PBS
Were These Monsters Inspired by Fossils? (w/ Monstrum!)
People have been discovering the traces and remains of prehistoric creatures for thousands of years. And they’ve also probably been telling stories about fantastic beasts since language became a thing. So, is it possible that the...
Crash Course
Serpents and Dragons: Crash Course World Mythology #38
This week, Mike is teaching you about the most mythic of mythological creatures: Dragons. Cultures across the world (and across Westeros) tell stories of dragons, and their power to destroy, their power to prop up kings, and their power...
TED Talks
Didier Sornette: How we can predict the next financial crisis
The 2007-2008 financial crisis, you might think, was an unpredictable one-time crash. But Didier Sornette and his Financial Crisis Observatory have plotted a set of early warning signs for unstable, growing systems, tracking the moment...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A riddle of ice and fire dragons | Henri Picciotto
It's your first day as Center Realm's official cartographer, and you've already got a big problem. Center Realm is home to three elder dragons: two ice, one fire, and they've lived in harmony for centuries. But scouts have sighted three...
PBS
Can Dungeons & Dragons Make You Confident & Successful?
There are some deeply ingrained stereotypes about Dungeons & Dragons, and those stereotypes usually begin and end with people shouting "NERD!!!" But the reality of the D&D universe is a whole lot more complex. Rather than being an escape...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The biggest mistakes in mapmaking history | Kayla Wolf
For thousands of years, people made both functional maps and what are known as cosmographies, illustrating the earth and its position in the cosmos, often including constellations, gods, and mythic locations. These maps were meant to...
Crash Course
The Vikings! - Crash Course World History 224
In which John Green teaches you about Vikings! That's right, one of our most requested subjects, the Vikings, right here on Crash Course. So what's the deal with Vikings? Well, the stuff you've heard about them may not be true. The...
MinuteEarth
The Best Dragon (According to Science)
We ranked dragons based on how biologically and evolutionarily plausible they are. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these keywords: Tetrapods: four-limbed (with a few exceptions, such as...
Curated Video
Komodo Dragon
Meet the komodo dragon – a powerful lizard with a formidable appetite. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Komodo dragons live on just a handful of Indonesian islands. The komodo dragon is the largest species of lizard in the...
Curated Video
History of Dragons for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn more about the history of these mythical, fearsome creatures across many cultures throughout time.
Great Big Story
The epic 35-year Dungeons & Dragons campaign
Dive into Robert Wardhaugh's basement in London, Ontario, for a D&D game that's been running for 35 years, uniting friends from all over.
Brave Wilderness
Tug O' War with a Giant Crocodile
Do you have what it takes to be a staff member this zoo?! In this episode, the Brave Wilderness team splits up to take on three daring, yet essential tasks at the Australian Reptile Park. Trent takes on a spine-tingling mission, as he...
Wonderscape
The Viking Raiders and Traders
Dive into the world of the Vikings, notorious for their raids on coastal villages yet equally known as skilled traders and explorers. Discover their fearsome attacks on Medieval England and learn how they also traded goods across Europe...
Wonderscape
Discovering the Dragons of Komodo Island
Explore the mysterious Komodo Island, home to the formidable Komodo Dragons. Learn about their unique adaptations, hunting techniques, and the crucial role of Komodo National Park in protecting these magnificent creatures. Discover other...
Great Big Story
Discovering the flying dragons of Southeast Asia
Explore the world of Draco Volans, Southeast Asia's real "flying dragons," with biologist Anthony Russell.
PBS
Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of...
PBS
Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture
The Chinese dragon is one of the world’s most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They've influenced everything from politics...
Great Big Story
Exploring Game of Thrones’ Real-Life Dragonstone
Discover the mythical islet in Spain, home to Game of Thrones locations and historical landmarks
Great Big Story
The epic 35-year Dungeons & Dragons campaign
Dive into Robert Wardhaugh's basement in London, Ontario, for a D&D game that's been running for 35 years, uniting friends from all over.
Curated Video
Dragon Breath: Becoming Strong and Powerful Yogis
In this engaging and empowering Yoga Guppy video, Rashmi guides viewers through the Dragon Breath exercise, inspiring them to tap into their inner strength and unleash their power like dragons. Through controlled breathing and...
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Chinese Dragon
This video explores five fun facts about Chinese Dragon.