She’s the most successful serial killer whose name you’ve never heard. Giulia Tofana killed hundreds of men in 17th-century Italy when she turned her makeup business into a poison factory, selling a deadly concoction called Aqua Tofana....

Perhaps if he’d been born a few years earlier, Geronimo would have lived out his life as an Apache chief, adhering to tradition and ensuring the safety of his people. As it happened, one of the most famous Native Americans in history was...

The 2017 book Killers of the Flower Moon, written by David Grann, is based on his own investigations into the systematic theft and brutality committed against members of the Osage Nation. The 2023 movie of the same name, directed by...

The romance of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII had it all - passion, intrigue, and betrayal. Anne was neither the first nor last of Henry's wives, but she remains the most enigmatic, and their relationship the most tumultuous. Small details...

Roller coasters have the power to heal. Host Joe Hanson explores the world of coasters, exploring the safety protocols ride engineers consider in designing them and the impact they have on the human body. We learn about how the...

In this episode, we delve into the latest science of the “urban heat island” effect, learn about the looming threat of a potential “Katina-like event” that threatens their electrical grid, and explore the gamut of options being pursued...

Films like 28 Weeks Later (2007), [REC] (2007), Quarantine (2008), and Deadgirl (2008) depict the zombie plague as a result of scientific misjudgment, reflecting society's growing anxieties around technology and experimentation. At the...

Modern trolls, lurking on social media, harass and antagonize others while concealing their identities are much like their ancient counterparts who hid in dark, isolated spaces. Rooted in Scandinavian folklore, trolls originally...

Facing fierce Spanish resistance and guerrilla warfare, Napoleon’s intervention temporarily subdued the country, but his forces were soon stretched thin, leaving his army exhausted and vulnerable. The British, led by the future Duke of...

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Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike pushed an update that caused millions of Windows computers to enter recovery mode, triggering the blue screen of death. Learn how the Crowdstrike crash happened and its impact around the world. Topics...

Sparta had one of the most respected and fiercest fighting forces of their era. Daily life in ancient Sparta supported the military machine to the point where all other aspects of life revolved around it. From the time a Spartan was...

The video explores the fascinating characteristics of the Dead Sea, known for its high salt content and buoyancy. It highlights the unique experience of visiting this landlocked body of water, where swimming is impossible due to the...

TOWER OF LONDON OVER THE CENTURIES, OUT-OF-FLAVOR QUEENS, POLITICAL CONSPIRATORS, RELIGIOUS DISSIDENTS AND THOSE WHO SIMPLY CROSSED THE RULING MONARCH HAVE ALL BEEN IMPRISONED AT THE TOWER OF LONDON. IT STILL CONTRIBUTES TO A GRUESOME...

You've seen Caravaggio's stunning paintings, but do you know the story behind the images? Caravaggio was a violent and tragic figure who likely died because of his commitment to his art. He became "the most famous painter in Rome" in...

Hair resists decay even after death due to keratin, a structural protein. The structure and chemical composition of keratin make it difficult for organisms to break it down. Hair outlasts most other soft tissues due to the insoluble and...

Once a person dies, their body begins a process of decay. This process can be seen through certain external changes which are called post mortem signs of death. There are 4 postmortem signs of death - pallor mortis, algor mortis, rigor...

Robert J. Oppenheimer, born on April 22, 1904, is known as the father of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer was awarded a PhD in theoretical physics and was interested in the emerging field of quantum physics. As a scientist at the University...