TED Talks
TED: My secret to creating real magic | Christina Tosi
In an infectiously joyous talk, Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi shares the sugary jolt of her first food memory and behind-the-scenes stories of her bakery's famously inventive cakes, cookies and treats. This talk may make you hungry --...
SciShow
7 Weird Things That Happen Before You're 7
Kids are weird. They eat mud, talk to bugs, and stick things up their noses... but the changes kids go through as they grown out of infancy and into childhood are even weirder!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How friendship affects your brain | Shannon Odell
If it seems like friendships formed in adolescence are particularly special, that's because they are. Childhood, adolescent, and adult friendships all manifest differently in part because the brain works in different ways at those stages...
Curated Video
Rivaldo: A Football Legend and Humanitarian
Rivaldo, a legendary football player, overcame a difficult childhood to become a world-renowned athlete. Despite alleged controversies off the field, his on-field brilliance spoke for itself. Rivaldo's passion for helping impoverished...
Curated Video
Developing Brain: Theory of Mind
A major developmental moment: the ability to understand that other people have different thoughts to our own. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Theory of mind' is the ability to realise the thoughts, feelings and experiences of...
Curated Video
What is a Memory?
What are memories and how does the brain store them? How does our memory develop as we grow? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. As the brain processes experiences and stimuli, it creates pathways between neurons. Pathways between...
Curated Video
Chimps: Our Closest Relatives?
Our closest relatives are chimpanzees, with whom we share 98% to 99% of our DNA. But how similar does this actually make us? Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. Chimpanzees are our closest relatives, with whom we share...
Bedtime History
George Washington's Childhood - For Kids
Learn about George Washington's childhood in Virginia leading up to his service in the French and Indian War.
Curated Video
History of Lin-Manuel Miranda for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the talented rapper and songwriter who produced the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton and In the Heights.
Curated Video
Abraham Lincoln for Kids - Part 1 (Childhood) | Bedtime History
Follow Abe as he grows up in a log cabin, first showing his passion for reading and learning, up until he leaves home to become a circuit lawyer.
Curated Video
Rudyard Kipling for Kids | Bedtime History
Discover the captivating life and literary genius of Rudyard Kipling. Journey through the fascinating world of one of the most renowned writers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From his enchanting tales of adventure in the...
Wonderscape
The Early Life of Thomas Edison
Learn about the early years of Thomas Edison, from his childhood in Ohio and Michigan to his fascination with mechanical inventions. Discover how his early experiences as a telegraph operator shaped his passion for innovation and led to...
Wonderscape
George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Myth or Fact?
This video uncovers the famous myth of George Washington and the cherry tree. Viewers learn how the story was added by Mason Locke Weems years after Washington’s death and why historians believe it’s untrue. The video explains the...
Wonderscape
The Early Life of Eleanor Roosevelt: Shaping a Trailblazer
Explore the early life of Eleanor Roosevelt, from her difficult childhood to her transformative years at Allenswood Academy in London. Discover how these formative experiences shaped her into one of the most influential First Ladies in...
Curated Video
Catarine of Aragon: the Early Life of Henry VIII's First Wife
Catherine of Aragon, known as Catarina de Aragon in her native Spain, is often remembered as a devout Catholic and the rejected queen of Henry VIII. However, her life and personality are much more interesting and impressive. Her early...
Curated Video
Committed to Love: Navigating Marriage and Multiple Sclerosis Together
Jason and Alice exchange heartfelt vows and get married, embracing the challenges of their life together. As they settle into married life, they discuss the realities of living with MS, including concerns about their future, intimacy,...
PBS
Don’t Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed Children
An urban legend that exploits our fears of an obstructed gaze and the deeply unsettling idea that the youngest of our species are out to destroy us, the lore of Black-Eyed Children, or Black-Eyed Kids, is a modern construction. But the...
PBS
The Evolution of Creepy Dolls
Maybe it’s the unblinking eyes, staring at you, emotionless, day and night. Or, perhaps it’s their small size acting as a cloak of innocence. Or their human-like appearance that makes them seem just slightly too real. However, you want...
Curated Video
Unveiling OCD: Understanding and Managing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Explore the challenging world of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), from the compulsive hoarding of books to the relentless cleaning rituals. Discover the scientific and psychological underpinnings of OCD, including its potential...
Curated Video
Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 3, Scene 2 Analysis
Explore Act 3, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as we delve into the themes of identity, power, and the fluidity of roles in the mystical forest setting. We'll examine Oberon's manipulation, Puck's playful mischief,...
Curated Video
Infancy and Childhood
Dr. Forrester explains the various stages of development for a human: infant, toddler, and childhood.
Great Big Story
Mitchell Kriegman, Behind the Scenes of Clarissa Explains It All
Discover insights from Mitchell Kriegman, creator of "Clarissa Explains It All," as he shares behind-the-scenes stories and the show's lasting impact