What makes a poem … a poem? - Melissa Kovacs
Adults History
What exactly makes a poem … a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three recognizable characteristics of most poetry.
Valkyries: The Real Story Behind These Warriors of Legend | Fate & Fabled
Adults History
Vikings were some of the fiercest fighters in human history, using their impressive battle prowess to spread Norse influence between the 8th and 11th centuries.
The Future of Public Health: Crash Course Public Health #10
Adults History
We don’t know what the next big scientific breakthrough is going to be or what futuristic diseases we’ll encounter. But when it comes to our health, we actually have a pretty good idea of what could be next.
Why plague doctors wore beaked masks
Adults History
Explore the history of the European plague doctor, and find out where their iconic outfit of a beaked mask and robe came from.
Flavor Science: What's Really in a Pumpkin Spice Latte
Adults History
If you take a look at an ingredients list, odds are you’ll find natural and artificial flavors somewhere in there.
Which Healthcare System is Best?
Adults History
Are you ready for the understatement of the century? Health care is complicated. Across the 200 or so countries on Earth, there are a lot of different ways people receive health care.
These companies with no CEO are thriving
Adults History
Get to know the different kinds of co-ops, how they work, and how they differ from traditional companies.
Is it possible to lose weight fast? - Hei Man Chan
Adults History
Is it possible to lose weight fast— in a healthy way? Dig into how different forms of dieting affect your body.
Greatest Last Stands In History
Adults History
There have been countless bloody battles in history, but sometimes the outnumbered army can find a way to come out victorious! Don't miss today's epic video all about the underdog to discover the greatest "Last Stands" in history!
The Eiffel Tower For Kids
Adults History
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France is the most popular paid landmark in the world.
The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
Adults History
Dig into the Chinese myth of Zhu Yingtai, who disguises herself as a boy in order to attend school, and her love Liang Shanbo.
How pigeons took over the world - Elizabeth Carlen and Joanna Moles
Adults History
Trace the ancient history of the pigeon, and discover how these birds became one of the most abundant species on the planet.
The woman who stared at the sun - Alex Gendler
Adults History
Get to know the legacy of Hisako Koyama, whose drawings of the sun’s surface helped scientists reconstruct 400 years of sunspot activity.
Scientists Reveal How Time Travel Is Actually Possible
Adults History
Is it actually possible to travel through time? Scientists say "Yes", but what does that actually mean?
Chinese New Year 2022
Adults History
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. It starts from February 1 and lasts until January 2, 2023. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be brave, competitive, unpredictable and confident.
Kids Try 100 Years of the Most Expensive Foods | Bon Appetit
Adults History
In this episode of "Kids Try Food", the kids try 100 years of expensive foods. Let's see how kids eat and react to raw oysters, frog legs provencale, shrimp cocktail, lobster thermidor, beef wellington with Madeira truffle sauce, truffled tagliatelle with truffle butter and shaved truffles, caviar and egg, seared foie gras with cherry gastrique, Barclay prime wagyu cheesesteak with yellow label Veuve Clicquot, Manila Social Club 24K golden Cristal Ube donut.
Ancient Greece's greatest popstar - Diane J. Rayor
Adults History
Discover the works of poet and songwriter Sappho, and find out why only fragments of her poetry still survive.
What makes a language... a language? - Martin Hilpert
Adults History
Dig into the distinction between a language and a dialect, and uncover the history of standardized languages.
How the Kushites Took Over Egypt | Flooded Tombs of the Nile
Adults History
The Kushites and the Egyptians have a long history that is often forgotten about. Archeologist excavating a Kushite tomb discuss just how interconnected the two cultures were as they discover new artifacts within the tomb.
The rise and fall of the Kingdom of Man - Andrew McDonald
Adults History
Discover the medieval empire of the Isle of Man and the Hebrides, and how a dynasty of sea kings rose to power.