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
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.
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.
People are Manipulating You on Facebook
AdultsHumanPsychologyTechnology...Thank you Facebook for being so open to this discussion.
What Is a Sin Eater? | The Story of God
AdultsHistorySocietySpirituality...Sal Masekela travels to England to find the final resting place of the last "sin eater."
April Fool's Day
TeachersEducationMathTeacher Cafe...April Fool's Day is the perfect time to play some light-hearted pranks on your friends, family, and co-workers; and if you’re a teacher, pulling an unexpected fast one on your students can be entertaining -- and memorable -- for everyone.
How to learn any language in six months
AdultsCultureEducationPsychology...Chris Lonsdale is Managing Director of Chris Lonsdale & Associates, a company established to catalyse breakthrough performance for individuals and senior teams.