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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.

Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands
Examine how tourism contributes to the economies of various Caribbean islands
How is candy corn made?
How is candy corn made?
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
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
View the Mariachi Northwestern performing “Cielito Lindo,” a classic mariachi song
View the Mariachi Northwestern performing “Cielito Lindo,” a classic mariachi song
View Georgette Seabrooke drawing a sketch
View Georgette Seabrooke drawing a sketch
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
The process of making sparkling wine explained
The process of making sparkling wine explained
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”
The origin and versatility of the Brazilian berimbau
The origin and versatility of the Brazilian berimbau
See dancers performing the “Son de la negra” dance in Jalisco, Mexico
See dancers performing the “Son de la negra” dance in Jalisco, Mexico
Watch a clip of a Balinese dance-drama featuring Barong
Watch a clip of a Balinese dance-drama featuring Barong
Using technology to reconstruct Johann Sebastian Bach's face
Using technology to reconstruct Johann Sebastian Bach's face
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
See lucha libre performed by the London-based wrestling troupe Lucha Britannia
See lucha libre performed by the London-based wrestling troupe Lucha Britannia
Uncover the science of why some foods taste sweet
Uncover the science of why some foods taste sweet
How the Scoville scale measures spiciness
How the Scoville scale measures spiciness
Could olive oil make hot dogs healthier?
Could olive oil make hot dogs healthier?
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
What goes on inside a grand piano?
What goes on inside a grand piano?
Why does some cheese have holes?
Why does some cheese have holes?
The process of cider making in Normandy, France
The process of cider making in Normandy, France
Watch a scene from “Dr. Kildare's Strange Case” (1940)
Watch a scene from “Dr. Kildare's Strange Case” (1940)
Hear a short summary of Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Hear a short summary of Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
The spicy science behind sriracha sauce
The spicy science behind sriracha sauce
Why does bacon smell so delicious?
Why does bacon smell so delicious?
The beautiful dance traditions of Bali
The beautiful dance traditions of Bali
Health benefits of eating chocolate
Health benefits of eating chocolate
All-natural ice cream: What's really in it?
All-natural ice cream: What's really in it?
Learn through chemistry the five tips to cook a better Thanksgiving dinner
Learn through chemistry the five tips to cook a better Thanksgiving dinner
The science behind Marvel's superheroes the Avengers
The science behind Marvel's superheroes the Avengers
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
Know about the use of innuendo and double entendre in British comedy
Know about the use of innuendo and double entendre in British comedy
Comparing traditional African music and rap
Comparing traditional African music and rap
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
History of Vienna's traditional coffeehouses
History of Vienna's traditional coffeehouses
Watch a woman playing the hammered dulcimer
Watch a woman playing the hammered dulcimer
How to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie
How to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie
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”
Watch a man playing a Brazilian musical bow called Berimbau
Watch a man playing a Brazilian musical bow called Berimbau
Know about the character of Ophelia in William Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Know about the character of Ophelia in William Shakespeare's “Hamlet”
Experience a German Christmas market
Experience a German Christmas market
A peek into Budapest's vibrant theater culture
A peek into Budapest's vibrant theater culture
How bacteria “blow” holes in Swiss cheese
How bacteria “blow” holes in Swiss cheese
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
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
The science behind dyeing Easter eggs
The science behind dyeing Easter eggs
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
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”
Why are truffles so expensive?
Why are truffles so expensive?
Discover the medicinal and culinary uses of the English daisy
Discover the medicinal and culinary uses of the English daisy
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
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”
See a man playing a 'calabash drum'
See a man playing a 'calabash drum'
The art of making traditional Viennese cakes
The art of making traditional Viennese cakes
Know about musician Simon Rattle as a leader and an orchestra conductor
Know about musician Simon Rattle as a leader and an orchestra conductor
How to make Belgian chocolates
How to make Belgian chocolates
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
How to make traditional Ukrainian borscht
How to make traditional Ukrainian borscht
A guide to a traditional Norwegian dinner
A guide to a traditional Norwegian dinner
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
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
The science of making candy
The science of making candy
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
Witness the spectacular Da Nang International Fireworks Competition, 2013
Witness the spectacular Da Nang International Fireworks Competition, 2013
The intricate process of constructing a grand piano
The intricate process of constructing a grand piano
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”
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
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”
See a man playing a Korean puk a double-headed barrel drum
See a man playing a Korean puk a double-headed barrel drum
How to make traditional Norwegian sour cream pudding
How to make traditional Norwegian sour cream pudding
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
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
The future of strawberry cultivation: Taste vs. appearance
The future of strawberry cultivation: Taste vs. appearance
The roots of reggae music
The roots of reggae music
Watch Choreographer Bart Cook instructing ballet dancers
Watch Choreographer Bart Cook instructing ballet dancers
Watch and hear a person playing the sarod, a stringed instrument of Hindustani music
Watch and hear a person playing the sarod, a stringed instrument of Hindustani music
Scientific secrets of Game of Thrones' Valyrian steel
Scientific secrets of Game of Thrones' Valyrian steel
How is vodka made?
How is vodka made?
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
Hear about the experimental findings on meat tenderness, muscle cell shrinkage, and loss of water while cooking meat
Hear about the experimental findings on meat tenderness, muscle cell shrinkage, and loss of water while cooking meat
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
How Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's love affairs inspired his work
How Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's love affairs inspired his work
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
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
Find out how “Advance Australia Fair” and not “Waltzing Matilda” became Australia's national anthem
Find out how “Advance Australia Fair” and not “Waltzing Matilda” became Australia's national anthem
Watch and hear a person playing the mridangam drum of the Karnatak music tradition
Watch and hear a person playing the mridangam drum of the Karnatak music tradition
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
Why does pizza taste so good?
Why does pizza taste so good?
Watch an excerpt from a production of Waiting for Godot
Watch an excerpt from a production of Waiting for Godot
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
Watch the first episode of the television comedy “The Beverly Hillbillies”
Watch the first episode of the television comedy “The Beverly Hillbillies”
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”
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 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
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
Watch episode 31 of The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1962
Watch episode 31 of The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1962
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
How geography impacts a wine's taste
How geography impacts a wine's taste
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
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
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
Comparing traditional music in China and Indonesia
Comparing traditional music in China and Indonesia
The ancient tradition of Vietnamese water puppetry
The ancient tradition of Vietnamese water puppetry
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
The origins and evolution of break dancing
The origins and evolution of break dancing
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
The art of making Spanish tapas
The art of making Spanish tapas
The science behind cooking meat and vegetables
The science behind cooking meat and vegetables
How chocolate Easter bunnies are made
How chocolate Easter bunnies are made
Have a glance at George Herriman's “Krazy Kat-Bugologist” cartoon
Have a glance at George Herriman's “Krazy Kat-Bugologist” cartoon
What is ethnomusicology?
What is ethnomusicology?
How wines get their unique flavors and aromas
How wines get their unique flavors and aromas
Uses and health benefits of tarragon
Uses and health benefits of tarragon
How to make elderberry jelly
How to make elderberry jelly
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
How is authentic mustard made?
How is authentic mustard made?
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
What is the vuvuzela?
What is the vuvuzela?
A look at the world of ballet
A look at the world of ballet
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
How to make Bohemian potato soup with homegrown ingredients
How to make Bohemian potato soup with homegrown ingredients
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
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
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
See the end title of Warner Brothers cartoon “Porky's Midnight Matinee”
See the end title of Warner Brothers cartoon “Porky's Midnight Matinee”
See a Chinese music ensemble performing “Melodies of Purple Bamboo”
See a Chinese music ensemble performing “Melodies of Purple Bamboo”
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
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
The science behind making ice cream
The science behind making ice cream
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
Observe a man playing the tabla
Observe a man playing the tabla
See a scene from McLintock! starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
See a scene from McLintock! starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
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”
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
The spicy truth about real wasabi
The spicy truth about real wasabi
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
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
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”
Witness the importance of precision while designing a roller coaster
Witness the importance of precision while designing a roller coaster
Watch a dancer perform jingxi
Watch a dancer perform jingxi
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
Watch Laurel and Hardy in a scene from The Flying Deuces, 1939
Watch Laurel and Hardy in a scene from The Flying Deuces, 1939
The samba: An expression of Afro-Brazilian culture
The samba: An expression of Afro-Brazilian culture
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
The life and legacy of Bob Marley
The life and legacy of Bob Marley
See biographer Scott Saul discussing his book Becoming Richard Pryor
See biographer Scott Saul discussing his book Becoming Richard Pryor
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
Visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in Bankside, London
Visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in Bankside, London
Why are New York City's bagels so good?
Why are New York City's bagels so good?
Know about Shakespeare's Globe Theater and the reason behind its location
Know about Shakespeare's Globe Theater and the reason behind its location
The evolution of Louis Vuitton designs
The evolution of Louis Vuitton designs
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
Making traditional Polish pierogi
Making traditional Polish pierogi
Ludwig van Beethoven's musical legacy
Ludwig van Beethoven's musical legacy
Watch “The Honeymooners,” a 1951 sketch from Cavalcade of Stars
Watch “The Honeymooners,” a 1951 sketch from Cavalcade of Stars
The chemistry behind the perfect grilled cheese sandwich
The chemistry behind the perfect grilled cheese sandwich
See an advertisement of Roper's gas range aired in 1965
See an advertisement of Roper's gas range aired in 1965
How is vinegar made?
How is vinegar made?
What makes Black Forest ham unique?
What makes Black Forest ham unique?
How music causes chills: Understanding dopamine and sound
How music causes chills: Understanding dopamine and sound
Uncover the secret to basil's flavor and healing qualities
Uncover the secret to basil's flavor and healing qualities
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