Why We All Disagree on How to Talk About Time

From Storied. In English-speaking countries, the past is "behind" us and the future is still "ahead." But there’s much more linguistic variety in how we talk about time… and it might actually influence how we perceive it. Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language…

The Disturbing Case of America’s Most Infamous Haunting

From Storied. 🌏 Get exclusive NordVPN deal here ➵ https://NordVPN.com/storied It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! ✌ Between 1817 and 1821, the Bell family of rural Tennessee became the center of one of the most chilling and best-documented hauntings in American history. For audio descriptions, go to Settings – Audio Track –…

Lying Is Way More Complicated Than You Think | Otherwords

From Storied. We all know that lying is wrong, right? But trying to figure out what *exactly* counts as a lie is something that religions, courts and linguists have grappled with for years. Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating,…

Why This UFO Sighting Was Different | Monstrum

From Storied. Check out The Story in Us on PBS Voices! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mtdjDVOoOolv18shpkYEj3CFecO61P- In 1951, college freshman Carl Hart Jr. captured photos of mysterious lights over Lubbock, Texas—sparking one of America’s most credible UFO cases. With professors, radar data, and government investigations involved, the Lubbock Lights challenged Cold War fears and launched a mystery that remains…

Why Linguists Love What’s Happening with K-Pop | Otherwords

From Storied. Check out The Story in Us on PBS Voices! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mtdjDVOoOolv18shpkYEj3CFecO61P-&si=Bq28BdDs-o2mgldZ As K-Pop slowly takes over the whole world, linguists have noticed it’s changing the way people speak in multiple countries. Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking,…

Why Lumberjacks Never Look Behind Them

From Storied. You never see it—until it’s too late. The 19th-century lumberjack legend of the Hidebehind and other shadowy beings across cultures play on humanity’s fear of unseen monsters. Why are invisible threats so terrifying, and what do they reveal about the human mind? For audio descriptions, go to Settings – Audio Track – English…

A Monster Expert’s Take on Mascot Horror | Monstrum

From Storied. Mascot horror twists cheerful childhood icons into unsettling threats. Let’s look at how Five Nights at Freddy’s sparked a wave of creepy mascots, fan-made worlds, corporate irony, and horror reboots of nostalgic characters. #FNAF For audio descriptions, go to Settings – Audio Track – English Descriptive. ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers…