Explained (2018)
This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.
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Episode 1 - Sugar
Release Date: 2021-07-16Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
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Episode 2 - Royalty
Release Date: 2021-07-23How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
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Episode 3 - Flags
Release Date: 2021-07-30A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
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Episode 4 - Dogs
Release Date: 2021-08-06Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
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Episode 5 - The End of Oil
Release Date: 2021-08-13Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
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Episode 6 - Chess
Release Date: 2021-08-20For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
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Episode 7 - Your Skin
Release Date: 2021-08-27Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
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Episode 8 - Apologies
Release Date: 2021-09-03Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
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Episode 9 - Hurricanes
Release Date: 2021-09-10As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
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Episode 10 - Plastic Surgery
Release Date: 2021-09-17The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
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Episode 11 - Dance Crazes
Release Date: 2021-09-24From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
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Episode 12 - Time
Release Date: 2021-10-01Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
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Episode 13 - Country Music
Release Date: 2021-10-08Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
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Episode 14 - Fairy Tales
Release Date: 2021-10-15Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.