keyboard_arrow_up

What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?

AdultsBiologyHumanMedia...
Discover the techniques opera singers use to project their voices over the orchestra and the importance of a singer’s squillo.

The philosophy of cynicism

AdultsHistoryScienceWriting...
Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.

Why should you read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? - Jill Dash

AdultsCultureMediaPolitics...
TED-Ed 10.2M subscribers Explore William Golding’s timeless satire, “Lord of the Flies,” which follows a group of shipwrecked boys as they descend into anarchy.

Why should you read “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?

AdultsCreativityHumanWriting...
Dig into Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small Things,” and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by society’s “Love Laws.”

Australia's Most Notorious Outlaw

AdultsCultureHistoryHuman
The John Dillinger of the Australian outback, Ned Kelly, was wanted dead or alive with a large bounty placed on his head to attract desperate killers, but they weren't prepared to find Kelly and his gang rigged out in Iron Man outfits!

A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid

AdultsArtHistoryNature...
Join the Celtic druid Camma in her village as she conducts religious rites, serves as a healer, and mediates conflict between tribes.

Dragon Ball Z’s Senzu Beans EXPLAINED

AdultsHealthHumanScience...
How exactly do the senzu beans in Dragon Ball work? Kyle takes a closer look at those magical healing plants in this week's episode of Because Science!

1950s vs. NOW: Did Mid-Century Futurism Flop?

AdultsCreativityFutureScience...
What kind of future did the people of the 1950s predict? Did people get the tech they wanted?

9 Crunchy And Delicious Potato Snacks

AdultsFamilyFilmFood...
Try these 9 delicious potato snacks!

A brief history of cannibalism

AdultsHealthHistoryHuman...
Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.

Handmade Vs. Machine-Made Pasta And Meatballs

AdultsFilmFoodHealth...
Handmade versus machine-made pasta. Is one really easier than the other and can you taste the difference?

The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles

AdultsConstructionCreativityHistory...
Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles.

Primitive Technology

AdultsCreativityHumanNature...
Primitive Technology: Polynesian Arrowroot Flour

Spicy Chicken Wings | Jamie Oliver & Tom Walker

AdultsFamilyFilmFood...
The bromance has been brewing between Tom Walker and Jamie on social media for a little while now. Jamie’s family are even sketched into Tom’s album artwork, albeit very small!

United by Ping Pong

AdultsCultureLifeSports...
A powerful look at how outdoor ping pong tables, set up in the heart of New York City, are welcoming players from all walks of life.

Why should you read “The Master and Margarita”? - Alex Gendler

AdultsEducationMediaWriting...
Get to know the Russian classic “The Master and Margarita,” a genre-defying blend of political satire and occult mysticism about a visit from the Devil.

My Video Went Viral. Here's Why

AdultsCultureData ScienceHuman...
My hypothesis is that the algorithm, rather than viewer preference, drives views on the site. As the algorithm shifts, various YouTubers experience burnout (as what used to work no longer works) and right now click-through rate is the key metric.

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

AdultsCultureHumanPsychology...
The Dunning-Kruger Effect was first described in a 1999 paper by David Dunning and Justin Kruger.

The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god

AdultsArtCultureReligion...
Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world.

Why is this painting so shocking?

AdultsArtCreativityCulture...
Discover the history and symbolism of Pablo Picasso’s powerful anti-war mural, “Guernica,” rendered in his signature Cubist style.

How Do White Walkers Shatter Swords?

AdultsConstructionMediaScience...
For Game of Thrones fans winter is finally here, and with it comes the long foreshadowed White Walkers. These foes have proven to be a dangerous threat for many reasons, but one of the biggest is their seeming imperviousness to the average weapons of the Seven Kingdoms.