On Friday, October 21, 1966, the small Welsh village of Aberfan suffered woke up to a typical autumn day. Many of the men in the village went to work at the local coal mine and the children went to the local school.
At 9:15 am, the lives of everyone in the village had changed forever. The village suffered one of the worst industrial accidents in British his ... Show More
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Sodium: The Dangerous Yet Vital Element
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show!It is a metal that can explode in water, a part of a mineral that helped build empires, and an ion that allows your nerves to fire and your muscles to move. It has helped preserve food, shaped trade routes, powered indust ... Show More
15m 10s
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Over 4,000 years ago, in the cities of ancient Mesopotamia, people told the story of a mighty king who sought fame, found friendship, faced devastating loss, and went searching for the secret of eternal life. This story ... Show More
15m 2s