Overview

Multiple experts discuss one engaging topic per episode. Come learn about major historical events, astronomical wonders, strange animals, and more. New topics are posted every week.

Video Lessons

01: Let’s Talk About Planets

Planets—they’re home to superstorms, oceans of magma, and, in Earth’s case, life. Some of humanity’s greatest thinkers have dedicated their lives to learning more about these awesome places.

Length: 12 min

02: The Global Impact of The Great Depression

The Great Depression was one of the most widespread economic disasters that the world has ever seen. In its wake, it left businesses in ruin, families destroyed, and entire economies in tatters.

Length: 12 min

03: How to Negotiate With Confidence

We all want to be treated fairly—especially when it comes to something as important as a salary negotiation. But how can we get the most out of discussions that many of us hate to even enter into?

Length: 11 min

04: King Arthur: Man or Myth?

King Arthur is one of medieval Britain’s most famous legends. But was he real or completely made-up?

Length: 16 min

05: How to Identify and Cope With Stress

We all feel stressed at some point in our lives… find out that the toll they take on our minds and bodies is identical.

Length: 11 min

06: What Are Logical Fallacies?

Have you ever gotten into an argument that you just couldn’t win? There’s a good chance you were struggling with someone who was using logical fallacies.

Length: 15 min

07: The Prisoner’s Dilemma

Trench warfare … doping in sports … the Salem Witch Trials—all different events that psychologists have developed a thought game to explain.

Length: 11 min

08: How to Make a Great First Impression

If you’ve ever interviewed for a job or gone on a blind date, you’re aware of the importance of a first impression. But how do you make your first impression a great one?

Length: 13 min

09: Discovering the Laws of Physics

The laws of physics behind the saying “What goes up must come down” are a little more complicated than you might think.

Length: 20 min

10: What Happens After a Political Assassination?

Political assassinations lead to events that the perpetrator didn’t intend, creating a new reality.

Length: 13 min

11: Understanding Stock Market Basics

S&P 500, NASDAQ, ETFs—if you listen to the news, these terms might be familiar. But if you’re like many, they remain somewhat of a mystery.

Length: 18 min

12: Get to Know The Periodic Table

The periodic table is more than just a list of the elements—it’s a scientific road map and a vital tool for many scientists.

Length: 17 min

13: Why Did Rome Fall?

Historians have tried answering the question of why Rome fell for centuries.

Length: 19 min

14: The Story of Knights

Knights have been dramatized in legends and films, but what role did they actually play in history?

Length: 23 min

15: Understanding Communism: Marx and the Soviet Union

Communism has been adopted in various forms, but who developed its underlying tenets?

Length: 11 min

16: American Civil Rights: A 100-Year Journey

Familiarize yourself with the profound history of the American civil rights movement and its implications.

Length: 13 min

17: What is Gravity?

The complexity of gravity goes beyond the simple saying of “What goes up must come down.”

Length: 20 min

18: What is Skepticism?

Being a skeptic means questioning knowledge and reality. How do we know what we perceive is real?

Length: 12 min

19: A History of Political Corruption in America

Political corruption subverts the purpose of government and breeds distrust of elected officials.

Length: 13 min

20: What is Time?

The methods of timekeeping have evolved, but the fundamental question remains: What exactly is time?

Length: 17 min

21: Charles Darwin: The Father of Evolution

Charles Darwin’s contributions to evolution are crucial and often misunderstood.

Length: 11 min

22: Explore Egypt’s Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built over 4,000 years ago, contains mysteries that scholars are still trying to solve.

Length: 13 min

23: Discovering DNA: The Blueprints of Life

DNA is a genetic instruction manual that defines hereditary traits in life.

Length: 12 min

24: Great Rebellions Around the World

Stories of underdogs rising up against oppression are abundant in history, some ending in triumph and others in caution.

Length: 18 min

25: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence

The big questions of artificial intelligence intrigue and terrify us. Will machines ever truly become intelligent?

Length: 11 min

26: Quantum Physics Explained

Light is fundamental to our understanding of the universe, raising complex questions in quantum physics.

Length: 20 min

27: How to Manage Conflict Like a Pro

Conflict is a part of life; learn how to navigate it effectively and maturely.

Length: 15 min

28: In the Ashes of Pompeii

Pompeii was a prosperous city until it was cut short by an unforeseen natural disaster.

Length: 12 min

29: Understanding the Big Bang

The Big Bang theory explains the origins of the universe and its ongoing expansion.

Length: 13 min

30: Four Fascinating Paradoxes

Paradoxes can challenge our thinking and reveal perplexing views of the world around us.

Length: 15 min

31: Understanding the Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution transformed social and political structures in unprecedented ways.

Length: 18 min

32: Our Incredible Sun

The Sun is not only life-giving but also hosts incredible solar phenomena and mysteries.

Length: 16 min