Explained · Staffel 3
14 Folgen · 2021
Eine Flagge kann verbinden, entzweien und terrorisieren. Diese Folge erklärt, wie ein Stück Stoff zu einem Symbol für Liebe, Hass, Freiheit und Unterdrückung wurde.
Folge 11. Sugar
16. Juli 202124 Min.
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?
Folge 22. Königshäuser
23. Juli 202124 Min.
Wie sichern Monarchien ohne Macht ihr Überleben? Königliche Märchen über die Vergangenheit oder Gegenwart könnten Wunder bewirken. Die Realität ist schließlich relativ
Folge 33. Flags
30. Juli 202122 Min.
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.
Folge 44. Dogs
6. August 202123 Min.
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.
Folge 55. The End of Oil
13. August 202121 Min.6.8
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?
Folge 66. Chess
20. August 202123 Min.
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?
Folge 77. Your Skin
27. August 202121 Min.
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.
Folge 88. Apologies
3. September 202122 Min.
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?
Folge 99. Hurricanes
10. September 202123 Min.
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
Folge 1010. Plastic Surgery
17. September 202124 Min.
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
Folge 1111. Dance Crazes
24. September 202120 Min.
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
Folge 1212. Time
1. Oktober 202125 Min.
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?
Folge 1313. Country Music
8. Oktober 202125 Min.
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?
Folge 1414. Fairy Tales
15. Oktober 202124 Min.
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.