SciShow
The Founder Of Forensic Anthropology Was Wrong About Everything
Aleš Hrdlička is known as the founder of forensic anthropology, and remains a huge part of the story of the history of anthropology as a science. But his legacy of racism and just bad science is one that this field has been reckoning...
TED Talks
Ariana Curtis: Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary
Who deserves to be in a museum? For too long, the answer has been "the extraordinary" -- those aspirational historymakers who inspire us with their successes. But those stories are limiting, says museum curator Ariana Curtis. In a...
Great Big Story
Behind the scenes at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum
Discover the hidden treasures of the Smithsonian Museum, where experts manage 144 million objects, aiding research on biodiversity, climate change, and more.
Wonderscape
The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight
This video explores the early lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, highlighting how their upbringing and shared curiosity led them to groundbreaking innovations in flight. From their childhood in Ohio to their passion for science and...
Great Big Story
Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian, Meet the Curators
Explore the hidden world of the Smithsonian's curators who manage over 144 million objects.
Curated Video
The Boeing 707: A Giant of Aviation History
This video tells the inspiring story of Boeing's rise to aviation giant status. Through the perseverance and vision of founder William E. Boeing, the company transformed from a garage airplane manufacturing business into a leader in...
PBS
The Problem with Museums
Are museum collections ethical? How did these institutions end up with their vast array of artifacts and remains from every corner of the globe? Well, chances are there was some definite shadiness involved. Today, Danielle examines this...
Makematic
Girl Culture
Clothes aren’t just functional – for centuries, girls have used them as political tools to challenge gender norms, confront dominant ideas of femininity and race and help create the culture you live in today.
Makematic
Being Schooled
The conditioning of Girls often begins in School - and exposes much of the discrimination that girls face. But it’s also a place where girls talk back and demand to be heard.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists observe electric eels hunting in groups
Scientists have discovered that electric eels can work together to hunt their prey, behavior similar to that of dogs and killer whales — but quite rare in fishes
Makematic
Zine Scene
Zines are home made magazines that grew out of the punk, Riotgrrl and third-wave feminist movements of the 1980s and 1990s. And in a pre-Internet age, gave girls a platform to express themselves in new ways.
Weird History
The Feud That Almost Destroyed Paleontology
Nothing better than an intense rivalry between scientists...right? Well, that's exactly what happened with paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh -- two men who really take the cake for petty feuds.
NASA
The Search for Life
Are we alone in the universe? This is a fundamental question that intrigues us all. On September 21, 2016, NASA scientists and stakeholders came together at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for a presentation on the agency’s...
NASA
NASA | Discovery Comes to Dulles
On April 17, 2012 the space shuttle Discovery hitched a ride on the back of a 747 jumbo jet especially designed as a space shuttle transport. It landed at Dulles Airport in Washington, DC, and the process to deliver Discovery to its new...
NASA
#EZScience: Exploring the X-ray Universe
By studying X-rays in deep space, we can learn about some of the most violent and extreme objects in the universe, such as black holes and the remains of stars that have exploded. NASA’s Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer, IXPE, will...
NASA
NASA | LRO Reveals "Incredible Shrinking Moon"
Newly discovered cliffs in the lunar crust indicate the moon shrank globally in the geologically recent past and might still be shrinking today, according to a team analyzing new images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO)...
NASA
NASA | Recent Geological Activity on the Moon
New images acquired by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft show that the moon's crust is being slightly stretched, forming small valleys - at least in some small areas. High-resolution images obtained by the Lunar...
Makematic
Body Talk
Throughout history girls have been told what they can and cannot do with their bodies. But through activism and creativity, girls have fought to take back control.
Curated Video
Washington DC: A Tourist's Guide to the Capital City
Step into to Washington, DC, one of the most captivating cities in the United States! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of this bustling metropolis, known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture.
Weird History
The Feud That Almost Destroyed Palentology
Nothing better than an intense rivalry between scientists...right? Well, that's exactly what happened with paleontologists Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh -- two men who really take the cake for petty feuds. This fight,...
Makematic
Hey, Where's My Girlhood?
Throughout American history, young girls have worked in fields, factories and homes to provide for themselves and their families - and sacrificed their childhood. The same thing is still happening today.
NASA
#EZScience: Inspiring Women in Space and Science
Meet astrophysicist Kelly Korreck and spaceflight engineer/website specialist Dana Bolles, both currently based at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum featured statues of them as part of a...
Cerebellum
American Explorers & Pioneers - 20th Century Explorers And The Alaska Purchase
American explorers and pioneers the first Europeans explored the valleys, rivers and mountains of America. Many set up home there and forced Native Americans out of their original homeland. American Explorers & Pioneers. The Alaska...
Curated Video
What's The Point Of Preserving Pop Culture Artifacts?
"Just preserving artifacts of history is important because they just tell us where we came from."