It's been a while!

Hey everyone! Here are some documentaries and youtube channels I have been watching lately and couldn't recommend more. They are great for learning about world and cultural issues as well as improving your listening skills.

First, The Rise of ISIS from PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) Frontline. Frontline is a documentary show that goes extremely in depth into many topics and looks at issues from as many angles as possible. While some may find their reporting a little dry, I find it to be the most level headed reporting on the internet. No glitz, no glamour, just the facts as well as they can report them.

Isis territory map taken from Businessinsider.com

Next, I'd like to recommend a channel that I've just started watching that really delves into many of my favorite art forms: music, film, and animation. If you would like to learn more about the history of famous characters like Bugs Bunny, Superman, the X-Men, ALIEN, and more check out his channel here. And below enjoy his history of the American animation star, Bugs Bunny. 

Finally, can you hum the Harry Potter theme in your head? Can you recall music from Star Wars, from James Bond, from the Nightmare Before Christmas? If you have a beating heart you can probably think of one song, right? But what about any Marvel movie? Take a minute and think about it... if you remembered a song, kudos. I couldn't remember any. Here's one person's explanation as to why...