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.
Why The Shortest Day Of The Year Isn't The Coldest
Adults History
The way we experience seasons don't necessarily line up with how they're technically defined - here's why.
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.
How Tutankhamun Got His Gold | Lost Treasures of Egypt
Adults History
How Tutankhamun Got His Gold | Lost Treasures of Egypt
Where Did Fast Food Come From, And Who Invented It?
Youth History
The fast food industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, which is amazing considering it's less than 100 years old.
Technology Evolution
Youth History
An educational history of the most iconic and important technology evolved over the existence of human life on earth.
What Is Artificial Intelligence?
Youth History
This video on Artificial Intelligence in 5 minutes introduces you to Artificial Intelligence with a fun and simple approach.
What Is The World Wide Web?
Youth History
The world wide web is used every day by millions of people for everything from checking the weather to sharing cat videos. But what is it exactly?
Nelson Mandela: A Look at South Africa's First Black President
Adults History
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president and an enduring icon of the struggle against racial oppression, died on Thursday, the government announced, leaving the nation without its moral center at a time of growing dissatisfaction with the country's leaders.
What Is Media Literacy?
Youth History
An animated basic introduction to the concept of "media literacy".
How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented
Adults History
A general solution to the cubic equation was long considered impossible, until we gave up the requirement that math reflect reality.
Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved?
Adults History
Discover the unique conditions that make the Black Sea host to dozens of shipwrecks that date back thousands of years.
The Egyptian and Hittite Peace Treaty | Lost Treasures of Egypt
Adults History
While Ramses II is often hailed for his military achievements and his skill as a warrior, he was also a well versed diplomat. During his reign he brought the 20 year war with the Hittites to an end and created one of the first written peace treaties.