S1E141 - Kapow's Power of Invention: Kar...

Aquaman's five pointed trident is common among Atlanteans, the people of Atlantis. His, however, was particularly special because it was made of a mysterious, and super strong, metal. It allowed him to channel his superhero powers to control water or create powerful shockwaves! T ... Show More

Looking for an educational episode to spice up your evening? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you! 

On a long trip and looking for something to keep you busy? Tune in to this special super-sized Kapow's Power of Invention episode! We've taken some of Kapow's favorite episodes from earlier this season and gathered them here just for you! 

Asian martial arts are often coated in a thick layer of of legend. Many fighting styles have elaborate origin stories and mystical founding fathers. These stories often help enhance the prestige of a particular school and inspire new students. However, the "histories" of many of ... Show More

Martial arts myths are have been described as "savvy marketing". But, the most enduring bits of of fake martial arts history also combine Zen tradition, a Confucian veneration of the past, and a healthy dose of nationalism. Schools of martial arts will sometimes bend over backwar ... Show More

<p>Sam Harris speaks with Matt Thornton about his new book, "<a href="https://amzn.to/4143rZQ">The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World</a>." They discuss his background in martial arts, the reasons to train in combat sports, the U ... Show More

<p>In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines, it felt like a matter of time before people could ride a jetpack to work. But jetpacks never became a mainstream technology, leaving many to wo ... Show More

What does "run to ground" really mean? Uncover the origin and uses of this English idiom, and learn how to incorporate it into your vocabulary! 

Greg Jenner is joined by Dr Leon Rocha and comedian Phil Wang to learn all about the surprising history of kung fu, from ancient China to the present day. Rooted in ancient Chinese exercises designed to promote long life, kung fu was pioneered by the monks of the Shaolin temple b ... Show More

The wingsuit is the ultimate in extreme sports clothing. The aerodynamic outfit allows base jumpers and skydivers to free-fall for longer before opening a parachute.The road to creating it was littered with casualties, but in 1999 skydivers Jari Kuosma and Robert Pecnik developed ... Show More

Since grade school, we’ve been taught that gravity is what keeps our feet firmly planted on the ground, but what if that’s all been a lie? I'm not saying if you jump off a bridge, you fall up, instead of down. But what if Newton and Einstein were wrong and what *really* ties our ... Show More

<p>Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour ! </p><p>Dans l’imaginaire collectif, une mort assez répandue chez les Samouraïs était le seppuku, le fait de se planter soi-même un sabre dans le ventre. Mais dans la réalité historique, le seppuku se passait-il réellement comme ça ? Eh bi ... Show More

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