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Hosted by the charismatic Danielle Dufault, this channel explores the weird and wonderful world of biology. You’ll learn fascinating animal facts through stunning illustrations, making complex natural science feel like a fun, high-energy adventure.
Animalogic - YouTube
Step back in time with 20th Century Adventures, where a passionate narrator explores the forgotten relics of the past. You’ll learn the fascinating, gritty history behind vintage machinery, abandoned sites, and retro technology through immersive, atm...
20th Century Adventures
Hosted by Dr. Joe Hanson, this channel explores the fascinating "how" and "why" behind our world. You’ll learn about biology, physics, and space through quirky animations and enthusiastic storytelling that makes complex science feel fun and accessibl
Be Smart
This channel celebrates nature's strangest outliers. You’ll have fun discovering animals with bizarre evolutionary quirks, learning that being "weird" is actually a brilliant survival strategy in the wild.
Bizarre Beasts
Hosted by a dedicated team of engineers, this channel uses stunning 3D animations to strip back the casing of everyday technology. You’ll learn exactly how processors, batteries, and sensors function through incredibly detailed, satisfyingly clear vi...
Branch Education
This channel delivers bite-sized, casual deep dives into fascinating historical events and figures. You’ll have fun learning surprising facts through his engaging commentary, making history feel like a quick, entertaining chat with a knowledgeable fr...
Chat History
This channel uses colorful animations to explore global history, religion, and culture. You’ll learn how different societies shaped our world through clear, calm explanations that make complex human stories feel incredibly engaging and easy to unders...
Cogito
This channel explores the unique history, culture, and geography of nations worldwide. You’ll learn about geopolitical complexities and cultural identities through clear maps and engaging visuals that make global exploration feel like a fun, educatio...
Countries Explained
Hosted by the polyglot and scientist Sonia Antón, this channel celebrates the joys of learning. You’ll explore a mix of science, language, and history, having fun discovering the hidden connections behind everything from complex math to quirky biolog...
Draw Curiosity
Presented by a rotating cast of talented narrators, this channel uses a charming, signature art style to tell epic tales of the past. You’ll have fun diving into deep-cut historical sagas, learning that truth is often stranger than fiction.
Extra History
This channel provides comprehensive deep dives into history, linguistics, and the origins of civilizations. You’ll learn about the rise and fall of empires through detailed, well-researched documentaries that make the past feel vivid and deeply relev...
Fire of Learning
Hosted by Dr. Rachel Phillips, this channel breaks down the complex world of earth sciences. You’ll learn about mineralogy, paleontology, and geochemistry through clear, academic-style lessons that make studying the Earth’s history feel accessible, s...
GEO GIRL
Hosted by the energetic Kyle Hill, this channel explores the "science of the awesome." You’ll have fun diving into nuclear physics, pop-culture science, and disaster history through high-energy explanations that make even the most daunting technical ...
Kyle Hill
This channel puts a lovable character named Arnold through extreme, hypothetical scenarios. You’ll have fun watching his hilarious misfortunes while learning surprising scientific facts about the human body and the laws of physics.
Meet Arnold
This channel is a goldmine of trivia and amazing facts. You’ll have fun debunking myths and learning the hidden origins of everyday things through fast-paced, witty countdowns that make you the smartest person in the room.
Mental Floss
Hosted by Stephanie Sammann, this channel offers a mesmerizing look at the natural world. You’ll learn about bizarre evolutionary traits and complex ecosystems through high-quality visuals and calm, sophisticated storytelling that makes biology feel ...
Real Science
Hosted by Jon Townsend, this channel is a peaceful portal into 18th-century living. You’ll learn about the daily life, crafts, and especially the open-fire cooking of the American frontier through immersive, hands-on demonstrations that make history ...
Townsends
Hosted by Arran Lomas, this channel is a treasure trove of "useless" but utterly fascinating facts. You’ll have fun exploring mind-blowing stories about history, space, and human behavior, all delivered with his signature British wit and sharp suits ...
Thoughty2
Hosted by Emily Graslie, the former Chief Curiosity Correspondent at The Field Museum, this channel takes you deep behind the scenes of natural history museums. You’ll learn about the inner workings of specimen collections and taxidermy through her e...
thebrainscoop
This channel brings the popular podcast to life, uncovering the lesser-known stories of the past. You’ll learn about fascinating people and events that are often overlooked in standard textbooks, delivered with thoughtful research and a conversationa...
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Hosted by an evocative narrator, Unsolicited Tales explores the darker, more mysterious corners of history and folklore. You’ll have fun diving into chilling mysteries, urban legends, and the macabre side of the past through atmospheric storytelling ...
Unsolicited Tales
This channel focuses on the human stories behind historical events. You’ll learn about the lives of kings, queens, and everyday people through accessible narratives that make global history feel like a series of compelling, personal dramas.
Who Else Loves History?
You’ll learn about specific moments in military, social, and industrial history through his signature fast-paced, authoritative storytelling that makes even a 10-minute deep dive feel like an epic saga.
The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered
Hosted by Max Miller, this channel is a delicious intersection of culinary arts and archaeology. You’ll learn how to recreate ancient and historical recipes—from Roman honey cakes to Victorian desserts—while exploring the fascinating cultural context...
Tasting History with Max Miller
You’ll learn about the origins of famous monsters, the evolution of language, and the hidden meanings in our favorite stories through sharp, academic analysis that makes cultural history feel like a captivating mystery.
Storied
You'll learn about everything from advanced apple breeding and grafting to primitive skills like deer hide tanning and charcoal making through deeply experimental, thorough demonstrations that encourage you to think for yourself and reclaim your inde...
SkillCult
You’ll learn about the complex design behind everything from jet engines to renewable energy through stunning 3D animations and meticulous research that make the most difficult engineering feats feel intuitive and awe-inspiring.
Real Engineering
You’ll have fun watching his "Worst Rated" series—where he visits the lowest-rated hotels and restaurants across the globe—while learning about different cultures through a lens that is brutally honest, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful.
PPPeter
You’ll learn the stories behind regional American dishes and global cuisines through high-production series like The Mind of a Chef and A Chef's Life, making every video a celebration of heritage through the lens of the kitchen.
PBS Food - YouTube
You’ll learn about the rise and fall of iconic toy brands, the history of collectibles, and the curious trends of nerd culture through energetic, research-heavy documentaries that make nostalgia feel like a serious business.
Nerd Robot