This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague
AdultsBiologyHistoryHumanHealthScience... The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
YouthHistorySpaceTechnologyScience... In the months leading up to the historic take-off, Nasa put the crew through gruelling, relentless simulations in order to prepare them.
Were Humans Destined to Exist?
AdultsHistoryHumanScience This is a snippet of a larger conversation taking place on Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Over 11 episodes, John Green and Katie Mack walk through the entire history of the universe…even the parts that aren’t written yet.
A Very Colourful Release
YouthAnimalsHistoryNature After some time in care, recovering at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital it is finally time to release some lorikeets back to the wild.
How we can revive Planet Earth in less than 20 years
AdultsHistoryNatureWorldEnvironmentScience... “If given a chance, nature can rebound, and nature can rebound dramatically.” Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses the resilience of nature and how humans can help it thrive.
The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
AdultsHistoryLifeScienceBiologySpace... Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.
Is This Why Venus Lost Its Ocean?
YouthHistorySpaceWorldScienceNature... The Earth and Venus are made of similar material and are about the same size. Yet one planet has an abundance of water and the other is bone dry. When and how did this happen?
The History Of Crocs
YouthCreativityLifeStyleHistoryFashion... Whether you rock them all summer for their comfortable cushion-like feel or despise their awkward shape and bright colours, Crocs have an interesting history.
Why Is English Spelling So Weird?
YouthHistoryLanguageEducation Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history, and find out why it's such an inconsistent language.
Crash Course Art History Preview
AdultsArtEducationHistoryCulture... Welcome to Crash Course Art History! Over the next 22 episodes, Sarah Urist Green will explore the hidden stories behind artworks.
This person isn't actually screaming - Noah Charney
AdultsArtHistoryHumanCulture... Explore Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream,” and find out why this artwork became one of the world’s most famous paintings.
One of the world’s oldest condiments - Dan Kwartler
AdultsFoodHistoryHuman Trace the history of ketchup, from the condiment’s origins in 3rd century China to becoming a staple of American cuisine.
What’s Eating The Titanic?
AdultsHistoryHumanScience When a ship sinks, lots of factors, like the ship’s materials, the water quality, and the depth of the seafloor all play a role in determining how long the ship will last down there - as a result, the Titanic will be gone in fifty years, while Byzantine wrecks in the Black sea remain.
The Real Killer Of The Dinosaurs
AdultsEducationHistoryScience A ruthless murder was committed! Someone killed the dinosaurs and we have the murderer! Witnesses say that an Everest-sized asteroid hit Earth, devastated the planet and caused a mass extinction. A simple, fascinating and convincing explanation. Or… is it?