancers performing the “Son de la negra” dance in Jalisco, Mexico
See dancers performing the “Son de la negra” dance in Jalisco, Mexico
Use Wilbur Scoville's subjective test to determine a pepper's capsaicin content and spiciness
Use Wilbur Scoville's subjective test to determine a pepper's capsaicin content and spiciness
Go inside a Globe Theatre model with Maynard Mack to examine features of the Elizabethan playhouse
Go inside a Globe Theatre model with Maynard Mack to examine features of the Elizabethan playhouse
Hear a teacher expressing why she loves teaching William Shakespeare's play “Titus Andronicus”
Hear a teacher expressing why she loves teaching William Shakespeare's play “Titus Andronicus”
Watch a scene from “Dr. Kildare's Strange Case” (1940)
Watch a scene from “Dr. Kildare's Strange Case” (1940)
Watch a dancer perform jingxi
Watch a dancer perform jingxi
Discover tarragon's culinary and medicinal uses and learn how to cultivate this herb
Discover tarragon's culinary and medicinal uses and learn how to cultivate this herb
See Ozzie and Harriet Nelson advertising gas air-conditioner during the airing of the show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”
See Ozzie and Harriet Nelson advertising gas air-conditioner during the airing of the show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet”
Explore the differences between African and Western music and learn how rap can be seen as a fusion of the two
Explore the differences between African and Western music and learn how rap can be seen as a fusion of the two
Listen to the song “What I'll Do with My Baby-O” performed on an Appalachian dulcimer
Listen to the song “What I'll Do with My Baby-O” performed on an Appalachian dulcimer
Watch a play at the Vígszínház, one of the most important theatres in Hungary
Watch a play at the Vígszínház, one of the most important theatres in Hungary
View an episode of “The Lucy Show” featuring Lucille Ball and a guest appearance by Mel Torme
View an episode of “The Lucy Show” featuring Lucille Ball and a guest appearance by Mel Torme
Know about the theatre history of Chicago and the birth of the Goodman
Know about the theatre history of Chicago and the birth of the Goodman
Hear about the three language devices used in Shakespeare's Othello - words as power, words as characters, and words as a conversation with the audience
Hear about the three language devices used in Shakespeare's Othello - words as power, words as characters, and words as a conversation with the audience
Learn about the Nine Miles Music Festival, an annual reggae concert held on Bob Marley's birthday in Miami, Florida
Learn about the Nine Miles Music Festival, an annual reggae concert held on Bob Marley's birthday in Miami, Florida
See how elderberry jelly is made
See how elderberry jelly is made
View a demonstration of early and medieval Irish foods possibly eaten by Saint Patrick and his contemporaries
View a demonstration of early and medieval Irish foods possibly eaten by Saint Patrick and his contemporaries
Know about Shakespeare's Globe Theater and the reason behind its location
Know about Shakespeare's Globe Theater and the reason behind its location
Study film-making techniques employed in an adaptation of John Millington Synge's The Well of the Saints
Study film-making techniques employed in an adaptation of John Millington Synge's The Well of the Saints
See a man playing the mridangam drum of the Karnatak music tradition
See a man playing the mridangam drum of the Karnatak music tradition
View Ian McKellen as Richard III in a film adaptation of Shakespeare's play of the same name
View Ian McKellen as Richard III in a film adaptation of Shakespeare's play of the same name
Understand the scientific and fictional explanation behind the powers of Marvel Comics' Avengers
Understand the scientific and fictional explanation behind the powers of Marvel Comics' Avengers
Study the settlement of the American South and the evolution of music in the region from gospel to country
Study the settlement of the American South and the evolution of music in the region from gospel to country
Watch Choreographer Bart Cook instructing ballet dancers
Watch Choreographer Bart Cook instructing ballet dancers
Hear a discussion of the origin of the blues and the Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Mississippi
Hear a discussion of the origin of the blues and the Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Mississippi
Watch the dramatic irony unfold in a film adaptation of O. Henry's classic short story “The Gift of the Magi”
Watch the dramatic irony unfold in a film adaptation of O. Henry's classic short story “The Gift of the Magi”
Explore the differences between the instruments and scales used in Chinese and Indonesian music traditions
Explore the differences between the instruments and scales used in Chinese and Indonesian music traditions
Discover the chemistry behind Easter egg dyeing
Discover the chemistry behind Easter egg dyeing
Witness the importance of precision while designing a roller coaster
Witness the importance of precision while designing a roller coaster
Observe Polynesian culture through dance performances telling legends of ancient South Seas people and gods
Observe Polynesian culture through dance performances telling legends of ancient South Seas people and gods
Uncover the truth of wasabi
Uncover the truth of wasabi
Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands
Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands
Watch an excerpt from a production of Waiting for Godot
Watch an excerpt from a production of Waiting for Godot
See a man playing a Korean puk a double-headed barrel drum
See a man playing a Korean puk a double-headed barrel drum
Delve into a sumptuous array of Vienna's cakes and gâteaux
Delve into a sumptuous array of Vienna's cakes and gâteaux
Watch an episode of the television game show “You Bet Your Life” hosted by Groucho Marx
Watch an episode of the television game show “You Bet Your Life” hosted by Groucho Marx
Uncover the chemical facts about why eating chocolate in moderation is good for the mind, body, and soul
Uncover the chemical facts about why eating chocolate in moderation is good for the mind, body, and soul
Listen to Jamie Cullum talk about his love for jazz music
Listen to Jamie Cullum talk about his love for jazz music
Witness the spectacular Da Nang International Fireworks Competition, 2013
Witness the spectacular Da Nang International Fireworks Competition, 2013
Watch William Shakespeare's tragic protagonist berate his betrothed Ophelia in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Watch William Shakespeare's tragic protagonist berate his betrothed Ophelia in Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Learn about the Brazilian berimbau's African roots and how the stringed instrument is played
Learn about the Brazilian berimbau's African roots and how the stringed instrument is played
Learn about the chemical compounds and their reactions which gives bacon their delicious aroma
Learn about the chemical compounds and their reactions which gives bacon their delicious aroma
Hear about Chuno, a traditional Andean freeze-dried potato dish, also the effect of climate change on the drying process of the food
Hear about Chuno, a traditional Andean freeze-dried potato dish, also the effect of climate change on the drying process of the food
Visit the Quedlinburg Christmas Market in Germany
Visit the Quedlinburg Christmas Market in Germany
Learn how concert pianos are made
Learn how concert pianos are made
See George Herriman's cartoon “Krazy Kat Goes A-Wooing” from “Krazy Kat” series
See George Herriman's cartoon “Krazy Kat Goes A-Wooing” from “Krazy Kat” series
Learn how rømmegrøt, a Norwegian sour-cream porridge, is prepared
Learn how rømmegrøt, a Norwegian sour-cream porridge, is prepared
Know about the use of olive oil in making healthier hot dogs
Know about the use of olive oil in making healthier hot dogs
Learn about the various process of vinegar making
Learn about the various process of vinegar making
Uncover the life of the world-famous reggae star Bob Marley
Uncover the life of the world-famous reggae star Bob Marley
Discover the origin of break dancing
Discover the origin of break dancing
See an advertisement of Roper's gas range aired in 1965
See an advertisement of Roper's gas range aired in 1965
Meet Marc Jacob creative director (1997–2013) of the iconic French label Louis Vuitton and witness some of his designs which are very popular among celebrities
Meet Marc Jacob creative director (1997–2013) of the iconic French label Louis Vuitton and witness some of his designs which are very popular among celebrities
Learn about the cultural importance of dance in Bali
Learn about the cultural importance of dance in Bali
Know the science behind why the brain gets attracted to music
Know the science behind why the brain gets attracted to music
Observe a man playing the atumpan, a talking drum of the Asante people of West Africa
Observe a man playing the atumpan, a talking drum of the Asante people of West Africa
Watch a man playing a Brazilian musical bow called Berimbau
Watch a man playing a Brazilian musical bow called Berimbau
Know about musician Simon Rattle as a leader and an orchestra conductor
Know about musician Simon Rattle as a leader and an orchestra conductor
Visit a replica of the Globe Theatre where Shakespeare's plays were originally performed in Bankside, London
Visit a replica of the Globe Theatre where Shakespeare's plays were originally performed in Bankside, London
View Elmer Gantry testifying in the tent meeting scene in a film adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's novel of the same name
View Elmer Gantry testifying in the tent meeting scene in a film adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's novel of the same name
Uncover the science of making ice cream
Uncover the science of making ice cream
Partake in makui, a Kenyah ritual song and line dance performed exclusively at the time of rice-planting
Partake in makui, a Kenyah ritual song and line dance performed exclusively at the time of rice-planting
Follow a director as he films a motion picture adaption of Eugène Ionesco's The New Tenant
Follow a director as he films a motion picture adaption of Eugène Ionesco's The New Tenant
Know about the life of the greatest composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Know about the life of the greatest composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Watch the Warner Brothers cartoon Fresh Hare, featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd
Watch the Warner Brothers cartoon Fresh Hare, featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd
Learn how ethnomusicologists study a society's traditional music to better understand that society
Learn how ethnomusicologists study a society's traditional music to better understand that society
Learn how cheese with the right pH balance makes a perfect grilled cheese sandwich
Learn how cheese with the right pH balance makes a perfect grilled cheese sandwich
Learn about cheese making and how the holes are created
Learn about cheese making and how the holes are created
Observe a man playing the saron barung, a musical instrument of Javanese gamelan music
Observe a man playing the saron barung, a musical instrument of Javanese gamelan music
Know what makes a New York bagel taste so distinctly delicious
Know what makes a New York bagel taste so distinctly delicious
Watch an interview of Indian actor Priyanka Chopra discussing films, diversity, and the gender pay gap
Watch an interview of Indian actor Priyanka Chopra discussing films, diversity, and the gender pay gap
Discover the ancient traditional art of water puppetry of Vietnam
Discover the ancient traditional art of water puppetry of Vietnam
Experiment with science to bake better chocolate chip cookies, adjusting ingredients and techniques
Experiment with science to bake better chocolate chip cookies, adjusting ingredients and techniques
Watch a woman playing the hammered dulcimer
Watch a woman playing the hammered dulcimer
View Georgette Seabrooke drawing a sketch
View Georgette Seabrooke drawing a sketch
See Shirley Temple in a scene from the film “The Little Princess,” 1939
See Shirley Temple in a scene from the film “The Little Princess,” 1939
Discover the effects of geography and storage on the flavor, smell, and feel of wines
Discover the effects of geography and storage on the flavor, smell, and feel of wines
Watch Sergi Jorda talk about composing music on the computer and his famous invention the ReacTable
Watch Sergi Jorda talk about composing music on the computer and his famous invention the ReacTable
See a scene from McLintock! starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
See a scene from McLintock! starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
Hear Barry Harris, Garry Giddens, and Ira Gitler sharing their experiences of Thelonious Monk
Hear Barry Harris, Garry Giddens, and Ira Gitler sharing their experiences of Thelonious Monk
Uncover the science of why some foods taste sweet
Uncover the science of why some foods taste sweet
Watch the Ukrainian method of preparing borsch
Watch the Ukrainian method of preparing borsch
Uncover the history of P. T. Barnum's American Museum on Broadway in New York City
Uncover the history of P. T. Barnum's American Museum on Broadway in New York City
Discover the art of mime from Marcel Marceau and his character Bip in Pantomime: The Language of the Heart
Discover the art of mime from Marcel Marceau and his character Bip in Pantomime: The Language of the Heart
Learn about the origin and culture of the samba de roda
Learn about the origin and culture of the samba de roda
See Tom Teasley playing the frame drum using different drumming styles from various countries
See Tom Teasley playing the frame drum using different drumming styles from various countries
View a demonstration to understand the physics behind the working of an electric guitar
View a demonstration to understand the physics behind the working of an electric guitar
Examine how to direct a film adaption of Walter van Tilburg Clark's short story “The Portable Phonograph”
Examine how to direct a film adaption of Walter van Tilburg Clark's short story “The Portable Phonograph”
View dancers performing the “Baile de palo” an open-couple dance of African heritage
View dancers performing the “Baile de palo” an open-couple dance of African heritage
View researchers work on different techniques to create more-flavourful strawberries
View researchers work on different techniques to create more-flavourful strawberries
See a professor using science to demonstrate the stages of making lemon drop candy
See a professor using science to demonstrate the stages of making lemon drop candy
Understand how Advance Australia Fair and not the Waltzing Matilda became the national anthem of Australia
Understand how Advance Australia Fair and not the Waltzing Matilda became the national anthem of Australia
Have a glance at George Herriman's “Krazy Kat-Bugologist” cartoon
Have a glance at George Herriman's “Krazy Kat-Bugologist” cartoon
Visit Henkel Söhnlein, a German sparkling wine cellar and learn the process of making sparkling wine
Visit Henkel Söhnlein, a German sparkling wine cellar and learn the process of making sparkling wine
Discover the science behind roasting, boiling, and steaming food
Discover the science behind roasting, boiling, and steaming food
Listen to Hans Reinheimer, a farmer from Germany, and learn about harvesting and storing new potatoes
Listen to Hans Reinheimer, a farmer from Germany, and learn about harvesting and storing new potatoes
View a scene from the film “The Flying Deuces,” 1939
View a scene from the film “The Flying Deuces,” 1939
See lucha libre performed by the London-based wrestling troupe Lucha Britannia
See lucha libre performed by the London-based wrestling troupe Lucha Britannia
Watch a 1954 episode of “The Buick-Berle Show” featuring Milton Berle and a guest appearance by Mickey Rooney
Watch a 1954 episode of “The Buick-Berle Show” featuring Milton Berle and a guest appearance by Mickey Rooney
Observe the preparation of chocolate Easter bunnies
Observe the preparation of chocolate Easter bunnies
Learn the science of ice cream making
Learn the science of ice cream making
Learn from an affineur how carbon dioxide-producing propionic acid bacteria blow holes in Swiss cheese
Learn from an affineur how carbon dioxide-producing propionic acid bacteria blow holes in Swiss cheese
Catch a performance of Javanese gamelan music by a man playing the bonang
Catch a performance of Javanese gamelan music by a man playing the bonang
Witness the complicated interplay between the damper, hammer, wippen, and other grand-piano components behind every keystroke
Witness the complicated interplay between the damper, hammer, wippen, and other grand-piano components behind every keystroke
See a man playing a 'calabash drum'
See a man playing a 'calabash drum'
Watch the first episode of the television comedy “The Beverly Hillbillies”
Watch the first episode of the television comedy “The Beverly Hillbillies”
See Polish dumplings called pierogi being made
See Polish dumplings called pierogi being made
Watch a man playing the sarod, a stringed instrument of Hindustani music
Watch a man playing the sarod, a stringed instrument of Hindustani music
Witness pianist Neely Bruce performing Frederic Chopin's “Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor”
Witness pianist Neely Bruce performing Frederic Chopin's “Prelude No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor”
Observe the tunic worn by actor Edwin Booth, embellished with the royal arms of Richard III, for the role of Shakespeare's Richard III
Observe the tunic worn by actor Edwin Booth, embellished with the royal arms of Richard III, for the role of Shakespeare's Richard III
Uncover the chemistry behind the delicious taste of pizza
Uncover the chemistry behind the delicious taste of pizza
Know about the famous rivalry between Queen Elizabeth and Mary, Queen of Scots as portrayed by two actresses
Know about the famous rivalry between Queen Elizabeth and Mary, Queen of Scots as portrayed by two actresses
Discover the art of making Belgian chocolates and truffles in a cooking class
Discover the art of making Belgian chocolates and truffles in a cooking class
Explore the question of recreating Valyrian steel from Game of Thrones using knowledge of industrial steels and other substances
Explore the question of recreating Valyrian steel from Game of Thrones using knowledge of industrial steels and other substances