Particle astrophysicist David Saltzberg was the go-to science guy for The Big Bang Theory. He planned the craziness that appeared on the white boards, he added scientific props to the set, and he added science-y lines to the show's script. Ever wonder wha...
Mexico has a mysterious ancient past and an unstable contemporary history, but the lessons it can teach us go far beyond its nationhood.
There are nearly four-thousand ghost towns in the United States alone, and many more dotted around the world. There’s a good chance that wherever you are, you can live rent-free in one of these dilapidated towns free of noisy neighbors. But while most of...
Are Space and Time real or just a manifestation of the human experience?
The first piece of visual art in history is from 40,000 years ago. The need to create is a part of being human. It’s as old as our species and as innate as any other desire. Exploring each of these western art movements makes such a vast topic digestible.
In this week's episode, Rebecca gets us a ticket to an all-you-can see buffet of priceless gemstones! Join the tour as we walk through some of the Smithsonian's finest gemstones and board games??
Discover the most memorable events in the history of our solar system. Travel to the surface of these dynamic worlds to witness the moments of high drama that uniquely shaped each one.
Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, historian Dan Snow explores the fascinating and mysterious history of the Coronation Stone, also known as the Stone of Scone or the Stone of Destiny.
Over the half-millennium since Hieronymus Bosch painted it, The Garden of Earthly Delights has produced an ever-widening array of interpretations.
Archaeologist Agnes Hsu-Tang, director of New York-based China Institute, goes on a quest to answer three of ancient China’s most beguiling mysteries.
Here we explore the stunning and famous jewelry of Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France. From her opulent pearl necklace to her beloved diamond earrings, Marie Antoinette's collection of jewelry was as extensive as it was impressive. Whether you're...
The universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy.
'Muppets Now' stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. What's Miss Piggy's last name? Who are Kermit the Frog's parents? What instrument does Kermit play? Why does Miss Piggy always wear gloves?...
A complete bestiary of top 200 mythical creatures and monsters from around the world.
