I think we all know what a documentary is. It’s long, in-depth analysis of a noun.
From DW Documentary. Every new tsunami alert in Japan triggers traumatic memories of March 11, 2011 and fears of another nuclear meltdown. 15 years after a tsunami led to disaster at the Fukushima power plant, Japan is still dealing with the fallout. Hundreds of tons of radioactive debris are still stored at the Fukushima plant…
From NOVA PBS Official. Originally published in 2016. Plants usually get the nutrients they need from sunlight, water, air, and soil. But in nutrient-poor environments like bogs and wetlands, some plants have evolved a very different strategy … they eat animals. 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos,…
From DW Documentary. Artificial insemination has been a possibility for decades, yet some aspects of it are still being debated — including in Europe. Not least of those is whether there should be a limit on how many times a donor can give sperm. Hanna got pregnant while without a partner — through a sperm…
From DW Documentary. Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever. May 2025 marked…
From National Geographic. Mummies naturally preserved, unearthed and in near perfect condition – looking more like the recent dead than corpses from long ago. With exclusive access, discover new revelations about culture, ritual and the journey of humankind. These are Mummies Frozen in Time. Mummies Frozen in Time | S1 E1 Explore the World with…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) This is the history of Lebanon as best as I can tell it. It took me a full year to make. It changed my behaviour as an individual, not to mention my relationship with YouTube. It got my channel shadowbanned and if I’m honest did me some…
From DW Documentary. Racist and right-wing extremist networks are coalescing, worldwide. They carry out terrorist attacks on minorities and democratic institutions. Authorities in the USA and Europe consider this movement to be more dangerous than Islamist terrorism. Right-wing extremist groups are networked worldwide. Driven by the ideology of white supremacy, they spread their propaganda via…
From DW Documentary. The current US opioid epidemic was fueled in what is known as the first wave by the overprescription of painkillers by pharmaceutical companies. In the 1990s, Perdue Pharma introduced OxyContin, a highly addictive painkiller stronger than morphine and earned billions of dollars with it. This triggered a race among dozens of pharmaceutical…
From National Geographic. Join National Geographic and journalist Mariana van Zeller to investigate black market operations around the globe in this MEGA episode. Featuring three, full episodes: Body Parts Mariana exposes how black market operators are profiting from the sale of stolen human remains on secret marketplaces in the U.S. and beyond. Apes Mariana heads…
From DW Documentary. Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle. The documentary shows the evolutionary history of our planet, in which the history of humankind represents only a brief moment. Rocks existed on…
From National Geographic. On Oct. 1, 2015, the cargo ship El Faro was sailing off the Bahamas, through the Bermuda Triangle, when it disappeared in the midst of Hurricane Joaquin, a Category 4 storm. What happened to the ship and her 33 crew members? Witness to Disaster | S1, E4 Watch More Witness to Disaster…
From NOVA PBS Official. How fast does electricity move – and why? In 1746, a French physicist electrocuted a large group of monks to learn about electricity, and he concluded that it moves with “infinite speed.” That wasn’t quite right, but it would take decades to figure out the real answer and its reason. Hosted…
From DW Documentary. Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production. [Part 1: https://youtu.be/5yp-Yj_ENnc] Anyone who wants to tell the story of the conquest of America cannot ignore…
From DW Documentary. Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production. Anyone who wants to tell the story of the conquest of America cannot ignore sugar. At the…
From National Geographic. Snowboarder Travis Rice, known for revolutionizing freestyle and big-mountain snowboarding, reflects on the avalanche that catapulted him into the unknown, sharing how it has shaped his approach to his sport and his life. Edge of the Unknown with Jimmy Chin | S1 E5 Enjoy a free trial of National Geographic right here:…
From DW Documentary. Thousands of people from Africa attempt to reach Europe via the Mediterranean. The EU is disrupting these routes and outsourcing its border control responsibilities to countries in the Sahara and Sahel regions, in a bid to stem irregular migration. Billions of euros are being spent. Some of the money goes towards migration…
From DW Documentary. Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun’s surface, it strikes the Earth millions of times a day. But what makes lightning? Does it have a purpose? The phenomenon has puzzled generations of scientists for centuries, from Benjamin…
From PBS Voices. From Louisiana’s Creole history to Appalachia’s folktales to Memphis’s Black art scene, three creators are keeping Southern oral traditions alive. Jeremy K. Simien, Bryan “YoBreezye” Roberson, and Michael @TheAppalachianSon Story combine creativity, pride, and community to preserve stories for the future. From Front Porches to Feeds brings to life the art of…
From PBS Voices. Medical aid in dying, otherwise known as assisted suicide, is a hotly debated topic both morally and legally–especially in the disabled community. In "Life After" a new documentary from disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport, he investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy, and systemic failures can make death seem like the only…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) It took me a year but I finally finished the series. Sorry for how long this took nobody was more upset about the delays than me. Hopefully this means that soon I can return to my regular six minute nonsense. Also, just to note: Given that our…
From PBS Voices. This short film follows two Navajo weavers whose work preserves memory, identity, and ancestral knowledge. Through traditional techniques and contemporary expression, their art becomes a living story of resilience. Weaving emerges as a space of healing, continuity, and cultural strength. The Story in Us is a thematic anthology that celebrates storytelling traditions…
From PBS Voices. Premiering January 8, 2026, The Story in Us is a documentary series that celebrates storytelling traditions from across the United States and the world. Eight unique filmmakers take a deep dive into a culture’s tradition of storytelling told faithfully by members of that community. With authenticity and care, each film explores lesser-known…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Since its 1983 debut in Florida as a casual sports bar, Hooters grew exponentially through the 1980’s and 90’s, growing to become a massive brand across the world with hundreds of restaurants, tens of thousands of employees and a very controversial brand name which created a…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) In the early hours of October 4th, 1980, the Holland America owned cruise ship, Prinsendam had suddenly caught fire and developed into a potentially deadly situation. With over 500 people onboard, the cruise ship was stranded off the coast of Alaska where it was ultimately meet…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Since 1961, Nara Dreamland in Nara Japan might be easy to mistaken as another Disneyland park in Asia. However upon further inspection, this park was built without the consent of the Disney Company and for decades, existed as a weird and slightly creepy bootleg copy of…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code BRIGHTSUN at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/brightsun In 2011, Paramount Pictures announced big plans for a new theme park complex in Spain. It was promised to be a massive and revolutionary theme…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) For decades, Walt Disney World once had a tropical oasis in the middle of the Vacation Kingdom, their own zoological attraction that was beloved by guests and employees alike. However by the late 90’s, the company had shuttered it for good and instead of demolishing it…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code BRIGHTSUN at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/brightsun For decades, the island state of Hawaii had two major airline carriers, Aloha Airlines being one of them. The company was at one point the…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Atop a mountain, deep in a forest, lays a truly unbelievable abandoned sight. This is the crash of a USAF B-36 bomber which crash landed here in the 1950’s. Since it’s tragic and dramatic end, it has sat here completely untouched. Join me today as we…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) This is part seven in our eight part series, long delayed. I know this took a long time to make, and I’m sure there are many poorly worded sections but it was for whatever reason extremely hard for me to make this video and I’m very happy…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code BRIGHTSUN at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/brightsun For over 2 decades the Majesty Building has stood high above Florida’s Interstate 4 as a mysterious, abandoned structure. But why has this massive structure…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) After closing in 2018, I’m venturing into what’s left of this once beloved shopping mall. We’ll take a look at not only the history but everything that has been left to rot. Astonishing, this mall is in the worst condition I have ever seen with mold…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Get 2 extra months free with annual plans for a limited-time only: https://storyblocks.com/brightsunfilms Not long ago, a looming ghost hotel towered over the glitzy streets of Las Vegas. It was The Harmon, a massive condo/hotel part of the much…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) From its inception as a bar in New York, TGI Fridays great to become a massive restaurant brand across America and even the world. With well over 600 locations domestically and 70,000 employees company wide, it was truly an enormous chain. However despite it’s meteoric growth,…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) For over a decade, there has been a towering, ghostly building sitting high above the boardwalk of Atlantic City, New Jersey. It was the casino resort first opened as The Golden Nugget and closed as the failing Atlantic Club Casino Hotel. Join me today to find…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Starting in the late 1980’s, Lone Star Steakhouse became a large player in the ultra hot and competitive chain restaurant business. After they had been praised by business magazines and Wall Street analysts, their presence across America and Australia had exploded to several hundred locations and…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) I made a mistake towards the end of this video regarding the invasion of Jordan by Syria. I say it was done by Hafez al Assad but it is actually a key moment in the rise of Hafez al Assad when he refused to provide air cover…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Had to split the run-up to the civil war into two separate videos. Thanks to everyone who is sticking it out through this incredible long season. I hope it’ll be worth it in the end! Your support keeps us going: https://www.patreon.com/rareearth and https://ko-fi.com/rareearth Follow our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rareinsta/…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Sorry for the wait I had to move to Japan real quick but I’m back. I’ve even got next week’s episode about the rise of Israel written already, so hopefully I can actually finish this season before I have to move somewhere else… As I’m sure this…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Donate to the Lebanese red cross please: https://www.redcross.org.lb/ —- This one felt like pulling off a bandaid to create. Hope you find some value in it on your end! As always – love from Kata and myself – and thanks for watching. Your support keeps us going:…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Donate to the Lebanese red cross please: https://www.redcross.org.lb/ —- I hope you enjoy this opinionated superficial overview of a topic I can only suspect I won’t be the one to change your mind about. But divinely inspired or not, please bear with me as I try to…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) I’m a huge fan of my new white sweater but I noticed after filming this I had little titties sticking out but never fear dear viewer I have since dieted and my titties are already halved. Also, please enjoy the first in our eight(ish) part series on…
From PBS Voices. Why do so many social movements start on college campuses? KJ Kearney looks at student protests from the 1960s through today to learn how close knit communities and a culture of critical thinking create so many student activists, and how we can all stay connected to civic engagement long after graduation. *****…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Before I went to Lebanon I knew nothing about the Cedars of God. Now I bring them up with almost zero prompting. They’re so cool. They helped fill so many gaps in my head about the how and why of generic history. It’s crazy that we don’t…
From PBS Voices. KJ Kearney discusses various methods of protest and activism beyond traditional approaches. ✊🏿🎨🎼🧑💼🛍️. Be sure to catch up on episodes of Citizen Better now on PBS Voices!
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Because I said this off the top of my head I made a few mistakes: 1. It was more like 35 people gawking, not 65 2. I keep calling them the CID for some reason when I really mean the ISF (Internal Security Forces) Other than that,…
From PBS Voices. KJ Kearney discusses Gen Z’s aspirations for their dream jobs and Hannah Williams chimes in on the rising challenge of affordability. Be sure to catch up on episodes of Citizen Better now on PBS Voices!
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) We didn’t mean to take such a long break but a few weeks ago we got bad medical news about our dog and now we’re sort of trying to make his exit as good as possible. Then when we started trying to get back into the swing…
From PBS Voices. Despite decades of equal pay legislation, gender and racial wage gaps still persist. Millennial and Gen Z workers like TikTok star Hannah Williams who runs Salary Transparent Street hope that they are starting new conversations from the office break room to the halls of Congress, in hopes that increased pay transparency can…
From PBS Voices. Sovereign Innovations host Cheyenne Bearfoot describes what Indigenous science looks like today.
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Tall tales always seem to get taller, but their purpose often stays the same. The myth of Frangokastello might be little more than morning dew, but to the people of southwestern Crete – it is anything but a mirage. One more from Crete and then I think…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) To be clear, all of this is merely my opinion. How could I possibly know the evolution of a myth thousands of years ago? But that said, some myths have meanings, like false memories of a real event. And at least as I see it, the meaning…
From “Rare Earth”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) We did not plan to make this video first. But the cave turned out to be so amazing that it deserved one. This is the story of the Asphendou cave of Crete and how we completed an RPG quest. Your support keeps us going: https://www.patreon.com/rareearth and https://ko-fi.com/rareearth…