Discovery

The Antarctic region is undoubtedly one of the most remote and inhospitable, yet one of the most beautiful landscapes of the world.

Niagara Falls is more than the celebration of a natural wonder. It's a study of human achievement and folly on an epic scale, a tale of affable lunacy, high drama, danger and desire. The Falls were the nation’s first great symbol, an emblem for the vast u...

Orchids are associated with tropical vegetation, jungles and equatorial forests. In Poland, these beautiful and unusual plants are also found, although the country lies in the temperate climate zone in Eastern Europe. Orchids are not as colorful and impre...

The Polish forests, especially deciduous ones, are characterized by a multi-story structure, which can usually be divided into four layers.

Where in Washington D.C. is the nation's most incredible treasure chest? It's a library unlike any other in the world--the U.S. Library of Congress.

Greek Mythology and the Greek Gods have had a profound impact on the world, with the tales of Zeus, Pandora’s Box, Prometheus, Icarus, Medusa, Orpheus, King Midas, Sisyphus, Narcissus, Perseus, The 12 Labours of Hercules, Jason and the Argonauts, Theseus,...

A camel's hump doesn't contain water or bone… it’s fat. And each hump can store up to 36 kilograms of it that can sustain the camel for weeks or even months without food. The fat is incredibly nutritious and people are even starting to use it in cooking f...

A turtle can’t crawl out of its shell. In fact, the shell is actually part of a turtle’s skeleton, as much of our ribcage is of ours. But if you could peer inside a shell, you’d find some of the most unusual features in the animal kingdom, such as a butt...

Pirate ships were dirty - there's no way around it. The life of a pirate was fraught with danger and disease, but the pirates themselves did find ways to clean themselves and their surroundings - at times.

Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people - often 20 or more - could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores how the use, decoration, and (many) hazards of Rome's latrines.

When you think of high heels, your first thoughts almost certainly center around women. But for much of their history high heels were seen as a marker of an epic masculinity, worn by warriors, kings and noblemen as a sign of strength and virility. Which i...

Today good oral hygiene is an accepted part of almost everyone's daily routine. but how did someone get the idea that putting straws on a stick will somehow be good for your teeth?

They've been around for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt. See where condoms started and you'll appreciate how far they have come. One more reason to never go without one.

Arthurian Legend is filled with magical characters, but few standout quite like Morgan le Fay, or Morganna.

What’s the real story of the dodo? How did such a unique bird even evolve in the first place? And are we really responsible for its extinction?

In this tale from Inuit legend, the world was once cloaked in never ending darkness. No sun, no moon, no stars to illuminate the sky. A girl who lived during this time accidentally swallowed a feather floating towards her, and later gave birth to a child...