Who decides how long a second is?
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Discover how scientists developed atomic clocks, which use the vibrations of atoms to measure and maintain a globally consistent time.
The strange history of the world's most stolen painting
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Discover Jan van Eyck’s masterpiece, the Ghent Altarpiece, and explore how it became the world’s most stolen artwork.
These SCP’s Could End The World
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The SCP Foundation has been responsible for keeping not only our world, but our universe safe. They contain some of the most deadly SCPs known to man, because if just one of these vicious SCPs got loose, it could spell the end of the world!
The dark history of bananas - John Soluri
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Explore the history of the notorious United Fruit Company and how its influence over the banana industry impacted Central America.
The Japanese folktale of the selfish scholar - Iseult Gillespie
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Dive into the Japanese folktale of a scholar’s quest to purify his body and mind, and the spiritual secret he discovers along the way.
The Mummy's Curse | Lost Treasures of Egypt
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Archaeologists find a looted tomb and begin excavating the mummy inside, but there is a problem.
The Mystery of Queen Nefertiti
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Queen Nefertiti is one of the most famous queens of ancient Egypt, but the location of her tomb is still a mystery.
Why People Hate Hyenas
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Throughout history and around the world, most people dislike hyenas. But why?
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
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Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea.
The myth of Jason, Medea, and the Golden Fleece - Iseult Gillespie
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Follow Jason as he attempts to steal the Golden Fleece from King Aeetes and enlists the help of the king's daughter, Medea. (Part Two of the myth of Jason and the Argonauts)
How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O'Keeffe - Iseult Gillespie
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Get to know the life and works of painter and sculptor Georgia O’Keeffe, whose art became a cornerstone of American Modernism.
Some Good News with John Krasinski Ep. 1
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John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world, including an interview with Steve Carell to mark the 15thanniversary of THE OFFICE, as well as John’s newest hero Coco.
MinuteEarth Explains: Battle of the Sexes
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In this collection of classic MinuteEarth videos, we take a look at how deep the divide between males and females actually goes.
Who was the world's first author?
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Travel back in time to ancient Mesopotamia and meet Enheduanna, a high priestess and the world’s first author.
What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?
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Discover the techniques opera singers use to project their voices over the orchestra and the importance of a singer’s squillo.
The philosophy of cynicism
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Explore the ancient Greek philosophy of cynicism, which calls for the rejection of materialism and conformity in favor of a simple life.
Why should you read “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding? - Jill Dash
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Explore William Golding’s timeless satire, “Lord of the Flies,” which follows a group of shipwrecked boys as they descend into anarchy.
Why should you read “The God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy?
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Dig into Arundhati Roy’s “The God of Small Things,” and follow the story of fraternal twins whose lives are destroyed by society’s “Love Laws.”
Australia's Most Notorious Outlaw
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The John Dillinger of the Australian outback, Ned Kelly, was wanted dead or alive with a large bounty placed on his head to attract desperate killers, but they weren't prepared to find Kelly and his gang rigged out in Iron Man outfits!
A day in the life of an ancient Celtic Druid
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Join the Celtic druid Camma in her village as she conducts religious rites, serves as a healer, and mediates conflict between tribes.