Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? - Andrew Smith
AdultsFoodHistoryHuman Trace the history of popcorn, from its origins in the Americas to its explosion of popularity in the 20th century.
A Day In The Life Of A Medieval Teenage Pilgrim
YouthHistoryHumanCulture Join siblings Hisham and Asma in medieval Baghdad as they prepare and gather supplies for the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca.
Why We Haven’t Learned More In 101 Years Of Trying
AdultsHistoryHumanLifeScience... Almost everything we know about the reproductive practices of European eels comes from a genius study conducted more than 100 years ago.
How to master your sense of smell
AdultsBiologyHumanScienceHealthFood... Some perfumers can distinguish individual odors in a fragrance made of hundreds of scents; tea-experts have been known to sniff out the exact location of a particular tea; and the NYC Transit Authority once had a employee responsible only for sniffing out gas leaks.
The man who lost his sense of touch
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanNeuroscienceScience... Explore the science behind how your body and brain process different sensations like touch, pain, temperature, and spatial awareness.
How to Calm Your Anxiety, From a Neuroscientist
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyMental HealthNeuroscience... What if you could transform your anxiety into something you can actually use during your work day? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki shares two evidence-based activities -- breathing and movement -- that can soothe your nervous system and fuel creativity and connection.
The Women's Club Movement
YouthHistoryHumanWomen Learn how Black women were able to form their own group called the Women’s Club.
You Can’t Actually Die Of Old Age
AdultsBiologyHealthHumanScienceMythology... Despite centuries of death records to the contrary, “dying of old age” is not medically possible; instead, it’s just a convenient catch-all.
how to discover your dream career
AdultsHumanLifeSelfEducation... Choosing a career is such a stressful endeavour... I still struggle with it every day. But this is the exercise that has helped me get more clarity about what I want to do in life.
Martin Luther King Day Freedom Song
KidsHistoryHumanMusicCulture... "Freedom, Freedom! Let it Ring! Let it Ring!" is a tribute in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.