Curated Video
Maradona: A Football Legend's Impact on the World
This video highlights the post-retirement contributions of legendary footballer Diego Maradona. From sharing his knowledge with Boca Juniors to participating in charity events and friendly matches, Maradona's impact on and off the field...
Curated Video
Pele: The King of Football and Life Beyond the Field
This video highlights the remarkable life of Pele, the renowned football player known as the king of football. It explores his achievements on and off the field, his dedication to his family, his involvement in various charitable causes,...
Weird History
Where Does That Katharine Hepburn Accent Come From?
Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant have a few things in common; not only were they popular actors during Hollywood's Golden Age, but they both used a way of speaking known as the Mid-Atlantic or Transatlantic accent. Although Hepburn was...
Weird History
True Story Behind Killers of the Flower Moon
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...
Weird History
Facts About Dr. Joe Medicine Crow, the Crow War Chief Who Fought the Third Reich
Wars are often fought by massive groups of people, but even in the largest conflicts, unique individuals like Joe Medicine Crow stand out. Joe Medicine Crow was born in 1913 near Lodge Grass, MT. Despite his family's long tradition of...
Curated Video
The Decline of Movie Palaces
After World War I, optimism was high, but the Great Depression brought unexpected challenges that made it increasingly difficult for movie palaces to sustain their expensive operations. The decline was accelerated by the rise of...
Curated Video
The Rise of the Nickelodeon Film Attraction
The1890s marked the early days of film exhibition, when some of the first popular films of prize fights were shown in large auditoriums. This era laumched the beginning of the moviegoing experience, evolving from small, individual...
Curated Video
Want to Solve Wildfires and Drought? Leave it to BEAVERS!
The charismatic beaver is more than a charming, vegetarian stream-dweller. it’s actually a master architect, capable of restoring rivers, bringing back dwindling fish populations and even preventing wildfire. Travel with host Joe Hanson...
Curated Video
What's The Deepest Storm Surge In History?
As our seas rise and hurricanes get stronger, it is important that we understand more about storm surge – the most dangerous part of a hurricane. In this episode of Weathered we tell the story behind the best video we’ve ever seen of...
Veritasium
How Kodak Exposed Nuclear Testing
This video covers the history of the Trinity nuclear test in 1945, revealing how radioactive fallout from the explosion was unintentionally detected by Kodak through exposed film. It explains the impact of fallout on public health,...
PBS
21st Century Zombies: Evolving Fears and Cultural Reflections
In the 21st century, zombie narratives have evolved, reflecting new societal anxieties such as terrorism, bioengineering, pandemics, and environmental crises. With iconic video games like Resident Evil and films like 28 Days Later,...
PBS
Trolls in the 20th Century
At the turn of the 20th century, trolls transitioned from fairy tales into novels, most notably in science fiction and fantasy. J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series brought trolls into the mainstream, where they...
PBS
Monstrous Flora: From Science to Fiction in the 20th Century
At the turn of the 20th century, plants in both science and horror fiction were increasingly viewed with curiosity and fear. The 1920s and 30s saw a surge in monstrous plant narratives, with fears of nuclear mutation, extraterrestrial...
PBS
Consumerism and Social Critique in Romero's Dawn of the Dead
In 1978, George Romero released Dawn of the Dead, moving the zombie apocalypse to a shopping mall, symbolizing the growing influence of American consumerism and suburban life. This film continued his critique of society, with zombies...
PBS
The Cultural Significance of the Romero Zombie
Slavery's influence on the creation of the zombie can be traced back to its roots in Haitian folklore, where zombification was linked to slavery and control. Romero's reimagining of the zombie, however, took on new political and cultural...
Curated Video
Could You Survive on Mars? Problem-Solving.
Could you survive on Mars? This is, to a large extent, a Project Management question. And the answer is about your attitude to problem-solving. I rewatched the film 'The Martian' with Matt Damon. Coming from a science background, I was...
Astrum
Can We Grow Plants in Lunar and Martian Soil
Mars has a lot of the nutrients needed for plants to grow, but it also has some added extras, including toxic perchlorates. How will future missions overcome these challenges?
Science ABC
Inside the Making of Oppenheimer: The Legacy of the Little Boy and Fat Man
Little Boy And Fat Man are the nicknames given to the two weapons of mass destruction that devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki, seem ridiculous when thinking about what they were capable of doing. Little Boy was the first nuclear bomb to...
Science ABC
How Does a Polaroid Camera Work?
Polaroid pictures work by using a light-sensitive film that is exposed to the incoming light of the scene you wish to capture. The film is then developed in a matter of seconds, producing a negative image. To create the final, positive...
Great Big Story
Inside the wild, spy creatures reveal animal secrets
Discover the innovative approach to wildlife filming that brings viewers closer to nature.
Curated Video
Enzyme Action: Trypsin
We demonstrate denaturing by adding the enzyme trypsin to photographic film. Strips of photographic film are added to trypsin solution at different temperatures to determine the optimum conditions for the enzyme. In the right conditions...
Great Big Story
Kane Hodder, the man behind horror's iconic villains
Kane Hodder, famed for playing Jason Voorhees, shares his journey from overcoming burn injuries to becoming a horror legend and helping others heal.
Curated Video
Sylvester Stallone - The Rocky Story For Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Sylvester Stallone's childhood, his love of cinema, and the making of his hit movie Rocky.
Curated Video
Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki, the creation of Studio Ghibli, and his many animated films such as Ponyo, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.