These SCP’s Could End The World
AdultsBiotechnologyHistoryHumanScienceCulture The SCP Foundation has been responsible for keeping not only our world, but our universe safe. They contain some of the most deadly SCPs known to man, because if just one of these vicious SCPs got loose, it could spell the end of the world!
The dark history of bananas - John Soluri
AdultsHistoryHumanNatureEconomyCulture Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America.
The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsHistoryHumanWritingCultureMythology Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
The Mummy's Curse | Lost Treasures of Egypt
AdultsLifeNatureWorldHistoryCulture Archaeologists find a looted tomb and begin excavating the mummy inside, but there is a problem.
The Mystery of Queen Nefertiti
AdultsEducationHistoryHumanCulture Queen Nefertiti is one of the most famous queens of ancient Egypt, but the location of her tomb is still a mystery.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsEducationHistoryWritingMythologyCulture Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsHistoryHumanWritingMythologyCulture Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)
How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O'Keeffe - Iseult Gillespie
AdultsHealthHumanPsychologyArtCulture Get to know the life and works of painter and sculptor Georgia O’Keeffe, whose art became a cornerstone of American Modernism.
Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 1
AdultsHumanHumorMediaCultureEntertainment John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world, including an interview with Steve Carell to mark the 15thanniversary of THE OFFICE, as well as John’s newest hero Coco.
MinuteEarth Explains: Battle of the Sexes
AdultsBiologyHumanScienceCulture In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at how deep the divide between males and females actually goes.
Who was the world's first author?
AdultsCultureHistoryHumanBooks Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia and meet Enheduanna, a high priestess and the world’s first author.
What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?
AdultsBiologyHumanMediaMusicCulture Discover the techniques opera singers use to project their voices over the orchestra and the importance of a singer’s squillo.
Why should you read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? - Jill Dash
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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?
AdultsCreativityHumanWritingBooksCulture 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.”
A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid
AdultsArtHistoryNatureReligionCulture Join the Celtic druid Camma in her village as she conducts religious rites, serves as a healer, and mediates conflict between tribes.
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!
Dragon Ball Z’s Senzu Beans EXPLAINED
AdultsHealthHumanScienceCultureEntertainment 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!