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The First Trip To Earth’s Stratosphere Was A Disaster

Adults Creativity History

In 1931, Professor Auguste Piccard and his assistant Dr. Kipfer took a trip to Earth's stratosphere. Despite setback after setback (and being presumed dead by everyone back on the ground), they were able to both set a new altitude record and help prove where a bunch of mysterious radiation was coming from.

Should you rinse your dishes before placing them in the dishwasher? - Rachel Yang

Adults Creativity History

Take a look inside a dishwasher to explore how these machines work, and find out how to get the cleanest dishes from every use.

Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston | Teaser | National Geographic

Adults History Life World

Tom Hiddleston, star of Loki and the Avengers, joins National Geographic to tell the story of Pompeii like you’ve never seen before.

What toys have kids played with throughout history?

Adults Conservation History

Trace the ancient origins of toys and games throughout history, and discover how play has evolved — and stayed the same.

Stanley Tucci Dines at a King's Restaurant | Tucci in Italy | National Geographic

Adults History World

Few get the chance to dine with a king, but on Tavolara, you can eat at his restaurant. Join Stanley Tucci as he travels to the "smallest kingdom in the world," located off the coast of Sardinia, to meet the king himself, learn about the island's history, and experience delicious cuisine.

The Miracle Material That Killed Millions

Adults History Materials Science

How asbestos ended up everywhere, and why we’re still using it today.

The Real Reason We Should Revive Extinct Animals

Adults Animals History Science

The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in 1982. But now… scientists are trying to bring it BACK.

The Day the Dinosaurs Died

Adults Animals History

We all know the story. Dinosaurs were roaming the earth, happy as could be, and then our planet met a big asteroid.

Secret Sunken Cities (Full Episode) | Drain the Oceans Compilations | National Geographic

Adults History World

Lost civilizations, mysterious sunken cities, and legendary sites have all vanished beneath the waves. Can draining the seas help unlock their secrets?

Why Cold Drinks Were Deadly Before 1914

Adults History Human Science

The rise and fall of a forgotten frozen empire.

Why kids need to take more risks

Adults History Human Psychology

Explore the cognitive benefits of risky play and how we can design better playgrounds that promote fun, agency, and development.

One of the world’s oldest beverages - Malcolm Purinton

Adults Food History

Trace the history and evolution of beer, from its first known existence 13,000 years ago to the modern beverage we know today.

The Extraordinary Adaptations of a 500 Million Year Old Species | BBC Earth

Adults Animals History Nature Plants

This nautilus spends its days 400 metres down, but as night falls it ascends up to the reefs to look for food.

The most important piece of technology in your lifetime is this tiny chip | Chris Miller

Adults History Human Technology

The story of the chip is a story about geopolitics and scarcity.

Could This Thing Really Fly?

Adults Animals History Nature Success

The Quetzalcoatlus – one of the largest pterosaurs that ever lived – was able to fly even though it was the size of a giraffe! How on Earth did this giant manage to fly?

All Of Human History In One Hour

Adults Education History

Modern humans have been around for around 200,000 years.

There Is Something Faster Than Light

Adults History Science

How an argument between Einstein and Bohr changed quantum mechanics forever.

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Adults Culture History Mythology Winter

Explore the 5 most common misconceptions about the Viking Age, and find out what living as a Viking was actually like.

40 Years Without A New Antibiotic. Why?