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.
The myth of Gawain and the Green Knight - Dan Kwartler
Adults History
Dig into the myth of the Green Knight, who comes to King Arthur’s court to challenge the honor and bravery of Camelot’s knights.
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.
Recycle Cardboard Into Anything With A 3D Printer
Youth History
Paper is an incredible material, but why does it always have to be flat? I’ve developed a process to turn paper into a three-dimensional material, using as little as a 3D printer, a blender, a vice, and pinch of rice.
Making A LEGO Car Cross Gaps
Youth History
Testing a Lego car against longer and longer gaps that it needs to drive over.
The Most Powerful Computers You've Never Heard Of
Adults History
Analog computers were the most powerful computers for thousands of years, relegated to obscurity by the digital revolution.
Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? - Noah Charney
Adults History
Discover what factors helped Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” become the world’s most famous painting.
What Holds a Country Together or Tears it Apart? Crash Course Geography #36
Adults History
Today we’re going to talk about the forces that affect a country’s stability. We’ll take a closer look at Costa Rica, Venezuela, Cuba, and Brazil and examine how the cohesiveness of these Latin American countries varies dramatically even though they are in a region with similar characteristics.
The History And Future Of Everything
Youth History
Time makes sense in small pieces
Can you solve the human cannonball riddle? - Alex Rosenthal
Adults History
They call you the human cannonball. Your act involves flying through rings of fire, bouncing through a trampoline course, and catching the trapezist in the grand finale.
The Creation Of The Universe | Universe | BBC Earth
Adults History
This is the story of creation, as told by science.
Times When Humanity ALMOST Ended
Adults History
Humans have almost faced their extinction on several occasions, and today we're going to reveal the closest calls humanity has ever had!
Assembly Line History
Youth History
The history of assembly lines.
Recycling Fashion
Youth History
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. But a small town in Italy called Prato has built its fortune on transforming old scraps into new clothes, particularly knitwear and wool.