Man has always been fascinated by the possibility of life on other planets. We love shows like Star Trek because it fills the void in our knowledge about alien life forms. But many scientists and astronauts believe that we must...
One of the most significant musical genres to emerge this century is Dubstep, an electronic music spinoff with South London origins that began in the early 2000s. As defined by Wikipedia, Dubstep was originally a "half step...
If it feels like everyone you know is on TikTok, you might be right! It is currently the fastest-growing social media platform beating out Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and more. This Chinese short video-sharing app is extremely...
On August 30, 2021, the U.S. military ended 20 years of occupation and left Afghanistan. Today, the Taliban is back in power, and the hard-won freedoms that women enjoyed for less than two decades have all but vanished....
This is a captivating and poignant documentary that delves into the momentous events of D-Day, one of the most pivotal turning points in World War II. Through a combination of archival footage, expert interviews, and personal...
J. Robert Oppenheimer, a remarkable figure in the annals of history, shaped the course of human knowledge and progress through his pivotal role in nuclear physics and the Manhattan Project. Born in New York City in 1904,...
In today’s global economy, corporate power has become increasingly concentrated, with a handful of companies dominating entire industries. From Apple’s 70% share of the U.S....
The relentless pursuit of economic growth, measured primarily by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has shaped modern society, yet its foundations and consequences warrant critical examination. Rooted in the industrial fervor of...
Jasen's life story is a stark illustration of the insidious nature of hate and the arduous path toward potential redemption. His journey, marked by deep immersion in white supremacist ideology, violent actions, and repeated...
The set piece of this hyperbolic ode to surfing is Laird Hamilton's 2000 trip to Tahiti, where a monster wave provided the opportunity for what the movie portentously calls the most significant ride in surfing history. If...
War may be hell, but it can make for great television, as Ken Burns proves in his masterful 11-hour PBS series chronicling the deadliest war in American military history. The Civil...
In the early 1970s, Craig Haney, Curt Banks, Carlo Prescott, and Philip Zimbardo conducted a landmark situational study at Stanford University. The experiment tested the fundamental attribution error: our tendency to attribute...
It's not the expected thing for a documentary on Turkish music to open with a quote from Confucius, but that is not the only fascinating surprise that Crossing the Bridge: The Sound...
Chemistry is involved in everything and is everywhere. This series explains how some of the processes work. Professor Steven Ley from Cambridge University discusses the development...
