A day in the life of an ancient Athenian
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It's 427 BCE, and the worst internal conflict ever to occur in the ancient Greek world is in its fourth year.
The myth of King Midas and his golden touch - Iseult Gillespie
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In Greek mythology, King Midas is known as a rogue ruler whose antics bemused his people and irritated the Gods.
Debunking Anti-Vaxxers
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Here's what to say to anti-vaxxers!
We Asked Bill Gates: Do You Need To Be Rich To Be Healthy?
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This video is in collaboration with Bill and Melinda Gates. You can check out the Gates Annual Letter here: http://b-gat.es/2Cfph0j
Are You Smarter Than Average?
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Put your intelligence to the test!
The rise and fall of the Inca empire
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It was the western hemisphere's largest empire ever, with a population of nearly 10 million subjects.
Why We Pick Difficult Partners
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In theory, we're nowadays allowed to get together with pretty much anyone we like. And yet, at a psychological level, we aren't free to love just any suitable person. We have a type - and strangely and awkwardly, these types are often not those who stand a chance of making us maximally happy.
I Got Popular...And It Changed Me
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Isaiah had never been cool or popular. He was known as strange, the weird kid - the weirdo - and he stuck to himself. The mean girls and popular kids didn't help his shyness, really hurt his self-esteem, and so, after middle school, he was determined to make high school different.
14 Strange Ways of Life the Ancient Egyptians Practiced
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We often think that we are completely different from ancient people, but archaeology shows that we are quite wrong. Here is a list of 14 unbelievable facts about the life of ancient Egyptians.
Why Do You Love Your Family?
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Why do we love people we're related to? Compared to strangers, why do we feel such a deep sense of connection with our family members? Sure, they're nice to us, we take care of each other, and we often live with them, but there has to be a deeper biological reason. That reason, unsurprisingly is evolution. In this video, I explain why taking care of our family, or even dying for them, makes sense in the eyes of evolution.
What Is It Like To Be Deaf?
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Deafness is not a one size fits all, but what are some things Deaf people might experience?
Why is Herodotus called "The Father of History"? - Mark Robinson
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500 years ago, the writing of history as we know it didn't exist. The past was recorded as a list of events, with little explanation for their causes beyond accepting things as the will of the gods.
How To Be Confident
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The fastest route to confidence is to stop being so attached to one's dignity and seriousness; and plainly admit that one is - of course - an idiot. We all are.
How Not to be Boring
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No one is ever boring: we just seem boring when we haven't learnt the surprisingly easy art of being honest about our vulnerabilities.
Nihon Nights: Discover Japan's custom supercar culture w/ Mad Mike.
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The New Zealand drift racer known as Mad Mike has made a documentary about the Japanese capital's extraordinary after-dark modified auto scene - check out Nihon Nights above. Which car would you love to drive?
What Are Diminutives - and Why We Like Them
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A diminutive is something you stick on the end of a word to make the thing it describes sound smaller. ie. Dog goes to Doggy. Every language has them, but some have more than others. Why are we drawn to diminutives? And why is English particularly resistant to them, compared to Spanish, for example?
History vs. Che Guevara - Alex Gendler
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His face is recognized all over the world - the young medical student who became a revolutionary icon. But was Che Guevara a heroic champion of the poor, or a ruthless warlord who left a legacy of repression? Alex Gendler puts this controversial figure on trial in History vs. Che Guevara.