Humanity's Greatest Journey
AdultsEducationHumanScienceArtCreativityCultureHistory... It’s finally time to reveal the 12,025 Human Era Calendar! This is more than just a way to mark the days – it’s our chance to share something with you all which is truly one-of-a-kind, a piece of art that will inspire you for an entire year and beyond.
Protecting Our Oceans With Auli'i Cravalho | Nat Geo Pristine Seas
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureOceanCultureEnvironment... Join @auliicravalho, the voice of #Moana, in conversation with @natgeopristineseas specialist Courtney Lorey about all things oceans, including Moana’s new adventure and why we need to protect this natural wonder.
24 Hour Thai Street Food Challenge in Bangkok | Epic Food Journeys with Mark Wiens | Nat Geo
AdultsFoodTravelWorldCulture... Mark Wiens goes on a 24-hour challenge in Bangkok, Thailand, to eat as many different street foods as possible.
Historian Answers Wild West Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
AdultsHistoryHumanLifeCulture... Historian Mark Lee Gardner joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the Wild West era.
The Infinite Stories of Hinduism: Crash Course Religions #5
AdultsHistoryHumanCultureReligion... What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really means, and how this vast, sprawling tradition contains more than one version of a story.
Enchanted Soudah: Traditions in the Clouds | Saudi Arabia | National Geographic
AdultsHistoryTravelWorldCulture... Remarkably distinct from the rest of Saudi Arabia, Soudah’s history is living and breathing, kept alive through the cultural practices of its local people.
How Many Religions Are There?: Crash Course Religions #2
AdultsEducationHumanLifeReligionCulture... When we think of world religions, we often think of the Big Five: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. But why do we think of those?
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.
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?
Does Expensive Coffee actually taste better?
AdultsEducationFoodMediaCultureLife... Coffee beans are one of the most confusing items to purchase, so over the past several weeks, I bought 20+ different kinds of coffee at different price points, visited a local roaster, tried roasting my own beans at home and tested a bunch of types of coffee in order to understand the flavor and price differences of coffee beans.
Gordon Ramsay Heads to Maui to Learn the Secret to Hawaiian Cuisine
AdultsFoodTravelWorldCulture... Gordon Ramsay travels to the Island of Maui, Hawaii, to explore the secrets of Hawaiian cuisine along the rugged Hana coastline.
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.
Is Caviar a scam?
AdultsFilmFoodFunCulture... Does caviar actually taste good or is it only popular because of it's status as a luxury product? In this video, we find out.
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.
Inside the Illegal Ape Trade | Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller
AdultsAnimalsLifeNatureCultureEnvironment... 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.
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.