How a Fish Saved the Vikings
Adults History
The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and importantly a lack of sunlight. Luckily, they had cod.
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Death
Adults History
The Dolan Twins, Cardi B and even YOU are going to die. So, this is how science can help you cope with death.
How Sustainable Plantations Help Save Uganda’s Decimated Forests
Adults History
Sustainable forestry is helping the country electrify, cutting down on firewood use—and providing livelihoods.
The real reason conspiracy theories work
Adults History
Here's why we've evolved to fall for conspiracy theories.
A Senegalese Wrestler Trains to Become the ‘King of the Arena’
Adults History
In this west African country, wrestling is not just a sport, but a chance at a better life.
What Is a Sin Eater? | The Story of God
Adults History
Sal Masekela travels to England to find the final resting place of the last "sin eater."
Why Planes Sometimes Crash
Adults History
Could you survive a plane crash?
Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer
Adults History
James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.
Tigers 101 | National Geographic
Adults History
Tigers are icons of beauty, power, and the importance of conservation. Learn five surprising facts about these striped felines, including how large the cats can be, an adaptation some developed for swimming, and how much wild tiger populations have declined.
Are You Capable of Murder?
Adults History
The Ted Bundy Tapes had us wonder what it takes to be a killer.
The Border Between Crocs and Humans | Explorer
Adults History
Thanks to an aggressive conservation effort in the Northern Territory of Australia, crocodiles now outnumber people. But as humans push their boundaries, the crocs push back.
Could You Survive In The Middle Ages?
Adults History
We explore just how difficult life was back in the Middle Ages!
Spinning Black Holes
Adults History
A pulsing black hole in the centre of a distant galaxy sheds light on black hole and galaxy formation. How fast are black holes rotating and how does that rotation change over its life-span?
A brie(f) history of cheese - Paul Kindstedt
Adults History
Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization.
The Bird Poop That Changed The World
Adults History
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This Is Why The Holidays Can Suck!
Adults History
Trying to be cheery might make you dreary!