The Skeptic’s Guide to American History
Description For most Americans, the history of the United States is built on a set of long-accepted beliefs about events, each of which resonates in …
Category: Teaching & Academics
Major Transitions in Evolution
Description How and when did life on Earth get to be the way it is today? These and other major turning points are the amazing …
The Power of Storytelling with Ari Shapiro
Description Stories are one of the most fundamental aspects of the human experience. They seize our attention, help us make meaning, allow us to better …
Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World
Description Close your eyes and imagine a world without convenience. No cars. No air conditioning. No social media. No ease whatsoever. Sure, life would be …
The Mind-Bending Physics of String Theory
Description “Theories of everything” go back to the ancient Greeks and their idea that indivisible atoms are the building blocks of reality. This conjecture grew …
The History of the United States Navy
Description From its inception, the United States has been a maritime nation. Ever since the first use of sea power during the American Revolution, the …
Lost Art: The Stories of Missing Masterpieces
Description Imagine you could visit a Museum of Lost Art. If this imaginary museum contained just the artwork we knew was lost—whether from theft, purposeful destruction, vandalism, …
How the Spanish Civil War Became Europe’s Battlefield
Description Between the two World Wars that would change the course of modern history, a smaller yet deeply impactful conflict took place. The Spanish Civil …
Radio Astronomy: Observing the Invisible Universe
Description It’s easy to imagine the first modern humans staring up at the heavens in wonder, their eyes and minds dazzled by a beautiful band …
The Complete English Grammar Course – from A1 to C1 level
Description Welcome to the unique Complete English Grammar Course – from A1 to C1 level course! This course is created to help you build your grammar skills. With the …
