SciShow
Why Does Plane Food Taste So Bad?
We’ve all heard the jokes about airline food, but have you ever wondered why most everyone in the world hates it so much?
PBS
What Happened During Our Scary Slumber Party
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, Bloody Mary and Ouija are scary and entertaining rites of passage for kids and teens to participate in. But do these games actually work? And why do we love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?
PBS
How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
By some accounts, she’s hideously mutilated but in others she is beautiful but bloody—more commonly though—every aspect of her appearance is vague. There’s even versions where she was a witch burned at the stake in Salem. In some...
The Guardian
Toronto: a guide to the music scene of Drake's home city
DJ and travel writer Woody Anderson touches down in Canada’s hip-hop capital of Toronto. Home to Drake and the Weeknd, the city has a renewed energy about it. Music journalist Anupa Mistry and rapper and DJ Cadence Weapon give Woody the...
Weird History
The Lady Jane Grey
In the violent and dramatic history of the English monarchy, the story of Lady Jane Grey stands out as one of the most tragic. She was a teenage Queen of England who ruled for only nine days before she was deposed and ultimately...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 4: The Reign of Queen Mary I
Witness the challenges Queen Mary I faced as she worked to restore Catholicism to her kingdom and the measures she took to stabilize the economy. See how her relationships with her half-sister Elizabeth and the Duke of Northumberland...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 1: From Popular Queen to Bloody Mary
Explore the life of Mary Tudor, the first female Monarch to rule in her own right in England. Discover how she went from a beloved member of the Royal Family to being known as "Bloody Mary." In part one of this video, learn about her...
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 3: Customs and Traditions
Explore the customs and traditions of Christmas during the Tudor period. From wassailing and the custom of the kissing bough, to the Feast of Holy Innocence and the role of boy bishops, discover the rich and diverse history of this...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 5: The End of an Era
In the final part of this series, we examine the end of Queen Mary I's reign. See how her decision to punish heretics through burning at the stake led to her infamy and the hardening of Protestant feelings towards her. Learn about the...
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 2: The Fall of Princess Mary
Follow the story of Princess Mary as she navigates the turbulent political landscape of 16th century England. As her parents' marriage falls apart and her father's infatuation with Anne Boleyn grows, Mary's world is turned upside down....
Curated Video
Bloody Mary part 3: A Fight for the Throne
Experience the tumultuous journey of Mary, as she fights for her right to the English throne. Watch as she navigates the complex political landscape of 16th century England, and battles for her beliefs and her family's legacy. From her...
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 2: Christmas Feasts and Gift Giving
Discover the rich history of Christmas feasts and gift giving during the Tudor period. From the political dance of gift-giving within the Tudor Court to the traditional agricultural celebrations of plow Monday, learn about the customs...
Curated Video
Tudor Christmas part 1: The Origins of Christmas - From Saturnalia to The Tudor Period
Explore the history of one of the most celebrated festivals in the world - Christmas. From its Roman origins in Saturnalia, to its merging with pagan mid-winter celebrations, to its evolution in the Tudor period, learn about the...
Getty Images
Beach Bar Mirror
A shot standing at the bar and looking into the reflection of the dirty mirror. The mirror is behind the bar and has a shelf holding various bottles of liqueur. In the reflection you can see the daily activities of the tourists enjoying...
Getty Images
Happy woman sitting on a pool edge, at the beach relaxing and watching the sea
Travelling woman drinking cocktail in the pool on the beach, Pattaya, Thailand
Getty Images
Happy woman sitting on a pool edge, at the beach relaxing and watching the sea
Travelling woman drinking cocktail in the pool on the beach, Pattaya, Thailand
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: The English Reformation: Part Ii
Part II video on the English Reformation in which Tom Richey discusses the events characterizing the reigns of Edward VI, Bloody Mary, Elizabeth I. [11:17]