The rise of the Ottoman Empire - Mostafa Minawi
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Explore the early days of the Ottoman Empire, as shrewd political rulers grew the principality into an intercontinental empire.
Most Spoiled Kids in the World
Adults Human
Some parents spoil their kids with whatever they want, but when your parents are Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey being spoiled gets taken to a whole new level.
Who decides how long a second is?
Adults Human
Discover how scientists developed atomic clocks, which use the vibrations of atoms to measure and maintain a globally consistent time.
Would Living on the Moon Suck? - Dear Blocko #31
Adults Human
Animation by Steven Lawson
Written by Michael Sago
Does It Pay To Cheat?
Adults Human
For some birds, trying to cheat your neighbors into raising your babies is just as much work - and is no more successful - than doing it yourself.
These SCP’s Could End The World
Adults Human
The SCP Foundation has been responsible for keeping not only our world, but our universe safe. They contain some of the most deadly SCPs known to man, because if just one of these vicious SCPs got loose, it could spell the end of the world!
How to Harvest Pecans (In Slow Motion) - Smarter Every Day 248
Adults Human
I hope you enjoyed learning about Pecan Harvesting as much as I did!
Can You Upload Your Mind & Live Forever? feat. Cyberpunk 2077
Adults Human
The desire to be free from the limits of the human experience is as old as our first stories. We exist in an endless universe, only bound by the laws of physics and yet, our consciousness is trapped in mortal machines made of meat.
Why Do You Have Reoccurring Dreams?
Adults Human
Dream. Dream. Dream. It's Dear Blocko 30!
What If Earth got Kicked Out of the Solar System? Rogue Earth
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The Search for History’s Lost Slave Ships | Podcast | Overheard at National Geographic
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On the bottom of the world’s oceans lie historic treasures—the lost wrecks of ships that carried enslaved people from Africa to the Americas. Only a handful have been identified so far, but National Geographic explorer and Storytelling Fellow Tara Roberts is documenting the efforts of Black scuba divers and archaeologists to find more, hoping to finally bring their stories to light.
The dark history of bananas - John Soluri
Adults Human
Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America.
Can we build a "perfect" forest? - Jean-François Bastin
Adults Human
How can trees help in the fight against climate change? Dig into the efforts to rebuild damaged ecosystems and reduce carbon emissions.
What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them? - Cindy J. Aaronson
Adults Human
Dig into the science of what triggers panic attacks, how to recognize them, and the available treatments for panic disorder.
What Does Winning & Losing Really Do To You? ft. WolfeyVGC
Adults Human
Monsters of the Pocket is everyone's favorite franchise!