Weird History
Craziest Moments From Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII Relationship
The romance of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII had it all - passion, intrigue, and betrayal. Anne was neither the first nor last of Henry's wives, but she remains the most enigmatic, and their relationship the most tumultuous. Small details...
Seven Dimensions
Show Empathy: Listen and Understand
Showing empathy starts with acknowledging another person’s situation and feelings, and showing compassion. Give your full attention, listen without judging, and be supportive. In this program, psychologists Eve Ash and Peter Quarry use...
Curated Video
How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World
In 1970, a recording of a whale song changed the world. The album, “Songs Of The Humpback Whale,” helped launch a movement to ban commercial whaling and protect endangered species. Today, scientists are getting closer and closer to...
Curated Video
We Can't Stop Wildfires—But Here's How We Live With Them
The 2020 fire season is devastating communities, forcing thousands to evacuate, and choking the air with smoke. In this episode of Weathered, scientists and Native leaders tell us what we can do to reduce the harm fires can cause through...
Curated Video
The Future of Dating is Weirder Than You Think
Tired of swiping? From AI companions like Replika to matchmaking services that use DNA to predict compatibility, scientific breakthroughs offer new and exciting paths to romance. How will these developments change the ways we fall in...
Step Back History
The Aztec Roots of the Day of the Dead
Mexico's Dia de Muertos is a celebration of the connection between life and death with music, colour, and food. Let's find out how such a unique holiday came into being.
Science ABC
When Did Humans Start Shaving and Why?
Although the exact timeline of shaving isnt clear, most experts and found artifacts suggest that shaving has been around since approximately 100,000 BC, when cavemen would eliminate hair from their body by pulling them out one at a time,...
Curated Video
Business Etiquette Part Two: Workplace and Communications
In this second part of our "Business Etiquette" series, Billy Glading and Crystal L. Bailey from the Etiquette Institute of Washington walk us through the do's and don'ts of business etiquette for workplace communication and how to avoid...
Curated Video
The Moon and Its Effect On Life
The cycles of the Moon are said to affect reproductive rhythms, from humans to coral. How could this be? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. The Moon exerts a strong influence over life cycles on Earth. Cycles of the Moon have...
Curated Video
International Trade: An Unequal Relationship?
An unequal relationship exists between primary and secondary producers in global industry. How does this imbalance affect countries' development? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Poorer countries of the world provide...
Curated Video
Lichen: Indicator Species
Lichens exist in extreme environments where other life struggles to survive. But these tough species cannot tolerate pollution, and reflect the health of ecosystems. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. Lichens are organisms that can...
Curated Video
Plant and Animal Mutualism
In the natural world it can be hard to survive alone. From Nepal to Africa, explore some of the surprising relationships forged between plants and animals. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Mutualism is when animals and plants work...
Curated Video
Fractions: Pythagorean Tuning
How fractions are used in music – and Pythagoras built a whole musical scale based on fractions! Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts...
Curated Video
Can Eating Fish Prevent Murder?
Studies suggest that eating more fish oil could help prevent you committing murder... but does a correlation prove eating seafood is the cause? Maths - Statistics And Probability A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning...
Curated Video
Hyperbolic Geometry
What is Euclidean geometry, and how have descriptions of space moved on since Euclid's time? New types of geometry describe a strangely familiar curved space. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by...
Curated Video
Venn Diagrams: Global Habitats
Creating a Venn diagram to reveal the differences and surprising similarities between rainforest and desert environments. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films...
Curated Video
Symbiosis: Mutualism
In nature, some animals depend on another species for survival. The special relationship between sea anemones and clown fish demonstrates how creatures in the same habitat can rely on each other for defence. Biology - Ecosystems -...
Curated Video
Symbiosis
When individuals of different species live together in a close and long-term relationship. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Habitats – Clip
Find out how sunfish and seagulls work together to survive. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Habitats Learning Points Some habitats involve parasitic relationships. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that...
Wonderscape
King Charles III: A Royal Romance and Challenges
This video traces the tumultuous love life of King Charles III, focusing on his relationships with Princess Diana and Camilla Parker-Bowles. Discover the media frenzy, personal struggles, and how his love for Camilla endured through...
Wonderscape
The Later Wives of Henry VIII
Learn about Henry VIII’s marriages to Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr, and how his tumultuous quest for a male heir reshaped England’s religious and political landscape. Discover the influence of his last wife,...
Wonderscape
Bodies of Water by Land: Bays, Gulfs, and Coves
Learn about the unique features of bays, gulfs, and coves, and how their shapes and connections to land set them apart. Discover what makes a gulf's deep inlet different from a bay's wide opening and how coves provide sheltered spots...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Leadership vs. Management 4 Key Differences
Let's look at the four Key Differences Between Leadership and Management. Leaders and managers perform complementary skills.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Give Positive Feedback with Compliments
Learn how to give positive feedback, especially in the form of genuine compliments. Giving feedback is a crucial leadership behavior and part of the Positive Communication Model.