Mythology & Fiction Explained
Trolls - The Origins of Europe's Man Eating Monsters - (Exploring Scandinavian Folklore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding Trolls
History Hit
The Battle For North America: The French surrender
How long did the battle last? What happened to the French and British commanders? What happened to the British survivors after the battle? How did this one battle change North America? The Battle For North America, Part 12
Curated Video
Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Treasury of Atreus Tholos tomb
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
Neuro Transmissions
Are You Left or Brain Right Brained?
Ever wondered if you were left brained or right brained? Left brained folks are more logical, analytical, and organized. Right brained people are more artistic, creative, and intuitive. At least..that's what a lot of bad science would...
Weatherthings
Balance an egg any day
Can you balance an egg on the equinox? Yes, but it's a myth that implies that that is the only time you can do it. You can balance an egg on any day of the year. It's about practice, patience, and what kind of tabletop you are trying to...
Englishing
ESL - How to write a Myth (Brainstorm, writing, etc)
Myths can be categorized by creation or heroic ones. Creation myths are those ones that explain some natural phenomenon. Heroic myths explain a human behaviour. In this lesson, Mr. P. will teach you how to write a myth by following 3...
Curated Video
Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Palace
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
Neuro Transmissions
Why are people left handed?
Lefties, southpaws, goofy footers, katy-handeds, mollydookers. Whatever you call them, 10% of the population is left-handed. But are there any differences between their brains and those of their right-handed friends? Why are some people...
Neuro Transmissions
Join Us For Brain Awareness Week!
Happy Brain Awareness Week, Brainiacs! To celebrate this worldwide event, weêre doing something different. Join us as we debunk a brain myth every day this week - and check out the organizations whose efforts have brought Brain Awareness...
Religion for Breakfast
Cult of Mithras Explained
The Cult of Mithras was a thriving religion in the Roman Empire. But by the 5th century....it was gone. What do we know about the Cult of Mithras? And what was its relationship with Christianity?
Mythology & Fiction Explained
The Origins of Jinn: From Evil Spirits to Genie - (Exploring Middle Eastern Folklore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding the Jinn and how they've changed over the years
Curated Video
The Mystery of Sun Showers
In this video, we explore the phenomenon of sun showers, where it rains while the sun is still shining. We delve into the myths and legends surrounding sun showers from different cultures around the world. Additionally, we uncover the...
Debunked
How Dangerous is Mixing Antibiotics & Alcohol?
A study found that most people believe that mixing antibiotics with alcohol will either stop the medication working or make you sick. But what really happens?
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Vampires: A Brief History of Obsession - (Exploring Vampire Folklore)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the folklore and numerous legends surrounding vampires, we also see how they changed over the years.
Healthcare Triage
Cold Weather Myths: Healthcare Triage
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...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jason Stanley - Democratic vs. Fascist Education
Jason Stanley is the Jacob Urowsky Professor of Philosophy at Yale University. Before coming to Yale in 2013, he was Distinguished Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Rutgers University. He has also been a Professor at the...
Healthcare Triage
Turkey Doesn't Make You Sleepy: Healthcare Triage #5
While Thanksgiving is a time focused mainly on family, friends, and giving thanks, it's also the cause of a pervasive medical myth: that turkey makes you sleepy. Don't start with us about the tryptophan. Gah! We know about the...
Professor Dave Explains
Italian Vocabulary: How to Order Coffee
Italians are very particular about their coffee.
The Backyard Scientist
Blacksmith Myth - Will a drop of Water on the Anvil make it explode?
I read a myth (below) that said striking a drop of water with a hot iron and hammer will send the hammer flying. luckily I just met a local Blacksmith! Why do blacksmiths ring their anvils? WELL THEN, Once upon a time long long ago and...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Pauline Boss The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic
Dr. Pauline Boss is a family therapist, educator and researcher who is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on what is now known as the theory of ambiguous loss. Dr. Boss is known as a pioneer in the interdisciplinary study...
Weatherthings
Balance a broom any day
Can you balance or stand a broom upright on the equinox? Yes, but that's a myth, not because it's wrong, but because it implies that that's the only time you can do it. The reality is you can stand a broom straight up and down on any day...
Curated Video
Shootout at the OK Corral
The shootout at the OK Corral is one of the most famous episodes in US history – but the true story is very different from the movies.