Explained (Staffel 3)

Diese Vox-Serie befasst sich mit den unterschiedlichsten Themen, etwa dem Aufstieg von Kryptowährungen, den Gründen für das Scheitern von Diäten und der Welt des K-Pop.

Sugar (Folge 1) 8.0
Sendedatum: 2021-07-16
Laufzeit: 24 min
Übersicht: Once 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?
Royalty (Folge 2) 7.3
Sendedatum: 2021-07-23
Laufzeit: 24 min
Übersicht: How 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.
Flags (Folge 3) 7.5
Sendedatum: 2021-07-30
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: A 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 (Folge 4) 8.0
Sendedatum: 2021-08-06
Laufzeit: 23 min
Übersicht: Who'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.
The End of Oil (Folge 5) 6.8
Sendedatum: 2021-08-13
Laufzeit: 21 min
Übersicht: Oil 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?
Chess (Folge 6) 7.0
Sendedatum: 2021-08-20
Laufzeit: 23 min
Übersicht: For 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 (Folge 7) 7.0
Sendedatum: 2021-08-27
Laufzeit: 21 min
Übersicht: Don’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 (Folge 8) 6.5
Sendedatum: 2021-09-03
Laufzeit: 22 min
Übersicht: Apologizing 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 (Folge 9) 7.0
Sendedatum: 2021-09-10
Laufzeit: 23 min
Übersicht: As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
Plastic Surgery (Folge 10) 7.5
Sendedatum: 2021-09-17
Laufzeit: 24 min
Übersicht: The 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 (Folge 11) 7.0
Sendedatum: 2021-09-24
Laufzeit: 20 min
Übersicht: From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
Time (Folge 12) 7.5
Sendedatum: 2021-10-01
Laufzeit: 25 min
Übersicht: Time 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 (Folge 13) 7.0
Sendedatum: 2021-10-08
Laufzeit: 25 min
Übersicht: Dirt 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 (Folge 14) 8.0
Sendedatum: 2021-10-15
Laufzeit: 24 min
Übersicht: Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.