Start Over Date 1957

401. The missing city gates (29:54)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Reports on excavations concluded at Nimrud, Iraq. Emphasizes the bronze gates, now in the British Museum, that were originally located in Balavat, near Nimrud. Points out that recent discoveries ...

402. The morality of love (29:45)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Distinguishes between morality and virtue, and discusses good and bad love. Points out that the three bad loves are love of money, pride, and romantic love, and explains both that Adler's and Freu...

403. The nature and kinds of love (29:37)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Considers the kinds of human love, the various meanings of the word "love" as it is used in ordinary speech, and the different attitudes that people take toward love. Focuses on the problem of the...

404. The Nature of Creativity, Part 1 (29:36)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Two artists demonstrate the creative process by reacting to a stimulus presented by a psychologist. Defines creativity and outlines the elements composing it; stresses the influence of environment ...

405. The Nature of Creativity, Part 2 (29:50)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the process of revision through which a painting is developed, revealing how the artist uses his skill, knowledge, and experience to shape his ideas into a finished work of art. Compares ...

406. The Nature of Government (29:32)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the fundamental ideas of government, and points out that a government to be just must be for, of, and by the people. Explains why a government must have power and authority in order to fu...

407. The nature of human learning (29:52)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses intellectual learning and the role of the teacher. Shows how learning is only a small part of education, and mentions briefly some theories of learning. Points out that the learner must ...

408. The nature of law (28:32)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Explains the difference in the use of the word "law" in natural science, and the word "law" as used in art, politics, and conduct. Shows pictures to illustrate various concepts of law, and points ...

409. The nature of opinion (29:44)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the nature of opinion as contrasted with knowledge. Points out that where opinion can be right or wrong, knowledge can not be wrong. States that opinions are subject to conflict, and give...

410. The occupation of southern South America (29:21)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Recounts the slow movement of the Spanish into the area of the Paraguay-Parana river system and across the Andes into Chile. Describes their difficulties with the Chilean Indians, and the Aracanians.

411. The Organization of American States (29:29)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Describes the organization of American states and appraises its effectiveness. Discusses U.S.-Latin American relations and considers how they can be improved.

412. The origin and nature of man (29:04)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses Christian dogma versus the Darwinian theory. Stresses the impact of modern psychology and biology upon man's concept of man. Discusses some sociological and legal distinctions between ma...

413. The painting takes shape (29:48)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Continues the painting shown in UNDERPAINTING. More area is covered with underpaint, the head and face are developed through the use of brushes, and additional work is done on the chest area.

415. The Personality of Music (29:01)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Explains that the personality of music is determined by the composer's style and by the use of various musical effects. Demonstrates and contrasts styles through selections played at the piano. Inc...

417. The Play: Idea For Illusion (29:30)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Shows and discusses the play from the point of view of the playwright and the stage director. Describes how the playwright uses such sources as feelings, ideas, actuality, real people, and in analy...

418. The plump princess (15:15)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Beautifully costumed marionettes bring this original story by Tom Tichenor to life. It’s the tale of Princess Frumptious who is called "Frumpy" by her servants and people of the kingdom, because he...

419. The powers of government (27:18)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the powers a government should have and how they should be limited. Identifies two basic problems--the power of men in government and the power of the government itself. Quotes Thomas J...

420. The Rocket Nozzle (15:03)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Reviews the principles of sound and its transmission as it applies to rocket propulsion. Using the V-2 rocket motor as an example, the orientation of a typical rocket motor, including the types of ...