What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
AdultsHistoryHumanPolitics...Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.
How To Draw: Rapunzel's Tower
KidsArtCreativityHow-toThis enchanting art lesson is perfect for all our fairy tale lovers out there.
Can You Imagine?
KidsFunMusicCreativity...Laugh and sing while creating funny combinations of animals, activities, and places.
Clownfish Teamwork
YouthAnimalsRelationshipsScience...A family of saddleback clownfish have found an excellent home, however, they need a place to lay their eggs.
The Most Dangerous Weapon Is Not Nuclear
AdultsBiotechnologyEconomyScience...A breathtaking scientific revolution is taking place – biotechnology has been progressing at stunning speed, giving us the tools to eventually gain control over biology. On the one hand solving the deadliest diseases while also creating viruses more dangerous than nuclear bombs, able to devastate humanity.
Homemade Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream | Jamie Oliver
AdultsFamilyFilmFood...Oh my word this no-churn strawberry vanilla ripple ice cream is so satisfying to make – and eat! If you've never tried making your own ice cream, now is the time. It's so easy and you can leave the mixture in the freezer to come back to weeks or months later! Delish.
Cool Tissue Wiggly Worm Experiment
KidsExperimentsMusicScienceBring a cherished nursery rhyme to life by introducing simple science to your little ones.
Japan's 2011 Tsunami
YouthHistoryNatureNatural DisastersThe March 11 earthquake and tsunami left more than 28,000 dead or missing. See incredible footage of the tsunami swamping cities and turning buildings into rubble.
Creating a Food Forest | Farm Dreams
AdultsHumanLifeNature...National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Best Animal Friends: Mila And Turbo Roo
KidsAnimalsRelationshipsPetsThis kitten's best friend showed her how to swim!
Blindness Isn't a Tragic Binary — It's a Rich Spectrum | Andrew Leland | TED
AdultsBiologyHumanScience...When does vision loss become blindness? Writer, audio producer and editor Andrew Leland explains how his gradual loss of vision revealed a paradoxical truth about blindness -- and shows why it might have implications for how all of us see the world.
How Fish Get Away With Being Colourful
YouthEnvironmentNatureScience...Coral reef fish get away with being colourful thanks to a weird quirk of underwater optics.
Sing With Elmo And Friends
KidsFunMusicEntertainmentElmo, Abby Cadabby, and Ernie are singing along to classic Sesame Street songs such as “Sing After Me,” “What's the Name of That Song,” and “Sing!”