Insane Way El Chapo Escaped Prison
Adults History
How did Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán manage to escape the Mexican prison? How long did his men dig the tunnel?
A brief history of cannibalism
Adults History
Human cannibalism is a lot more common than you might think. Dive into its complex history and see its uses in medicine, cultural rituals and in times of survival.
Most Hardcore Soldier: Spartan
Adults History
What was life like for a Spartan solider in ancient Greece? Was it anything like the movie "300"? In today's educational cartoon we are going back to the ancient times to look at how the warrior Spartans lived.
Ancient Rome’s most notorious doctor
Adults History
Learn about the Greek physician and philosopher Galen of Pergamon, whose experiments and discoveries changed medicine.
Why Apollo Astronauts Trained at a Nuclear Test Site
Adults History
Apollo astronauts trained in nuclear bomb craters at the Nevada National Security Site. But why?Thanks Audible!
The Romans flooded the Colosseum for sea battles
Adults History
Dig in to the history of the Roman Empire’s staged gladiatorial naval battles and how they flooded the Colosseum to reenact famous battles.
How a Fish Saved the Vikings
Adults History
The Vikings suffered many hardships living in the north of Europe: long, cold winters and importantly a lack of sunlight. Luckily, they had cod.
Where does NASA keep the Moon Rocks?
Adults History
A HUGE thank you to Andrea Mosie - Lab Manager
Why You Shouldn’t Fear Death
Adults History
The Dolan Twins, Cardi B and even YOU are going to die. So, this is how science can help you cope with death.
Is Nuclear Power Actually Dangerous?
Adults History
Kyle dives into more details of the Chernobyl disaster, responds to your comments, and more!
What If You Were Sent Back To The Ice Ages?
Adults History
What would happen if you traveled to the ice ages? Would you be able to survive the earth in it's dangerous icy state?
How to Sail on Sunlight | Because Space
Adults History
Sails have been helping us travel across water for centuries, but could this same idea help us travel across space?
How Sustainable Plantations Help Save Uganda’s Decimated Forests
Adults History
Sustainable forestry is helping the country electrify, cutting down on firewood use—and providing livelihoods.
Why is this painting so shocking?
Adults History
Discover the history and symbolism of Pablo Picasso’s powerful anti-war mural, “Guernica,” rendered in his signature Cubist style.
The real reason conspiracy theories work
Adults History
Here's why we've evolved to fall for conspiracy theories.
A Senegalese Wrestler Trains to Become the ‘King of the Arena’
Adults History
In this west African country, wrestling is not just a sport, but a chance at a better life.
What If We Detonated All Nuclear Bombs at Once?
Adults History
What happens if we make a huge pile from all 15,000 nuclear bombs and pull the trigger? And what happens if we make an even bigger pile?
The History of Video
Adults History
I always wanted to know why film looked better than video. Moving electronic images have as long a history but were invented for a different purpose.
What Is a Sin Eater? | The Story of God
Adults History
Sal Masekela travels to England to find the final resting place of the last "sin eater."
A brief history of dogs - David Ian Howe
Adults History
Trace the history of how wolves, one of humanity’s oldest rivals, evolved into the domesticated dogs we call “man’s best friend.”
Why Planes Sometimes Crash
Adults History
Could you survive a plane crash?