Explore the three main ways viruses can be driven to extinction, and dig into the possibility of COVID-19 dying out.
Adults History
Viruses are wildly successful organisms. There are about 100 million times as many virus particles on Earth as there are stars in the observable universe.
I tested the US Military’s secret space weapon
Adults History
An engineer came up with a plan to drop tungsten telephone poles from space - the idea has been seriously considered on multiple occasions, so we tested it.
Rescuing Indigenous Knowledge In The Andes To Restore Ecosystems
Youth History
Constantino Aucca Chutas has pioneered a community reforestation model driven by local and Indigenous communities, which has led to three million trees being planted in Peru.
Anthropology’s Greatest Hoax
Adults History
Scientists are sometimes deemed objective observers of the world in which we live, but that’s not entirely true. They’re still human and can find themselves victim to fraudsters just like the lot of us.
Why Do We Release So Much Gas?
Adults History
The carbon dioxide we’re pumping into the air every day is causing unprecedented global warming and climate change.
Discovering Monet
Youth History
This video takes an in-depth look at Monet's approach to painting in series, an approach that consumed his later years.
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Adults History
Treasure hunting has captured our imaginations for centuries. Draining the oceans reveals the richest wrecks ever found.
Technology Size Comparison
Youth History
In this video, we're going to zoom in on the smallest devices and technologies that drive our modern world.
What Is The Best Shape For A Farm?
Adults History
The shape of a farm can tell you a surprising amount about the land it's on and the people that use it.
How Paul Cezanne Changed Art
Kids History
Learn all about how his still life paintings broke all the art rules!
What makes a poem … a poem? - Melissa Kovacs
Adults History
What exactly makes a poem … a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three recognizable characteristics of most poetry.
Valkyries: The Real Story Behind These Warriors of Legend | Fate & Fabled
Adults History
Vikings were some of the fiercest fighters in human history, using their impressive battle prowess to spread Norse influence between the 8th and 11th centuries.
Block Printing William Morris Wallpaper
Youth History
This video recreates the painstaking reproduction of a William Morris wallpaper design from 1875.
The Future of Public Health: Crash Course Public Health #10
Adults History
We don’t know what the next big scientific breakthrough is going to be or what futuristic diseases we’ll encounter. But when it comes to our health, we actually have a pretty good idea of what could be next.
Exploring Ciudad Perdida
Youth History
Ciudad Perdida or "The Lost City" is high up in Colombia’s most isolated mountain range, the Sierra Nevada.
The Future Of Diabetes
Youth History
Diabetes poses a huge burden on families and healthcare systems - even with access to cutting-edge technology.
Witchcraft: Crash Course European History #10
Adults History
During our last several episodes, Europe and the European-controlled world have been in crisis. Wars, disease, climate changes, and shifts in religious and political power threw the European world into turmoil.
Are Hurricanes Getting Stronger?
Youth History
Although we’ll never see a Category 6 hurricane, data does show that more hurricanes are becoming more severe.
The Tree That Changed The World
Youth History
In Singapore, 1842, Dr William Montgomerie was shown a strange latex by his gardener.
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Adults History
If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there.
Which Healthcare System is Best?
Adults History
Are you ready for the understatement of the century? Health care is complicated. Across the 200 or so countries on Earth, there are a lot of different ways people receive health care.