People have been using silkworm silk to make stuff for thousands of years, but spider silk could potentially be even more useful. It's stronger than steel, super stretchy, and could be made into anything from bridge cables to...

In which John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, replete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology,...

Today we’re going to talk about the collection of routes known as the Silk Roads, and explore how worldview and other ideas spread along those trade routes. The Silk Roads are responsible for everything from the spices we use when we...

Trace the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire which, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous land empire in history. -- It was the largest contiguous land empire in history— stretching from Korea to Ukraine,...

The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China...

A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!

The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...

Deep within China's Taklamakan Desert, archaeologists uncovered the lost city of Niya, a once-prosperous Silk Road hub. Preserved by the desert heat for 1,600 years, they found tombs filled with vibrant silk, gold jewelry, and artifacts...

Pseudoscorpions are not actually scorpions, but a completely different type of arachnid with little claws, but no stinging tail. These tiny guys eat dust mites and other household pests while being some of nature’s most bizarre...

This World Culture instructional video is about China's culture.

Science Kids Bugs - Varieties, Life Cycles, and “Creepy-Crawly” Fun Facts

This video explores the world of crawling bugs, highlighting the diversity and fascinating characteristics of insects such as ants, crickets, and spiders....

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Kashgar, a historic city in Xinjiang, is a key hub on the ancient Silk Road, connecting the east and west. Founded over 2000 years ago, it reflects a blend of Persian, Arab, Mongol, and Russian influences in its architecture and customs....

Wrinkles are a sign of wisdom, but only when they aren't in your clothing. Remove those stubborn lines before showing off your party dress.

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