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Jabzy
Amazons - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Amazons
The Art Assignment
The Truth of the Tortured Artist
We addressed the myth, and now it's time for the truth of the tortured artist. Some art is born of pain and suffering, and reflects the darkest side of human experience. We like that about it.
Weatherthings
Weather Things: Weather Cycles
The orbit of Earth on a tilted axis around the sun leads to the seasons. The resulting change of angle of the sun, and length of day controls how warm we get at different times of the year. With those changes in seasons come changes in...
Curated Video
The Truth Behind the Floating Guru
Find out the secret behind the mystical act of levitation. This video explains how the illusion is achieved through simple and ingenious engineering, using a concealed frame attached to a walking stick. This eye-opening explanation...
Neuro Transmissions
Does Alcohol Kill Brain Cells?
Alcohol is a double-edged sword. Benjamin Franklin once said, "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." However, some people say that drinking three beers means losing 10,000 brain cells. But is it true that alcohol...
Poetry Foundation
Kaveh Akbar reads "I Didn't Apologize to the Well"
Kaveh Akbar reads a poem by Mahmoud Darwish, translated from Arabic by poet Fady Joudah.
AllTime 10s
10 Cities That Could Be Wiped Out By 2020
As time goes by, the risk of natural disasters is getting higher around the world. From LA to Manilla, here's 10 Cities That Could Be Wiped out by 2020.
Curated Video
How Francisco Goya uses Mythology as Symbolism for Personal Struggle in the Altropos Painting
Altropos (The Fates) is Francisco Goya's interpretation of the myth of the Moirai, the three sisters who decide the life and death of mortals. He added in a fourth, male figure in his painting and a baby. The sisters inspect the thread...
Curated Video
The Mona Lisa: Introduction to the Painting and the Painter
Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific artist and scientist. His intricate anatomical illustrations informed the structure of his most famous painting - the Mona Lisa. It is a painting of an ordinary woman that has inspired extraordinary...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Retirement Wealth Inequality Machine
Most older workers have increasingly fewer retirement options, forcing the elderly to continue to work under arduous conditions to earn income. At the same time, employers are less likely to hire elderly workers. The retirement wealth...
Orkidbox
Picture & Story - The Nightingale | A classic story & painting a bird in watercolor
Welcome to Picture & Story. I would love to see how you respond to having the art videos combined with stories. I hope to look at both classic stories, folklore, legends and myths from all over. As I narrate the adapted story I will also...
AllTime 10s
10 Reasons Your Memories Are Complete BS
We all have at least a few memories we treasure. But, just how reliable is that memory. Well honestly, not very. From subconscious theft to made up moments, here are 10 Reasons Your Memories Are Complete BS'
AllTime 10s
10 Misconceptions About The Female Body
Do women have Adam's Apples? Do periods really sync up? There are a lot of misunderstandings flying about about the female body - that both men and women are guilty of believing. But what's true and what isn't? Alltime 10s is here to...
Healthcare Triage
Pregnancy Myths
We thought about doing myths about Moms, but that might get us in trouble. "Mothers-to-be" aren't as dangerous, at least not to any of us making these videos. So this week we present a whole bunch of pregnancy myths. It's amazing how...
Weatherthings
Heat Lightning
Heat lightning is a nickname given to frequent lightning seen in distant thunderstorms, often on a warm summer evening. It’s a misnomer or bad name, because it suggests that the storms are not dangerous. Heat lightning is regular...
Step Back History
How Did the Wild West Become Myth?
With Westworld coming back this weekend, I wanted to make a video to talk about some myths we commonly hold about the wild west.
Curated Video
Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Lions gate
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
Healthcare Triage
Myths About Antibiotics: Healthcare Triage #11
Antibiotics are one of the greatest medical innovations ever, responsible for saving something like a gazillion lives. But today, we're worried about overusing them, and there are concerns that one day they won't really work anymore....
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Mermaids: The Dark & Messed Up Origins - (Exploring the Myths Behind Infamous Sea Creatures)
Mythology & Fiction Explained delves into the numerous legends surrounding mermaids from all around the world
Neuro Transmissions
Do You Only Use 10% Of Your Brain?
Do we only use 10% of our brains? That seems like a very low number. What if we could tap into that extra potential? Humans are obsessed with augmenting and improving ourselves. Just look at Iron Man, Lucy, and Limitless. In this...
Step Back History
What is a Leprechaun?
The Leprechaun is an iconic creature representing Ireland, and St. Patrick's day. This episode of Know Your Fantasy we ask what is a leprechaun?
PBS
How Greek Mythology Inspires Us (feat. Lindsay Ellis) | PBS Digital Studios
This video provides a fascinating exploration of the enduring influence of Greek mythology on modern literature and culture, tracing its evolution from ancient times to contemporary retellings. Delving into well-known myths and...
Curated Video
The Illusion of Truth Effect: Understanding Cognitive Biases
In this video, the illusion of truth effect is explored, which is a cognitive bias that causes people to believe information is true simply because they have been exposed to it multiple times. The video provides examples of common...
Jabzy
Welsh Indians - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Welsh Indians