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How humanity got hooked on coffee - Jonathan Morris
Adults Food History Human Culture ... Trace the history of coffee, from its first known origins to its rise in popularity due to trade routes and cultivation.
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Inside the Illegal Ape Trade | Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller
Adults Animals Life Nature Culture Environment ... Mariana van Zeller follows the ruthless and heartbreaking business of the illegal trade of wild apes. But amidst the darkness, she encounters a beacon of hope – Congolese activists fighting tirelessly to protect these apes from vanishing forever.
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Why is rice so popular? - Carolyn Beans
Adults Food World Culture History Economy ... Dig into how rice became a staple in the world’s diet, and the surprising consequences of its traditional production practices.
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Experiencing the Rich History and Food of Canada's Season of Bounty
Adults Film Food Media Travel Culture History ... 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.
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New UFO "Evidence" vs. SCIENCE
Adults Culture Media Politics Science Space ... Are we alone? Have aliens visited Earth? An age-old question that has been reignited by recent
declassified UFO/UAP footage and intriguing ‘whistleblower’ congressional hearings.
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The dark history of werewolves - Craig Thomson
Adults History Writing Culture Mythology ... Explore how werewolves have evolved in folklore, literature, and pop culture throughout history, and where these stories originated.
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Why Do People Hate Koalas?
Adults Animals Life Nature Culture ... On the Internet, koalas get an unnecessary amount of hate, so let's debunk some of the most pervasive koala myths!
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The Power of an Image – and the Mind behind It | Misan Harriman | TED
Adults Education History Human Art Culture Mental Health ... As a neurodivergent child going to school far from home, Misan Harriman found solace in the internet -- "an endless library of the extraordinary," as he calls it.
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What was life like for a court jester? - Beatrice K. Otto
Adults History Human Politics Culture Entertainment ... Contrary to common belief, jesters weren’t just a medieval European phenomenon but flourished in other times and cultures. The first reliably recorded jester is thought to be You Shi, of 7th century BCE China. Jesters had unique relationships to power: they could be viewed as objects of mockery or as entertainers and trusted companions. Beatrice K. Otto digs into history's most infamous jokers.
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Who is the fastest creature in mythology?
Adults Culture History Writing Mythology ... Witness the clash of mythology’s speediest supernaturals in an epic race and find out which creature is the fastest.
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Kung Fu, Star Trek and the Many Paths to Spirituality | Rainn Wilson
Adults Culture Education Media Spirituality ... Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex issues facing our world, not to mention your own personal problems? Spirituality is the key to staying grounded and hopeful -- even for skeptics, says actor and author Rainn Wilson.
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Sneaker Expert Jeff Staple Answers Sneaker Questions From Twitter
Adults Culture Industry Media Fashion ... Renowned sneaker expert and designer Jeff Staple answers your sneaker-centric questions from Twitter. Why do Air Jordans remain so enduringly popular?
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Why do some artists become famous?
Adults Art History Human Culture ... Success in the art world can mean different things to different artists. While some artists work solely for the pleasure of producing art, others seek external recognition, such as being shown in prestigious galleries or museums, and selling their craft. The latter — profitability, recognition, demand — is how success is traditionally defined in the field.
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Halle Bailey Sits Down with Nat Geo Explorer Aliyah Griffith | National Geographic
Adults Media Nature Technology Science Culture ... Executive Editor Debra Adams Simmons sits down with Halle Bailey, “Ariel” in Disney’s new movie The Little Mermaid, and Aliyah Griffith, Marine Scientist, National Geographic Explorer, and Founder of Mahogany Mermaids.
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Corn Shouldn't Be Food, But It Is
Adults Education Food Science Culture ... You probably have a bag of frozen corn in your freezer, or have chowed down on a buttery ear of corn at a cookout.
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Would you go to a restaurant in the rainforest?
Adults Food Nature World Travel Culture ... Host Kristen Kish and chef Rolando have to deal with the realities of having a restaurant in the rain forest - literally!
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The Delightful Dance of Hummingbirds | The Wild Place | Relax with Nature | BBC Earth
Adults Animals Life Nature Culture ... In the Atlantic Rainforest of Argentina and Brazil, hummingbirds gather around flowers in a spectacular dance.
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How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky
Adults Education Human Science Language Culture ... There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world -- and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures.