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This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Explained (2018)

May. 23,2018

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Explained

2018 / TV-MA

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 3 : 2021

14 Episode

Episode 14 - Fairy Tales

October. 15,2021

Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.

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Episode 13 - Country Music

October. 08,2021

Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?

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Episode 12 - Time

October. 01,2021

Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?

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Episode 11 - Dance Crazes

September. 24,2021

From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?

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Episode 10 - Plastic Surgery

September. 17,2021

The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.

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Episode 9 - Hurricanes

September. 10,2021

As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.

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Episode 8 - Apologies

September. 03,2021

Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?

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Episode 7 - Your Skin

August. 27,2021

Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.

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Episode 6 - Chess

August. 20,2021

For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?

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Episode 5 - The End of Oil

August. 13,2021

Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?

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Episode 4 - Dogs

August. 06,2021

Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.

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Episode 3 - Flags

July. 30,2021

A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.

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Episode 2 - Royalty

July. 23,2021

How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.

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Episode 1 - Sugar

July. 16,2021