Explained (Mùa 3)

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Sugar (Tập 1) 8.5
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-07-16
Thời lượng: 24 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 2) 7.5
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-07-23
Thời lượng: 25 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 3) 7.5
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-07-30
Thời lượng: 25 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 4) 8.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-08-06
Thời lượng: 20 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 5) 7.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-08-13
Thời lượng: 24 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 6) 7.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-08-20
Thời lượng: 23 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 7) 7.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-08-27
Thời lượng: 22 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 8) 6.5
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-09-03
Thời lượng: 21 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 9) 7.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-09-10
Thời lượng: 23 min
Tổng quan: As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
Plastic Surgery (Tập 10) 7.5
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-09-17
Thời lượng: 21 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 11) 7.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-09-24
Thời lượng: 23 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 12) 7.5
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-10-01
Thời lượng: 22 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 13) 7.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-10-08
Thời lượng: 24 min
Tổng quan: 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 (Tập 14) 8.0
Ngày phát sóng: 2021-10-15
Thời lượng: 24 min
Tổng quan: Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.