Follow scientists as they uncover “deviant” burials dating back to medieval England, pointing to a belief that the dead could rise from their graves. Predating Eastern European legend, these discoveries force a re-examination of modern vampire lore.

Ever wake up exhausted, like something drained the life out of you? The Boo Hag—a terrifying figure from Gullah Geechee folklore—might be to blame. This episode explores how a skinless monster became a powerful symbol of cultural memory, survival, and the...

The Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico has been home to a long tradition of Native potters, including brothers Joseph and Sergio Youngblood Lugo. Joseph and Sergio demonstrate the ancestral firing technique that produces their unique polished pottery.

Did you know that salt was once worth its own weight in gold? This deceptively simple ingredient is not only essential to life, it also helped shape societies and economies throughout the world. Could it be the most important ingredient in history?

A “Blaccent” refers to adopting speech patterns linked to Black culture. Learn its meaning, roots, and why it sparks debate.

One hot, mosquito-filled summer, less than a decade after the birth of the US, yellow fever brought the capital city to the brink of collapse. As the Founding Fathers fled to safety, a small community of essential workers stepped up. Who are these unsung...

With zebra legs, a giraffe tongue, and a unicorn’s reputation, the okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute). Once mistaken for a myth, this forest-dweller proves that not all monsters are imaginary… and some might just be hiding in plain si...

Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change.

There are over 100 types of beer around the world, each with their own unique flavor profile and history. Dive into the history of beer, and learn once and for all what exactly makes an ale different from a lager.

He’s a little guy with a huge following online.

In this interview from March 6, 2004, actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein talks to director Michael Kantor backstage at the Neil Simon Theatre during the Broadway production of "Hairspray," for which he won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Mus...

Beneath the streets of Los Angeles lies one of the most prolific fossil sites in the world. At the La Brea Tar Pits, millions of fossils including giant sloths, dire wolves, saber-toothed cats, and mammoths have surfaced from ancient asphalt, offering a r...

Teacher Giuliano Hazan shows us how to make his mother Marcella Hazan's simple and delicious macerated orange slices. All you need is some oranges, lemon and sugar!

Explore the 2012 documentary celebrating the women of Monhegan Island who defied the art world’s norms with bold, island-inspired works and lasting impact.

Filmmakers Desmond Love and Eden Sabolboro illuminate the world of visual artist Senghor Reid, who draws inspiration for his paintings from current events and from his hometown of Detroit.