How the Most Expensive Swords in the World Are Made
AdultsConstructionEducationHistoryArt... This is a video about how Japanese samurai swords, aka katanas, are made – from the gathering of the iron sand, to the smelting of the steel, to the forging of the blade.
Our Instruction Manual for Existing
AdultsBiologyHistoryHumanScience... Your DNA contains all the instructions your body needs to function. In this episode of Crash Course Biology, we’ll figure out what this giant instruction manual looks like and how this three-billion-letter code gets copied into your trillions of cells through DNA replication.
We're Probably Going to Cure MS
AdultsHealthHistoryScienceEducation... You've probably heard of multiple sclerosis, especially if you're a fan of The West Wing. But can we ever cure MS? Yes. But also, no. But also, probably? It's complicated.
How humanity got hooked on coffee - Jonathan Morris
AdultsFoodHistoryHumanCulture... Trace the history of coffee, from its first known origins to its rise in popularity due to trade routes and cultivation.
Ancient Animal Crossing
KidsAnimalsHistoryNatureEducation... Join Squeaks and Jessi as they learn about a time when lots of animals switched places -- like bears, sloths, armadillos, and more.
Why Does Everything Decay Into Lead
AdultsEducationHistoryScienceChemistry... If you look at a copy of the periodic table, you might notice that basically every element after lead is labelled as radioactive.
Are We Made Of Stardust?
YouthFactsScienceSpaceHistory... Our planetary scientist Dr Ashley King reveals how the big bang, stars and supernovas helped make life possible.
Saber-Toothed Smilodon
KidsAnimalsHistoryNatureScience... Smilodon the saber-toothed cat had really big teeth! Join Jessi and Squeaks and learn all about how fossils can tell us how these Ice Age animals lived.
Has The Amelia Earhart Mystery Been Solved?
YouthHistoryMediaWomenCulture... It's one of history's famous mysteries. What happened to a legendary and record breaking pilot who vanished on a epic mission.
Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans
AdultsFoodWorldCultureHistoryEconomy... Dig into how rice became a staple in the world’s diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.
Experiencing the Rich History and Food of Canada's Season of Bounty
AdultsFilmFoodMediaTravelCultureHistory... Nat Geo Photographer Matthieu Paley heads to the Maritime Provinces and Quebec in Canada during the season of bounty to connect with the land and rich history through people and food.
What Is A Core Sample?
YouthHistoryLifeScienceBiology... Have you ever wanted to go back in time— just to see what it was like? Well, scientists have figured out how …sort of…
Buried Secrets of the Bible with Albert Lin: Sodom & Gomorrah
AdultsHistoryHumanWorldReligion... Albert Lin reveals real events behind the epic biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah.
Why AI Will Spark Exponential Economic Growth | Cathie Wood | TED
AdultsHistoryHumanTechnologyEconomyArtificial Intelligence... Investor Cathie Wood explores this unique moment in technology, which she sees as being marked by the simultaneous evolution of five pivotal innovation platforms — a scenario unparalleled in history.