PBS
An Ode to the Romance Novel (Feat. Lindsay Ellis)
What actually makes a romance novel? The romance novel has been the subject of intrigue, derision, and shame in literary discourse long before the modern genre as we know it today existed. Romance novels are relegated to your Aunt...
60 Second Histories
Ancient Maya food
A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.
The Wall Street Journal
Future Of: Work | London
New work arrangements & job structures are upending career paths & the 9-to-5 jobs that have long been central to modern society. As offices embrace co-working, flexible hours, distributed teams & the gig economy, how can traditional...
Step Back History
Women and White Power
The White Power Movement of the 80s was not only motivated by racist resentment but a patriarchal backlash against progress made by women in recent decades. So, how does a consciously anti-feminist movement with strict patriarchal...
60 Second Histories
Women in the Olympic Games
This short video explains the role of Women in the Olympic Games and mentions their own Heraia games.
Healthcare Triage
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
Drinking during pregnancy is roundly frowned upon, for good reason. It's a huge risk factor for lots of post-natal problems. But prevention can be counter intuitive. Strong prohibitions and punitive measures for pregnant women who drink...
Healthcare Triage
Does Vitamin D Influence Mood?
We’ve scoured the data for you when it comes to Vitamin D supplements, coming up empty-handed almost every time. We know it doesn’t help with a variety of conditions, including those related to the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal...
Weird History
What Hygiene Was Like For Medieval Peasants
Although cleanliness in the Middle Ages was primitive compared to what modern people enjoy, it doesn't mean medieval hygiene didn't exist. Despite living in an era long before indoor plumbing, shampoo, and nail salons, people used the...
Cerebellum
The Election Process In America - The 17th and 19th Amendments
The right to vote is our single most important right as American citizens, and yet, many Americans fail to exercise this valuable right. This video looks at how the 17th Amendment provided for the direct election of senators. It also...
US Department of Agriculture
Women are the Past, Present and Future of American Agriculture
A photo montage message from USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden in honor of The White House Rural Council Dialogue on Women Leaders in Agriculture, Washington DC, October 20, 2014
Food Farmer Earth
Reassessing Our Diet: Joan Dye Gussow's Perspective on Modern Food
Joan Dye Gussow discusses the transformative shifts in the U.S. food system, emphasizing the transition from natural, whole foods to nutritionally equivalent, processed alternatives. She critiques the impact of industrialization on food...
Curated Video
Marketing: Connecting with Customers to Meet Their Needs
Marketing part 1/3: The video discusses the importance of marketing and how it is not just about the product or service, but also about connecting with the customers and meeting their needs. The speakers talk about the different aspects...
AllTime 10s
10 Facts About The Human Body You'd Rather Not Know
The human body is a wondrous and incredible thing, but if you delve a little deeper, it's also actually pretty gross. Here's our top 10 facts about the human body, that you'd probably rather not know'
Hip Hughes History
The 1920's Explained: US History Review
A lecture for United States history which focuses on the Roaring Twenties, specifically designed for the regents examination in NY State.
The Art Assignment
Fierce Women of Art
This week we're talking about a group of supremely awesome and unapologetic artists who take risks, question art world practices, and also happen to be women -- we're calling them Fierce Women of Art. These are truly inspirational...
Healthcare Triage
Pregnancy and Covid Vaccine Safety
Pregnancy can be a scary time for many reasons, one of which is having so many things feel off-limits for the safety of the fetus. But what about vaccines? Especially the Covid-19 vaccine? To understand the answer to this question you...
Science360
Women History Makers Talitha Washington
Talitha Washington, Mathematician and NSF Program Director shares how math didn't come easy for her, and if not for other amazing women in her life, she might not have become the award winning mathematician she is today! Women are making...
Neuro Transmissions
Are women bad at science?
If you scroll through lists of STEM faculty members at most universities, it's likely you'll recognize a pattern...that is, a lot of men and not very many women. Why is that? Are men inherently better than women at science? Or is there...
Five Thousand Years
How to Wear Hanfu: Sheer Fabric Hanfu (豎領對襟紗衫) from the Ming Dynasty
In ancient China, it was quite common for men to be bare-chested during the summer, but of course this was not the case for ladies. So they would wear less layers and sheer fabric hanfu inside of their homes. This video will give you an...
Curated Video
Women Financial Superpowers
Women report feeling high or overwhelming levels of financial stress twice as often as men. Why is that? For many, it boils down to compensation and confidence.
Amor Sciendi
"Power" by Adrienne Rich Explained
A close reading of Adrienne Rich's classic poem "Power"
Food Farmer Earth
Voices of the Field: Women's Influence on Food and Agriculture
"Farmer Jane" celebrates the pivotal roles women play in the sustainable food movement, focusing on their unique contributions to farming, education, and activism. The book uncovers stories of social justice, sustainability, and the...
Healthcare Triage
Booze Isn't All Bad
While we have discussed the dangerous effects of alcohol abuse and misuse, that doesn't mean it's always bad. Besides being part of many complex and delicious beverages, there are any number of studies which show that alcohol is linked...
Healthcare Triage
The Death of a Sibling Takes Emotional and Physical Tolls
The death of a child is almost too awful to complicate. The emotional toll on those who remain is high, but the death of a sibling can also have long-term health consequences, including increased mortality.