Since When Were Horseshoes Considered Lucky?
Sit back for 4 minutes on the history of luck, horseshoes, and everything in-between.
Learn About Anubis - the Ancient Egyptian God of Death
The Ancient Egyptian pantheon is one of the most complex and fascinating mythologies in history. Learn all about Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead...
Ancient Witch: Who or What Is Baba Yaga?
This video will explain the origins of the famous mythical witch from Russian folklore, Baba Yaga.
Christmas Tales: The Story of the Evil Yule Cat
You all have heard of Santa and you may have heard of Krampus, but have you ever heard of Iceland's murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat?
This is the Story of the Doctor Whose Godfather Was Death
The story of the doctor who tried to cheat his Godfather Death is an old German tale and is retold here with the help of animation.
Norse Mythology: A Terrible Tale of Loki the Trickster
Norse mythology is filled with the many devious antics of Loki the Trickster. None are more devastating than the tale of Baldur.
People Hire This Man to Literally Do Nothing
People in Japan hire this man to literally do nothing with them. Why is his service so popular?
History's Unsolved Ghost Photography Mystery
Technology, photography, spirituality. How do they connect? By ghost photography, of course.
Ever Wonder What Ancient Egyptian Sounded Like?
Researchers have used all the information we know to create what they think it may have sounded like.
Meet the 10 Most Dangerous Creatures from the Greek Myths
Greek mythology is filled with some truly fascinating and terrifying creatures. Get to know more about a few of them.
The Odd History of Ouija Boards
How did this ‘mystical’ board game become so prominent in popular culture? The history of ouija boards may surprise you.
Gripping Facts About the Lives of Medieval Knights
Riding dragons and saving damsels in distress? This video lists some truly interesting facts about the true nature of being a knight.
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...
A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor...
This video will show you what it was like to be a doctor in ancient Egypt.
Fact or Fiction: Uncovering the Legend of Robin Hood
Follow Tony Robinson into Sherwood Forest and prepare to uncover Robin Hood's true identity once and for all.
Merlin: Magical Myth or Historical Hero? Find Out Here!
Who exactly was Merlin and did he ever actually exist? This fascinating documentary has all the answers!
Learn All About Herodotus, the Father of History
Learn all about Herodotus, and how he came to be known as the 'Father of History' in this informative video.
How It's Made: Glass Christmas Ornaments
Enjoy a quick history of Christmas glass ornaments and a deep look into how they're made!
How Did We Invent the Dollar? Learn Its Meandering History
In this video, we will learn a short history of the U.S. Dollar.
What's it Like Caring for Mentally Ill Criminals?
"The Voices Are Telling me to Kill You." Listen as past nurse Paul Deacon tells us what it's like working at a psychiatric hospital.
Watch: World's Most Well-Hidden Homes
People were so sick of the neighbors that they managed to find creative ways to hide their homes: in public toilets, and even in a stack of hay!
Why Did We Start Going to the Beach For Fun?
Did you know that going to the beach for recreation is a relatively new invention? For most of human history, the concept simply did not exist...
Fascinating: The Man Who Broke Math
This question led a logician to a discovery that would change mathematics forever.
Why Was Hannibal Considered Rome’s Most Dangerous Enemy?
Get to learn some little-known facts about Hannibal Barca, one of the greatest generals in history and a complicated historical figure.
Ancient Greece: A Quick and Fascinating Overview
Want to learn everything about ancient Greece without having to read a book? Here's a quick crash course on the fascinating subject.