Ancient Stonehenge Faces Modern Problems With Plans For A Nearby Tunnel To Ease Traffic

Hank goes head-to-head with Minute Physics’ Henry Reich to test their wits about the winter solstice, reindeer, and the science of snow! Chapters View all HANK GREEN 0:20 HENRY REICH 0:28 MAX LOUTZENHEISER 1:03 FLORIAN STINGLMAYR 1:06...

Hank talks about the Maya, and helps dispel some myths about their historic civilization, revealing how, ultimately, they were just like us: smart, flawed, and awesome.

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, it's almost time for the summer solstice, the longest day of the year! But if all days have 24 hours, what does the 'longest day of the year' really mean? Join Jessi and Squeaks to find out!

The earth has an axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. While this tilt is responsible for shaping our planet's climate and seasons, it also played a crucial role in shaping life on earth. What would have happened if the...

Howcast - Learn what the Wheel of the Year is from Wiccan High Priestess Phyllis Curott in this Howcast video.

The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, and falls on or around December 21. Celebrate the return of longer days with these tips.

When Was Jesus Born?

The coastal villages of Wales around the winter holidays have a unique nighttime visitor. A grim skeletal equine monster roams the streets with a rag tag group and demands entry to the homes of the citizenry, demanding food and drink....

Recent research in Brazil has unveiled significant archaeological discoveries, including an ancient megalithic observatory and extensive geoglyphs. These findings suggest that, centuries ago, the Amazon was home to sophisticated...

Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, its traditional trappings surround many of us for between twenty (if you’re lucky) and sixty days of every year.



So, let’s take a look at the origins of some of these traditions (without...

To be absolutely clear, when we talk of New Year, what we mean is: The first day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. And, because we live in a global economy, almost every country has adopted a calendar promoted by a 16th-century...

The Jupiter and Saturn Align Conjunction of 2020 will form a Christmas Star on December 21, 2020, by the KLT

Dr. Forrester discusses the pattern of the four seasons by examining the tilt of the Earth upon its axis and orbit around the sun. She explains the effects of the four seasons on plants, animals, food availability, and daily human life....

As we move from winter to spring into summer, we get longer days and more exposure to sunlight. As such, you may notice your mood ramping up. But it’s not how much light you're exposed to, it’s the rapid change in light...

As part of THE GREAT GIFT EXCHANGE, Physics Girl is transported to a whimsical “Wrapshop” to wrap a charitable gift for creator Alex Wassabi. With help from The World’s Most Famous Gift Wrap Artist, Physics Girl creates an EXPLOSIVE gift...

What is Saturnalia? You may have heard of this Roman holiday, but the details are scant and fragmentary from Roman sources. This video explains what we know about Saturnalia and whether or not it influenced the institution of Christmas.

Astronomers are calling it the Great Conjunction of 2020. The winter solstice day when the two shiny gas giants of our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, will sit just 0.1 degrees apart, or a mere one-fifth the width of the Moon.

IELTS Energy Podcast 979: Zodiac Strengths to Exploit for IELTS

This video explains how the four seasons - winter, spring, summer, and autumn - are experienced differently depending on where we are located on Earth. It explores the unique characteristics, beauty, and dangers of each season and how...

In this video, we learn about the different seasons and what causes them. The Earth's tilt on its axis as it revolves around the sun is responsible for the varying amounts of light received by different parts of the Earth throughout...

Learn more about the winter solstice.

For many people around the world, December 25th means Christmas, a time to gather with family and friends. For Christians, this date commemorates the birth of Christ. What are the cultural and religious origins of Christmas customs like...

Planets Set: 5. This clip examines the astronomical events behind equinoxes and solstices.