Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI-powered tool that aggregates international criminal records to detect and stop crime that might...

Scurvy isn't just a silly word used by pirates- it's actually a serious disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C that still occurs today! But did you know that our distant ancestors could make their own Vitamin C, making it impossible to...

After a massive storm tears through the Hex Archipelago, you find five grizzled survivors in the water. As an act of gratitude for saving them, they reveal a secret _ the island they were just on holds some buried treasure. But when the...

In this ode to design renegades, Alice Rawsthorn highlights the work of unlikely heroes, from Blackbeard to Florence Nightingale. Drawing a line from these bold thinkers to some early modern visionaries like Buckminster Fuller, Rawsthorn...

It's a good day to be a pirate. Amaro and his four mateys _ Bart, Charlotte, Daniel, and Eliza have struck gold _ a chest with 100 coins. But now, they must divvy up the booty according to the pirate code - and pirate code is notoriously...

In 2010, technologist Tan Le took the TEDGlobal stage to demo a powerful new interface. But now, at TEDxWomen, she tells a very personal story: the story of her family -- mother, grandmother and sister -- fleeing Vietnam and building a...

To some they look like bow-legged cowboys. To others, swaggering pirates. Either way, the two-legged molecules known as motor proteins are what get the job of living done in most of your cells.

To some they look like bow-legged cowboys. To others, swaggering pirates. Either way, the two-legged molecules known as motor proteins are what get the job of living done in most of your cells.

At the height of their power, infamous Caribbean pirates like Blackbeard and Henry Morgan commanded as many as 10 ships and several hundred men. But their stories pale next to the most successful pirate of all time, who commanded 1,800...

The Outer Banks, known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," is home to thousands of shipwrecks, including Blackbeard’s infamous Queen Anne’s Revenge. But beyond the maritime history, this fragile coastline is rapidly changing—threatened...

Howcast -Captain Jack Sparrow may make it look easy in _Pirates of the Caribbean_, but fighting pirates is not for the faint of heart. Here are some high-tech ways to fend them off.

Set sail to learn about Blackbeard, one of the most feared pirates in history! His real name was Edward Teach, and he sailed the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the early 1700s during the Golden Age of Piracy. In this video,...

Set sail with Anne Bonny, one of the most daring pirates of the Caribbean! In this episode, we’ll learn how Anne left her quiet life behind to join a pirate crew and sail the high seas. She dressed like a man, fought alongside other...

In 1810, Zheng Yi Sao's pirate forces unexpectedly surrendered, possibly due to their overwhelming power which likely assured them they wouldn't face punishment. This decision followed internal cracks within their confederation and...

Learn about the early life of Zheng Yi Sao, a woman who defied societal norms to become a powerful pirate. She leveraged her intelligence to rise to power, eventually marrying the pirate Zheng Yi, with whom she formed a formidable...

Fizzy takes the Lunch Labbers on a fishing trip. Can his special catch-of-the-day recipe change Avril’s mind about eating fish? Also, Sully takes Pat the Good Fat for a ride up to the brain and Freezer Burn sings a sea(food) shanty.

Fire needs to learn how to tie knots in order to join Simka and Nolik's pirate crew. He gets completely carried away and starts tying knots in just about everything!

While playing pirates, Simka and Nolik challenge Tom Thomas to find a hidden treasure. They give him a map they drew and and teach him how to build a compass.

Learn about the history of the Caribbean Islands, from the lifestyle of the islander people to the discovery and settlement by Europe to tourism today.

Set sail on a historical adventure as we uncover the thrilling life of Grace O'Malley, the legendary pirate queen of Ireland. This video delves into her remarkable journey from Irish chieftain's daughter to fearsome leader, navigating...

This video explores the origins of famous fictional pirates like Captain Hook from Peter Pan and Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean. Learn how real-life pirates, literary influences, and pop culture shaped these iconic...

This video delves into the stories of three famous pirates from history: the fearsome Blackbeard, the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet, and the daring Anne Bonny. Discover their exploits, relationships, and lasting influence on pirate...

This video uncovers the truth behind common pirate myths, from the reality of walking the plank to the origins of the pirate accent. Discover the surprising customs, superstitions, and legends that real pirates believed, and how modern...

This video dives into the world of real pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy, uncovering the truth behind common myths. Learn about the daily life of pirates, from their practical use of eye patches and gold earrings to their...