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Ever wonder how Groundhog Day became a thing? It started with Imbolc (February 1st), a celebration of spring's arrival dedicated to the Celtic fertility goddess Brigid.

In this video we will tell the Japanese myth of the Bamboo Cutter. In it, a humble bamboo cutter finds a beautiful princess inside a bamboo stalk and adopts her. This child is Princess Kaguya, a wise celestial being.

New viruses and diseases, previously found only in tropical climates, are reaching Europe. Researchers in a high-security lab on the Baltic Sea island of Riems are working to put a stop to these dangerous viruses.

Merlin is the archetypal wizard, Welsh and Celtic in origin but with connections across the water in Cornwall and middle Europe, and, of course, the Arthurian legends.

"Scottish Myths & Legends" explores the magic, mystery and sprinkling of mayhem that covers the dramatic landscape of Scotland. From the ancient tales of the Loch Ness Monster to the stories of shape shifting Kelpies, we go on a fascinating journey of...

When looking back through human history, one would be hard-pressed to find an era, civilization, or community that has not been impacted by an infectious disease outbreak. From the bubonic plague to influenza to cholera, epidemics and pandemics the world...

An examination of some of the mysteries surrounding witches through the ages. Includes a look at their secret powers and the medieval witch trials of Europe, in Season 4, Episode 5, "Witches".

n this exclusive clip, Tyson asks Hawking your standard softball interview question: what was around before the big bang?

You’ll learn why there’s really no limit of how hot you can make something. On the flip side, we dive into why making things colder is a different story. How do you create a place where there is no heat? You’ll find out more about the Kelvin scale or abso...

What is a black hole? On this mashup of StarTalk's best explanations of black holes, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice take us through all you need to know about black holes, featuring Janna Levin.

National Geographic Explorer Albert Lin is on an extraordinary mission to unlock the secrets of our lost cities. Using cutting edge technology to strip back the layers of time, Albert pushes himself and his team to the edge in some of the most remote and...

A documentary exploring the legends of vampires, using books, paintings and early films on the subject.

Step into the ancient world of magic and discover the power of salt. This humble ingredient has been revered for centuries for its ability to purify, protect, and bring blessings.

Thinking about doing some black hole watching the next time you’re on an intergalactic vacation, but you’re not quite sure where to start? Well, look no further! This series of videos shows you everything you need to know. With topics ranging from basic b...

This specialist hunter knows just how dangerous their prey can be. To solve this problem, they hypnotise crabs by changing the colour of their skin.

Off the west coast of California, deep in the kelp forest, an angel shark lies hidden in the sand waiting to ambush its prey. This predator can strike in a tenth of a second, but it can't always keep its dinner down...