How Kodak Detected the Atomic Bomb
Adults History
Kodak detected the first atomic bomb before anyone else figured it out. Then they made a deal not to tell anyone. Thanks to HBO Max, and their new show raised by Wolves for sponsoring this video!
The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
A brief history of plastic
Adults History
Trace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.
A brief history of plastic
Adults History
Trace the history of the invention of plastic, and how the material ushered in what became known as the plastics century.
The Mystery of Queen Nefertiti
Adults History
Queen Nefertiti is one of the most famous queens of ancient Egypt, but the location of her tomb is still a mystery.
The last living members of an extinct species - Jan Stejskal
Adults History
Dig into how scientists are attempting to revive the functionally extinct northern white rhino through artificial reproduction.
Can you outsmart the fallacy that fooled a generation of doctors? - Elizabeth Cox
Adults History
Dig into the false cause fallacy, which assumes that one event causes another, and learn how to distinguish between correlation and causation.
How To Go Extinct
Adults History
Extinction: The moment when the last individual of a particular species dies.
Last Wild Places: Iberá | National Geographic
Adults History
Iberá National Park in northeastern Argentina is part of one of the largest wetlands in South America, but much of its wildlife went extinct in the 20th century due to widespread hunting and habitat loss.
Why People Hate Hyenas
Adults History
Throughout history and around the world, most people dislike hyenas. But why?
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)
What Did They Do Before Toilet Paper?
Adults History
If 2020 has shown us anything, it's that during the apocalypse the hottest commodity will be toilet paper!
The last chief of the Comanches and the fall of an empire
Adults History
Get to know the story of Quanah Parker, a Native American warrior and leader, and the last chief of the Comanche tribe.
The greatest mathematician that never lived - Pratik Aghor
Adults History
Dig into the mystery of Nicolas Bourbaki— one of the most influential mathematicians of all time… who never actually existed.
Will Gas Stations Survive?
Adults History
Although it’s not likely to happen soon, someday gas stations may be replaced by (or turn into) another type of fueling station, because no fuel or mode of transportation is forever.
The Sky Table | Barkskins
Adults History
About Barkskins:
A group of outcasts and dreamers battle to escape their pasts while navigating the brutal frontier and tangled loyalties of the New World.
What Happens To Nuclear Waste?
Adults History
Nuclear waste is an extremely dangerous substance and must be disposed of by professionals, dressed head to toe in safety gear.
A day in the life of a teenage samurai - Constantine N. Vaporis
Adults History
Follow Mori Banshirô, a young samurai in training, as he studies the twin paths of literary learning and the martial arts.
Why Bats Aren't as Scary as You Think | Nat Geo Explores
Adults History
When we think of bats, an unfavorable image often comes to mind.
Could Solar Storms Destroy Civilization? Solar Flares & Coronal Mass Ejections
Adults History
We have a bunch of new stuff, from the long requested bacteriophage infographic poster to a new Optimistic Nihilism poster that lets you enjoy some existential dread in style.