This Is Why Skyscrapers Are So Rare in European Cities
High rise buildings are not very common in Europe, and history has everything to do with it...
Is Modern Architecture Uglier Than Historical Buildings?
Why do buildings made of concrete, steel and glass intimidate us and often make us feel so out of place? This funny video explains why
How Our Superstitions May Reveal Our Origins and Beliefs
Superstitions are irrational, but they can tell you something about your cultural background, your religion or your profession, here’s how
This Recipe for Pickled Eggs is Over Two Hundred Years Old
Learn from top to bottom how to make pickled eggs with an 18th century flavor to it, that are an amazing garnish for any dish.
10 Countries That Disappeared from the Face of Earth
The world map changes all the time, with many countries appearing and vanishing on it, some in a matter of days or even hours...
Was the Medieval European Diet Healthy or Even Tasty?
This video attempts to demonstrate the approximate everyday diet of a regular Medieval European citizen, and it's very surprising...
Why Hover Trains Failed to Become the Trains of the Future
These trains were supposed to be much faster and better than traditional ones. But what happened to hover trains? Where did they go?
Fascinating: The History of Chess!
What do you know about the history of the most difficult and challenging game the Western world ever played? Check out our video about the history of chess.
White Rose: the Brave Student Resistance to Nazi Germany
White Rose was a secret student organization that opposed the Nazi rule, here is the story of this brave organization...
What’s the Story Behind the Weird Names of US Coins?
Have you ever wondered what the word "dollar" actually means and where it comes from? Wonder no more.
The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts
The famous Greek myth of Jason and his Argonauts searching for the golden fleece.
Venice Is a Major Port, But That’s Not Why It Was Built
Venice is a stunning city and an important trade center, but it began as something very different, a refuge for the local population...
This Company Changed the Space Industry in Under 20 Years
This video provides an overview of SpaceX, what they’ve achieved so far and where they’re headed, and their story is fascinating.
The Long History of the World’s Oldest Hot Beverage
While tea was invented in China, it has spread to all corners of the world, becoming a staple everywhere it was introduced.
The Dark and Mysterious Fate of the Lost Colony in Roanoke
In 1585, a colony of 117 people was established on Roanoke Island in North Carolina. Five years later, they were all gone...
Did You Know these 10 Facts about Alexander the Great?
His father conquered and unified Greece, but he wanted to conquer the world. Alexander the Great was a truly fascinating man.
What Languages Can Teach Us About Our Ancient Ancestors
Why do related languages grow apart, and how can we retrace their history?
Did Any Human Culture Ever Seriously Practice Cannibalism?
Human history is rife with tales and rumors of man-eating, but how common was this practice in reality?
1300 Years of Medical Nonsense, All Because of This Man
For 1300 years, doctors assumed the body is regulated by four bodily fluids. Who came up with the idea?
How Do Vaccines Actually Work and How Do They Protect Us?
The history and medical evolution of vaccines and how they affect our immune system
Inches or Centimeters? Why We Don’t Use Metric in the US
The real reason why Americans don't use the metric system
This Is How Shakespeare’s Plays Were Meant to Be Performed
How Shakespeare's plays and sonnets were meant to be read, and why it matters
Ancient Technologies That Remain a Complete Mystery
Scientists may have solved the mystery of Egyptian pyramids, but there are still so many findings that are left completely unexplained
The Evolution of Cars Through the Past 100 Years
This video showcases 11 cars from the past century and this century that were hallmarks of their time
The Greatest Moments Ever in Sports History
This video shows you 15 of the most incredible moments in sports and shows you what a true sportsman looks like
