Hold That Thought

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From physics to philosophy, anthropology to art history, Hold That Thought showcases research and ideas from Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Tune in to explore a world of ideas. 

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11 Pieces

Celebrate the renowned playwright William Shakespeare by delving deep into the texts of his plays and the world in which he wrote. Nine episodes feature the work and insights of scholars from Washington University in St. Louis.

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8 Pieces

Dive into the human brain to learn about how we're wired to make decisions, appreciate art and movies, recover from injury, and more.

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5 Pieces

Join host Rebecca King as she talks to historians, biographers, memoirists, poets, novelists, and playwrights to dig deeper into the study and representations of the past.


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Psychologist Jeffrey Zacks explains why people (even psychologists!) get so emotionally involved in movies.

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2016
  • Length: 12:00
  • Purchases: 4
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It's the sequel! Psychologist Jeff Zacks returns to explain how our eyes and brains make sense of continuous movie edits.

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2016
  • Length: 11:39
  • Purchases: 3
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Glenn Stone explores the controversies around genetically modified crops and the effects of biotechnology on farmers in India.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 10:30
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Astronomer Ramanath Cowsik describes the history of dark matter and how his discovery influenced the way scientists think about dark matter in the ...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 09:00
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How are tiny specks of dust related to the formation of our solar system? Christine Floss, professor of physics at Washington University in St. Lo...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 12:00
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Physicist Kasey Wagoner explains the science behind America's greatest pastime.

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  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 13:59
  • Purchases: 2
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Professor Joe Loewenstein details Shakespeare's creative and intellectual response to accusations of plagiarism by Robert Greene.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 16:39
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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis speaks to its many projects and its summer 2015 production of Antony and Cleopatra.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 13:40
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Roman historian Karen Acton explores the historical identities of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 14:58
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Scholars and directors shed light on the question of why we continue to study and admire William Shakespeare.

  • Added: Jan 04, 2016
  • Length: 16:50