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What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto

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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.

In The Future, Death Will Be Different

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In the future, humans will likely die of a very different suite of causes than we do now, thanks to advances in healthcare, an aging population, and changes in the environment.

Meet The Artist: Abbas Zahedi

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Meet Abbas Zahedi and find out all about his journey to becoming an artist.

Life in Alaska: Keeping an eye out for salmon and bears | Alaska: The Next Generation

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Joel Jacko checks the waterways filled with spawned salmon that are attracting an abundance of nearby animals and predators.

How Do Great Lakes Form?

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Mister Brown is moving away to Wisconsin and wants to teach everyone about the place he's moving to and all the amazing glacial lakes he'll be living near!

Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art: Elgin Throne

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The Elgin Throne is an ancient Greek artifact from the 3rd century BCE that’s full of symbolism and ancient myths.

Who is the fastest creature in mythology?

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Witness the clash of mythology’s speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.

Who Is The Fastest Creature In Mythology?

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Witness the clash of mythology’s speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.

Building a Sled | Alaska: The Next Generation

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Daniel Apassingok, along with Chase and his family and friends help build a sled to help their every day lives.

Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art: Harp Player

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Created over 4,500 years ago, the Harp Player is an excellent example of Cycladic art and sculpture.

Should More Species Be Extinct?

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Watch these amazing rewilding videos from our friends at Planet Wild, in which they’re saving Europe’s cutest bird from extinction or resurrecting a dying forest.

Becoming An Artist: Bhajan Hunjan

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Meet Bhajan Hunjan, an artist who does huge paintings, sculptures and runs workshops for others to get creative too!

Why do some artists become famous?

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Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.

Why Do We Have Crooked Teeth?

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Explore the prevailing scientific theory of why crooked teeth and impacted wisdom teeth are recent developments in human evolution.

4 epidemics that almost happened (but didn't) - George Zaidan

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What makes for an effective outbreak response? Explore successful systems from around the world that prevented epidemics.

Bedtime History: Helen Keller

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Learn about Helen Keller's journey to overcome all odds by learning to speak, read, write books, and later tour the world bringing attention to others with similar disabilities.

Bedtime History: Maya Angelou

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Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.