How a Banana Sold for $150,000 : Modern Art
AdultsArtHistoryCulture Our cultural perspectives shape how we perceive art, including who we see as contributing to its most important movements.
Dorothy J. Vaughn
YouthHistorySpaceWomenScience... Dorothy J. Vaughan was a pioneer human computer and visionary who was integral in the expansion of a diverse workforce across NASA.
A.I. ‐ Humanity's Final Invention?
AdultsArtificial IntelligenceHistoryTechnologyFuture... Humans rule Earth without competition. But we are about to create something that may change that: our last invention, the most powerful tool, weapon, or maybe even entity: Artificial Super intelligence.
David Blaine: Do Not Attempt | Official First Look | National Geographic
AdultsHistoryTravelWorldArtEntertainment... David Blaine: Do Not Attempt is a cinematic journey following magician David Blaine as he chases little-known magic within our world. David is searching for real magic by tracking down incredible people across the globe and learning their closely guarded secrets in order to push his craft to the next level.
This Disease is Deadlier Than The Plague
AdultsBiologyHistoryHumanHealthScience... The white death has haunted humanity like no other disease following us for thousands, maybe millions of years.
Origins of Color (Trade & Exchange)
AdultsArtEducationHistoryCulture... How can the color “red” be a global commodity? How can the way a statue stands be a sign of cultural exchange?
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
YouthHistorySpaceTechnologyScience... In the months leading up to the historic take-off, Nasa put the crew through gruelling, relentless simulations in order to prepare them.
Were Humans Destined to Exist?
AdultsHistoryHumanScience This is a snippet of a larger conversation taking place on Crash Course Pods: The Universe. Over 11 episodes, John Green and Katie Mack walk through the entire history of the universe…even the parts that aren’t written yet.
A Very Colourful Release
YouthAnimalsHistoryNature After some time in care, recovering at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital it is finally time to release some lorikeets back to the wild.
How we can revive Planet Earth in less than 20 years
AdultsHistoryNatureWorldEnvironmentScience... “If given a chance, nature can rebound, and nature can rebound dramatically.” Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses the resilience of nature and how humans can help it thrive.
12 Predictions for the Future of Technology
AdultsHistoryLifeTechnologyFutureBusiness... Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to planes that get us from New York to London in 90 minutes — and shows why a world of abundance awaits.
The Rock That's Helping Us Find the Origin of Life
AdultsHistoryLifeScienceBiologySpace... Epidote might just look like a pretty little crystal, but it has a secret. thanks to the high-pressure circumstances where it forms, we can use it to help us uncover the origins of life on our planet, and maybe even find signs of life on Mars.
Is This Why Venus Lost Its Ocean?
YouthHistorySpaceWorldScienceNature... The Earth and Venus are made of similar material and are about the same size. Yet one planet has an abundance of water and the other is bone dry. When and how did this happen?
The History Of Crocs
YouthCreativityLifeStyleHistoryFashion... Whether you rock them all summer for their comfortable cushion-like feel or despise their awkward shape and bright colours, Crocs have an interesting history.
Why Is English Spelling So Weird?
YouthHistoryLanguageEducation Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history, and find out why it's such an inconsistent language.
The true story behind the legend of the 47 Rōnin
AdultsHistoryHumanCulture Dig into one of Japan’s most infamous stories about the 47 samurai who take revenge for the loss of their leader.
Crash Course Art History Preview
AdultsArtEducationHistoryCulture... Welcome to Crash Course Art History! Over the next 22 episodes, Sarah Urist Green will explore the hidden stories behind artworks.
This person isn't actually screaming - Noah Charney
AdultsArtHistoryHumanCulture... Explore Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream,” and find out why this artwork became one of the world’s most famous paintings.