Eine Flagge kann verbinden, entzweien und terrorisieren. Diese Folge erklärt, wie ein Stück Stoff zu einem Symbol für Liebe, Hass, Freiheit und Unterdrückung wurde.
SugarOnce 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?
Königshäuser
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KönigshäuserWie sichern Monarchien ohne Macht ihr Überleben? Königliche Märchen über die Vergangenheit oder Gegenwart könnten Wunder bewirken. Die Realität ist schließlich relativ
Flags
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FlagsA 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.
Dogs
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DogsWho'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.
Das Ende des Öls
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Das Ende des ÖlsDie Ölförderung hat sowohl zu Fortschritt als auch zu Ungerechtigkeiten geführt. Was macht es so schwierig, fossile Energiequellen trotz des Klimawandels abzuschaffen?
Chess
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ChessFor 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?
Your Skin
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Your SkinDon’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.
Apologies
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ApologiesApologizing 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?
Hurricanes
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HurricanesAs the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
Plastic Surgery
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Plastic SurgeryThe Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
Dance Crazes
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Dance CrazesFrom the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
Time
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TimeTime 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?
Country Music
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Country MusicDirt 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?
Fairy Tales
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Fairy TalesFairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
