Is Civilization on the Brink of Collapse?
AdultsFutureLifeWorldHistorySociety... At its height, the Roman Empire was home to about 30 % of the world’s population, and in many ways the pinnacle of human advancement.
Can the economy grow forever?
AdultsEconomyHistoryWorld Is infinite economic growth possible on a planet with finite resources? Explore how countries can balance efficiency with sustainability.
The Giant Heads of Easter Island for Kids
KidsHistoryTravelWorldCultureEducation... Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is an isolated island off the coast of Chile with an amazing secret: hundreds and hundreds of giant stone heads
Purpose Built Monumental Statues Of The Pharaoh
YouthHistoryWorldCulture The Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II had more statues made of him than any other ruler.
The Scientist Who Killed Millions and Saved Billions
AdultsEducationLifeScienceHistory... Fritz Haber is the scientist who arguably most transformed the world. Part of this video is sponsored by Wren.
The Last Human – A Glimpse Into The Far Future
AdultsFutureHistoryHumanSociety... Because of the potential size of the future, the most important thing about our actions today might be their impact on future generations.
All the Insane Ways El Chapo Has Escaped Prison
AdultsCreativityHistoryHumanCultureSociety... El Chapo is best known for his time serving as the Mexican drug Kingpin, but we could also add escape artist to his resume. Check out today's insane video to see how the drug lord pulled off multiple epic prison escapes!
Inside The World's Largest Crystal 'Cave'
YouthHistoryTravelWorldScienceNatureGeology... Discovered in 1999 inside an abandoned mine in Southern Spain, Pulpí Geode is the largest crystal 'cave' of its kind in the world.
How DNA Reveals Vikings Never Left Scotland
YouthHistoryWorldGenetics Vikings conquered many of Scotland's islands, as well as the mainland, in the 8th and 9th Centuries. They came, they conquered, they left, or so the story seemed to go.
A brief history of dumplings - Miranda Brown
AdultsFoodHistoryHumanCulture... Trace the diverse and delicious history of dumplings, from their first recorded origins to their spread across the Asian continent and beyond.
How The Suez Canal Changed The World
YouthConstructionHistoryWorldPolitics... Dig into the construction of the Suez Canal, and discover how it became one of the world’s busiest maritime passages.
Petrified Forest National Park
KidsTravelWorldNatureScienceHistory... Learn cool facts about petrified wood––like how it became fossilized and why it’s scattered in eastern Arizona.
Truth Decay
AdultsHistoryHumanPsychologyPoliticsSociety... Trust is eroding, in part, due to the over-abundance of opinion-based content; we must all develop better tools and habits for consuming information to regain a shared understanding of what is true.