Chapter 16 | You're Thinking About Tomatoes | STORY

Another witty, zany story that leads the reader through an unorthodox view of British history and the colonial past. A sequel to the very popular ‘You're Thinking About...

The gunner of a Ukrainian BTR-4 fighting vehicle had his helmet cam on when he engaged multiple Russian tanks and APCs in a deadly motorized street fight. The result is a fascinating look at the high-risk game of modern motorized warfare.

Extreme mud was a huge problem when first Napoleon and then Hitler tried to invade Russia, and it's now a huge problem for Putin trying to invade Ukraine.

This episode is about scarcity, guns and butter (trade-offs), the factors of production, and the difference between microeconomics and macroeconomics.

Ukraine’s armed forces are destroying a lot of Russian tanks with the expensive, shoulder-fired Javelin missile systems that the West has given to Ukraine.

In this Linux tip, learn about apparmor. It’s a security module that runs by default on certain Linux systems – like newer Ubuntu and Debian. Apparmor enforces restrictions using file system paths while SELinux applies security labels to...

China featured the most current main battle tank in its arsenal, the Type 99, during its 70th National Day military parade on October 1.

When called to battle during the Middle Ages in Europe, soldiers expected to be surrounded by unpleasant, if not downright unspeakable, sights. Much like medieval executioners, medieval soldiers witnessed blood, carnage, and death on an...

On Safari with Nala - Armoured Ground Cricket

Who was Al Capone? For some, his name stirs up images of a cigar-chomping folk-hero-mobster involved in everything from racketeering to murder and drug-running (and what would ultimately put him behind bars, tax evasion). For others,...

Gladiators were the rock stars of the Roman Empire. But what was gladiator combat like? How did the slaves of the arena fight and survive over centuries worth of matches? Gladiator combat was a little different than movies would have you...

Chain mail and suits of armor were some of the most recognizable parts of medieval warfare. Created in response to swordplay, the dominant form of combat at the time, they've become somewhat legendary for their striking appearance on the...

A legionary describes the armour called lorica segmentata or 'segmented' armour which is heavier and more uncomfortable but offers better protection, it's even arrowproof

Today we will tell you the story of Joan of Arc - Roman Catholic saint and national heroine of France.

Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the landings on Gold, Juno, and Sword Beaches during the Normandy Invasion on June 6, 1944, using infographics.

The video is a humorous and educational explanation of how sperm cells are produced and travel to fertilize an egg, highlighting the role of fathers in the creation of their children. It uses visual aids and relatable language to make...

The Tower of London is one of the most historic places in England; it's also considered one of the most haunted. As the site of numerous executions, torture, and imprisonment, the bloody Tower of London story makes it an obvious site for...

Samurai dominated the country of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century. The fierce, disciplined warriors lived according to the bushido code, an unwritten set of rules and norms based in loyalty, sacrifice, bravery, and honor,...

This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...