We're headed back to Japan, this time in the Edo period to follow up on Noh theater, which had gone out of style last time we checked in. Now, under the Shoguns, there's couple of really interesting types of drama on the scene. Kabuki is...

How to Survive a Lightning Strike

In which John Green reads Zora Neale Hurston's novel, "Their Eyes Were Watching God," and talks to you about it. You'll learn about Zora Neale Hurston's life, and we'll also look at how the interpretations of the book have changed over...

Jessi and Squeaks look at some amazing creatures that they found in their garden: snails and slugs!

Who is telling a story, and from what perspective, are some of the most important choices an author makes. Told from a different point of view, a story can transform completely. Third person, first person, and second person perspectives...

In a talk that's equal parts funny and urgent, consultant Vinay Shandal shares stories of the world's top activist investors, showing how individuals and institutions can take a page from their playbook and put pressure on companies to...

Have you tried to dig a deep hole? So deep that you could dig all the way to the other side of the Earth? It's pretty hard, and lots of people have tried. So what's stopping us from digging through the Earth? It has something to do with...

In this TED archive video from 1998, paralympic sprinter Aimee Mullins talks about her record-setting career as a runner, and about the amazing carbon-fiber prosthetic legs (then a prototype) that helped her cross the finish line.

In which John relates a condensed history of India, post-Indus Valley Civilization. John explores Hinduism and the origins of Buddhism. He also gets into the reign of Ashoka, the Buddhist emperor who, in spite of Buddhism's structural...

It might be possible to run on water, as long as you're not on earth.

Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how...

There is more than one way to measure the same thing! Jessi and her friend The Giant Squidstravaganza (Squid for short) explore the differences between the Metric System and the Imperial System.

What is a sport? Do arbitrary and technophobic rules matter?

New ReviewSome lesser known facts about Oustalet's chameleon.

It's battery-powered...sort of.

Roar into the prehistoric era with our "T-Rex Song"! Perfect for kids, this catchy tune will spark your imagination and teach you all about the wonders of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex.

Strum into the vibrant world of music with our "Guitar Song"! Perfect for kids, this catchy tune will spark your imagination and teach you all about the wonders and versatility of the guitar.

Jump into action with our "Get Moving Song"! Perfect for kids, this catchy tune will spark your energy and teach you all about the wonders of staying active and healthy.

Float into the enchanting world of melodies with our "Flute Song"! Perfect for kids, this catchy tune will spark your imagination and teach you all about the wonders and elegance of the flute.

Is there a mother out there who doesn't warn their children that going out in the cold is going to make them sick? Have you heard that old chestnut about losing all of your body's heat through your head? Do you think drinking alcohol...

Why is stubbing a toe so painful? The answer lies deep in our evolutionary past. Scientists are unlocking the secrets of how we started walking on two legs by studying a critical joint in our toes, revealing a slow transformation that...

The greater bulldog bat lives in Central and South America where it uses its enormous feet to catch fish right out of the water.

It’s important to remember that Singapore is a young multiracial and multicultural society. Over time, the locals have become accustomed to dealing with members of different races and cultures. As a result, adherence to behaviors and...

When interacting, the Japanese value formal, nonverbal presentation, such as good posture. Learn how to maintain a straight posture, sit, and stand in the Japanese context. In Japan, as in other high-context cultures, body language is...