Discovery

Step into the gothic world of Dark Shadows — where vampires brood and ghosts whisper. Compare the haunting charm of the 1966 original with the cinematic sophistication of the 1991 revival.

Anyone who has walked in the woods in Maine has at one point come across a wall made of large rocks and stones. Maybe you’ve wondered, what is this doing in the middle of the forest?

If you ever find yourself stranded in the snowy Arctic (or bored in Minecraft), you’re gonna need to know how to build an igloo. But how can building a house made of ice keep you warm? The science behind building an igloo is the same reason that otters an...

Discover the fascinating journey of beet sugar from field to table. This episode details the harvesting process and intricate industrial transformation. Witness the steps involved, from washing and slicing to crystallization and refining.

Ever wondered how sugar is made? Get the full history and 'making of' right here!

Learn the history and meaning of the cord cutting ritual, plus step-by-step directions using two candles connected by a single wick to release old attachments with grace.

From diving off cliffs to starving for months, emperor penguins are continuing to surprise scientists with their ability to adapt to one of the world’s most extreme environments.

In 1992, a wooden boat was discovered buried 20ft beneath an underpass in Dover, Kent. Known as the Dover Boat, dating to around 1,520 BC, it’s the world’s oldest known seagoing vessel. Made of oak planks and yew wood, it carried cargo between Britain and...

Did you know, the way we use our hands is recorded in our wrist bones?

With under 40 pupfish left in the wild, these are possibly the rarest fish on the planet. The Devils Hole pupfish have existed in isolation for thousands of years in an extreme environment where few species could survive. How did they end up in such an in...

Hot sauce is a type of condiment, seasoning, or salsa made from chili peppers and other ingredients. Many commercial varieties of mass-produced hot sauce exist.

Discover what happens when a massive pile of peanuts is left deep in the woods! This trail camera footage from The Peanut Pile reveals a surprising lineup of forest visitors — from curious squirrels to unexpected nighttime guests.

Step aside Vampires, your teeth are no match for the sabertoothed...cats. But did you know the cats weren't the only ones to evolve saber-teeth? Nor were they even the first...

Explore the Amazon rainforest’s flying rivers, and dig into why these invisible waterways are essential to life on Earth.

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...

First up you learn how to conjure a Toad Bread! From there we discuss witches familiars and dabble in some witch crafts by wood burning charcuterie boards in a historic witchy style.