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Do we have full control of our actions?
Many have been sceptical of Freud's claim that unconscious desires control our lives. Yet recent studies show the conscious brain processes only a tiny fraction of the brain as a whole. Are hidden desires and secret thoughts driving our...
Amor Sciendi
Nature Temporarily Mastered
Crystal Palace poetically exemplified the goals of the industrial revolution in England. Here we discuss the cultural impact of the impressive structure.
Independent Producers
Relics of Enslaved African People
A group of items wrapped in cloth and believed to have spiritual power is known as an African spirit bundle. Found in Annapolis, Maryland in 2008, the African spirit bundle gives us insight into who would have used it and why. It dates...
Curated Video
Wheat: From Ancient Times to the Present
This video explores the significant impact of ancient wheat on history, from the development of agriculture and the rise of empires to the invention of bread. It highlights how wheat played a crucial role in the transformation of bread...
The Wall Street Journal
Elon Musk on His Tech Empire and the Role of Government
Elon Musk discusses his concerns about the national deficit, government subsidies, rules and regulations as well as updates on his most innovative projects such as Cybertruck, Nuralink and Starship.
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The Christianity revolution, Part 1
How revolutionary was Christianity in its early form? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 2
Weird History
Life For The Average Mayan
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...
History Hit
Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam: The birth of Islam
Why are we still debating what happened 1400 years ago? How did Islam come to life? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 1
Independent Producers
Hebrew: An Evolving Language
Modern Hebrew is one of the two official languages of Israel. But for 1,700 years it wasn't spoken. This radio story describes how new words are added to the Hebrew language today. It also explores the history of Hebrew, its decline over...
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The Christianity revolution, Part 2
The continuation in answering how revolutionary was Christianity in its early form. How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 3
History Hit
How Christianity Shapes Our Morality: The purpose behind the book
Why did the author want to write this book and what did he want to say in it? How Christianity Shapes Our Morality, Part 1
Professor Dave Explains
The Future of Renewable Energy: Becoming a Type 1 Civilization
What challenges does humanity face in the 21st century? Where will we find the strength and the ingenuity to overcome them? One huge challenge is centered on the ways we produce energy. Current methods of extracting fossil fuels from the...
Mediacorp
Nagaland: Exploring the Longstanding Separatist Movement for Independence
This video explores the complex issue of separatist movements in Nagaland, India. It delves into the reasons behind the continued desire for a separate country, despite being a part of India for many years. Indian Identity Evolution part...
Independent Producers
Citizenship in Athens
In ancient Greece, people were thrown out or ostracized from the city because they broke the rules. Anyone could get ostracized – kicked out of the city for 10 years – based on voting done by the citizens using broken pieces of pottery....
Curated Video
I Wonder - Why Are Rivers Important?
This video is answering the question of why are rivers important.
Curated Video
Science in ancient Rome
The Romans were very much known for practicality, sanitation, technology and engineering. Interesting to ee why did the Romans built sterdy roads!
Curated Video
Science in Ancient Greece, V century BC
The Greeks invented the first medical science surpassing myths on diseases as punishing sins of humans rather the factors behind causing them. Discoveries by philosophers on navigation, volume of water in a tub and many more.
Curated Video
Babylon, VI century BC
Wanna know what techniques, innovations, and different elements emerged in Mesopotamia - Time measurement, movement of light.... and How?
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African culture and communities
How does the culture vary across the continent? How has colonialism affected African culture and its development? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 2
Infognostica
Aryans, Dravidians, Neolithic people and the Indus Valley
Iran Neolithic, South Asian Hunter Gatherers (Proto Dravidians?) and Steppe peoples (Aryans) make up the vast ancestry of the Asian subcontinent.
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: Unknown African history and its influences
What are the very early histories of Africa that are important that are unknown to us? How has African culture influenced the west over the centuries? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 3
Curated Video
Teotihuacan
One of the greatest civilisations ever built in the history. With all the advancements in the Messo America period, the culture depicted mysterious beliefs and practices. it may have been one of the most influential regions of the time.
History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African history
What drew Gus Casely-Hayford to researching African history? What aspects of African history and culture are commonly overlooked? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 1
Amor Sciendi
The Crystal Palace: The story of a great building
The Crystal Palace: The story of a great building