When Did Humans Start Cooking?
Youth History
New chemical analysis techniques suggest that humans may have controlled fire much earlier than previously believed.
Dr. Kathleen Martinez Discovers the Foundation Plates | Cleopatra's Final Secret | Nat Geo
Adults History
Many have searched for the lost tomb of Cleopatra, but could this be the key to solving the mystery?
Hollywood lied to you about Ancient Rome. Here’s the truth | Mary Beard: Full Interview
Adults History
“Everyone's image of [Ancient Rome] is based on modern movies. In some ways, I think those were rather impressive, but they got some things terribly wrong.”
Who Is Ruby Bridges?
Kids History
Learn more about Ruby Bridges and her bravery amid difficult circumstances in this educational kids video.
The Greek myth of the Fates’ prophecy - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
Dig into the Greek myth of Meleager, who set out to end a boar’s destruction of his city along with Greece’s best warriors.
Exploring Canada's Eastern Seaboard: Matrilineal Legacies | National Geographic
Adults History
Paid content for @ExploreCanada. Join National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale on a captivating road trip along Canada's eastern seaboard. On her journey, Ami searches for the matrilineal threads that bind communities and connect past with present.
300 Years of Classical Music in 18 Minutes | Joshua Bell | TED
Adults History
Does the world still need classical music? What about orchestras? In this gorgeous talk and performance, violinist Joshua Bell and the Chamber Orchestra of America play selections of classical music masterpieces — from Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 to Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and more — sharing why this art form remains a singularly unifying force.
How 2000 Weavers Got Us To The Moon
Adults History
In the 1960s, NASA’s engineers were building the Apollo spacecraft. But they ran into a major problem that almost prevented them from getting to the moon. To solve it, they brought in some unexpected help: expert weavers.
The Most Dangerous Building in Manhattan
Adults History
Correction: From construction images of Citicorp, sharp-eyed viewers might see that the mid-V columns are still there. Those columns help prevent buckling of the diagonal and the weight of people on the floor above, but do not take the majority of the gravity load. So we left them out of our diagram to clearly explain the load paths.
Stonehenge Isn't A Henge (And Other Things You Didn't Know)
Adults History
You've heard of Stonehenge. It's that big rock circle over in England. But there's a lot more to it than that, and researchers have been studying it for centuries. From the people who lived near it to how and when it was made, here are seven of the coolest things we know about this iconic monument.
What caused the fall of one of the most influential empires in history? - Mostafa Minawi
Adults History
Trace the fall of the Ottoman Empire, which lasted nearly 600 years until their defeat in World War I as part of the Central Powers.
Which Dinosaur Was The Weirdest?
Kids History
Clover the Triceratops is on the hunt to find the weirdest dinosaur that ever lived! Get ready for the wackiest pageant you'll ever see…
Which Was The Fiercest Dinosaur?
Kids History
Clover the Triceratops is on a mission to find the fiercest dinosaur that ever lived! Who is your money on?
A Change Of Scenery
Youth History
Sabrina talks about some of the reasons things can change quickly or slowly.
Yuval Noah Harari On the Future of Humanity
Adults History
In this edition of The Big Interview: Renowned historian, philosopher, and futurist Yuval Noah Harari talks with WIRED Japan Editor-in-Chief Michiaki Matsushima about the nexus of artificial intelligence, information, and the human experience.
Which Dinosaur Had The Quickest Moves?
Kids History
Clover the Triceratops is on a mission to find the fastest dinosaur the ever lived, and she can be quite a tough judge.
Turning Nuclear Waste Into Cancer Drugs
Adults History
In February 2025 I got to visit Terrapower, a self-proclaimed nuclear innovation company.
Landforms, Hey!
Youth History
Sabrina chats about how things like mountains, volcanoes, and plateaus come into being.
Facts About Fossils
Kids History
In this educational video for kids, we will dig into the interesting science of fossils and unearth some fascinating facts.
How Nuclear Flies Protect You from Flesh-Eating Parasites
Adults History
A war has been raging for decades in the jungles of Panama, as we fight one of the most terrifying parasites on Earth.
What Earth in 2125 could look like - Iseult Gillespie
Adults History
What could our future look like if we harness our technology to create a sustainable world? Take a look at the possibilities.