Finding Your Roots
Rags to Riches
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller.
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These 5 Creatures Make a Living Off of Death: A Halloween Compilation
Death might seem like the end, but for these five creatures, it’s just part of the job.
Finding Your Roots
Song of the South
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the families of Danielle Deadwyler and Rhiannon Giddens.
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Why Do Animals Glow? The Science of Bioluminescence
From ocean depths to forests, some animals glow — and it’s key to their survival.
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Here’s Why Humans Can’t Lay Eggs
Eggs helped animals conquer land—but most mammals stopped laying them. Why is that?