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Tracing the musical threads connecting China and Central AsiaExperience a masterful blending of kindred traditions through the exuberant recordings of Borderlands. This video explores the deep musical connections between China and Central A…
Tracing the mysterious origins and sudden rise of the Hunnic EmpireExplore the enigmatic history of the Huns, from their first appearances in China and the Roman Empire to the cultural and religious foundations that defined their nomadic way of l…
Tracing the North American origins of okra through historic culinary traditionsDiscover the history behind a Southern staple in this demonstration of traditional okra soup. Culinary historian Michael Twitty shares a recipe that connects modern Southern cooki…
Tracing the origins and evolution of the classic refreshing drink, lemonade.Max Miller explores the historical roots of lemonade, examining how this citrus-based beverage transitioned from ancient recipes to the modern staple we recognize today.
Tracing the origins and evolution of the taco through historyMax Miller explores the history of the taco, examining its cultural roots and development. This video provides context on how this iconic dish evolved, offering a look at the culi…- Tracing the origins and evolution of the world's favorite spicy, bubbly ginger beverage.Ginger ale has been a global staple for over 170 years, prized for its unique spicy kick and soothing properties. This exploration examines the history of the drink and the divers…
Tracing the origins of Halloween sweets and the very first Halloween partyMax Miller explores the history of traditional Halloween confections and the origins of the first Halloween party. This video provides a look at how these seasonal treats and cele…
Tracing the origins of life through the oldest fossils ever discovered on EarthIdentifying the first examples of specific life forms is a complex challenge for paleontologists. This episode of SciShow explores a curated list of the oldest known fossils of th…
Tracing the origins of the classic American pecan pie through historical culinary records.Max Miller explores the history of pecan pie, examining its evolution and cultural significance. This video provides a look at the origins of a staple dessert, offering context on…
Tracing the origins of the iconic sauce that became a global culinary staple.This episode explores the history of Sriracha sauce, examining how it evolved from its invention into the ubiquitous condiment found in kitchens everywhere. Discover the story beh…
Tracing the Roman Empire's lost gold to your modern smartphoneWhere did the vast wealth of the Roman Empire go? This video explores estimates of the empire's total gold reserves and investigates the surprising possibility that some of that a…
Tracing the Roman engineering marvels that once sustained the ancient city of DouggaThis archival footage from 1967 captures the structural remnants of Roman Tunisia. From massive aqueducts to the intricate details of daily life, the video explores how ancient en…
Tracing the roots of modern fried chicken back to the year 1736This video explores the historical origins of fried chicken, a staple comfort food. By recreating a recipe from 1736, the presenter examines how this classic dish has evolved and …
Tracing the roots of the world's oldest ethnic groupsExplore the deep history of human identity in this Geography Now profile. This video examines the enduring legacies of some of the planet's most ancient ethnicities.
Tracing the sacred geography of the Nile through ancient mythExplore the landscape of ancient Egyptian belief in this conversation with Egyptologist Garry Shaw. This video follows a northward journey from Aswan to the Mediterranean, uncover…- Tracing the slow decline of the Byzantine military machineExplore the tactical evolution and eventual decay of the Eastern Roman Army. This documentary examines how the empire's forces struggled against the pressures of the Seljuk expans…
Tracing the surprising origins of the concept of raceJournalist John Biewen explores the historical roots of racist thinking to uncover how the concept of race was constructed and why understanding these beginnings is essential for …
Tracing the vanished professions that once shaped our worldExplore a collection of occupations that have since disappeared from the workforce. Hosted by Elliott Morgan, this episode revisits the roles that history has left behind.
Track the Moon's shifting face and orbit throughout the entire year of 2026This NASA visualization provides an hourly guide to the Moon's phases and libration as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. It is a precise resource for observing lunar features, or…
Track your home energy consumption to identify waste and lower your monthly utility bills.Energy efficiency expert Paul Scheckel demonstrates practical methods for monitoring household electricity usage. By identifying which devices consume the most power, you can make…- Tracking avian diversity across the remote islands of VanuatuIn November 2014, a research team from the American Museum of Natural History traveled to Vanuatu to document the island nation's bird species. This expedition provides a rare loo…
Tracking Medicaid Home Care Is Harder Than You ThinkMedicaid is the largest source of funding for low-income health services in the United States, yet measuring its reach remains a complex data challenge. While researchers work to …
Tracking the elusive coastal wolves of the Pacific NorthwestJoin filmmaker Bertie Gregory as he follows a trail of wolf tracks across a coastal beach. This episode explores the delicate balance of an ecosystem where wild forests meet the o…
Tracking the elusive coastal wolves of Vancouver IslandJoin wildlife filmmaker Bertie Gregory as he embarks on a three-month expedition to the Pacific Northwest. This episode follows his journey through the rugged landscape where wild…
Tracking the elusive coastal wolves of Vancouver IslandJoin filmmaker Bertie Gregory as he follows a trail of fresh tracks and the scent of death. This episode captures the high-stakes search for the rare coastal wolves inhabiting the…
Tracking the elusive fire fox through dense Asian junglesCapturing footage of the red panda is a grueling logistical challenge. This video follows a dedicated crew as they navigate difficult terrain, relying on specialized local knowled…
Tracking the elusive ghost of the mountains in PakistanDiscover the hidden world of the snow leopard, a rare big cat that has mastered survival in Earth's harshest environments through incredible camouflage and adaptation.
Tracking the elusive nocturnal life of urban batsBats are masters of evasion, appearing only under the cover of darkness. This footage follows zoologist Yussef Rafik as he attempts to locate and observe these mysterious mammals …
Tracking the elusive sabertooth fish through the remote waters of GuyanaJoin Steve Backshall on a challenging expedition in Guyana as he hunts for the rare sabertooth fish. Alongside a local fisherman, he navigates the river to encounter remarkable sp…
Tracking the invisible anatomy of Earth's upper atmosphereThe Space Storm Hunter is a first-of-its-kind observatory designed to capture high-energy radiation and luminous atmospheric phenomena. This video tracks its journey from Florida …
Tracking the invisible particles that travel thousands of miles across our planetNASA scientists use satellite data and computer modeling to map the movement of aerosols through Earth's atmosphere. This visualization reveals how these tiny particles drift acro…
Tracking the invisible: NASA’s new mission to map Earth's carbon cycleCarbon dioxide levels are at their highest in 800,000 years, driven by human activities adding nearly 40 billion tons to our atmosphere annually. Now, a specialized new spacecraft…
Tracking the precise moments of a solar eclipse in ArgentinaWitness the technical preparation required to capture a solar eclipse. This video follows the journey to specific coordinates in Argentina to document the exact contact times of a…- Tracking the rapid evolution of modern spaceflight and commercial innovationAs the Artemis II crew returns to Earth, the pace of space exploration shows no signs of slowing. This update examines the latest developments in rocket launches and the significa…
Tracking wild gorillas in the jungle without risking a dangerous encounterResearcher Mireya and her team navigate the dense jungle to track gorillas. This footage offers a glimpse into the high-stakes reality of wildlife research, where the goal is to o…
TrackMania turned racing into a creative sandbox where players build and share their tracksTrackMania is not your typical racing game. Instead of physical collisions, it focuses on time trials where cars pass through each other like ghosts. By providing a powerful track…
Tracy Dyson embarks on her third mission to the International Space StationVeteran astronaut Tracy Dyson is returning to orbit for a six-month stay. This mission marks her third journey to the International Space Station, where she will conduct research …
Trade barriers come in far more disguises than a simple tariffA tariff is the obvious way to shut out foreign goods, but governments have many quieter tools. Fussy safety rules, certification hoops, buy-local purchasing laws, cheap loans to …
Trade rivalry turned North Sea neighbors into four naval warsBetween 1652 and 1784 England and the Dutch Republic fought four conflicts, mostly at sea. Seventeenth-century clashes turned on commerce and colonies; by the fourth war Britain's…
Trade secrets offer indefinite protection for business assets without the expiration date of patents.Unlike patents or copyrights, trade secrets require no formal registration and can last forever. By keeping formulas or processes confidential, companies like Coca-Cola maintain a…
Trade winds pile the Pacific about 60 centimetres higher on its western sideA giant loop of air spans the equatorial Pacific: rising over warm, wet Indonesia, sinking over the cool eastern ocean, and returning as trade winds along the surface. It pushes e…
Trading aesthetic ambition for orbital utility in space explorationWatch how a team of aerospace enthusiasts pivots from complex, asymmetric shuttle designs to practical cargo vehicles to build their first space station.
Traffic jams may stress you more than getting marriedWeddings, divorces and house moves feel like the big stressors, but because they are rare, researchers find they matter less than the small stuff. Daily hassles such as deadlines,…
Tragedy and financial ruin define the third series of Downton AbbeyAs the Grantham family prepares for weddings and new arrivals, their world begins to fracture. From devastating inheritance disputes and mounting debts to sudden deaths and medica…
Tragedy began as goat-song and still means structured human sufferingA tragedy stages sorrowful catastrophe for a central character to stir an accompanying response in spectators. The form crystallized in ancient Greece some twenty-five hundred yea…
Tragedy may mean goat song, or possibly a harvest hymn to barleyNobody knows for sure where tragedy got its name. Aristotle linked it to a goat song sung by satyrs for Dionysus. Other scholars have proposed a race with a goat as prize, a word …
Training animals is a precise science of consequences, from goldfish to elephantsAnimal training is far more than simple commands. It is a sophisticated application of operant conditioning, where trainers manipulate stimuli to shape behavior. Whether teaching …- Training astronauts to read the geological history of other worldsHow do you find traces of life on a distant planet? This video introduces ESA's Pangaea course, which teaches astronauts to identify critical geological features during future mis…
Training for the Void: Life Inside a 145kg SpacesuitThe path to space involves more than just rocket launches. Astronaut Pablo Álvarez Fernández details rigorous training, including mastering life inside a massive 145kg spacesuit. …
Training is more than just practice; it is a systematic path to peak performance.Whether you are learning a trade, training for combat, or teaching an artificial intelligence, the core mechanism remains the same: setting difficult, time-based goals to drive pr…
Training prepares the body, but nothing prepares the soul for orbitAstronauts spend years mastering the mechanics of spaceflight in high-tech simulators and pools. Yet, when they finally step into the void, the technical preparation meets a profo…
Training the immune system to hunt cancer cells without harming healthy tissueUnlike traditional vaccines that prevent infection, therapeutic cancer vaccines are designed to treat existing tumors. By identifying unique proteins found only in cancer cells, t…
Traits are not just genes; environment and history also shape what we pass on.While we often assume traits are dictated solely by DNA, the reality is far more complex. Some observable characteristics are shaped by the interplay between our genes and our sur…
Trajan, a provincial-born soldier, pushed Rome to its greatest sizeThe first Roman emperor born outside Italy grew up in Italica, a small Spanish town without a theatre or public baths. Marcus Ulpius Traianus rose through frontier commands, was a…
Trajan's Column tells a war story almost nobody could actually readA stone ribbon 190 metres long spirals 23 times around Trajan's Column in Rome, packed with 2,662 carved figures. Yet tall libraries hemmed it in so tightly that no Roman could fo…
Tramadol is an atypical opioid that relies on your liver to become effectiveTramadol is a widely prescribed painkiller, but it functions differently than standard opioids. It acts as both a pain reliever and an antidepressant-like compound. Crucially, its…
Tran Hung Dao twice drove Kublai Khan's armies out of VietnamThe Mongols conquered most of Asia, but in Dai Viet they met Tran Hung Dao. He lost battles, lost the capital, and even fielded a question from his emperor about surrendering. He …
Trần Vietnam beat Mongols and invented local paper cashThe Trần dynasty ruled Đại Việt from 1225 to 1400 after Trần Thủ Độ engineered a child empress’s marriage and abdication. They improved Chinese gunpowder, vassalized Champa, issue…
Trance music is a hypnotic dance genre built on tension, release, and melodic repetition.Emerging from Germany in the late 1980s, trance music is defined by its emotional build-ups and long, atmospheric breakdowns. While often dismissed as a predictable pop format by …- Trans fat is a uniquely harmful dietary risk that governments are racing to eliminate.Trans fat is a double threat to heart health: it simultaneously raises bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. While naturally occurring in some animal products, industrially…