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Explained

2018 - 2021 3 seasons 44 eps TV-14

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24 min

S3 · E1 · Jul 16, 2021

Sugar Episode 1

Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?

7.5 · You

25 min

S3 · E2 · Jul 23, 2021

Royalty Episode 2

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.

7.0 · You

25 min

S3 · E3 · Jul 30, 2021

Flags Episode 3

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.

7.0 · You

20 min

S3 · E4 · Aug 6, 2021

Dogs Episode 4

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.

7.7 · You

24 min

S3 · E5 · Aug 13, 2021

The End of Oil Episode 5

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?

7.3 · You

23 min

S3 · E6 · Aug 20, 2021

Chess Episode 6

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?

7.6 · You

22 min

S3 · E7 · Aug 27, 2021

Your Skin Episode 7

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.

7.2 · You

21 min

S3 · E8 · Sep 3, 2021

Apologies Episode 8

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?

6.8 · You

23 min

S3 · E9 · Sep 10, 2021

Hurricanes Episode 9

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

7.0 · You

21 min

S3 · E10 · Sep 17, 2021

Plastic Surgery Episode 10

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

6.7 · You

23 min

S3 · E11 · Sep 24, 2021

Dance Crazes Episode 11

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

6.6 · You

22 min

S3 · E12 · Oct 1, 2021

Time Episode 12

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?

7.7 · You

24 min

S3 · E13 · Oct 8, 2021

Country Music Episode 13

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?

6.8 · You

24 min

S3 · E14 · Oct 15, 2021

Fairy Tales Episode 14

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

7.3 · You

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