A Piece of Cake
2019, Movie
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The legendary Elfkins (Heinzelmännchen) of Cologne were gnomes secretly helping craftsmen at night until they were ousted by a tailor's malevolent wife 200 years ago. This is the story of their return.

Picking Popes: Secrets of the Conclave
2023, Movie

Unmask the history of papal conclaves, from the earliest church history through today. Explore how voting for a Pope has changed over time, through political intrigue, Renaissance corruption and modern changes by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

How World War II Changed America
2022, Movie

This talk is given by William Hitchcock of University of Virginia.

The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story
2022, Movie

This talk is given by Kermit Roosevelt III of University of Pennsylvania.

Christmas in America: What’s Going on Here?
2022, Movie

This talk is given by Edward O'Donnell of College of the Holy Cross.

The Stonewall Riots Explained: The Power and Problem
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Timothy Patrick McCarthy of Harvard University.

Rosa Parks: Her True Story and Legacy
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Brenna Wynn Greer of Wellesley College.

Ancient Egypt: Drama, Spectacle, and Remarkable Characters
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Kara Cooney of UCLA.

Juneteenth Explained: A Tradition of Remembrance and Revival
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Karlos Hill of University of Oklahoma.

Vietnam: Looking Back at America's (Second) Longest War
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Scott Kaufman of Francis Marion University.

Conflict and Conquest in the American West
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Edward O'Donnell of College of the Holy Cross.

Rachel Carson and the Birth of the Environmental Movement
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Susan Lindee of University of Pennsylvania.

The Berlin Wall: From Construction to Demolition
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Vejas Liulevicius of University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

The Amazing/Terrifying Future of Medicine
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Jacob Appel of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Rating The Presidents: The Best and the Worst
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Robert Watson of Lynn University.

The Boston Tea Party: Tempest in a Tea Pot
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Richard Bell of University of Maryland.

Unexplained Science: What Scientists Still Don’t Understand
2021, Movie

This talk is given by Matthew Stanley of New York University.

Hidden Germany
2021, Movie

Germany has some of Europe’s most famous and exciting cities, but that’s nothing compared to its natural wonders for those willing to step off the beaten track. Great lakes and rivers team with fish and birdlife, ancient and vast forests hide boars and lynx.

Did the Dinosaurs All Die in One Day? Drilling for Clues About What Really Happened
2020, Movie

This talk is given by Sean Gulick of University of Texas at Austin.

The Most Important Day in History? D-Day: June 6,
2020, Movie

This talk is given by Robert Watson of Lynn University.

6000 Years of Religion (in 60 minutes)
2020, Movie

This talk is given by Sol Gittleman of Tufts University.

Learning From the Roman Empire: Are We Repeating their Rise and Decline?
2020, Movie

This talk is given by Caroline Winterer of Stanford University.

The Scientific Genius of Marie Curie
2019, Movie

This talk is given by Susan Lindee of University of Pennsylvania.

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
2019, Movie

This talk is given by Catherine Sanderson of Amherst College.