Tag: TED-Ed
Turn-the-Page Tuesday (July 14, 2026)
Turn-the-Page Tuesday delivers fresh, insightful book reviews every week, spotlighting new releases, hidden gems, and must-read stories. Discover your next favorite book with thoughtful commentary, sharp perspectives, and a touch of Tuesday magic.
Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment Explained
Learn how the women’s suffrage movement led to the 19th Amendment and changed voting rights in the United States forever.
Turn-the-Page Tuesday (April 12, 2026)
Turn-the-Page Tuesday delivers fresh, insightful book reviews every week, spotlighting new releases, hidden gems, and must-read stories. Discover your next favorite book with thoughtful commentary, sharp perspectives, and a touch of Tuesday magic.
How Do Tornadoes Form?
Tornadoes are the most violent storms on Earth, with wind velocities that can exceed 200 miles per hour.
The History of African-American Social Dance
Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom.
Upstairs, Downstairs: The Life of a British Maid
Follow Alice Sutton, a servant in Edwardian England, as she prepares the estate for a visitor and fights for women's suffrage.
What Is Earwax — and Should You Get Rid of It?
rooming paraphernalia has been found in numerous archeological sites, many of which have included earwax removal tools. And earwax evacuation remains a popular hygienic habit today. But what is earwax? And are the efforts to eliminate it actually good for...
How Comic Books Can Help You Learn
Dig into the history of comic books and graphic novels in education, and explore their potential for helping kids learn.
The Seed That Gave Coca-Cola Its Name
Dig into the bitter history of kola nuts, a sacred ingredient in West African culture and part of Coca-Cola's original recipe.
How Did Ancient Civilizations Make Ice Cream?
Trace the history of ice cream, from the first accounts of cold desserts in the 1st century to the cream-based treat we know today.
A Brief History Of Chess
Trace the storied history of the game of chess, from its origins in 7th century India to the computer software we use today.
This Is What Happens in Your Brain When You Can’t Recall a Word
Dig into what causes the tip of the tongue phenomenon, where your brain struggles to recall a word or term from memory.
Can You Survive a Komodo Dragon Bite?
Dig into what we know about Komodo dragons, and find out what you should do if you encounter these giant lizards in the wild.
Japan’s Most Famous Ghost Story
Long ago, a temple was built near the site of a naval battle that concluded the long and gruesome conflict known as the Genpei Wars. For centuries after, performers throughout the country honored this tragic past in beautiful, haunting performances. But t...
The Largest River on Earth Is Actually in the Sky
Explore the Amazon rainforest’s flying rivers, and dig into why these invisible waterways are essential to life on Earth.
