The history of chocolate - Deanna Pucciarelli
AdultsEducationFoodHumanHistory... If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, you’re lucky you weren’t born before the 16th century. Until then, chocolate only existed as a bitter, foamy drink in Mesoamerica.
Machu Picchu 101 | National Geographic
AdultsNatureTravelWorldHistoryCulture... Machu Picchu is a testament to the power and ingenuity of the Inca empire. Built without the use of mortar, metal tools, or the wheel, Machu Picchu stands as an archaeological wonder of the ancient world. But why was it built—and deserted?
What makes a poem … a poem? - Melissa Kovacs
AdultsHistoryHumanSelfWritingArt... 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
AdultsHistoryWritingCulture 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.
The Future of Public Health: Crash Course Public Health #10
AdultsHealthHistoryHumanEducationFuture... 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.
Fact vs. Theory vs. Hypothesis vs. Law… EXPLAINED!
AdultsEducationHow-toHumanScienceHistory... ome people try to attack things like evolution by natural selection and man-made climate change by saying “Oh, that’s just a THEORY!”
Witchcraft: Crash Course European History #10
AdultsHistoryHumanLifeCulture... 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.
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice Latte
AdultsFoodFunHistoryScience... 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?
AdultsHealthHistoryHumanPolitics... 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.
These companies with no CEO are thriving
AdultsBusinessEconomyHistoryStartups... Get to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies.
The Deadliest Virus on Earth
AdultsHealthHumanScienceNatureHistory... In the 1970s thousands of Chickenheads rained from the sky in Europe, making foxes and other wildlife confused and very happy. Why?
The Man Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions
AdultsHistoryHumanSciencePhilosophy... Fritz Haber is the scientist who arguably most transformed the world. Part of this video is sponsored by Wren.
The 11 Year Old World War 2 Soldier
AdultsHistoryLifeWorld How young is too young to fight for your country? Check out today's insane video to find out how a kid managed to find himself in the thick of World War 2! Don't miss this epic true story of the youngest WW2 soldier!
Is Civilization on the Brink of Collapse?
AdultsFutureLifeWorldHistorySociety... At its height, the Roman Empire was home to about 30 % of the world’s population, and in many ways the pinnacle of human advancement.
Can the economy grow forever?
AdultsEconomyHistoryWorld Is infinite economic growth possible on a planet with finite resources? Explore how countries can balance efficiency with sustainability.
The Scientist Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions
AdultsEducationLifeScienceHistory... Fritz Haber is the scientist who arguably most transformed the world. Part of this video is sponsored by Wren.
The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future
AdultsFutureHistoryHumanSociety... Because of the potential size of the future, the most important thing about our actions today might be their impact on future generations.
All the Insane Ways El Chapo Has Escaped Prison
AdultsCreativityHistoryHumanCultureSociety... El Chapo is best known for his time serving as the Mexican drug Kingpin, but we could also add escape artist to his resume. Check out today's insane video to see how the drug lord pulled off multiple epic prison escapes!