Japan's $100 Billion World's Fastest Train
Youth History
Japan’s world record breaking Maglev L0 passenger train has been under testing since it was unveiled to the press in November of 2012, achieving speeds of 374 miles per hour.
How pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles
Adults History
Trace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.
Robotic Fibers
Youth History
A new kind of fiber developed by researchers at MIT and in Sweden.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
Adults History
Is it actually possible to travel through time? Scientists say "Yes", but what does that actually mean?
2-Minute Time Machine - Beards
Youth History
We'll check out what's up with beards and why men (and women!) might have wanted one.
Can you solve the Big Bang riddle? - James Tanton
Adults History
It’s moments after the Big Bang and you’re still reeling. You’re a particle of matter, amidst a chaotic stew of forces, fusion, and annihilation.
Making Manuscripts
Kids History
Illuminated manuscripts were among the most precious objects produced in the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance, primarily in monasteries and courts.
2-Minute Time Machine - Bread
Youth History
Where did bread come from and when did humans start making it?
The dark history of the overthrow of Hawaii - Sydney Iaukea
Adults History
Get to know the story of Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, and how she fought the US annexation of the islands.
The Pieces That Remain | Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship | Disney+
Adults History
Divers and descendants of the Clotilda captives reflect on the significance of being the first to explore the shipwreck.
The myth of Narcissus and Echo - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
One day, Echo was drifting through the woods and fell in love with a handsome young hunter named Narcissus. Cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken by another, Echo was unable to converse with him and was soon cruelly rejected.
The First Cell Phone Call
Youth History
When AT&T launched their cellular system for car phones, Dr. Martin "Marty" Cooper and his team at Motorola decided to build a truly wireless mobile phone, a handheld device that would truly free consumers to communicate on the go.
Betty Reid Soskin Tour Of "Rosie The Riveter" Museum
Youth History
Betty Reid Soskin tkaes us on a short tour of the “Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park” in Richmond, California.
What is a “Developed” Country? Crash Course Geography #40
Adults History
oday we’re going to discuss what it means for a place to be “developed”. Development is often associated with economic success — that is countries with higher standards of living and material wealth like those found in Europe and North America.
The myth of Anansi, the trickster spider - Emily Zobel Marshall
Adults History
Follow the spider Anansi on his quest to complete a challenge from the Sky God in order to take ownership of the world’s stories.
2-Minute Time Machine - Writing
Youth History
How often do you use writing? Probably every day (yes, that includes texting). But how did humans start writing in the first place?
Chinese New Year 2022
Adults History
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. It starts from February 1 and lasts until January 2, 2023. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, unpredictable and confident.