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PBS
New book ‘The Aftermath’ examines the political influence and legacy of the baby boomers
The impact of the baby boom generation is impossible to ignore. The roughly 76 million people born between 1946 and 1964 have reshaped American society at each stage of their lives. Philip Bump of The Washington Post takes a closer look...
PBS
Tornado-stricken Joplin now thrives, but emotional scars linger
The tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, in May 2011 was one of the most destructive in U.S. history. Five years later, the city seems to be thriving -- possibly even better off than it was before. One key to its success? Getting...
TED Talks
TED: Documentary films that explore trauma -- and make space for healing | Almudena Toral
TEDmakes a documentary films that explore trauma
Curated Video
How to Understand the Popularity of Zombies
Howcast - Learn why zombies are so popular in this Howcast video about how to survive a zombie attack.
Brave Wilderness
Stung by an Electric Caterpillar!
Watch as Mark goes face-to-face with the shocking sting of Japan’s infamous Denki Mushi caterpillar! Where will this jolt-inducing larva land on the Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index? Will it rival the agony of the Cow Killer, the Fire...
Curated Video
Understanding the poem 'Remains'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Armitage comments on the traumatic effects of war in ‘Remains’. Key learning points: - The poem’s title may reflect the long-lasting unpleasant effects of war. - In ‘Remains', Armitage explores the PTSD...
Brave Wilderness
Bitten by the Black Flame Centipede!
Watch as Mark and the crew explore the jungles of Borneo in order to find the biggest ant in the world: the Giant Forest Ant! With those massive mandibles and the ability to spray acid, where will it rank on the Brave Wilderness...
Brave Wilderness
Stung by the Rare Mammoth Wasp!
Watch as Mark takes on the first recorded sting from the extremely rare Mammoth Wasp! Where will it land on the Brave Wilderness Bite-Sting Index? How will the sting compare to the likes of the Bullet Ant, Fire Worm, and Cow Killer?...
Curated Video
The Cascadia Earthquake: America’s Worst Disaster?
The Cascadia Subduction Zone is a sleeping monster lurking just off the Northwest coast of the United States. It extends 600 miles between Northern California and Vancouver B.C. and experiences a massive megathrust earthquake every 250...
Epic History TV
The Peninsular War: Victory at Vitoria and the Fall of Napoleon in Spain
Wellington’s victory at Badajoz paved the way for a decisive Allied advance into Spain, culminating in the triumph at Salamanca and the rout of French forces at Vitoria in 1813. Though marked by brutal combat, destruction, and looting,...
Astrum
Aftermath of the Biggest Volcano Eruption Ever
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano's eruption in January 2022 was one of the largest ever captured on camera, with a massive ash cloud, over 200,000 lightning strikes, and a shockwave that traveled around the globe. The eruption had...
Science ABC
Can an Underground Bunker Survive a Nuclear Bomb?
Bunkers are invulnerable establishments built to safeguard armed forces and civilians from efforts of war. An underground bunkers ability to withstand nuclear bombs depends on two parametersthe bunkers design and the bombs explosion...
TLDR News
What Does NATO Actually Do? - TLDR Explains
This week NATO are meeting in London for their annual summit, which leads us to ask the question - what does NATO actually do? We explain who the members are, how people can join, the commitments members make and why the group exists.
Curated Video
Black hole
An object in space with enough mass in a relatively small region of space that nothing can escape its gravity, not even light.
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Curated Video
The Issues With Aid
Although aid is usually helpful to a country in need, the type of aid can affect a country's recovery. What are the arguments for and against different forms of aid? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. International aid...
Brave Wilderness
How Does the Sting of a Blue Bee Compare to Other Stinging Insects?
How will the sting of this big BLUE bee compare to the huge BLACK bee? Watch to find out!
Moments after experiencing the sting of the Borneo's giant black carpenter bee, Mark finds and catches one of the most vibrant bees ever...
Moments after experiencing the sting of the Borneo's giant black carpenter bee, Mark finds and catches one of the most vibrant bees ever...
Brave Wilderness
BURNED by a GIANT Fireworm!
This might just be one of the worst stings ever taken on Brave Wilderness! Watch as Mark Vins catches, examines, and ultimately takes a burn from the dreaded Fireworm. Considered to be one of the most painful stings in the ocean.
Curated Video
Can an Underground Bunker Survive a Nuclear Bomb?
Bunkers are “invulnerable” establishments built to safeguard armed forces and civilians from efforts of war. An underground bunker’s ability to withstand nuclear bombs depends on two parameters—the bunker’s design and the bomb’s...
Brave Wilderness
Monster Ant Chews to the Bone!
It's time for the massive mandibles of the Leaf Cutter Ant to be put to the test! In this video, Mark takes us on an adventure in the jungles of Costa Rica as he tracks down, catches, and experiences the bite of the leaf cutter ant!...
Curated Video
Unleashing Nature's Fury: The Top 5 Most Destructive Storms in History
This video highlights the top five strongest and most extreme storms ever recorded in history, showcasing the devastating impact of hurricanes like Harvey, Maria, and Fifi. Through staggering casualties, economic damages, and...
Brave Wilderness
STUNG by the Longest Stinger! (Cow Killer Ant)
In this video I test the sting of the Cow Killer Ant that possesses the longest stinger to body size of any insect on the planet! These velvet ants, which are actually wingless wasps, have one of the most painful stings out there. SO...
Curated Video
Global Morality
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes the inevitable moral questions that arise when taking global governance seriously.
Weatherthings
Hurricane Sandy: The Impact on Society
What led to the unique path of Hurricane Sandy in 2016 and why it had such a large impact, as the second most-costly hurricane to hit the United States in modern times. It was nicknamed a superstorm for the wide impact it had in the...
Soliloquy
Why Hawaii Flies Its Cows
When Hawaiian Ranchers want to export cattle to the continental United States, sometimes they load their cows onto jet airlines and fly them across the ocean. By weight air travel is far more expensive than shipping on an ocean going...