#  @bbc_global BBC Global BBC Global posts on YouTube about youtube, history, science, global the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCfYW5GXBXueSO5p9bxD45qg/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +45% - [--] Month [---------] -61% - [--] Months [----------] +60% - [--] Year [----------] -29% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCfYW5GXBXueSO5p9bxD45qg/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] +30% - [--] Month [---] +25% - [--] Months [---] -11% - [--] Year [---] +105% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCfYW5GXBXueSO5p9bxD45qg/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.41% - [--] Month [-------] +1.60% - [--] Months [-------] +11% - [--] Year [-------] +20% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCfYW5GXBXueSO5p9bxD45qg/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [finance](/list/finance) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [musicians](/list/musicians) **Social topic influence** [youtube](/topic/youtube), [history](/topic/history) #825, [science](/topic/science) #585, [global](/topic/global) #156, [bbc](/topic/bbc) #64, [in the](/topic/in-the), [the world](/topic/the-world) #4518, [culture](/topic/culture) #1857, [bbcnews](/topic/bbcnews) #5, [the most](/topic/the-most) #4726 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@bbcglobalsubconfirmation1](/creator/undefined) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Evidence ancient Babylonians were far more advanced than we thought - BBC REEL Plimpton [---] is the name given to a 3800-year-old clay tablet discovered in Iraq in the early 20th Century by archeologist Edgar J Banks the man believed to have inspired Indiana Jones. Over time this tablet has become one of the most significant and most studied objects of the ancient world. Dr Daniel Mansfield of the University of New South Wales who has studied Plimpton [---] along with other similar tablets argues that these are evidence that the Babylonians were solving real-world problems such as surveying" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ddF5e-2SfM) 2021-12-06T14:58Z 743K followers, 3.7M engagements "Karl Ove Knausgrd: The writer who broke the rules Arts in Motion Karl Ove Knausgrd never maps out a story or creates a plot structure and he never writes for anyone but himself. The Norwegian author'sraw honesty and fearlessness has made him one of literature's most compelling voices. The BBC spoke to him to find out what makes his unfiltered storytelling so addictive. Watch the full episode of ArtsinMotion inpartnership with Rolex onBBC News ChannelandBBC.com. #BBC #BBCCulture #KarlOveKnausgrd#writing #ArtsinMotion bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dr-dPzhzrxI) 2026-01-16T14:00Z 743K followers, 127.9K engagements "Titanic survivor recalls harrowing moment ship sank BBC Global More than a century since the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage this first-person testimony of survivor Frank Prentice remains a powerful and harrowing account of the sheer terror felt by those on board. In the BBC documentary The Great Liners from [----] he vividly depicted the harrowing events of that historic night one that continued to haunt him in his dreams for decades afterward. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240412-in-history-the-man-who-survived-the-titanic-sinking Subscribe to BBC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rdvdi0rQ6SU) 2024-04-15T16:30Z 743K followers, 4.1M engagements "Marina Abramovi is done with the past Arts in Motion For decades Marina Abramovi has pushed performance art into raw uncharted territory confronting shame and vulnerability head-on. In a world she describes as 'desperate for hope and vitality' Abramovi is determined to keep making art until the very end. For the Serbian conceptual artist her latest exhibition Balkan Erotic Epic marks a powerful break with the past. Watch the full episode of Arts in Motion in partnership with Rolex on BBC News Channel and BBC.com. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cd32X0iacVc) 2026-02-06T14:01Z 743K followers, 10.4K engagements "Anne Frank's diary was first published [--] years ago today #bbc #book #history bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=czefdyikhNM) 2024-06-25T17:10Z 743K followers, 51.5K engagements "The richest person who ever lived - BBC REEL In the era of Jeff Bezos Bill Gates Wall Street and Big Tech it is hard to fathom a more prosperous time in human history. However many believe Mansa Musas wealth outdoes that of all modern billionaires. Mansa Musa ruled over the Mali empire in the 14th Century and his incredible access to gold made him arguably the richest human to have ever lived. So why is it that he has largely disappeared from the western historical imagination Video by Dominika Ozynska & Adrian Hartrick #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h-5cemOKkS8) 2021-05-14T14:53Z 743K followers, 148K engagements "The earthquake that changed history BBC REEL The [----] earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact today. As well as devastating one of the most important cities of the 18th century it shook the thinking of the time. Many believed the earthquake was a punishment from God. Others wondered if science was a better way to the understand the universe and how it works. We now associate these thinkers with the Age of Enlightenment a period of history that led to the French Revolution and the American War of Independence. Video by Izabela Cardoso &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IVLGo_SgRfs) 2022-07-20T13:45Z 743K followers, 600.8K engagements "The spectacle of a great Pelican feeding bonanza BBC Global Every spring [-----] American Great White Pelican arrive at Marsh Lake in Minnesota to set up nests and hunt for fish. This is how it looks. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature #birds bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z73wmas0-ro) 2025-07-05T14:01Z 743K followers, 76.9K engagements "Inside the US lab freezing the dead at -196C - BBC REEL Cryonics is an experimental area of research in which the bodies of the clinically dead are frozen at -196C so they can later be resuscitated by future medical advances. People in the industry concede that there is no guarantee of future revival and the procedure itself has long faced scepticism from medical experts. But Cryonics devotees including their many high-profile clients are willing to take the gamble for a chance for life after death. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Q-HDkCMRDA) 2022-01-19T15:55Z 743K followers, 268.7K engagements "Why Atlanta's culinaryscene is getting food lovers excited BBC Global Atlanta's food scene is redefining southern hospitality with bold global flavours. Kate Austen a London-based chef visited the city to find out how its culinary landscape is getting food lovers excited. On Buford Highway immigrant communities have created a vibrant culinary landscape that feels like home. From Thai-inspired curries to authentic Mexican carnitas find out how Atlanta's chefs celebrate their heritage with bold flavour and innovative dishes. Subscribe to BBC Global:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hMYJpmYxO8g) 2026-01-21T17:01Z 743K followers, 128.6K engagements "Why Sweden is proud to have the world's highest taxes - BBC REEL Sweden is famous for having some of the highest taxes in the world and yet the country's tax agency is still one of its most trusted institutions. The Swedish attitude towards tax contrasts sharply with many countries. We investigate what this says about Swedish society and how the popularity of the welfare state might survive growing challenges in the future. Video by Maddy Savage and Benot Derrier #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=l_YMrHssFXo) 2021-01-06T15:22Z 743K followers, 234.4K engagements "Antikythera Mechanism: The ancient 'computer' that simply shouldn't exist - BBC REEL A hundred and twenty years ago divers discovered a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera in Greece. What they found changed our understanding of human history. The mysterious Antikythera Mechanism has captured the imagination of archaeologists mathematicians and scientists ever since even inspiring the plot for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Now using the latest 3D x-ray and modelling technology experts are unravelling the secrets of what this machine may have been capable of. Video by Harriet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qqlJ50zDgeA) 2021-07-28T14:35Z 743K followers, 12.5M engagements "Inside the world of weaverbirds' stunning nest creation BBC Global How does the weaverbird attract a mate Watch as they build intricate nests along the Blue Nile. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Nature #Animals bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xVdqD0ELtqk) 2025-08-03T14:01Z 743K followers, 573.9K engagements "Inside China's mysterious sinkhole BBC REEL Deep in China's Fengjie County lies a natural wonder that has fascinated experts for decades. The Xiaozhai Tiankeng sinkhole is vast. Probably formed centuries ago by collapsing caves and underground rivers teams of explorers have sought to understand its many mysteries for years. Video by Patrick Wong - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7-3BQg3ua10) 2022-08-15T14:00Z 737K followers, 655.1K engagements "Why being a 'loner' could be good for you BBC Global Many of us make an effort to surround ourselves with others but we don't need to do this all the time. Emerging research suggests there are some potential benefits to being alone. These benefits range from improving our creativity mental health and even leadership skills. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #Wellness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HUjzb1_NRWc) 2025-02-01T15:00Z 738K followers, 27.4K engagements "'Superforecasting': The people that predict the future BBC REEL The power to predict the future is often the stuff of myths and superstition. But according to the Good Judgement project by the American psychologist and political scientist Philip Tetlock the ability to predict the future is a skill that can be learned and developed. He has spent [--] years studying how some people are particularly good at seeing what is around the corner. Video by Next Stop Stories Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SAzTP2A634g) 2023-01-18T15:00Z 737K followers, 22.7K engagements "The first ever view inside Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt BBC Global In [----] expert photographer Harry Burton joined archaeologist Howard Carter's team as they uncovered the tomb of Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun. Ten years later and with over [----] objects from the site documented Burton had amassed an incredible record of photographs from that world-famous discovery. One iconic photo from Burton's collection recreates the first view Carter had as he broke through the final door into the tomb itself. Harry Burtons photo [----] of the antechamber courtesy of the Griffith Institute / University" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=daUooAHK_MI) 2024-07-18T13:00Z 738K followers, 1M engagements "The rare blue gem that holds the Earth's secrets - BBC REEL In November the Okavango Blue Diamond was revealed to the public for the first time. Named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana the diamond is extremely rare for its vibrant blue colour weight of [-----] carats and a near flawless clarity. Beyond its appearance the Okavango Blue Diamond is symbolic of Botswana's decades-long diamond industry and provides insight into the deep interior of the Earth. Video by Madeline Johnson #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pTYZz21ucPs) 2021-12-20T15:25Z 738K followers, 104.5K engagements "The tiny village terrorised by an ancient legend - BBC REEL For generations people around Britain have passed down stories of mythical black dogs that haunt their communities. Steeped in history religion and superstition sightings of the dog can be a sign that something dangerous is going to happen. In our modern lives where truth and fiction can blend all too easily do these black dog legends show us how our ancestors dealt with troubled times Video by Howard Timberlake To see more videos from BBC Reel visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vgAHKbUci6Y) 2019-10-31T16:54Z 738K followers, 139.5K engagements "Possible 'new ancient human' species identified BBC Global After re-examining fossils found in East Asia scientists have possibly identified a new species of ancient human called Homo juluensis. However not everyone agrees that this should be considered a distinct species. We talk to anthropologist Christopher Bae and paleontologist Chris Stringer to learn more about the finding. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #anthropology #fossils" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xsLeKx1mz58) 2025-01-09T14:00Z 738K followers, 441.8K engagements "Why do Australians love to go barefoot - BBC REEL If people were asked to typify aspects of Australian culture barefoot would be in there. It's been called one of the 'weirdest' 'perplexing' 'odd' 'unexplainable' Australian cultural habits. There isn't a shoe shortage in Australia and it doesn't take much effort to put on a pair of shoes. So do Australians really love their land so much they don't need any layers between it and their feet And could there actually be some unexpected health benefits to freeing ourselves of the tyranny of our shoes Video by Kirsty B Carter #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-ojRWeRhdJc) 2021-11-08T14:55Z 716K followers, 216.9K engagements "Dakota Johnson discusses a lack of risk-taking in Hollywood. #BBC #DakotaJohnson #CannesFilmFestival - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1q_REA-1HTA) 2025-05-19T14:39Z 729K followers, 26.9K engagements "How the Cabbage Patch Kids became one of the most popular toys of the 1980s BBC Global Xavier Roberts' cuddly-toy business grew into a billion-dollar empire in the space of a few years. Why did these dolls have Christmas shoppers scrambling to buy them in the 1980s Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #history #toys bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2PVAL9rkFOg) 2025-12-03T17:30Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "People Are Partying Less. Heres Why Thats Worrying. #BBC #entertainment #genz bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2pyjnPU2NGU) 2025-10-27T16:00Z 743K followers, 21.4K engagements "How does Starlite work - BBC REEL We ask material experts how Starlite is able to withstand such high temperatures. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3EjbxTCJGJ0) 2018-10-01T11:47Z 730K followers, 75.7K engagements "The surprising story behind Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights BBC Global Kate Bush's debut single Wuthering Heights was released [--] years ago this week. It was first song written and performed by a female artist to reach the UK top spot and she wrote it when she was just [--] years old. She told the BBC about the origins of the literary love song that began a unique career in music. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250117-the-surprising-story-behind-kate-bushs-first-hit-wuthering-heights Subscribe to BBC Global:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=43Ss-TwXXH0) 2025-01-24T15:00Z 698K followers, 28.3K engagements "Fertility crisis: Is modern life making men infertile - BBC REEL We all know man-made chemicals are damaging ecosystems across the planet. But could certain chemicals also be negatively affecting human fertility Dr Shanna Swan an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and the author of Count Down predicts that current trends could not continue much longer without threatening human survival. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5jQsaKJf3ic) 2022-03-05T15:00Z 705K followers, 1.9M engagements "Vladimir Komarov: the first man to die in space BBC REEL On [--] April [----] cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first man to die in space. The Soviet Union mourned the loss of a hero when it heard the Soyuz [--] mission was a failure. Some say Komarov knew he was taking part in a doomed operation but what really happened Video by Jono Namara Commissioned by: Paul I. Harris - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=617lH8IfL-U) 2023-01-11T15:00Z 705K followers, 1.2M engagements "Massimo Bottura: The Italian chef with a recipe to change the world - BBC REEL Chef Massimo Bottura is at the forefront of the future of food. His three-Michelin-star restaurant in Modena Italy has twice been named the world's best restaurant. It routinely attracts pilgrims from across the globe who have to book one of its [--] tables months in advance. But Bottura believes that food goes beyond eating. His passions include a pasta lab where grandmothers teach teenagers the age-old art of tortellini making and a network fighting food waste by feeding people in need. A video by BBC Travel and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=63gNfYmX0OI) 2020-07-15T12:02Z 697K followers, 85K engagements "Was this humanity's biggest mistake - BBC REEL The Neolithic ushered in dramatic changes: civilisations with large populations advancements in technology arts and trade. But with the advent of agriculture humans also began to experience malnutrition starvation and epidemic diseases. To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6SRM2nyzIAk) 2020-03-10T14:00Z 737K followers, 278K engagements "Filmmaking should be about innovation. #BBC #ArtsInMotion - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=83dq3rEb2Ck) 2025-02-17T13:00Z 621K followers, [---] engagements "Was Snoopy always destined for success #BBC #Cartoons #History #CharlieBrown" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8FWLkOw9Gz8) 2024-12-13T15:41Z 623K followers, [----] engagements "Why maggots are a medical marvel BBC REEL What do Genghis Khan the American Civil War and the UKs health service have in common The answer is perhaps surprisingly maggots. Dr Erica McAlister an entomologist and Senior Curator at the Natural History Museum in the UK explores how having maggots munching away at the decaying flesh of a wound might not be as terrible as it sounds. In fact as it turns out the humble maggot is actually a medical marvel Script and narration by Dr Erica McAlister Animation by Pomona Pictures Disclaimer: All content within this video is provided for general" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8fE9fyld2Sc) 2022-12-23T15:00Z 719K followers, 66.1K engagements "The 'Great Moon Hoax' that fooled the world BBC REEL The Moon and Space Exploration are magnets for fake news. August [----] a prominent French physicist discovers a star later admits it was a piece of chorizo. July [----]. Man lands on the moon. Or didn't according to conspiracy theorists. But before any of this it was August [----] that launched the most imaginative moon hoax of them all. And it was at this time when the world looked up at the moon they saw an entirely new lunar landscape that it was believed would change humanity as we know it. Video by Kirsty B Carter & Joe Harrison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=93BHCewPiPU) 2022-10-31T15:14Z 717K followers, 237.7K engagements "Meet the locals who paddle this polluted New York canal BBC Global The Gowanus Canal once a polluted hazardous waterway now cuts through one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in New York City. We meet the local canoe club that was instrumental in its transformation. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #NewYork #pollution bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9_Z_9jxn_LI) 2025-11-11T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The German island with a population of [--] BBC Global The [--] residents who live on the tiny German island of Oland must cope with extreme flooding on a regular basis. But they have no intention of leaving. Video by By Ibrahim Shebab Visit BBC.com for more videos: https://www.bbc.com #bbc #germany #bbcglobal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9jqv-fK44Zg) 2020-01-14T17:00Z 703K followers, 1.9M engagements "The unlikely origins of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy BBC Global Douglas Adams's epic series of comic novels The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is loved by scientists and tech executives including Elon Musk. In [----] the author talked to the BBC about the unlikely origins of a wildly successful multimedia franchise. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250226-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-the-quirky-radio-show-that-became-a-phenomenon Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9vDP28g97mc) 2025-03-07T15:00Z 709K followers, 169.3K engagements "How Charles M Schulz created Charlie Brown and Snoopy BBC Global Few characters have the generational staying power of Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The cartoons creator Charles M Schulz personally drew every Peanuts strip from [----] until his passing in February [----]. The strip - syndicated in over [----] newspapers - inspired films music and countless merchandise. NASA even named two Apollo [--] lunar modules after Charlie Brown and Snoopy in [----]. While Charlie Brown may have been the eternal failure the universal feelings that Schulz channelled helped make Peanuts a global success. Read full BBC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AHFHX6aRJBY) 2024-12-19T14:00Z 735K followers, 58.6K engagements "India's 3000-year-old martial art still practiced today BBC REEL Kalaripayattu also known simply as Kalari is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala a state on the southwestern coast of India. It is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in the world with a history spanning over [----] years. We explore its legendary origins philosophy and step-by-step technique and practice. Filmmaker: Priyanka Mukherjee Commissioning Editor: Griesham Taan #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AqJuyzcZsN8) 2022-05-27T14:01Z 735K followers, 1.3M engagements "The first radio episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy aired this day in [----]. #bbc #books" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BXsXKdhWAiY) 2025-03-08T14:00Z 713K followers, 33.5K engagements "The last men of the American Revolution BBC Global In [----] as the new art form of photography was gaining popularity someone had the forethought to trace the last living Revolutionary soldiers and take their photograph. The six images now hold great significance to the US and copies are kept in the Library of Congress. But what is the real story behind each veteran and despite being aged 100-years-old or more were they really the last surviving Revolutionaries Made with thanks to the Library of Congress and Don N Hagist author of 'The Revolution's Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BuzAZzT4pDM) 2025-01-14T14:00Z 704K followers, 369.2K engagements "Chimpanzees are just like us - BBC REEL Chimpanzees show empathy and altruism just like humans do - we can even learn from how they behave explains anthropologist Frans de Waal. Film by Melissa Hogenboom and Harold Morris. For more videos from BBC Reel visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CpLFpx-zN34) 2018-10-26T10:56Z 732K followers, 260.2K engagements "Inside a Chinese sex doll factory - BBC REEL CONTENT ADVISORY: This video contains images of a sexual nature. The cavernous warehouses in TV series Westworld are filled with fleshy realistic AI-powered humanoids that are manufactured en masse. Now theres a company in China doing something eerily similar but building people-sized dolls for a specific purpose: sex. Baked in body-shaped moulds and strung on row after row of storage hangers these talking dolls are built to carve out a slice of Chinas rapidly growing sex toy industry. They may not come close to Westworld-like intelligence but the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DXsmRCpjb_E) 2018-09-27T08:03Z 696K followers, 1.1M engagements "Why the Northern Lights could get more intense BBC Global Before satellite technology brought us answers the Northern Lights were a mysterious and unexplained phenomena long woven into the legends of Arctic communities. Occurring in the polar regions this colourful light show is caused by particles from the Sun hitting the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists predict that this year or next the solar cycle will peak and a period of more intense and complex Northern Lights will follow. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMw4OPjRnTo) 2024-05-14T13:00Z 726K followers, 200.3K engagements "Visit BBC.com for full US Election coverage No agendas. Just the issues covered. Get full insight and analysis of the [----] US Election. Visit BBC.com now: https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cj3ergr8209t&at_bbc_team=studios&at_medium=social&at_objective=awareness&at_ptr_type=&at_ptr_name=youtube&at_format=video&at_link_origin=&at_campaign=uselection24&at_campaign_id=dotcom&at_adset_name=&at_adset_id=&at_creation=&at_creative_id=&at_campaign_type=owned #BBC #USElection" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ES3E2bNwpfQ) 2024-09-26T15:26Z 711K followers, 1.1M engagements "The remote visa-free island at the top of the world - BBC REEL Longyearbyen is the northernmost city in the world. It is also a visa-free zone where everyone is welcome to live and work. People from all over the world come to this remote Norwegian archipelago to start a new life at the top of the world. Video by Will Francome To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FPbZZ1qIozk) 2020-01-02T17:00Z 716K followers, 3.6M engagements "Salvador Dal talks about his iconic moustache BBC Global Playful and provocative Salvador Dal's moustache was more than mere facial hair but a bold artistic statement. In this rare English language interview the Surrealist artist shared the secret behind the most famous moustache in the world. This clip is from Panorama originally broadcast [--] May [----]. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #art #salvadordal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GDm6i1XXsMw) 2024-05-10T13:00Z 732K followers, 10.5K engagements "The remote ghost town that put Alaska on the map - BBC REEL It was once a booming mining town in the early 20th Century. Now the remnants of Kennecott remain surprisingly preserved perched on the mountains of the Alaskan wilderness. Only around [---] people still live in and around the area embracing the isolation of one of the most remote ghost towns in the world. Video by Matt Dworzaczyk #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GNjMpM6b58o) 2020-10-21T15:14Z 700K followers, 224.3K engagements "Three simple ways to deactivate your bad genes - BBC REEL Epigenetics the study of the code that controls our DNA tells us that our lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on our gene expression and our lives. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Senior Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hrl9_GwNLGI) 2020-08-03T13:00Z 708K followers, 288.3K engagements "Why we all fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect BBC REEL We all find it hard to admit when we're wrong. In an increasingly polarised world it seems as if people are becoming more convinced of their own beliefs and less willing to contemplate other points of view. But could this be to the detriment of our intelligence BBC Reel investigates the concept of intellectual humility and whether it could actually be key to making us smarter. Video by Dan John Animation by Michal Bialoze - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JTRQ8iyga6Q) 2022-06-20T13:59Z 710K followers, 127.8K engagements "The utopian town hidden in the United States BBC Global 100-year-old Roland Reisley is the last original founding member of Usonia a small community nestled in the woods about one hour north of New York City. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright - widely considered the greatest architect in American history - Usonian houses were affordable ($5000 of the time about $66K today) exquisitely designed and integrated into nature. The town is often praised as the best designed town in America. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jyeyp-b_u-A) 2025-07-12T16:00Z 722K followers, 525.8K engagements "How to change your personality BBC Global When it comes to our personality how we commonly behave and feel can lead us to believe that our traits are fixed. But the truth is science shows that our personality can change and we have the power to shape this process. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #psychology #wellness" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KRrGNKIJ5L8) 2025-02-23T15:00Z 623K followers, [----] engagements "The weird history of US team mascots BBC Global From the Kansas City Royals to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies we take a look at how some memorable monikers from across baseball basketball and American football came to be. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #sports #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lka2E4djNSI) 2024-06-16T13:00Z 713K followers, [----] engagements "Does alcohol affect male fertility - BBC REEL When planning to have a baby women are expected to give up everything from smoking to alcohol even soft cheese. But the other half of fertility comes from the sperm usually provided by a man. So should men also give up their vices to improve the quality of their sperm and their chances of conception In this clip from the BBCs CrowdScience programme Will giving up alcohol affect my sperm count Professor of Andrology Allan Pacey reveals some key factors. Video edited by Samira Choudhury Check out more from BBC Reel's Ancient Mysteries playlist:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NRu8n0nR-cc) 2021-12-17T16:11Z 698K followers, 34.8K engagements "Before and after: The lost river of Paris BBC Global BBC Global Buried underground since [----] the ghost river Bivre shaped the French capital in unexpected ways. Once an affluent of the Seine the Bivre river has been gradually buried from the time of the industrial revolution to [----]. Today as cities around the world are looking at 'daylighting' their lost rivers the Bivre's surprising traces are visible everywhere in Paris if one knows where to look; its water even shaped the iconic fountains of Versailles. In this video history tour guide and author Alexis Lecomte take us on a journey to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OXfIpbAk8JA) 2026-01-09T17:00Z 743K followers, 34.4K engagements "How giant rats in tiny vests are sniffing out crime BBC Global APOPO a nonprofit in Tanzania is training giant rats equipped with tiny vests in scent detection to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking. Equipped with specialty vests these African giant pouched rats can use their sense of smell to detect a variety of contraband items. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #tanzania #wildlife" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PPL3JvB9XFg) 2024-11-21T14:00Z 699K followers, 238K engagements "Spain's elite female bullfighter - BBC REEL Becoming Spain's top female rejoneador requires a massive amount of dedication and sacrifice. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PZhMB9xZU6M) 2019-01-25T13:49Z 706K followers, 383.2K engagements "Zbigniew Brzezinski: The foreign policy titan who warned the United States BBC Global BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and author and journalist Edward Luce discuss the life of former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. The foreign policy titan made prescient warnings about what might happen if the United States walked back from the world stage. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #US #foreignpolicy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R73G2i9fqZ4) 2025-05-29T13:00Z 710K followers, 54.7K engagements "Listen to the 'earliest known country song' ever recorded BBC Global A wax cylinder containing the oldest recorded country song was discovered in Pennsylvania. The track 'Thompson's Old Gray Mule' was recorded in [----] and sung by Louis Vasnier a black man from New Orleans. Now a specialty music label Archeophone Records has restored and released the record. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #music #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RcqM-vVbyFA) 2025-02-26T15:00Z 623K followers, [----] engagements "Lemur mum has ingenious idea to save newborn from ticks BBC Global Lemur newborns are prone to tick bites. Watch as this group of mothers invent a self-medication method to fight them by using acids from ants. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RxG_BVsf8sU) 2025-07-10T14:00Z 729K followers, 146.5K engagements "The remote lake where lightning strikes [---] million times per year BBC REEL In a remote part of Venezuela the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo. It's a stunning location and home to one of Earth's most extraordinary weather phenomena the Catatumbo lightning. It's estimated that lightning strikes over the lake [---] million times per year making it a storm chaser's dream. Environmentalist Erik Quiroga explains his deep connection to this unique phenomenon and why it's of so much interest to scientists and locals alike. Video by Rafael Hernandez Narrator / Executive Producer: Howard Timberlake" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UkfYllSZMxs) 2022-07-10T14:00Z 712K followers, 561.9K engagements "Richard III: The king found under a car park BBC Global In [----] an incredible archaeological detective story was unfolding in a car park in England archaeologists had discovered the remains of King Richard III one of Englands most famous and most vilified monarchs under layers of asphalt. For hundreds of years his burial location was considered lost to history until an 'accidental' photo in some ways the kings first photographic portrait helped announce a stunning breakthrough. Made with thanks to Mathew Morris and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services. Archive footage and 3D" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VYLP1wUlAjE) 2025-02-16T15:00Z 621K followers, 11.2K engagements "The tallest railway bridge in the world - BBC REEL 35m (114ft) higher than the Eiffel Tower and spanning 359m (1178ft) above the Chenab river bed in the Himalayas the Chenab Rail Bridge will be the worlds tallest railway arch bridge once completed. It will surpass the record of the Beipan River Shuibai railway bridge in China. Video by Mayank Soni & Ateeq Shaikh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y034WpgL22s) 2022-01-10T15:46Z 700K followers, 411.5K engagements "Dakota Johnson discusses new film Materialists. #BBC #Film #DakotaJohnson - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y2FFTZIMC4U) 2025-06-15T15:00Z 729K followers, [----] engagements "Discovering the secrets of Portugal's 7000-year-old cromlech - BBC REEL The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex in Evora Portugal dating back [----] years ago. This makes the sacred stone sites [----] years older than the worlds most famous Neolithic monument Stonehenge. The Portuguese megalithic structure is believed to have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes as well as an astronomical observatory. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ajq3UaQ2gTw) 2022-01-01T17:55Z 735K followers, 257.6K engagements "Kttbullar: The secret behind the Swedish meatball BBC Global The Swedish furniture giant Ikea sells approximately [---] billion meatballs every year. But what makes them so popular The BBC spoke to a Swedish chef in New York to uncover the secret behind their success. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Sweden #Food" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=baTYiEgGTVs) 2025-12-28T17:00Z 725K followers, [----] engagements "How 'One to One' tells the story of John Lennon's final years in New York BBC Global BBC Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook explores the just released IMAX film One to One: John and Yoko which covers the 18-month period when the couple first arrived in New York City in [----] and lived in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood. Brook covered the slaying of the former Beatle at the Dakota apartment building for BBC News on [--] December [----]. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #music #film" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=be-ICMYUMc8) 2025-04-11T14:00Z 712K followers, 39.2K engagements "How turnips led to a famous Halloween tradition BBC Global The Halloween tradition of carving Jack o Lanterns out of pumpkins started with turnips not pumpkins. This centuries-old practice is rooted in Irish folklore and begins with the story of Stingy Jack. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #halloween #folklore" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bmRnuyCn4fs) 2024-10-31T14:00Z 733K followers, 30.9K engagements "What's inside Starlite - BBC REEL We ask what might be in Starlite and meet the scientist who has made his own version. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c4VeYq-IOUo) 2018-10-01T11:48Z 729K followers, 208.1K engagements "How two nuclear bombs accidentally fell on a US farm BBC REEL On January 23rd just three days after John. F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural speech as the 35th President of the United States one little-known event could have changed American history in the most catastrophic way imaginable. A refuelling accident caused a B-52 bomber to break apart above a farm in Goldsboro North Carolina causing two [---] megaton nuclear bombs to plummet to the ground. Bar one small safety switch and a huge amount of luck millions could have been killed. Accidents like this are known as 'Broken Arrows' and they" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=euqK34FwcQo) 2022-05-06T16:02Z 696K followers, 17.2K engagements "The [----] heist to reclaim the ancient Stone of Destiny BBC Global The Stone of Destiny an ancient symbol of the Scottish kings was taken by four university students in an audacious Christmas raid [--] years ago. This was more than a prank: they said they were in fact reclaiming a beloved treasure stolen by an English monarch more than six centuries before. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251211-the-heist-to-reclaim-the-ancient-stone-of-destiny Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f-XlGemO5wg) 2026-01-23T17:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The 2000-year-old history of animal diplomacy BBC Global Since the time of Ancient Egypt rulers have found an excuse to gift exotic majestic and cute animals to their allies. International affairs expert Dr Halvard Leira shares the astonishing gifts of centuries past and explains why the practice has persisted over time. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fJxoXP0GZs8) 2025-02-24T15:00Z 623K followers, [----] engagements "The Templar secret lurking beneath an Italian town - BBC REEL Under the hill town of Osimo in Italy lies a hidden network of tunnels and chambers that connect the city's palaces in a mysterious maze. The town was once strategically important for the Knights Templar whose symbols can still be found throughout Osimo both above and below the surface. Were these passageways and grottos used by the Templars to continue their secret activities long after the order had been disbanded Video by Valerio Maggio #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f_7h9b1_qNQ) 2022-02-05T15:00Z 704K followers, 85.4K engagements "Can squatting boost your brain power - BBC REEL Scientific evidence shows that physical activity is not only good for the body but also for the brain. But what type of exercise and how much exactly is the most beneficial According to Dr Damian Baileys research squats have emerged as a significant option and he explains why. Video Journalists: Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Griesham Taan #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g2IM0xzPv3Q) 2022-02-14T15:00Z 732K followers, 550.4K engagements "The untold story of Princess Margaret's first love BBC Global Elizabeth II's sister had to choose between cancelling her engagement and renouncing her title in [----]. Or did she In [----] the BBC talked to the war hero who almost married a princess. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #UK #history bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h99giOt1CHg) 2025-11-04T17:01Z 743K followers, 18.3K engagements "How the surreal 'Dali Atomicus' was captured BBC Global The [----] photograph "Dali Atomicus" is one of most surreal and famous images ever captured. But how did photographer Philippe Halsman and Salvador Dali achieve this photographic feat Made with thanks to the Philippe Halsman Archive and Magnum Photos. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i-5yvvpM_as) 2024-12-17T14:00Z 732K followers, 123.5K engagements "Comedian Josh Johnson doesn't think TikTok will kill TV BBC Global Two decades ago a comedian's "big break" might have been getting a network TV sitcom. Today many comics can find just as many viewers on YouTube or TikTok as they could have on television. The BBC's Katty Kay and Daily Show co-host and comedian Josh Johnson discuss the effect of social media on comedy. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #socialmedia #television" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iuJdVqEFSGo) 2025-08-11T14:01Z 723K followers, 15.6K engagements "Malala Yousafzai and Jennifer Lawrence join forces on new film. #BBC #Film #Afghanistan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jHWo05m4vS4) 2024-11-19T15:22Z 721K followers, 67.1K engagements "Inside the Amazons sacred food rituals BBC Global What does a fish with lungs and a beetle larva have to do with survival For Indigenous communities these aren't just ingredients they're stories of rivers storms and renewal. Discover why the rainforests recipes could hold the key to our future. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #culture #nature bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=larMLJfP8jw) 2025-11-21T20:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The dark discovery of Mexico's huge tower of human skulls - BBC REEL Tales of a tower of skulls that struck fear into the hearts of Spanish conquistadors have been passed down through the generations in Mexico. Then in [----] archaeologists discovered skulls buried under a building in Mexico City. What they found shocked them and led to an excavation thats lasted over five years - advancing knowledge of the Aztec people in the process. Video produced and narrated by Howard Timberlake #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ljF0YO1FoqY) 2022-02-12T15:00Z 717K followers, 59K engagements "The surprising side of Marrakesh that tourists rarely see BBC REEL Filmmaker Basma Khalifa sheds light on the side of Morocco the world doesn't always see the side that isn't all about tourism and the souks Bazaars old traditions and food. She talks to some of the multi-generational creatives who are reshaping their lives and wanting to change the worlds view of what it means to be a Moroccan today. She analyses the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity and the impact it has on the progression of a culture in a post-colonial world. Filmmaker Basma Khalifa Somnii Productions Commissioning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ph_ejul28Sw) 2022-06-08T13:59Z 734K followers, 31.5K engagements "How early filmmakers invented the internets funniest trend BBC Global When filmmaking first emerged the films were under one minute and captured the randomness of everyday life: babies eating cats fighting people falling. Today people are still fascinated by the same randomness just with videos on the internet. We asked a film historian to explain why this kind of comedy is still relevant today. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #film #internet bbc bbcnews factual documentary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUVoNPZqgls) 2025-10-25T16:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "How positive thinking is harming your happiness - BBC REEL Illusionist and writer Derren Brown discusses why we should be rethinking our traditional concept of happiness. Could optimism and positive thinking actually have a harmful effect on our wellbeing For more videos from BBC REEL visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qr5_wQrW8CM) 2019-06-30T22:37Z 709K followers, 194.4K engagements "Is this a golden new age for opera #BBC #ArtsInMotion #MetOpera #Opera - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rZ4gGLnMKtM) 2025-06-09T15:53Z 699K followers, [----] engagements "The man who volunteered to be imprisoned in Auschwitz - BBC REEL In [----] a Polish underground operative named Witold Pilecki volunteered to be imprisoned at Auschwitz. His job was to gather intelligence about activities at the camp and establish a daring resistance network inside. Pilecki remained imprisoned for over two and a half years and witnessed Auschwitz transform into the Nazi's most notorious death camp. He tried to warn the world of the horrors he was witnessing but the world didn't listen. Video by Adrian Hartrick & Dominika Oyska More from BBC Reel's 'Unheard Of' playlist:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ta4YG51szE4) 2021-12-11T15:00Z 717K followers, 541.1K engagements "Why some people are always late - BBC REEL Every friendship group has at least one person who is known as 'the late one'. But why do some people struggle so much with punctuality BBC Reel's Dan John speaks to authors Grace Pacie and David Robson about the psychology of being late and whether we can train our brains to be more punctual. Video by Dan John #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uk-JuzGlSgs) 2022-03-01T14:58Z 724K followers, 563.2K engagements "The little-known 'mother culture' that inspired the Maya - BBC REEL Long before more famous civilisations such as the Maya and Aztecs a people called the Olmec were building an impressive legacy in Mexico and Central America. Commonly referred to by experts as the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica the Olmec civilisation ruled parts of modern-day Mexico and Guatemala between [----] to 400BC. They built pyramids studied the stars and their architecture included complex water systems. In recent decades scientists have been discovering vital clues about just how influential the Olmec were to the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vyGr4iakR64) 2022-03-30T14:01Z 719K followers, 118.2K engagements "The surprising history of hand-washing - BBC REEL Until the mid-1800s doctors didnt wash their hands. They believed diseases were spread by bad smells. This is the story of doctor Ignaz Semmelweis who in the 19th Century fought to convince his fellow doctors that washing their hands could save patients lives. But despite the success of his theory he met a tragic end. Video by Fernando Teixeira & Izabela Cardoso Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w04gTXu1mHM) 2020-05-15T14:39Z 722K followers, 117.2K engagements "How drinking coffee could benefit your health BBC Global Coffee was once believed to be bad for our health but a growing body of research suggests that drinking coffee may actually benefit us. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #coffee" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x0ap4amK_Xs) 2025-03-19T14:01Z 718K followers, 39.9K engagements "The 12-course food experience at Swedish Laplands Icehotel BBC Global The Icehotel is a world-famous destination in the Swedish Lapland where the food is a large part of the experience. Served on plates of ice the 12-course menu is inspired by the eight seasons of Lapland's indigenous Sami tribe. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #travel #food #discovertheworld bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xH4tpBq5brI) 2026-01-15T17:01Z 743K followers, 25.5K engagements "Succession star Brian Cox coaches a young actor. #Shakespeare #BrianCox #BBC" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zAg8sPlAXJY) 2024-11-11T13:01Z 737K followers, [----] engagements "The insulting 'Vinegar Valentine' of Victorian England BBC Global Valentines Day cards are known to be sweet but in Victorian England cheaply made mock valentines with sour sentiments became all the rage. We asked an expert to speak about their impact on society. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #valentines #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zhVGpbHGhvo) 2025-02-14T16:15Z 620K followers, [----] engagements "Reading rates are plummeting. But John Grisham keeps writing BBC Global #bbc #literacy #US bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6LjSEs_Secc) 2025-11-24T18:30Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Watch the spectacular solar flares causing the aurora BBC Global In May [----] Earth saw a huge increase in extreme geomagnetic storms leading to some spectacular aurora displays around the world. This increase in charged particles hitting the Earth is because the Sun is reaching its "solar maximum" a period of intense activity on its surface. With the help of new footage from Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory we look at why the Earth is under constant bombardment from the 'solar wind'. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=71HWgxfrS5w) 2024-05-21T13:00Z 740K followers, 36.4K engagements "Bill Gates' [----] prediction for the future of computers BBC Global Bill Gates and Paul Allen launched computing giant Microsoft [--] years ago. In [----] he talked to the BBC about the online innovations that would define the 21st Century. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250327-how-bill-gates-predicted-our-it-age-back-in-1993 Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #technology #microsoft #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7QR9otLcnf0) 2025-04-15T16:30Z 740K followers, 147.9K engagements "Is our brain hard-wired to be optimistic - BBC REEL Its not easy to stay optimistic with everything currently going on in the world. But did you know your brain is actually hard-wired to look on the bright side of life Cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot explains how our 'optimism bias' affects our ability to estimate the risks we face and therefore the way in which we behave during a crisis. Video by Dan John Graphics by George Mason #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Ihk-_LHD3M) 2020-04-23T14:40Z 739K followers, 11.2K engagements "How Ivory Coast is making the French language their own - BBC REEL Young people in urban areas of Ivory Coast are rejecting their country's colonial past by making the French language their own. Nouchi emerged in the 1970s and is one of the world's newest languages. Video by Olga Khrustaleva #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ATsu6X4NhBA) 2020-10-19T13:30Z 742K followers, 45.4K engagements "Is this Europe's oldest treaty BBC Reel In a remote part of the Pyrenean foothills where Spain borders France a ceremony that seems as old as the hills has taken place for centuries. Believed to have been first ratified in around [----] it claims to be one of the oldest international treaties still enforced. Its a story of peace born out of conflict of tradition born from enduring relationships - celebrated annually and consistently for over [---] years. Video by Nacho Larumbe Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cola7R1hPKA) 2022-09-05T14:06Z 740K followers, 11K engagements "Magenta: The colour that doesn't exist BBC REEL When we look at a rainbow we see a full spectrum of light. Every colour we could imagine. Except one magenta. Where is it Well officially magenta doesn't exist. There is no wavelength of light for magenta meaning the human brain literally makes it up but how Video by Archie Crofton Narrated by Lotte Rice Commissioned by Paul Ivan Harris - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CtLOH_uRg-M) 2023-02-01T14:45Z 740K followers, 83.3K engagements "The 60000-year-old artefact rewriting Neanderthal history BBC REEL In [----] archaeologist Ivan Turk discovered a unique perforated bone in the Divje Babe cave in Slovenia. The artefact was found in the middle of a palaeolithic layer of earth near the remains of a Neanderthal fire place stone and bone tools. Extensive experimental research confirmed that the holes in the bone were hand-made and that the bone was likely a neanderthal flute between [-----] to [-----] years old. This makes it the worlds oldest musical instrument and an object that could re-write our assumptions about the fundamental" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EHXV07YCGKY) 2022-07-04T14:00Z 740K followers, 312.5K engagements "Hikikomori: Can withdrawal help us to reconnect with the 'self' BBC REEL Hikikomori is a form of severe social withdrawal amongst adolescents and young adults that was first described in Japan in the 1990s. However now one of the leading researchers in the field Dr Alan Teo has argued that we need to stop viewing hikikomori as a uniquely Japanese phenomenon and start treating it as a global condition. Created by director and designer Bunmi Oyateru this film looks at the issue of social withdrawal in Japan as a result of cultural expectations drawing parallels with the experience of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FOgr0Rr_w8c) 2022-12-28T15:10Z 742K followers, 18.3K engagements "Is ashwagandha the new super herb Ashwagandha is an adaptogen: a category of herbs which many have begun referring to as 'super herbs' for their supposedly endless health benefits. Its most celebrated impact is the enhancement of the bodies' ability to respond to stress. Although Soviet Union researchers first coined the term adaptogen in the 1940s and ashwaganda has been used for centuries in the Ayurvedic healing tradition this herb has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years. Does it work Video by: Brandon Drenon #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Govl2FUGTUw) 2021-01-27T19:15Z 741K followers, 577.9K engagements "Can beetroot boost our performance BBC REEL Athletes have long been experimenting with supplements to boost their performance. A popular yet rarely discussed supplement comes from an unlikely root vegetable. Beetroot. The juice from beets are packed with nitrates that some scientists and nutritionists believe could help an athlete win their next competition. Can beetroot juice be the key to making us stronger and faster Produced and narrated by Cagney Roberts Directed by Michelle Potters - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Odei5BX8CWI) 2022-10-19T14:00Z 741K followers, 114.2K engagements "The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was published [--] years ago this week.#bbc#books #lotr - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc # # bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RoQL9uWuepI) 2024-08-01T14:30Z 741K followers, 547.5K engagements "Kttbullar: The secret behind the Swedish meatball BBC Global The Swedish furniture giant Ikea sells approximately [---] billion meatballs every year. But what makes them so popular The BBC spoke to a Swedish chef in New York to uncover the secret behind their success. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Sweden #Food bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=StUuGGj8UAw) 2026-01-19T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Sal Khan on the best-case scenario for AI in schools BBC Global BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and Khan Academy founder and author Sal Khan discuss his optimistic case for how increased use of artificial intelligence could benefit students. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #AI #Education bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vh6A76z1kiM) 2025-06-18T21:00Z 740K followers, 28.5K engagements "The devastating impact of a tick bite BBC Global Each summer thousands of Lyme disease cases occur across the US. But experts say this year the proliferation of ticks the insects that carry and transmit the disease to humans will increase as the planet warms. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global. For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #lymedisease" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_LfPtUh-5OU) 2024-05-31T13:00Z 739K followers, 37.4K engagements "How a failed dream turned into the UN headquarters BBC Global Before the United Nations called New York City home this current stretch of Manhattan had a very different nameand an even stranger future in mind. It was once known as Slaughterhouse Row a gritty district of meatpacking plants until a bold developer dreamed of turning it into a futuristic city. That dream collapsed but what happened next changed global diplomacy forever. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cLMujCkNx6Q) 2025-09-30T14:00Z 742K followers, 56.2K engagements "Anne Frank's father on his decision to publish her diary BBC Global On [--] June [----] Anne Frank's diary was first published going on to become a much-loved bestseller worldwide. In this exclusive archive clip her father Otto tells the BBC about his decision to make her words public. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240620-anne-frank-and-her-teenage-diary-that-captivated-the-world Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #ww2 #literature" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cVRdnVvsBK8) 2024-06-25T15:36Z 740K followers, 113.4K engagements "What a lack of sunlight really does to our brains - BBC REEL The shorter days of winter can dampen our spirits and trigger anxiety fatigue and depression. In some places above the Arctic Circle where winter is the longest season the inhabitants don't see the sun from November until February. But what can be done to fight the gloomy greyness of winter Video by Bjrn Nilsson Senior producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dG7gOGhEj0o) 2021-11-26T11:00Z 743K followers, 265.9K engagements "The hidden dangers and surprising benefits of vitamin pills BBC REEL There is a lot of debate about supplements. Some health professionals claim they are essential to make up for the fact that most of us arent eating enough fruit and veg. Others say that supplement pills do nothing and youre wasting your money. So whats the truth Kimberley Wilson a psychologist with a master's degree in nutrition looks at how multivitamins affect our brain body and behaviour and why it really matters who is taking them. Written and presented by Kimberley Wilson Animation by Calum Youngson Commissioned by" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=h-QBbH4So-A) 2022-05-18T14:00Z 741K followers, 253.6K engagements "The mysterious 'other Petra' of Saudi Arabia - BBC REEL The magnificent ancient city of Petra located in modern day Jordan is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. But many people don't realise that Petra has a mysterious 'twin' in Saudi Arabia. Hegra was once the second largest settlement in the ancient Nabataean kingdom the largest being Petra itself. Its beautiful ancient architecture shows a unique mixture of Greco-Roman North African and Middle-Eastern influence. Video by Ana Gonzlez and Frederick Bernas #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m-B0cO-mM5s) 2020-10-26T17:03Z 740K followers, 334.1K engagements "What Even Is a Podcast Anymore BBC Global Ten years ago the word "podcast" had a pretty clear meaning: [--] to [--] minutes of audio for download. But now it seems like "podcast" can mean anything: YouTube videos longform audio live streams of celebrities getting engaged etc. With all this change has the word "podcast" outlived its usefulness Katty Kay talks to PJ Vogt host of the podcast Search Engine to ask whether we need a new vocabulary to describe this rapidly changing landscape and to find out why podcasts started to change in the first place. 0:00 Introduction 1:22 The Rise of Video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nllIeBhjBcU) 2026-02-02T15:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Earth is about to gain a new 'mini moon' BBC Global An asteroid called [----] PT5 will go around the Earth for two months this autumn. Why is it called a 'mini moon' and can you see it Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #space #earth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nt8GoMSQoGA) 2024-09-26T13:01Z 739K followers, 47.4K engagements "A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie BBC Global Agatha Christie's murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century. But [--] years after her death she remains an enigma. A rarely heard BBC interview from [----] reveals some of the secrets of a writer who was as complex as her plots. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260109-a-rare-interview-with-the-elusive-agatha-christie Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #literature" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sF8X9fVeigI) 2026-01-14T17:01Z 743K followers, 46.8K engagements "Is a vegan diet healthier than eating meat and dairy - BBC REEL Identical twins Hugo and Ross Turner are adventure athletes that are always trying to find ways to improve their performance. With the help of scientists at King's College London they went on a 12-week fitness program with a twist: Hugo turned vegan and Ross continued to eat meat. Which diet is the best Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive producer: Griesham Taan #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xY0GKu-PM58) 2021-12-03T15:24Z 741K followers, 2.5M engagements "Nasa space lasers beam cat video [--] million miles BBC Global Cutting-edge laser communication technology can now stream ultra-high-definition video across space. As a test Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory beamed a cat video [--] million miles. But in future the technology is set to bring the whole solar system into sharper focus. Will it one day mean astronauts can video call from Mars Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #space #science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxdOWEgaEJo) 2024-04-05T13:00Z 740K followers, 32K engagements "How giant murals are transforming cities worldwide BBC Global Chilean artist Dasic Fernndez is on a mission to transform the worlds streets into living canvases. From New Yorks Chinatown to Santiago de Chile and Diriyah in Saudi Arabia his large-scale multi-coloured murals stretch across hundreds of square feet turning once grey overlooked neighborhoods into vibrant cultural landmarks. But can art change the way people live and interact Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #art" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yz37Z1PfmGc) 2025-10-23T16:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "What Even Is a Podcast Anymore #bbc #podcasts #socialmedia bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4-IUY7Oc79E) 2026-02-02T15:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The hidden world beneath the ancient Alhambra fortress - BBC REEL The ancient fortress of the Alhambra has a fascinating history passing from Moorish sultans to Catholic kings. Today it is one of Spain's most visited tourist attractions and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. However very few know of the secret world of the Alhambra that lies unseen below the surface - a hidden network of tunnels and dungeons off limits to tourists that are still being uncovered and understood by archaeologists today. Video by Izabela Cardoso and Fernando Teixeira To see more videos please visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4QmunUp6VLU) 2020-02-20T17:00Z 743K followers, 676K engagements "'We are famously unprofitable': 36-year-old Jeff Bezos on Amazon BBC Global BBC Global Amazon was once a "famously unprofitable company" according to Jeff Bazos in an exclusive BBC interview from the year [----]. Nearly [--] years on the ubiquitous company has become one of a handful of companies in the world valued at over $2 trillion. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240628-a-36-year-old-jeff-bezos-talks-about-losing-money Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4gryjng9VaY) 2024-07-05T13:00Z 742K followers, 26.1K engagements "Our phones are now casinos. Was that a good idea #bbc #sports #betting bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6-vKo1uEHJ0) 2026-01-26T16:45Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "How the trial of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie shook the world BBC Global In July [----] [--] years ago this week a Nazi war criminal the "Butcher of Lyon" was sentenced to life in prison by a French court for crimes against humanity. Four years earlier in [----] the BBC reported on how France felt about this reckoning with its dark past. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250627-how-the-trial-of-nazi-war-criminal-klaus-barbie-shook-the-world Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6BdEz3qTeME) 2025-07-08T14:00Z 743K followers, 570.6K engagements "Young people can't find jobs. What should they do #BBC #careers #genz bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CgiActfFb9M) 2025-11-05T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The dark history of Santa's official hometown BBC Global The Christmas village of Rovaniemi is a tourist magnet in Europe attracting over a million visitors last year. Its success story however traces back to WW2 when it was destroyed by the German troops' scorched-earth policy. After the war the Finnish reindeer-shaped town completely reimagined itself in the most unexpected way. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #History #Lapland #Finland #WW2 bbc bbcnews factual documentary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GKTcam-fDmI) 2025-12-23T17:00Z 743K followers, 176.8K engagements "The little-known history of the Pyrenees mountain women BBC REEL Between [----] and [----] almost [-----] women from rural villages in Spain migrated across the perilous Pyrenees mountain range in search of work. They were known as 'The Swallows' and were vital to the thriving espadrille industries of southern France. Today their granddaughters are retracing their footsteps in their memory. Video by Nacho Larumbe Commissioning Editor: Harriet Constable - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gz9xSalfBtM) 2022-11-07T15:49Z 743K followers, 17.3K engagements "Mappa Mundi: The greatest map of the medieval world BBC Global On the second floor of the Library of Saint Marks in Venice Italy a map of the world occupies an entire room. The Mappa Mundi completed by Italian monk and cartographer Fra Mauro in [----] AD is the compendium of all the geographical knowledge of the time and is arguably the greatest medieval map of the world. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #geography #maps bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LB5B6wY8k5s) 2024-04-04T13:00Z 743K followers, 413.4K engagements "Wall Street runs on optimism. History shows that may be risky. BBC Global Andrew Ross Sorkin author of the new book [----] speaks with Katty Kay about why Americas economy runs on optimism and what happens when it goes too far. They explore the lessons of [----] why speculation and innovation are inseparable and how the same forces that were present in the run-up to the Great Depression may also be seen in todays AI boom. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #economy #AI bbc bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LJnRXOv4nJQ) 2025-10-20T16:00Z 743K followers, 34K engagements "The mysterious rock formations of Central Asia BBC Global For years people have puzzled over the origins of the otherworldly looking round stones in the Valley of the Spheres of Torysh Kazakhstan. Scientists now know that these curious rocks were fossils that snowballed on the ocean floor at the time when the steppe was covered by the Tethys ocean millions of years ago. Today the spheres attract travelers with their mysterious shapes. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #Asia #geology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=USS_QVTvDtA) 2025-11-17T17:30Z 743K followers, 26.6K engagements "The secret behind Colombias blender craze BBC Global Across Colombia the blender provides the morning soundtrack of street vendors cafs and homes. Blenders are often passed down from one generation to the next and many Colombians opt to repair theirs instead of replacing them. But where does the country's love affair with blenders come from It is deeply rooted in its astonishing biodiversity. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Colombia #culture bbc bbcnews factual documentary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VtBU_pDVlR4) 2025-08-01T14:00Z 743K followers, 520.1K engagements "How Alice Cooper helped save the Hollywood sign BBC Global For more than [---] years the sign has been a Los Angeles landmark both in real life and on the silver screen. In [----] Alice Cooper told the BBC why he was helping to restore the dilapidated icon. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Hollywood #history bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W5ve4KqF1wg) 2025-08-04T14:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Why the photo booth is making a comeback BBC Global A century ago Russian immigrant Anatol Josepho unveiled the first photo booth in New York City. Today this analogue icon is enjoying a surprising revival. In an age of instant smartphone photography what draws people back to a machine from another era Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #photography #trends bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XEfq5W-WlPQ) 2025-12-11T17:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "How a CERN doo-wop band spawned the social web BBC Global The story of the internet's first social image BBC Global In [----] a little-known band of CERN employees called "Les Horribles Cernettes" were about to mark the World Wide Web's change from a platform just for serious scientists the chaotic internet we recognise today. This is the story of the internet's first social image first band photo and the first known Photoshopped web image. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #internet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YLW1iVUokrU) 2025-08-12T14:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress BBC Global A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress BBC Global We explore the rise of astrotourism a wellness experience that blends stargazing and nature immersion generating feelings of relaxation awe and clarity. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #stars #stress #relaxation bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_qAT6mMoVgM) 2026-01-28T17:00Z 743K followers, 32.5K engagements "The truth about tumbleweed BBC Global Tumbleweed is one of the most iconic symbols of the old American West made famous by countless cowboy films. But this invasive plant did not actually reach US shores until the latter part of the 19th Century. Here's the story of where they came from and how they came to dominate the mainland so quickly. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #US #nature bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aPhctnBKxfg) 2024-10-20T13:00Z 743K followers, 116.9K engagements "Should parents be more worried about sports betting BBC Global According to the NCAA 67% of students on college campuses are bettors and 6% of students who bet have lost more than $500 in a single day. This week Katty Kay talks to author Michael Lewis about why he thinks people aren't paying enough attention to the risks of sports betting and what we all can do about it. 00:00 Introduction 01:54 The Rise of Sports Betting 3:36 Are These Fears Overblown 5:58 Understanding Gamblings Gender Divide 7:20 Young People and Sports Betting 8:43 Bettings Risks and Impact 10:50 Michaels Solutions Youre" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bXWn6oKAXGo) 2026-01-26T16:45Z 743K followers, 26.8K engagements "Architecture is about allowing the extraordinary to happen Arts in Motion Beirut-born architect Lina Ghotmeh builds with memory material and the human hand. From the chiseled facade of Beirut's Stone Garden to sustainable wooden structures in Japan her work blends artistry craft and care for the planet proving that architecture can be both poetic and a practical act of re-connection Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #LinaGhotmeh #ArtsInMotion bbc bbcnews factual documentary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bkaQYWho-Rc) 2025-11-14T14:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The alien lands once hidden beneath the ocean BBC Global On a 700km round trip across the otherwordly steppe of Kazakhstan 27-year-old local guideGaukhar Yessirkepova takes us to the layered slopes of Bokty mountain and on the multicoloured paths of Kyzylkup canyon affectionately nicknamed after a tiramisu cake because of its distinctive patterns. On the trip we also admire the alien-looking gorge of Ybykty Sai and the castle-like rocks of Bozzhyra canyon. These landscapes' million-year-old geological history traces back to the time when these lands were buried underneath the Tethys Ocean." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=brbx7cMte68) 2025-10-18T16:01Z 743K followers, 122.4K engagements "The ancient Mayan sport making a comeback BBC REEL In Mexico a group of athletes are on a mission to revive an ancient sporting tradition a tribute to the game once enjoyed by their ancestors. Thought to be approximately 3000-years-old the Mesoamerican ballgame 'Juego de Pelota' could be one of the oldest team sports in the world. It was once played by the Aztecs Maya and Incas and carries ancient cultural and religious significance. It was only when Spanish conquistadors banned the game in the 16th Century AD did the game fade into legend. Video by Souleyman Messalti - - - - - Subscribe to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d8n-LpbT6as) 2022-06-17T13:52Z 743K followers, 332.6K engagements "Why we need to debunk the 'deficit myth' - BBC REEL Government spending is increasing at an unprecedented rate to deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people worry this could burden future generations. However economist Stephanie Kelton author of The Deficit Myth argues that we need to rethink our attitudes towards government spending. Could Modern Monetary Theory help us navigate our way out of this crisis and even help build a fairer economy Producer: Dan John Animation: Jacqueline Nixon #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews economics bbc bbcreel bbcnews economics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d_udbs-wuDA) 2020-07-08T13:18Z 743K followers, 34K engagements "Art is for rising up. #BBC #ArtsInMotion #Art bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e46uE7C6ioM) 2025-02-20T16:30Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "The tumultuous history of the Sydney Opera House BBC Global The building of the Sydney Opera House began on [--] March [----]. But when BBC Tonight visited the construction site in [----] it was plagued by technical problems soaring costs vacillating public opinion and political infighting. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250221-the-tumultuous-history-of-the-sydney-opera-house Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #architecture #history bbc bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iH_bNwQ-R2A) 2025-03-01T15:01Z 742K followers, 15.7K engagements "The park that turned rubbish into a nature haven BBC Global Freshkills Park is slated to become New York City's largest park featuring rolling hills rare birds kayaking and dozens of outdoor activities. Beneath its modern image lies mountains of rubbish with a reclamation story. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #nature #US bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=io44r8pQeUE) 2025-12-19T17:01Z 743K followers, 20.6K engagements "Is Human Connection The New Job Security #bbc #AI #career#psychology bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=niOjZr2QL-M) 2026-02-09T15:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Why 2024's cicada emergence is so rare BBC Global Periodical cicadas have a very strange lifecycle. They spend [--] or [--] years underground (depending on the brood) and then suddenly emerge in their billions over the course of a few weeks. And now in [----] an ultra rare "dual emergence" of cicadas is happening with two different broods of emerging at the same time. It has not happened for [---] years and won't happen again for another [---] years. Cicada expert Dr Gene Kritsky explains it all. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUwG9VN2YPk) 2024-05-03T13:00Z 742K followers, 238.4K engagements "Is lip balm bad for your lips BBC Global Lip balm has become a part of everyday life but can using too much of it be bad for you or even cause addiction We ask board-certified dermatologists Bruce Brod and Dee Anna Glaser to answer these questions. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #skin bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r54PvbawmZk) 2024-11-12T14:00Z 743K followers, 65.4K engagements "Japan's ancient secret to better cognitive memory - BBC REEL The centuries-old abacus once a common tool in many countries has now been abandoned around the world. But in Japan thousands of students are still taught proficiency on the abacus. Advocates argue that sliding the beads up and down with your fingers and then thinking with your brain creates a mind-body connection that helps with calculation skills and cognitive memory. Video by Terushi Sho Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s6OmqXCsYt8) 2021-05-05T16:46Z 743K followers, 6.4M engagements "Diving into Floridas prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets BBC Global Florida's natural springs are more than scenic wonders they are portals to a prehistoric world hidden beneath turquoise and deep-blue waters. Among the most striking sites are Devils Den and Silver Springs where divers descend into freshwater sinkholes to uncover fossilised remains of Ice Age giants. These silent relics evoke a time when colossal creatures roamed the Earth and offer a stark reminder of our planets fragility and uncertain future. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vrHbERvP8b4) 2025-11-28T17:01Z 743K followers, 161.7K engagements "How to quit your job and retire in your 30s: The new millennial trend - BBC REEL Recent studies suggest that over half of millennials do not see themselves as 'emotionally and behaviourally' connected to their job and company. Exhausted from high-pressure jobs and with a growing sense of burnout some millennials are following a personal finance strategy that allows them to quit the day job and retire decades early. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Senior Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xZqBsLm7TuM) 2021-10-13T13:12Z 742K followers, 310.4K engagements "How the teenage David Bowie rebelled with his hair BBC Global On [--] November [----] the would-be pop star told the BBC that cruelty to hirsute men "just has to stop". It was a cheeky stunt but it hinted at the unconventional spirit that Bowie carried into a career of fearless reinvention. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #DavidBowie #Hair bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yn_XlTJiyCc) 2025-11-26T17:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Futtitinni: The Sicilian life advice you need to know about BBC Global The expression 'futtitinni' runs deep in the Sicilian culture. It's a mantra for not getting bogged down by the small stuff and instead focusing on what truly matters. Video by Pomona Pictures Commissioning Executive: Camelia Sadeghzadeh Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #culture #Italy #discovertheworld bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science discovertheworld bbc bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6MwBSwAJXFg) 2025-10-03T14:00Z 743K followers, 159K engagements "What really killed the Neanderthals - BBC Reel For decades we've thought of our Neanderthal cousins as brutish primitive beings. Second-class humans driven extinct by their own fallibility and stupidity. But as we are fast learning the truth about who they were and how they died is far more intriguing. In part [--] we visit Gibraltar and ask did we really drive our human relatives extinct For the full playlist visit BBC Reel: https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/the-last-neanderthal bbc bbc future bbc bbc future" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0QvVywzrRm0) 2020-05-28T20:05Z 743K followers, 62.5K engagements "JRR Tolkien on how WW1 inspired The Lord of the Rings BBC Global The first volume of JRR Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings was published on [--] July [----]. In a [----] interview the BBC spoke to Tolkien about his experiences during World War One how they had a profound effect and influenced his epic fantasy novel. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240726-the-ww1-trauma-that-inspired-the-lord-of-the-rings Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #books #ww1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1JF_COdf5Zg) 2024-08-01T13:00Z 743K followers, 985.1K engagements "The image that changed our view of the Universe forever BBC Global In [----] a machine called Hubble peered into a small patch of empty sky for ten days straight. For the scientists on Earth it was a huge expensive gamble. What emerged from Hubble's patient gaze was a glittering array of [----] galaxies and billions of years of history staring right back at us. Made with thanks to the Space Telescope Science Institute Baltimore. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #space #history bbc" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2_64uPLOvOA) 2025-04-05T14:00Z 743K followers, 797.2K engagements "The controversial study that split up twins BBC REEL In the 1960s a well-respected adoption agency in New York deliberately split up infant twins and placed them in different families as part of a controversial study. The programme has had a seismic impact on many of their lives. The BBC's Melissa Hogenboom has tracked down identical and fraternal twin participants as well as one of the original researchers involved to understand why today the twins are still seeking answers about this intrusive experiment. - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2a5U-yr4ESY) 2022-08-12T13:45Z 743K followers, 178.4K engagements "Were the Azores home to an ancient civilisation BBC REEL History books tell us that Portuguese navigators found the Azores islands uninhabited in the middle of the Atlantic during the early 1400s. But some intriguing constructions suggest that people occupied this area long before. So who was this civilisation and why did they leave Video by: Next Stop Stories Narrator: Sam Hartford Executive Producer: Griesham Taan - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2bm5ivctdB4) 2022-10-28T15:11Z 743K followers, 1.8M engagements "How to take afternoon tea like a Brit - BBC REEL When faced with cake tea and a fine selection of pastries you may ask yourself 'how do I make the ensuing binge look graceful' British etiquette expert William Hanson guides us through the dos and don'ts of afternoon tea. #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4yh1i63JZjU) 2020-07-03T12:31Z 743K followers, 247.1K engagements "Britain's deadliest garden BBC Global The Poison Garden at the Alnwick Garden in Northumberland England is one of the deadliest gardens in the world. It features around [---] toxic intoxicating and narcotic plants. Visitors require a safety briefing before entering and gardeners must wear full-body protective clothing. It may seem alarming but many of the plants can be found in ordinary gardens with people completely unaware of their poisonous potential. However in many cases these deadly plants can also have life-saving qualities too so truly understanding their potential to both harm and to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=52Ou1OiYCK0) 2022-07-01T14:03Z 743K followers, 95.6K engagements "The tribe that evolved to stay underwater longer BBC REEL Scattered through Indonesia Malaysia and the Philippines the Bajau are a semi-nomadic tribe of fishers with extraordinary freediving skills. Research has shown that their anatomy has evolved to help them remain underwater for a longer time. The Bajaus traditional respect for their environment sets them as an example for ocean conservation. Video by Anirudh Ganapathy Edited by K Akhil Raj Music sound design and mixing by Bjorn Surrao - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5jNfDr-_P_Q) 2022-07-18T14:16Z 743K followers, 1.5M engagements "What we can learn from the African philosophy of Ubuntu - BBC REEL The African philosophy of Ubuntu has its roots in the Nguni word for being human. The concept emphasises the significance of community and teaches that 'a person is a person through others'. Many view the philosophy as a counterweight to a culture of individualism. Video by Brits Film Productions Executive producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7UojwMiRpNM) 2022-02-25T15:00Z 743K followers, 277.8K engagements "Orangutan seen self-medicating in world first BBC Global Scientists have observed a never-before-seen behaviour by a wild orangutan. Rakus a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia was seen self-medicating using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek. Primatologist Dr Isabelle Laumer the lead author of the research provides insights into this unprecedented event. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #nature #animals bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8eBFLqDxD9c) 2024-05-13T13:00Z 743K followers, 590.7K engagements "See Nasa's spectacular new images of Jupiter BBC Global Nasa's Juno Spacecraft has released stunning new images of Jupiter the largest and oldest planet in our solar system. The outreach camera has not only helped to create beautiful images of Jupiter it has also contributed to new discoveries and fostered a community of citizen scientists. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #space #astronomy bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Bw0IxexIiIw) 2024-12-03T14:00Z 743K followers, 1.9M engagements "Why the Dutch don't say sorry BBC REEL The Netherlands may be a small country but the Dutch are known for many things: cycling cheese coffee shops windmills and being the tallest people in the world but there's one thing they aren't known for. saying 'sorry'. Producer: Michelle Potters - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews #discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DiS2yWHZHmM) 2022-10-07T14:00Z 743K followers, 376.9K engagements "Why we cannot go faster than light - BBC REEL The Universe has a speed limit and it seems there is no way around it. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbc reel physics speed of light animation science video physics explained bbc bbc reel physics speed of light animation science video physics explained" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fv3R8WuWIqk) 2018-08-13T08:57Z 743K followers, 256.9K engagements "How pregnancy dramatically resculpts the brain - BBC REEL Part 2: A Changing Brain There are many hidden forces at play that shape a new mother's identity biology and physical self. Melissa Hogenboom BBC science journalist and author looks at the latest neuroscientific understanding of how the brain changes during pregnancy and motherhood and the positive impact this can have on new mothers. This is part [--] of [--] Part 1: How motherhood changes your sense of self https://www.youtube.com/watchv=J8r8waxFfV0&t=0s Part 3: Why the Dutch are more relaxed when it comes to parenting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HJPZjn6YMtE) 2022-01-31T15:00Z 743K followers, 245.5K engagements "Why you're not stuck with the brain you're born with - BBC REEL Scientists once thought that the brain was locked in place after puberty. But new technology shows that our brain continues to rewire itself and never stops changing as we age. Video by Fernando Teixeira & Izabela Cardoso Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OpFHhOG3pao) 2021-05-28T13:40Z 743K followers, 549K engagements "Young people can't find jobs. What should they do BBC Global New data shows Gen Z are plagued by employment pessimism. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman discuss the difficulty facing entry-level workers. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #careers #genz bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PP1b1YhWf1U) 2025-08-25T21:00Z 743K followers, 175.5K engagements "The most extraordinary Brutalist buildings in Berlin The SpeciaList BBC Built in the thick of the Cold War under a nuclear threat and inspired by the space age Brutalist buildings in Berlin look like massive monumental out of this world fortifications. In a concrete-filled tour of the German capital architecture historian Felix Torkar explores the five most impressive ones - from the 'sinister and dangerous' Musebunker (Mouse Bunker) to the Embassy of Czechoslovakia in a stunning exploration of 'the most spectacular architectural style of the 20th century'. Subscribe to BBC Global:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RkmH3q_Mvjs) 2025-02-28T15:00Z 743K followers, 131.9K engagements "The Japanese man who gets paid to 'do nothing' BBC Global Shoji Morimoto provides a very unusual rental service to his clients in Tokyo hiring himself out in order to quite literally do nothing. He has fashioned a career out of renting himself out to clients who simply don't want to be alone. Shoji doesn't engage in conversation or do anything other than just be there at whatever event or activity he has been hired to attend and yet he is in high demand scheduling one to three sessions a day. Video by Terushi Sho Narration by Dan John - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SxW9M1Uozng) 2022-08-05T14:00Z 743K followers, 7.8M engagements "The unique psychology of extreme endurance athletes BBC REEL What is the appeal of extreme endurance sport and why do people do it With expert insight from sports psychologists we look at the physical and psychological effects of why people push themselves to the limits of human capability. Video by Sam Padget Commissioning Editor: Griesham Taan With thanks to St Mary's University London Kings Swimmers & Borja Mucientes - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews #sports #health #psychology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y1hBOagLyks) 2022-07-25T14:00Z 743K followers, 76K engagements "How Sweden survives without small talk - BBC REEL In most cultures small talk acts as a social lubricant. But in Sweden people tend to avoid idle chit-chat. Some experts believe the Swedes are missing out on a vital communication tool while others say it's just a part of Swedish life. Video by Bjrn Nilsson Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews #discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_JrfZH3VZSI) 2020-10-14T15:24Z 743K followers, 2.1M engagements "The daring journey inside the world's deepest cave - BBC REEL The Veryovkina Cave is the deepest known cave on Earth. It took half a century and about [--] expeditions for Russian cave explorers to reach its record depth of [----] metres. Speleologists still think there is more to be discovered. Video by Irina Sedunova and underground footage by Petr Lyubimov To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=apSPGHbIHbw) 2019-11-12T19:12Z 743K followers, 579.2K engagements "Watch giant river otters learn to fish BBC Global It takes three years for an otter cub to master the complexities of fishing. Watch as a bevy of otters learn how to fish from their father. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b9nekv5a6pM) 2025-04-21T14:00Z 743K followers, 265.8K engagements "Why did our friends stop posting on social media BBC Global After two decades of sharing more online it looks like more people are deciding to share less. New polling shows that nearly a third of all social media users post less than they did a year ago. That trend is especially true for adults in Gen Z. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and writer Kyle Chayka discuss the ways that social media is changing and what that means for how we live our lives online. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bN4MNdCAnWA) 2025-07-24T14:00Z 743K followers, 1.2M engagements "David Attenborough: How the platypus made us rethink evolution BBC Global In this clip David Attenborough discovers the curiosities connected to the platypus. The attributes of this animal are so extraordinary they have led to accusations of forgery and have ultimately made us rethink evolution. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dBRVueeH0mg) 2025-04-09T14:00Z 743K followers, 235.6K engagements "What is restless legs syndrome and why does it matter - BBC REEL 'Restless legs syndrome' (RLS) is a condition of the nervous system that in its most serious form can be highly debilitating. It is thought to affect roughly [--] percent of people worldwide so how come it is still relatively unknown and poorly understood BBC Reel's Howard Timberlake goes in search of some facts and discovers that the condition and some of the medication used to treat it throws up more questions than it does answers. #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hnTKtp5PZGo) 2022-04-11T14:00Z 743K followers, 400.1K engagements "The US island that speaks Elizabethan English BBC Global The story of Ocracoke Island North Carolina is rich in tales of pirates Native American fishing and English sailors but one of its greatest legacies is a very unique dialect. Due to the island being isolated for centuries their "Hoi Toider" brogue sounds more like it's from South West England than the United States. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #language #history bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbc bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lFvzPWiTCS4) 2025-04-07T14:01Z 743K followers, 2.9M engagements "The unique undersea tunnels that link the Faroe Islands BBC Global High in the North Atlantic the Faroe Islands is an isolated archipelago home to just [-----] people. Tunnel building began in the 1960s and has transformed this tiny island nation both geographically and socially. More than two dozen tunnels now link communities that were once separated by mountains or sea. The newest tunnels are engineering marvels burrowing under the sea. Recently the longest tunnel yet opened to the southern island of Sandoy changing the lives of its small community. Subscribe to BBC Global:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=laOEyd4vYBY) 2024-08-16T13:00Z 743K followers, 717.3K engagements "Watch a bat's unusual encounter with a carnivorous plant BBC Global The carnivorous pitcher plant attracts not just insects but also the woolly bat and for a good reason. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=on36lgULdKU) 2025-06-14T14:01Z 743K followers, 320.3K engagements "Henrietta Lacks: The 'immortal' cells that changed the world - BBC REEL In [----] Henrietta Lacks a black woman from Baltimore USA died of cancer. However cells taken from her body without her knowledge continued to grow and multiply even after her death. They became the first 'immortalised human cell line' and changed medical science forever. HeLa cells have helped to create cancer treatments vaccines and have even furthered our understanding of space travel. Now [---] years on from Henrietta's birth her immortal cells are helping researchers develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Video by Daniel John" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pgB1IqGp8BE) 2020-10-30T15:30Z 743K followers, 382.5K engagements "The 'Voodoo renaissance' of New Orleans BBC Global Voodoo is experiencing something of a renaissance in New Orleans US. We meet voodoo priestess Manbo Jessyka and high priestess Esh who introduce us to the practice as a way of life and as a means of connecting to ancestors through everyday rituals and spiritual reflection. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #voodoo #neworleans bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qDC5SsqRc44) 2024-10-30T13:01Z 743K followers, 380.3K engagements "The Japanese art of fixing broken pottery - BBC REEL Japans ancient art of celebrating broken pottery is rooted in an eastern philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection. Many believe it can help us to accept our flaws and foster a sense of peace and fulfilment. Video by Terushi Sho Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r9LMKGte0UU) 2020-08-05T13:00Z 743K followers, 737.7K engagements "The foods that can improve brain function BBC REEL Your friends address. A family holiday as a child. The name of that lady you see at work every day. Memory is our ability to recall information from the recent or distant past. But can what we eat affect how well it works Kimberley Wilson a psychologist with a master's degree in nutrition looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory and those that can do it harm. Written and presented by Kimberley Wilson Animation by Daire Collins Commissioned by Dan John - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w_6cH9JJ1_0) 2022-11-14T15:00Z 743K followers, 996.9K engagements "Why the Dutch always say what they mean BBC REEL BBC Reel editor Melissa Hogenboom was born in the Netherlands but grew up in the UK. Noticing the two extremes between British politeness and Dutch directness she explores how much truth there is to the stereotype that Dutch people are direct. Produced and reported by Melissa Hogenboom Filmed and directed by Michelle Potters Edit by Bas Govers - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews #language #netherlands #unitedkingdom bbc bbcreel bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wrEZwe1nbBU) 2023-01-16T15:00Z 743K followers, 1.9M engagements "The Japanese secret to being calmer and happier BBC Global Ichigo Ichie has been translated as "for this time only" "one time one meeting" and "once in a lifetime". This 16th-Century concept originated in tea ceremonies and martial arts and is still engrained in Japanese life today. In the beautifully preserved village of Magone along the ancient Nakasendo trail between Tokyo and Kyoto Nina Otsubo Cataldo leads us through the essential steps of this everyday discipline. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x0G5mbbNdBM) 2025-10-29T16:01Z 743K followers, 919.3K engagements "MK-Ultra: The shocking Cold War experiments hidden by the CIA - BBC REEL In the early days of the Cold War the CIA ordered the creation of a secret programme intended to find ways of mind control. Psychiatric institutions across the United States and Canada were funded by the CIA to perform experiments on patients using psychedelic drugs sensory deprivation electroshock treatment and more. The programme was known by its now infamous code name: MK-Ultra. Video by Adrian Hartrick & Dominika Oyska #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=y_-ek5CsTGc) 2022-04-01T14:00Z 743K followers, 974.6K engagements "Dwarka: Have archaeologists finally found India's sunken kingdom - BBC REEL The city of Dwarka is one of the seven holy pilgrimage centres in India. It is the only place which is contemporary with the events described in the epic Mahabharata where it is described as the ancient kingdom of Krishna. It is written that upon Krishna's death the city was sunk beneath the Arabian sea. Today archaeologists searching for the lost kingdom believe they have found evidence of its existence off the coast of the modern-day Dwarka and are trying to understand what could have caused it to be lost beneath" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zTeCw1twHRY) 2021-12-27T15:00Z 743K followers, 3.1M engagements "Our reading rate is crashing. But John Grisham keeps writing BBC Global In August [----] the University of Florida published a study that found that over the last [--] years the number of Americans who would read a book for pleasure on any given day dropped by 40% between [----] and [----]. Katty Kay speaks with bestselling author John Grisham about this decline in reading habits and his latest novel The Widow. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #literacy #US bbc bbcnews factual documentary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Dl5VHpMcEk) 2025-11-24T17:00Z 743K followers, 49.8K engagements "Why successful women are quitting their jobs BBC Global The latest jobs data from the US government shows that between January and July [----] [------] women left the workforce at the same time that [-----] men entered it. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and writer Issie Lapowsky discuss why more women are leaving the workplace or opting to work part-time. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #women #employment bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2uwRpNQgkbY) 2025-08-18T14:00Z 743K followers, 138.2K engagements "Dstdning: The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning BBC Global Dstdning or the art of death cleaning is a mindful Swedish practice that helps helps the elderly and their families sort through and declutter life's possessions before they becomes a burden to others. It encourages reflection on what truly matters and helps people in their later years of life find peace order and meaning in letting go. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #Sweden #wellness #discovertheworld bbc bbcnews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3gH7iadXOUk) 2025-11-09T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements "Balwoogongyang: The Korean discipline of eating to be happier BBC Global Balwoogongyang is a Korean Buddhist practice where eating itself becomes a form of meditation. At 5am the nuns gather in the temple and eat in silence from four bowls following a specific ritual and taking only what they will eat. At the end they drink the rinse water from the last cup. In the video Soo Min Kim learns this technique directly from the Venerable Sunjae. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4d7MIZ3nOqU) 2026-02-04T17:00Z 743K followers, 47.5K engagements "What is 'dopamine fasting' and is it good for you BBC REEL In recent years 'dopamine fasting' has become increasingly popular among the tech workers of Silicon Valley. But what is 'dopamine fasting' and is it actually good for you Video by Next Stop Stories Executive Producer: Griesham Taan - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7E8CPBzP1lI) 2022-08-19T14:00Z 743K followers, 874.6K engagements "Ancient DNA reveals the truth about Vikings - BBC REEL Vikings are often thought of as 'pure-bred' blonde-haired and blue-eyed warriors who changed the course of European history. Now a team of international scientists has debunked this modern-day myth of the Vikings by examining their genetic ancestry. The largest-ever DNA sequencing of Viking remains reveals their surprising ethnic diversity. Video by Alexandra Rasmussen Executive producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8kEYYOQpTVQ) 2021-11-19T11:45Z 743K followers, 2.6M engagements "Life against the odds in Australia's underground town - BBC REEL Coober Pedy is at the centre of Australia's opal mining industry. Now the town where 60% of its residents live underground is becoming a leader in sustainable living. Video by Clare Richardson and Henning Goll To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8n9PbHXA6Lo) 2019-11-26T16:05Z 743K followers, 327.3K engagements "Is this the 'real' Holy Grail - BBC REEL The Holy Grail is one of the most important relics of Christianity. According to Christian tradition it is the cup Jesus supposedly drank from during the Last Supper. Scholars are not certain if the Holy Grail ever existed. But there are many contenders vying for the title of the real Holy Grail and the Cathedral of Valencia tops the list. The vessel attracts pilgrims from all over the world and has even been used in Christian ceremonies by Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9nV0hTN25XA) 2022-03-14T15:34Z 743K followers, 126.2K engagements "The prehistoric origins of the Silk Road BBC REEL In an expedition through the Central Asian steppe a group of Kazakh and European archaeologists search for clues left by early Humans and Neanderthals - they are investigating the prehistoric origins of the legendary Silk Road. Far before its emergence in the 2nd Century BC and well before the silk trade this expansive network of routes had already been [-----] years in the making. Traversing over [----] km from the Uzbek to the Russian border scientists search for traces that may hold the missing key to how extreme climatic events spurred" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DtcP6xeOwCg) 2022-12-30T15:00Z 743K followers, 149.5K engagements "Cecilia Bartoli: See the magic of Opera's 'last diva' Arts in Motion Renowned for her astounding range the Italian mezzo-soprano's singing is a source of joy for adoring Opera fans. For more than four decades Bartoli has remained one of the most dazzling voices in classical music. Her secret is a lifetime of dedication playfulness and an unbroken connection to the music that moves her. Find out more about her artistic process in this episode of Arts in MotiononBBC News ChannelandBBC.com. #BBC #ArtsInMotion#CecilaBartoli #Opera #Rolex #PerpetualArts bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ELh6dcThubI) 2025-12-26T14:00Z 743K followers, 21.9K engagements "Surprising images from inside North Korea - BBC REEL Magnum photographer Carl De Keyzer is one of very few to have been given unprecedented access to Democratic People's Republic of North Korea. Video by Bruno Boelpaep and Alba Jaramillo To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HhAtTKA1hks) 2020-02-11T17:00Z 743K followers, 10.5M engagements "How the pelican spider hunts its prey BBC Global The pelican spider has mastered its hunting techniques but will she be successful in hunting down another spider Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #nature #insects bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I-46-4BB9Y0) 2025-11-30T17:00Z 743K followers, 53.2K engagements "How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance - BBC REEL In Sweden a coffee break is more than just a quick hit of caffeine its a longstanding tradition believed to boost staff wellbeing and productivity. The Swedish coffee break or 'fika' is an excuse to slow down and relax in the company of others. It reflects the Swedish ideal of slowing down to appreciate life's smaller joys. Video by Bjrn Nilsson Executive producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I9xzgV7z1Bg) 2022-02-11T15:00Z 743K followers, 890.3K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Evidence ancient Babylonians were far more advanced than we thought - BBC REEL Plimpton [---] is the name given to a 3800-year-old clay tablet discovered in Iraq in the early 20th Century by archeologist Edgar J Banks the man believed to have inspired Indiana Jones. Over time this tablet has become one of the most significant and most studied objects of the ancient world. Dr Daniel Mansfield of the University of New South Wales who has studied Plimpton [---] along with other similar tablets argues that these are evidence that the Babylonians were solving real-world problems such as surveying"
YouTube Link 2021-12-06T14:58Z 743K followers, 3.7M engagements
"Karl Ove Knausgrd: The writer who broke the rules Arts in Motion Karl Ove Knausgrd never maps out a story or creates a plot structure and he never writes for anyone but himself. The Norwegian author'sraw honesty and fearlessness has made him one of literature's most compelling voices. The BBC spoke to him to find out what makes his unfiltered storytelling so addictive. Watch the full episode of ArtsinMotion inpartnership with Rolex onBBC News ChannelandBBC.com. #BBC #BBCCulture #KarlOveKnausgrd#writing #ArtsinMotion bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T14:00Z 743K followers, 127.9K engagements
"Titanic survivor recalls harrowing moment ship sank BBC Global More than a century since the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage this first-person testimony of survivor Frank Prentice remains a powerful and harrowing account of the sheer terror felt by those on board. In the BBC documentary The Great Liners from [----] he vividly depicted the harrowing events of that historic night one that continued to haunt him in his dreams for decades afterward. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240412-in-history-the-man-who-survived-the-titanic-sinking Subscribe to BBC"
YouTube Link 2024-04-15T16:30Z 743K followers, 4.1M engagements
"Marina Abramovi is done with the past Arts in Motion For decades Marina Abramovi has pushed performance art into raw uncharted territory confronting shame and vulnerability head-on. In a world she describes as 'desperate for hope and vitality' Abramovi is determined to keep making art until the very end. For the Serbian conceptual artist her latest exhibition Balkan Erotic Epic marks a powerful break with the past. Watch the full episode of Arts in Motion in partnership with Rolex on BBC News Channel and BBC.com. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T14:01Z 743K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Anne Frank's diary was first published [--] years ago today #bbc #book #history bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T17:10Z 743K followers, 51.5K engagements
"The richest person who ever lived - BBC REEL In the era of Jeff Bezos Bill Gates Wall Street and Big Tech it is hard to fathom a more prosperous time in human history. However many believe Mansa Musas wealth outdoes that of all modern billionaires. Mansa Musa ruled over the Mali empire in the 14th Century and his incredible access to gold made him arguably the richest human to have ever lived. So why is it that he has largely disappeared from the western historical imagination Video by Dominika Ozynska & Adrian Hartrick #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel"
YouTube Link 2021-05-14T14:53Z 743K followers, 148K engagements
"The earthquake that changed history BBC REEL The [----] earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact today. As well as devastating one of the most important cities of the 18th century it shook the thinking of the time. Many believed the earthquake was a punishment from God. Others wondered if science was a better way to the understand the universe and how it works. We now associate these thinkers with the Age of Enlightenment a period of history that led to the French Revolution and the American War of Independence. Video by Izabela Cardoso &"
YouTube Link 2022-07-20T13:45Z 743K followers, 600.8K engagements
"The spectacle of a great Pelican feeding bonanza BBC Global Every spring [-----] American Great White Pelican arrive at Marsh Lake in Minnesota to set up nests and hunt for fish. This is how it looks. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature #birds bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-07-05T14:01Z 743K followers, 76.9K engagements
"Inside the US lab freezing the dead at -196C - BBC REEL Cryonics is an experimental area of research in which the bodies of the clinically dead are frozen at -196C so they can later be resuscitated by future medical advances. People in the industry concede that there is no guarantee of future revival and the procedure itself has long faced scepticism from medical experts. But Cryonics devotees including their many high-profile clients are willing to take the gamble for a chance for life after death. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel"
YouTube Link 2022-01-19T15:55Z 743K followers, 268.7K engagements
"Why Atlanta's culinaryscene is getting food lovers excited BBC Global Atlanta's food scene is redefining southern hospitality with bold global flavours. Kate Austen a London-based chef visited the city to find out how its culinary landscape is getting food lovers excited. On Buford Highway immigrant communities have created a vibrant culinary landscape that feels like home. From Thai-inspired curries to authentic Mexican carnitas find out how Atlanta's chefs celebrate their heritage with bold flavour and innovative dishes. Subscribe to BBC Global:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T17:01Z 743K followers, 128.6K engagements
"Why Sweden is proud to have the world's highest taxes - BBC REEL Sweden is famous for having some of the highest taxes in the world and yet the country's tax agency is still one of its most trusted institutions. The Swedish attitude towards tax contrasts sharply with many countries. We investigate what this says about Swedish society and how the popularity of the welfare state might survive growing challenges in the future. Video by Maddy Savage and Benot Derrier #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-01-06T15:22Z 743K followers, 234.4K engagements
"Antikythera Mechanism: The ancient 'computer' that simply shouldn't exist - BBC REEL A hundred and twenty years ago divers discovered a shipwreck off the island of Antikythera in Greece. What they found changed our understanding of human history. The mysterious Antikythera Mechanism has captured the imagination of archaeologists mathematicians and scientists ever since even inspiring the plot for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Now using the latest 3D x-ray and modelling technology experts are unravelling the secrets of what this machine may have been capable of. Video by Harriet"
YouTube Link 2021-07-28T14:35Z 743K followers, 12.5M engagements
"Inside the world of weaverbirds' stunning nest creation BBC Global How does the weaverbird attract a mate Watch as they build intricate nests along the Blue Nile. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Nature #Animals bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-08-03T14:01Z 743K followers, 573.9K engagements
"Inside China's mysterious sinkhole BBC REEL Deep in China's Fengjie County lies a natural wonder that has fascinated experts for decades. The Xiaozhai Tiankeng sinkhole is vast. Probably formed centuries ago by collapsing caves and underground rivers teams of explorers have sought to understand its many mysteries for years. Video by Patrick Wong - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-08-15T14:00Z 737K followers, 655.1K engagements
"Why being a 'loner' could be good for you BBC Global Many of us make an effort to surround ourselves with others but we don't need to do this all the time. Emerging research suggests there are some potential benefits to being alone. These benefits range from improving our creativity mental health and even leadership skills. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #Wellness"
YouTube Link 2025-02-01T15:00Z 738K followers, 27.4K engagements
"'Superforecasting': The people that predict the future BBC REEL The power to predict the future is often the stuff of myths and superstition. But according to the Good Judgement project by the American psychologist and political scientist Philip Tetlock the ability to predict the future is a skill that can be learned and developed. He has spent [--] years studying how some people are particularly good at seeing what is around the corner. Video by Next Stop Stories Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More"
YouTube Link 2023-01-18T15:00Z 737K followers, 22.7K engagements
"The first ever view inside Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt BBC Global In [----] expert photographer Harry Burton joined archaeologist Howard Carter's team as they uncovered the tomb of Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun. Ten years later and with over [----] objects from the site documented Burton had amassed an incredible record of photographs from that world-famous discovery. One iconic photo from Burton's collection recreates the first view Carter had as he broke through the final door into the tomb itself. Harry Burtons photo [----] of the antechamber courtesy of the Griffith Institute / University"
YouTube Link 2024-07-18T13:00Z 738K followers, 1M engagements
"The rare blue gem that holds the Earth's secrets - BBC REEL In November the Okavango Blue Diamond was revealed to the public for the first time. Named after the Okavango Delta in Botswana the diamond is extremely rare for its vibrant blue colour weight of [-----] carats and a near flawless clarity. Beyond its appearance the Okavango Blue Diamond is symbolic of Botswana's decades-long diamond industry and provides insight into the deep interior of the Earth. Video by Madeline Johnson #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2021-12-20T15:25Z 738K followers, 104.5K engagements
"The tiny village terrorised by an ancient legend - BBC REEL For generations people around Britain have passed down stories of mythical black dogs that haunt their communities. Steeped in history religion and superstition sightings of the dog can be a sign that something dangerous is going to happen. In our modern lives where truth and fiction can blend all too easily do these black dog legends show us how our ancestors dealt with troubled times Video by Howard Timberlake To see more videos from BBC Reel visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2019-10-31T16:54Z 738K followers, 139.5K engagements
"Possible 'new ancient human' species identified BBC Global After re-examining fossils found in East Asia scientists have possibly identified a new species of ancient human called Homo juluensis. However not everyone agrees that this should be considered a distinct species. We talk to anthropologist Christopher Bae and paleontologist Chris Stringer to learn more about the finding. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #anthropology #fossils"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T14:00Z 738K followers, 441.8K engagements
"Why do Australians love to go barefoot - BBC REEL If people were asked to typify aspects of Australian culture barefoot would be in there. It's been called one of the 'weirdest' 'perplexing' 'odd' 'unexplainable' Australian cultural habits. There isn't a shoe shortage in Australia and it doesn't take much effort to put on a pair of shoes. So do Australians really love their land so much they don't need any layers between it and their feet And could there actually be some unexpected health benefits to freeing ourselves of the tyranny of our shoes Video by Kirsty B Carter #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2021-11-08T14:55Z 716K followers, 216.9K engagements
"Dakota Johnson discusses a lack of risk-taking in Hollywood. #BBC #DakotaJohnson #CannesFilmFestival - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T14:39Z 729K followers, 26.9K engagements
"How the Cabbage Patch Kids became one of the most popular toys of the 1980s BBC Global Xavier Roberts' cuddly-toy business grew into a billion-dollar empire in the space of a few years. Why did these dolls have Christmas shoppers scrambling to buy them in the 1980s Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #history #toys bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T17:30Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"People Are Partying Less. Heres Why Thats Worrying. #BBC #entertainment #genz bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T16:00Z 743K followers, 21.4K engagements
"How does Starlite work - BBC REEL We ask material experts how Starlite is able to withstand such high temperatures. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2018-10-01T11:47Z 730K followers, 75.7K engagements
"The surprising story behind Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights BBC Global Kate Bush's debut single Wuthering Heights was released [--] years ago this week. It was first song written and performed by a female artist to reach the UK top spot and she wrote it when she was just [--] years old. She told the BBC about the origins of the literary love song that began a unique career in music. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250117-the-surprising-story-behind-kate-bushs-first-hit-wuthering-heights Subscribe to BBC Global:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-24T15:00Z 698K followers, 28.3K engagements
"Fertility crisis: Is modern life making men infertile - BBC REEL We all know man-made chemicals are damaging ecosystems across the planet. But could certain chemicals also be negatively affecting human fertility Dr Shanna Swan an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and the author of Count Down predicts that current trends could not continue much longer without threatening human survival. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-03-05T15:00Z 705K followers, 1.9M engagements
"Vladimir Komarov: the first man to die in space BBC REEL On [--] April [----] cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov became the first man to die in space. The Soviet Union mourned the loss of a hero when it heard the Soyuz [--] mission was a failure. Some say Komarov knew he was taking part in a doomed operation but what really happened Video by Jono Namara Commissioned by: Paul I. Harris - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2023-01-11T15:00Z 705K followers, 1.2M engagements
"Massimo Bottura: The Italian chef with a recipe to change the world - BBC REEL Chef Massimo Bottura is at the forefront of the future of food. His three-Michelin-star restaurant in Modena Italy has twice been named the world's best restaurant. It routinely attracts pilgrims from across the globe who have to book one of its [--] tables months in advance. But Bottura believes that food goes beyond eating. His passions include a pasta lab where grandmothers teach teenagers the age-old art of tortellini making and a network fighting food waste by feeding people in need. A video by BBC Travel and"
YouTube Link 2020-07-15T12:02Z 697K followers, 85K engagements
"Was this humanity's biggest mistake - BBC REEL The Neolithic ushered in dramatic changes: civilisations with large populations advancements in technology arts and trade. But with the advent of agriculture humans also began to experience malnutrition starvation and epidemic diseases. To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-03-10T14:00Z 737K followers, 278K engagements
"Filmmaking should be about innovation. #BBC #ArtsInMotion - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com"
YouTube Link 2025-02-17T13:00Z 621K followers, [---] engagements
"Was Snoopy always destined for success #BBC #Cartoons #History #CharlieBrown"
YouTube Link 2024-12-13T15:41Z 623K followers, [----] engagements
"Why maggots are a medical marvel BBC REEL What do Genghis Khan the American Civil War and the UKs health service have in common The answer is perhaps surprisingly maggots. Dr Erica McAlister an entomologist and Senior Curator at the Natural History Museum in the UK explores how having maggots munching away at the decaying flesh of a wound might not be as terrible as it sounds. In fact as it turns out the humble maggot is actually a medical marvel Script and narration by Dr Erica McAlister Animation by Pomona Pictures Disclaimer: All content within this video is provided for general"
YouTube Link 2022-12-23T15:00Z 719K followers, 66.1K engagements
"The 'Great Moon Hoax' that fooled the world BBC REEL The Moon and Space Exploration are magnets for fake news. August [----] a prominent French physicist discovers a star later admits it was a piece of chorizo. July [----]. Man lands on the moon. Or didn't according to conspiracy theorists. But before any of this it was August [----] that launched the most imaginative moon hoax of them all. And it was at this time when the world looked up at the moon they saw an entirely new lunar landscape that it was believed would change humanity as we know it. Video by Kirsty B Carter & Joe Harrison"
YouTube Link 2022-10-31T15:14Z 717K followers, 237.7K engagements
"Meet the locals who paddle this polluted New York canal BBC Global The Gowanus Canal once a polluted hazardous waterway now cuts through one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in New York City. We meet the local canoe club that was instrumental in its transformation. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #NewYork #pollution bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The German island with a population of [--] BBC Global The [--] residents who live on the tiny German island of Oland must cope with extreme flooding on a regular basis. But they have no intention of leaving. Video by By Ibrahim Shebab Visit BBC.com for more videos: https://www.bbc.com #bbc #germany #bbcglobal"
YouTube Link 2020-01-14T17:00Z 703K followers, 1.9M engagements
"The unlikely origins of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy BBC Global Douglas Adams's epic series of comic novels The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is loved by scientists and tech executives including Elon Musk. In [----] the author talked to the BBC about the unlikely origins of a wildly successful multimedia franchise. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250226-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-the-quirky-radio-show-that-became-a-phenomenon Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis"
YouTube Link 2025-03-07T15:00Z 709K followers, 169.3K engagements
"How Charles M Schulz created Charlie Brown and Snoopy BBC Global Few characters have the generational staying power of Charlie Brown and Snoopy. The cartoons creator Charles M Schulz personally drew every Peanuts strip from [----] until his passing in February [----]. The strip - syndicated in over [----] newspapers - inspired films music and countless merchandise. NASA even named two Apollo [--] lunar modules after Charlie Brown and Snoopy in [----]. While Charlie Brown may have been the eternal failure the universal feelings that Schulz channelled helped make Peanuts a global success. Read full BBC"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T14:00Z 735K followers, 58.6K engagements
"India's 3000-year-old martial art still practiced today BBC REEL Kalaripayattu also known simply as Kalari is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala a state on the southwestern coast of India. It is believed to be the oldest surviving martial art in the world with a history spanning over [----] years. We explore its legendary origins philosophy and step-by-step technique and practice. Filmmaker: Priyanka Mukherjee Commissioning Editor: Griesham Taan #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-05-27T14:01Z 735K followers, 1.3M engagements
"The first radio episode of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy aired this day in [----]. #bbc #books"
YouTube Link 2025-03-08T14:00Z 713K followers, 33.5K engagements
"The last men of the American Revolution BBC Global In [----] as the new art form of photography was gaining popularity someone had the forethought to trace the last living Revolutionary soldiers and take their photograph. The six images now hold great significance to the US and copies are kept in the Library of Congress. But what is the real story behind each veteran and despite being aged 100-years-old or more were they really the last surviving Revolutionaries Made with thanks to the Library of Congress and Don N Hagist author of 'The Revolution's Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T14:00Z 704K followers, 369.2K engagements
"Chimpanzees are just like us - BBC REEL Chimpanzees show empathy and altruism just like humans do - we can even learn from how they behave explains anthropologist Frans de Waal. Film by Melissa Hogenboom and Harold Morris. For more videos from BBC Reel visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2018-10-26T10:56Z 732K followers, 260.2K engagements
"Inside a Chinese sex doll factory - BBC REEL CONTENT ADVISORY: This video contains images of a sexual nature. The cavernous warehouses in TV series Westworld are filled with fleshy realistic AI-powered humanoids that are manufactured en masse. Now theres a company in China doing something eerily similar but building people-sized dolls for a specific purpose: sex. Baked in body-shaped moulds and strung on row after row of storage hangers these talking dolls are built to carve out a slice of Chinas rapidly growing sex toy industry. They may not come close to Westworld-like intelligence but the"
YouTube Link 2018-09-27T08:03Z 696K followers, 1.1M engagements
"Why the Northern Lights could get more intense BBC Global Before satellite technology brought us answers the Northern Lights were a mysterious and unexplained phenomena long woven into the legends of Arctic communities. Occurring in the polar regions this colourful light show is caused by particles from the Sun hitting the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists predict that this year or next the solar cycle will peak and a period of more intense and complex Northern Lights will follow. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and"
YouTube Link 2024-05-14T13:00Z 726K followers, 200.3K engagements
"Visit BBC.com for full US Election coverage No agendas. Just the issues covered. Get full insight and analysis of the [----] US Election. Visit BBC.com now: https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cj3ergr8209t&at_bbc_team=studios&at_medium=social&at_objective=awareness&at_ptr_type=&at_ptr_name=youtube&at_format=video&at_link_origin=&at_campaign=uselection24&at_campaign_id=dotcom&at_adset_name=&at_adset_id=&at_creation=&at_creative_id=&at_campaign_type=owned #BBC #USElection"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T15:26Z 711K followers, 1.1M engagements
"The remote visa-free island at the top of the world - BBC REEL Longyearbyen is the northernmost city in the world. It is also a visa-free zone where everyone is welcome to live and work. People from all over the world come to this remote Norwegian archipelago to start a new life at the top of the world. Video by Will Francome To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-01-02T17:00Z 716K followers, 3.6M engagements
"Salvador Dal talks about his iconic moustache BBC Global Playful and provocative Salvador Dal's moustache was more than mere facial hair but a bold artistic statement. In this rare English language interview the Surrealist artist shared the secret behind the most famous moustache in the world. This clip is from Panorama originally broadcast [--] May [----]. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #art #salvadordal"
YouTube Link 2024-05-10T13:00Z 732K followers, 10.5K engagements
"The remote ghost town that put Alaska on the map - BBC REEL It was once a booming mining town in the early 20th Century. Now the remnants of Kennecott remain surprisingly preserved perched on the mountains of the Alaskan wilderness. Only around [---] people still live in and around the area embracing the isolation of one of the most remote ghost towns in the world. Video by Matt Dworzaczyk #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-10-21T15:14Z 700K followers, 224.3K engagements
"Three simple ways to deactivate your bad genes - BBC REEL Epigenetics the study of the code that controls our DNA tells us that our lifestyle choices can have a significant impact on our gene expression and our lives. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Senior Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-08-03T13:00Z 708K followers, 288.3K engagements
"Why we all fall victim to the Dunning-Kruger effect BBC REEL We all find it hard to admit when we're wrong. In an increasingly polarised world it seems as if people are becoming more convinced of their own beliefs and less willing to contemplate other points of view. But could this be to the detriment of our intelligence BBC Reel investigates the concept of intellectual humility and whether it could actually be key to making us smarter. Video by Dan John Animation by Michal Bialoze - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos:"
YouTube Link 2022-06-20T13:59Z 710K followers, 127.8K engagements
"The utopian town hidden in the United States BBC Global 100-year-old Roland Reisley is the last original founding member of Usonia a small community nestled in the woods about one hour north of New York City. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright - widely considered the greatest architect in American history - Usonian houses were affordable ($5000 of the time about $66K today) exquisitely designed and integrated into nature. The town is often praised as the best designed town in America. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-12T16:00Z 722K followers, 525.8K engagements
"How to change your personality BBC Global When it comes to our personality how we commonly behave and feel can lead us to believe that our traits are fixed. But the truth is science shows that our personality can change and we have the power to shape this process. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #psychology #wellness"
YouTube Link 2025-02-23T15:00Z 623K followers, [----] engagements
"The weird history of US team mascots BBC Global From the Kansas City Royals to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies we take a look at how some memorable monikers from across baseball basketball and American football came to be. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #sports #history"
YouTube Link 2024-06-16T13:00Z 713K followers, [----] engagements
"Does alcohol affect male fertility - BBC REEL When planning to have a baby women are expected to give up everything from smoking to alcohol even soft cheese. But the other half of fertility comes from the sperm usually provided by a man. So should men also give up their vices to improve the quality of their sperm and their chances of conception In this clip from the BBCs CrowdScience programme Will giving up alcohol affect my sperm count Professor of Andrology Allan Pacey reveals some key factors. Video edited by Samira Choudhury Check out more from BBC Reel's Ancient Mysteries playlist:"
YouTube Link 2021-12-17T16:11Z 698K followers, 34.8K engagements
"Before and after: The lost river of Paris BBC Global BBC Global Buried underground since [----] the ghost river Bivre shaped the French capital in unexpected ways. Once an affluent of the Seine the Bivre river has been gradually buried from the time of the industrial revolution to [----]. Today as cities around the world are looking at 'daylighting' their lost rivers the Bivre's surprising traces are visible everywhere in Paris if one knows where to look; its water even shaped the iconic fountains of Versailles. In this video history tour guide and author Alexis Lecomte take us on a journey to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T17:00Z 743K followers, 34.4K engagements
"How giant rats in tiny vests are sniffing out crime BBC Global APOPO a nonprofit in Tanzania is training giant rats equipped with tiny vests in scent detection to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking. Equipped with specialty vests these African giant pouched rats can use their sense of smell to detect a variety of contraband items. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #tanzania #wildlife"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T14:00Z 699K followers, 238K engagements
"Spain's elite female bullfighter - BBC REEL Becoming Spain's top female rejoneador requires a massive amount of dedication and sacrifice. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2019-01-25T13:49Z 706K followers, 383.2K engagements
"Zbigniew Brzezinski: The foreign policy titan who warned the United States BBC Global BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and author and journalist Edward Luce discuss the life of former US National Security Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski. The foreign policy titan made prescient warnings about what might happen if the United States walked back from the world stage. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #US #foreignpolicy"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T13:00Z 710K followers, 54.7K engagements
"Listen to the 'earliest known country song' ever recorded BBC Global A wax cylinder containing the oldest recorded country song was discovered in Pennsylvania. The track 'Thompson's Old Gray Mule' was recorded in [----] and sung by Louis Vasnier a black man from New Orleans. Now a specialty music label Archeophone Records has restored and released the record. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #music #history"
YouTube Link 2025-02-26T15:00Z 623K followers, [----] engagements
"Lemur mum has ingenious idea to save newborn from ticks BBC Global Lemur newborns are prone to tick bites. Watch as this group of mothers invent a self-medication method to fight them by using acids from ants. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T14:00Z 729K followers, 146.5K engagements
"The remote lake where lightning strikes [---] million times per year BBC REEL In a remote part of Venezuela the Catatumbo River meets Lake Maracaibo. It's a stunning location and home to one of Earth's most extraordinary weather phenomena the Catatumbo lightning. It's estimated that lightning strikes over the lake [---] million times per year making it a storm chaser's dream. Environmentalist Erik Quiroga explains his deep connection to this unique phenomenon and why it's of so much interest to scientists and locals alike. Video by Rafael Hernandez Narrator / Executive Producer: Howard Timberlake"
YouTube Link 2022-07-10T14:00Z 712K followers, 561.9K engagements
"Richard III: The king found under a car park BBC Global In [----] an incredible archaeological detective story was unfolding in a car park in England archaeologists had discovered the remains of King Richard III one of Englands most famous and most vilified monarchs under layers of asphalt. For hundreds of years his burial location was considered lost to history until an 'accidental' photo in some ways the kings first photographic portrait helped announce a stunning breakthrough. Made with thanks to Mathew Morris and the University of Leicester Archaeological Services. Archive footage and 3D"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T15:00Z 621K followers, 11.2K engagements
"The tallest railway bridge in the world - BBC REEL 35m (114ft) higher than the Eiffel Tower and spanning 359m (1178ft) above the Chenab river bed in the Himalayas the Chenab Rail Bridge will be the worlds tallest railway arch bridge once completed. It will surpass the record of the Beipan River Shuibai railway bridge in China. Video by Mayank Soni & Ateeq Shaikh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-01-10T15:46Z 700K followers, 411.5K engagements
"Dakota Johnson discusses new film Materialists. #BBC #Film #DakotaJohnson - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T15:00Z 729K followers, [----] engagements
"Discovering the secrets of Portugal's 7000-year-old cromlech - BBC REEL The Cromlech of the Almendres is a megalithic complex in Evora Portugal dating back [----] years ago. This makes the sacred stone sites [----] years older than the worlds most famous Neolithic monument Stonehenge. The Portuguese megalithic structure is believed to have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes as well as an astronomical observatory. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-01-01T17:55Z 735K followers, 257.6K engagements
"Kttbullar: The secret behind the Swedish meatball BBC Global The Swedish furniture giant Ikea sells approximately [---] billion meatballs every year. But what makes them so popular The BBC spoke to a Swedish chef in New York to uncover the secret behind their success. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Sweden #Food"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T17:00Z 725K followers, [----] engagements
"How 'One to One' tells the story of John Lennon's final years in New York BBC Global BBC Talking Movies presenter Tom Brook explores the just released IMAX film One to One: John and Yoko which covers the 18-month period when the couple first arrived in New York City in [----] and lived in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood. Brook covered the slaying of the former Beatle at the Dakota apartment building for BBC News on [--] December [----]. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #music #film"
YouTube Link 2025-04-11T14:00Z 712K followers, 39.2K engagements
"How turnips led to a famous Halloween tradition BBC Global The Halloween tradition of carving Jack o Lanterns out of pumpkins started with turnips not pumpkins. This centuries-old practice is rooted in Irish folklore and begins with the story of Stingy Jack. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #halloween #folklore"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T14:00Z 733K followers, 30.9K engagements
"What's inside Starlite - BBC REEL We ask what might be in Starlite and meet the scientist who has made his own version. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2018-10-01T11:48Z 729K followers, 208.1K engagements
"How two nuclear bombs accidentally fell on a US farm BBC REEL On January 23rd just three days after John. F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural speech as the 35th President of the United States one little-known event could have changed American history in the most catastrophic way imaginable. A refuelling accident caused a B-52 bomber to break apart above a farm in Goldsboro North Carolina causing two [---] megaton nuclear bombs to plummet to the ground. Bar one small safety switch and a huge amount of luck millions could have been killed. Accidents like this are known as 'Broken Arrows' and they"
YouTube Link 2022-05-06T16:02Z 696K followers, 17.2K engagements
"The [----] heist to reclaim the ancient Stone of Destiny BBC Global The Stone of Destiny an ancient symbol of the Scottish kings was taken by four university students in an audacious Christmas raid [--] years ago. This was more than a prank: they said they were in fact reclaiming a beloved treasure stolen by an English monarch more than six centuries before. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251211-the-heist-to-reclaim-the-ancient-stone-of-destiny Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-23T17:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The 2000-year-old history of animal diplomacy BBC Global Since the time of Ancient Egypt rulers have found an excuse to gift exotic majestic and cute animals to their allies. International affairs expert Dr Halvard Leira shares the astonishing gifts of centuries past and explains why the practice has persisted over time. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #history"
YouTube Link 2025-02-24T15:00Z 623K followers, [----] engagements
"The Templar secret lurking beneath an Italian town - BBC REEL Under the hill town of Osimo in Italy lies a hidden network of tunnels and chambers that connect the city's palaces in a mysterious maze. The town was once strategically important for the Knights Templar whose symbols can still be found throughout Osimo both above and below the surface. Were these passageways and grottos used by the Templars to continue their secret activities long after the order had been disbanded Video by Valerio Maggio #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-02-05T15:00Z 704K followers, 85.4K engagements
"Can squatting boost your brain power - BBC REEL Scientific evidence shows that physical activity is not only good for the body but also for the brain. But what type of exercise and how much exactly is the most beneficial According to Dr Damian Baileys research squats have emerged as a significant option and he explains why. Video Journalists: Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Griesham Taan #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-02-14T15:00Z 732K followers, 550.4K engagements
"The untold story of Princess Margaret's first love BBC Global Elizabeth II's sister had to choose between cancelling her engagement and renouncing her title in [----]. Or did she In [----] the BBC talked to the war hero who almost married a princess. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #UK #history bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T17:01Z 743K followers, 18.3K engagements
"How the surreal 'Dali Atomicus' was captured BBC Global The [----] photograph "Dali Atomicus" is one of most surreal and famous images ever captured. But how did photographer Philippe Halsman and Salvador Dali achieve this photographic feat Made with thanks to the Philippe Halsman Archive and Magnum Photos. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com"
YouTube Link 2024-12-17T14:00Z 732K followers, 123.5K engagements
"Comedian Josh Johnson doesn't think TikTok will kill TV BBC Global Two decades ago a comedian's "big break" might have been getting a network TV sitcom. Today many comics can find just as many viewers on YouTube or TikTok as they could have on television. The BBC's Katty Kay and Daily Show co-host and comedian Josh Johnson discuss the effect of social media on comedy. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #socialmedia #television"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T14:01Z 723K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Malala Yousafzai and Jennifer Lawrence join forces on new film. #BBC #Film #Afghanistan"
YouTube Link 2024-11-19T15:22Z 721K followers, 67.1K engagements
"Inside the Amazons sacred food rituals BBC Global What does a fish with lungs and a beetle larva have to do with survival For Indigenous communities these aren't just ingredients they're stories of rivers storms and renewal. Discover why the rainforests recipes could hold the key to our future. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #culture #nature bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world"
YouTube Link 2025-11-21T20:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The dark discovery of Mexico's huge tower of human skulls - BBC REEL Tales of a tower of skulls that struck fear into the hearts of Spanish conquistadors have been passed down through the generations in Mexico. Then in [----] archaeologists discovered skulls buried under a building in Mexico City. What they found shocked them and led to an excavation thats lasted over five years - advancing knowledge of the Aztec people in the process. Video produced and narrated by Howard Timberlake #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-02-12T15:00Z 717K followers, 59K engagements
"The surprising side of Marrakesh that tourists rarely see BBC REEL Filmmaker Basma Khalifa sheds light on the side of Morocco the world doesn't always see the side that isn't all about tourism and the souks Bazaars old traditions and food. She talks to some of the multi-generational creatives who are reshaping their lives and wanting to change the worlds view of what it means to be a Moroccan today. She analyses the juxtaposition of tradition and modernity and the impact it has on the progression of a culture in a post-colonial world. Filmmaker Basma Khalifa Somnii Productions Commissioning"
YouTube Link 2022-06-08T13:59Z 734K followers, 31.5K engagements
"How early filmmakers invented the internets funniest trend BBC Global When filmmaking first emerged the films were under one minute and captured the randomness of everyday life: babies eating cats fighting people falling. Today people are still fascinated by the same randomness just with videos on the internet. We asked a film historian to explain why this kind of comedy is still relevant today. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #film #internet bbc bbcnews factual documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T16:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"How positive thinking is harming your happiness - BBC REEL Illusionist and writer Derren Brown discusses why we should be rethinking our traditional concept of happiness. Could optimism and positive thinking actually have a harmful effect on our wellbeing For more videos from BBC REEL visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2019-06-30T22:37Z 709K followers, 194.4K engagements
"Is this a golden new age for opera #BBC #ArtsInMotion #MetOpera #Opera - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com"
YouTube Link 2025-06-09T15:53Z 699K followers, [----] engagements
"The man who volunteered to be imprisoned in Auschwitz - BBC REEL In [----] a Polish underground operative named Witold Pilecki volunteered to be imprisoned at Auschwitz. His job was to gather intelligence about activities at the camp and establish a daring resistance network inside. Pilecki remained imprisoned for over two and a half years and witnessed Auschwitz transform into the Nazi's most notorious death camp. He tried to warn the world of the horrors he was witnessing but the world didn't listen. Video by Adrian Hartrick & Dominika Oyska More from BBC Reel's 'Unheard Of' playlist:"
YouTube Link 2021-12-11T15:00Z 717K followers, 541.1K engagements
"Why some people are always late - BBC REEL Every friendship group has at least one person who is known as 'the late one'. But why do some people struggle so much with punctuality BBC Reel's Dan John speaks to authors Grace Pacie and David Robson about the psychology of being late and whether we can train our brains to be more punctual. Video by Dan John #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-03-01T14:58Z 724K followers, 563.2K engagements
"The little-known 'mother culture' that inspired the Maya - BBC REEL Long before more famous civilisations such as the Maya and Aztecs a people called the Olmec were building an impressive legacy in Mexico and Central America. Commonly referred to by experts as the 'mother culture' of Mesoamerica the Olmec civilisation ruled parts of modern-day Mexico and Guatemala between [----] to 400BC. They built pyramids studied the stars and their architecture included complex water systems. In recent decades scientists have been discovering vital clues about just how influential the Olmec were to the"
YouTube Link 2022-03-30T14:01Z 719K followers, 118.2K engagements
"The surprising history of hand-washing - BBC REEL Until the mid-1800s doctors didnt wash their hands. They believed diseases were spread by bad smells. This is the story of doctor Ignaz Semmelweis who in the 19th Century fought to convince his fellow doctors that washing their hands could save patients lives. But despite the success of his theory he met a tragic end. Video by Fernando Teixeira & Izabela Cardoso Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-05-15T14:39Z 722K followers, 117.2K engagements
"How drinking coffee could benefit your health BBC Global Coffee was once believed to be bad for our health but a growing body of research suggests that drinking coffee may actually benefit us. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #coffee"
YouTube Link 2025-03-19T14:01Z 718K followers, 39.9K engagements
"The 12-course food experience at Swedish Laplands Icehotel BBC Global The Icehotel is a world-famous destination in the Swedish Lapland where the food is a large part of the experience. Served on plates of ice the 12-course menu is inspired by the eight seasons of Lapland's indigenous Sami tribe. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #travel #food #discovertheworld bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T17:01Z 743K followers, 25.5K engagements
"Succession star Brian Cox coaches a young actor. #Shakespeare #BrianCox #BBC"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T13:01Z 737K followers, [----] engagements
"The insulting 'Vinegar Valentine' of Victorian England BBC Global Valentines Day cards are known to be sweet but in Victorian England cheaply made mock valentines with sour sentiments became all the rage. We asked an expert to speak about their impact on society. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #valentines #history"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T16:15Z 620K followers, [----] engagements
"Reading rates are plummeting. But John Grisham keeps writing BBC Global #bbc #literacy #US bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T18:30Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Watch the spectacular solar flares causing the aurora BBC Global In May [----] Earth saw a huge increase in extreme geomagnetic storms leading to some spectacular aurora displays around the world. This increase in charged particles hitting the Earth is because the Sun is reaching its "solar maximum" a period of intense activity on its surface. With the help of new footage from Nasa's Solar Dynamics Observatory we look at why the Earth is under constant bombardment from the 'solar wind'. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T13:00Z 740K followers, 36.4K engagements
"Bill Gates' [----] prediction for the future of computers BBC Global Bill Gates and Paul Allen launched computing giant Microsoft [--] years ago. In [----] he talked to the BBC about the online innovations that would define the 21st Century. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250327-how-bill-gates-predicted-our-it-age-back-in-1993 Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #technology #microsoft #history"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T16:30Z 740K followers, 147.9K engagements
"Is our brain hard-wired to be optimistic - BBC REEL Its not easy to stay optimistic with everything currently going on in the world. But did you know your brain is actually hard-wired to look on the bright side of life Cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot explains how our 'optimism bias' affects our ability to estimate the risks we face and therefore the way in which we behave during a crisis. Video by Dan John Graphics by George Mason #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-04-23T14:40Z 739K followers, 11.2K engagements
"How Ivory Coast is making the French language their own - BBC REEL Young people in urban areas of Ivory Coast are rejecting their country's colonial past by making the French language their own. Nouchi emerged in the 1970s and is one of the world's newest languages. Video by Olga Khrustaleva #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2020-10-19T13:30Z 742K followers, 45.4K engagements
"Is this Europe's oldest treaty BBC Reel In a remote part of the Pyrenean foothills where Spain borders France a ceremony that seems as old as the hills has taken place for centuries. Believed to have been first ratified in around [----] it claims to be one of the oldest international treaties still enforced. Its a story of peace born out of conflict of tradition born from enduring relationships - celebrated annually and consistently for over [---] years. Video by Nacho Larumbe Executive produced & narrated by Howard Timberlake - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel:"
YouTube Link 2022-09-05T14:06Z 740K followers, 11K engagements
"Magenta: The colour that doesn't exist BBC REEL When we look at a rainbow we see a full spectrum of light. Every colour we could imagine. Except one magenta. Where is it Well officially magenta doesn't exist. There is no wavelength of light for magenta meaning the human brain literally makes it up but how Video by Archie Crofton Narrated by Lotte Rice Commissioned by Paul Ivan Harris - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual"
YouTube Link 2023-02-01T14:45Z 740K followers, 83.3K engagements
"The 60000-year-old artefact rewriting Neanderthal history BBC REEL In [----] archaeologist Ivan Turk discovered a unique perforated bone in the Divje Babe cave in Slovenia. The artefact was found in the middle of a palaeolithic layer of earth near the remains of a Neanderthal fire place stone and bone tools. Extensive experimental research confirmed that the holes in the bone were hand-made and that the bone was likely a neanderthal flute between [-----] to [-----] years old. This makes it the worlds oldest musical instrument and an object that could re-write our assumptions about the fundamental"
YouTube Link 2022-07-04T14:00Z 740K followers, 312.5K engagements
"Hikikomori: Can withdrawal help us to reconnect with the 'self' BBC REEL Hikikomori is a form of severe social withdrawal amongst adolescents and young adults that was first described in Japan in the 1990s. However now one of the leading researchers in the field Dr Alan Teo has argued that we need to stop viewing hikikomori as a uniquely Japanese phenomenon and start treating it as a global condition. Created by director and designer Bunmi Oyateru this film looks at the issue of social withdrawal in Japan as a result of cultural expectations drawing parallels with the experience of the"
YouTube Link 2022-12-28T15:10Z 742K followers, 18.3K engagements
"Is ashwagandha the new super herb Ashwagandha is an adaptogen: a category of herbs which many have begun referring to as 'super herbs' for their supposedly endless health benefits. Its most celebrated impact is the enhancement of the bodies' ability to respond to stress. Although Soviet Union researchers first coined the term adaptogen in the 1940s and ashwaganda has been used for centuries in the Ayurvedic healing tradition this herb has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years. Does it work Video by: Brandon Drenon #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual"
YouTube Link 2021-01-27T19:15Z 741K followers, 577.9K engagements
"Can beetroot boost our performance BBC REEL Athletes have long been experimenting with supplements to boost their performance. A popular yet rarely discussed supplement comes from an unlikely root vegetable. Beetroot. The juice from beets are packed with nitrates that some scientists and nutritionists believe could help an athlete win their next competition. Can beetroot juice be the key to making us stronger and faster Produced and narrated by Cagney Roberts Directed by Michelle Potters - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos:"
YouTube Link 2022-10-19T14:00Z 741K followers, 114.2K engagements
"The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was published [--] years ago this week.#bbc#books #lotr - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc # # bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2024-08-01T14:30Z 741K followers, 547.5K engagements
"Kttbullar: The secret behind the Swedish meatball BBC Global The Swedish furniture giant Ikea sells approximately [---] billion meatballs every year. But what makes them so popular The BBC spoke to a Swedish chef in New York to uncover the secret behind their success. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Sweden #Food bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2026-01-19T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Sal Khan on the best-case scenario for AI in schools BBC Global BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and Khan Academy founder and author Sal Khan discuss his optimistic case for how increased use of artificial intelligence could benefit students. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #AI #Education bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-06-18T21:00Z 740K followers, 28.5K engagements
"The devastating impact of a tick bite BBC Global Each summer thousands of Lyme disease cases occur across the US. But experts say this year the proliferation of ticks the insects that carry and transmit the disease to humans will increase as the planet warms. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global. For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #lymedisease"
YouTube Link 2024-05-31T13:00Z 739K followers, 37.4K engagements
"How a failed dream turned into the UN headquarters BBC Global Before the United Nations called New York City home this current stretch of Manhattan had a very different nameand an even stranger future in mind. It was once known as Slaughterhouse Row a gritty district of meatpacking plants until a bold developer dreamed of turning it into a futuristic city. That dream collapsed but what happened next changed global diplomacy forever. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #history"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T14:00Z 742K followers, 56.2K engagements
"Anne Frank's father on his decision to publish her diary BBC Global On [--] June [----] Anne Frank's diary was first published going on to become a much-loved bestseller worldwide. In this exclusive archive clip her father Otto tells the BBC about his decision to make her words public. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240620-anne-frank-and-her-teenage-diary-that-captivated-the-world Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #ww2 #literature"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T15:36Z 740K followers, 113.4K engagements
"What a lack of sunlight really does to our brains - BBC REEL The shorter days of winter can dampen our spirits and trigger anxiety fatigue and depression. In some places above the Arctic Circle where winter is the longest season the inhabitants don't see the sun from November until February. But what can be done to fight the gloomy greyness of winter Video by Bjrn Nilsson Senior producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-11-26T11:00Z 743K followers, 265.9K engagements
"The hidden dangers and surprising benefits of vitamin pills BBC REEL There is a lot of debate about supplements. Some health professionals claim they are essential to make up for the fact that most of us arent eating enough fruit and veg. Others say that supplement pills do nothing and youre wasting your money. So whats the truth Kimberley Wilson a psychologist with a master's degree in nutrition looks at how multivitamins affect our brain body and behaviour and why it really matters who is taking them. Written and presented by Kimberley Wilson Animation by Calum Youngson Commissioned by"
YouTube Link 2022-05-18T14:00Z 741K followers, 253.6K engagements
"The mysterious 'other Petra' of Saudi Arabia - BBC REEL The magnificent ancient city of Petra located in modern day Jordan is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. But many people don't realise that Petra has a mysterious 'twin' in Saudi Arabia. Hegra was once the second largest settlement in the ancient Nabataean kingdom the largest being Petra itself. Its beautiful ancient architecture shows a unique mixture of Greco-Roman North African and Middle-Eastern influence. Video by Ana Gonzlez and Frederick Bernas #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2020-10-26T17:03Z 740K followers, 334.1K engagements
"What Even Is a Podcast Anymore BBC Global Ten years ago the word "podcast" had a pretty clear meaning: [--] to [--] minutes of audio for download. But now it seems like "podcast" can mean anything: YouTube videos longform audio live streams of celebrities getting engaged etc. With all this change has the word "podcast" outlived its usefulness Katty Kay talks to PJ Vogt host of the podcast Search Engine to ask whether we need a new vocabulary to describe this rapidly changing landscape and to find out why podcasts started to change in the first place. 0:00 Introduction 1:22 The Rise of Video"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T15:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Earth is about to gain a new 'mini moon' BBC Global An asteroid called [----] PT5 will go around the Earth for two months this autumn. Why is it called a 'mini moon' and can you see it Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #space #earth"
YouTube Link 2024-09-26T13:01Z 739K followers, 47.4K engagements
"A rare interview with the elusive Agatha Christie BBC Global Agatha Christie's murder mysteries have captivated audiences for more than a century. But [--] years after her death she remains an enigma. A rarely heard BBC interview from [----] reveals some of the secrets of a writer who was as complex as her plots. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260109-a-rare-interview-with-the-elusive-agatha-christie Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #literature"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T17:01Z 743K followers, 46.8K engagements
"Is a vegan diet healthier than eating meat and dairy - BBC REEL Identical twins Hugo and Ross Turner are adventure athletes that are always trying to find ways to improve their performance. With the help of scientists at King's College London they went on a 12-week fitness program with a twist: Hugo turned vegan and Ross continued to eat meat. Which diet is the best Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive producer: Griesham Taan #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-12-03T15:24Z 741K followers, 2.5M engagements
"Nasa space lasers beam cat video [--] million miles BBC Global Cutting-edge laser communication technology can now stream ultra-high-definition video across space. As a test Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory beamed a cat video [--] million miles. But in future the technology is set to bring the whole solar system into sharper focus. Will it one day mean astronauts can video call from Mars Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #space #science"
YouTube Link 2024-04-05T13:00Z 740K followers, 32K engagements
"How giant murals are transforming cities worldwide BBC Global Chilean artist Dasic Fernndez is on a mission to transform the worlds streets into living canvases. From New Yorks Chinatown to Santiago de Chile and Diriyah in Saudi Arabia his large-scale multi-coloured murals stretch across hundreds of square feet turning once grey overlooked neighborhoods into vibrant cultural landmarks. But can art change the way people live and interact Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #art"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T16:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"What Even Is a Podcast Anymore #bbc #podcasts #socialmedia bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T15:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The hidden world beneath the ancient Alhambra fortress - BBC REEL The ancient fortress of the Alhambra has a fascinating history passing from Moorish sultans to Catholic kings. Today it is one of Spain's most visited tourist attractions and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. However very few know of the secret world of the Alhambra that lies unseen below the surface - a hidden network of tunnels and dungeons off limits to tourists that are still being uncovered and understood by archaeologists today. Video by Izabela Cardoso and Fernando Teixeira To see more videos please visit:"
YouTube Link 2020-02-20T17:00Z 743K followers, 676K engagements
"'We are famously unprofitable': 36-year-old Jeff Bezos on Amazon BBC Global BBC Global Amazon was once a "famously unprofitable company" according to Jeff Bazos in an exclusive BBC interview from the year [----]. Nearly [--] years on the ubiquitous company has become one of a handful of companies in the world valued at over $2 trillion. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240628-a-36-year-old-jeff-bezos-talks-about-losing-money Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-05T13:00Z 742K followers, 26.1K engagements
"Our phones are now casinos. Was that a good idea #bbc #sports #betting bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T16:45Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"How the trial of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie shook the world BBC Global In July [----] [--] years ago this week a Nazi war criminal the "Butcher of Lyon" was sentenced to life in prison by a French court for crimes against humanity. Four years earlier in [----] the BBC reported on how France felt about this reckoning with its dark past. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250627-how-the-trial-of-nazi-war-criminal-klaus-barbie-shook-the-world Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T14:00Z 743K followers, 570.6K engagements
"Young people can't find jobs. What should they do #BBC #careers #genz bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The dark history of Santa's official hometown BBC Global The Christmas village of Rovaniemi is a tourist magnet in Europe attracting over a million visitors last year. Its success story however traces back to WW2 when it was destroyed by the German troops' scorched-earth policy. After the war the Finnish reindeer-shaped town completely reimagined itself in the most unexpected way. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #History #Lapland #Finland #WW2 bbc bbcnews factual documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T17:00Z 743K followers, 176.8K engagements
"The little-known history of the Pyrenees mountain women BBC REEL Between [----] and [----] almost [-----] women from rural villages in Spain migrated across the perilous Pyrenees mountain range in search of work. They were known as 'The Swallows' and were vital to the thriving espadrille industries of southern France. Today their granddaughters are retracing their footsteps in their memory. Video by Nacho Larumbe Commissioning Editor: Harriet Constable - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2022-11-07T15:49Z 743K followers, 17.3K engagements
"Mappa Mundi: The greatest map of the medieval world BBC Global On the second floor of the Library of Saint Marks in Venice Italy a map of the world occupies an entire room. The Mappa Mundi completed by Italian monk and cartographer Fra Mauro in [----] AD is the compendium of all the geographical knowledge of the time and is arguably the greatest medieval map of the world. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #geography #maps bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2024-04-04T13:00Z 743K followers, 413.4K engagements
"Wall Street runs on optimism. History shows that may be risky. BBC Global Andrew Ross Sorkin author of the new book [----] speaks with Katty Kay about why Americas economy runs on optimism and what happens when it goes too far. They explore the lessons of [----] why speculation and innovation are inseparable and how the same forces that were present in the run-up to the Great Depression may also be seen in todays AI boom. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #economy #AI bbc bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T16:00Z 743K followers, 34K engagements
"The mysterious rock formations of Central Asia BBC Global For years people have puzzled over the origins of the otherworldly looking round stones in the Valley of the Spheres of Torysh Kazakhstan. Scientists now know that these curious rocks were fossils that snowballed on the ocean floor at the time when the steppe was covered by the Tethys ocean millions of years ago. Today the spheres attract travelers with their mysterious shapes. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #Asia #geology"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T17:30Z 743K followers, 26.6K engagements
"The secret behind Colombias blender craze BBC Global Across Colombia the blender provides the morning soundtrack of street vendors cafs and homes. Blenders are often passed down from one generation to the next and many Colombians opt to repair theirs instead of replacing them. But where does the country's love affair with blenders come from It is deeply rooted in its astonishing biodiversity. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Colombia #culture bbc bbcnews factual documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T14:00Z 743K followers, 520.1K engagements
"How Alice Cooper helped save the Hollywood sign BBC Global For more than [---] years the sign has been a Los Angeles landmark both in real life and on the silver screen. In [----] Alice Cooper told the BBC why he was helping to restore the dilapidated icon. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #Hollywood #history bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T14:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Why the photo booth is making a comeback BBC Global A century ago Russian immigrant Anatol Josepho unveiled the first photo booth in New York City. Today this analogue icon is enjoying a surprising revival. In an age of instant smartphone photography what draws people back to a machine from another era Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #photography #trends bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T17:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"How a CERN doo-wop band spawned the social web BBC Global The story of the internet's first social image BBC Global In [----] a little-known band of CERN employees called "Les Horribles Cernettes" were about to mark the World Wide Web's change from a platform just for serious scientists the chaotic internet we recognise today. This is the story of the internet's first social image first band photo and the first known Photoshopped web image. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #internet"
YouTube Link 2025-08-12T14:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress BBC Global A simple stargazing ritual to reset stress BBC Global We explore the rise of astrotourism a wellness experience that blends stargazing and nature immersion generating feelings of relaxation awe and clarity. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #stars #stress #relaxation bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T17:00Z 743K followers, 32.5K engagements
"The truth about tumbleweed BBC Global Tumbleweed is one of the most iconic symbols of the old American West made famous by countless cowboy films. But this invasive plant did not actually reach US shores until the latter part of the 19th Century. Here's the story of where they came from and how they came to dominate the mainland so quickly. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #US #nature bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2024-10-20T13:00Z 743K followers, 116.9K engagements
"Should parents be more worried about sports betting BBC Global According to the NCAA 67% of students on college campuses are bettors and 6% of students who bet have lost more than $500 in a single day. This week Katty Kay talks to author Michael Lewis about why he thinks people aren't paying enough attention to the risks of sports betting and what we all can do about it. 00:00 Introduction 01:54 The Rise of Sports Betting 3:36 Are These Fears Overblown 5:58 Understanding Gamblings Gender Divide 7:20 Young People and Sports Betting 8:43 Bettings Risks and Impact 10:50 Michaels Solutions Youre"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T16:45Z 743K followers, 26.8K engagements
"Architecture is about allowing the extraordinary to happen Arts in Motion Beirut-born architect Lina Ghotmeh builds with memory material and the human hand. From the chiseled facade of Beirut's Stone Garden to sustainable wooden structures in Japan her work blends artistry craft and care for the planet proving that architecture can be both poetic and a practical act of re-connection Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #BBC #LinaGhotmeh #ArtsInMotion bbc bbcnews factual documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T14:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The alien lands once hidden beneath the ocean BBC Global On a 700km round trip across the otherwordly steppe of Kazakhstan 27-year-old local guideGaukhar Yessirkepova takes us to the layered slopes of Bokty mountain and on the multicoloured paths of Kyzylkup canyon affectionately nicknamed after a tiramisu cake because of its distinctive patterns. On the trip we also admire the alien-looking gorge of Ybykty Sai and the castle-like rocks of Bozzhyra canyon. These landscapes' million-year-old geological history traces back to the time when these lands were buried underneath the Tethys Ocean."
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T16:01Z 743K followers, 122.4K engagements
"The ancient Mayan sport making a comeback BBC REEL In Mexico a group of athletes are on a mission to revive an ancient sporting tradition a tribute to the game once enjoyed by their ancestors. Thought to be approximately 3000-years-old the Mesoamerican ballgame 'Juego de Pelota' could be one of the oldest team sports in the world. It was once played by the Aztecs Maya and Incas and carries ancient cultural and religious significance. It was only when Spanish conquistadors banned the game in the 16th Century AD did the game fade into legend. Video by Souleyman Messalti - - - - - Subscribe to"
YouTube Link 2022-06-17T13:52Z 743K followers, 332.6K engagements
"Why we need to debunk the 'deficit myth' - BBC REEL Government spending is increasing at an unprecedented rate to deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Many people worry this could burden future generations. However economist Stephanie Kelton author of The Deficit Myth argues that we need to rethink our attitudes towards government spending. Could Modern Monetary Theory help us navigate our way out of this crisis and even help build a fairer economy Producer: Dan John Animation: Jacqueline Nixon #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews economics bbc bbcreel bbcnews economics"
YouTube Link 2020-07-08T13:18Z 743K followers, 34K engagements
"Art is for rising up. #BBC #ArtsInMotion #Art bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2025-02-20T16:30Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"The tumultuous history of the Sydney Opera House BBC Global The building of the Sydney Opera House began on [--] March [----]. But when BBC Tonight visited the construction site in [----] it was plagued by technical problems soaring costs vacillating public opinion and political infighting. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250221-the-tumultuous-history-of-the-sydney-opera-house Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #architecture #history bbc bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2025-03-01T15:01Z 742K followers, 15.7K engagements
"The park that turned rubbish into a nature haven BBC Global Freshkills Park is slated to become New York City's largest park featuring rolling hills rare birds kayaking and dozens of outdoor activities. Beneath its modern image lies mountains of rubbish with a reclamation story. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #nature #US bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T17:01Z 743K followers, 20.6K engagements
"Is Human Connection The New Job Security #bbc #AI #career#psychology bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T15:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Why 2024's cicada emergence is so rare BBC Global Periodical cicadas have a very strange lifecycle. They spend [--] or [--] years underground (depending on the brood) and then suddenly emerge in their billions over the course of a few weeks. And now in [----] an ultra rare "dual emergence" of cicadas is happening with two different broods of emerging at the same time. It has not happened for [---] years and won't happen again for another [---] years. Cicada expert Dr Gene Kritsky explains it all. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T13:00Z 742K followers, 238.4K engagements
"Is lip balm bad for your lips BBC Global Lip balm has become a part of everyday life but can using too much of it be bad for you or even cause addiction We ask board-certified dermatologists Bruce Brod and Dee Anna Glaser to answer these questions. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #health #skin bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2024-11-12T14:00Z 743K followers, 65.4K engagements
"Japan's ancient secret to better cognitive memory - BBC REEL The centuries-old abacus once a common tool in many countries has now been abandoned around the world. But in Japan thousands of students are still taught proficiency on the abacus. Advocates argue that sliding the beads up and down with your fingers and then thinking with your brain creates a mind-body connection that helps with calculation skills and cognitive memory. Video by Terushi Sho Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-05-05T16:46Z 743K followers, 6.4M engagements
"Diving into Floridas prehistoric cave of Ice Age secrets BBC Global Florida's natural springs are more than scenic wonders they are portals to a prehistoric world hidden beneath turquoise and deep-blue waters. Among the most striking sites are Devils Den and Silver Springs where divers descend into freshwater sinkholes to uncover fossilised remains of Ice Age giants. These silent relics evoke a time when colossal creatures roamed the Earth and offer a stark reminder of our planets fragility and uncertain future. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T17:01Z 743K followers, 161.7K engagements
"How to quit your job and retire in your 30s: The new millennial trend - BBC REEL Recent studies suggest that over half of millennials do not see themselves as 'emotionally and behaviourally' connected to their job and company. Exhausted from high-pressure jobs and with a growing sense of burnout some millennials are following a personal finance strategy that allows them to quit the day job and retire decades early. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Senior Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-10-13T13:12Z 742K followers, 310.4K engagements
"How the teenage David Bowie rebelled with his hair BBC Global On [--] November [----] the would-be pop star told the BBC that cruelty to hirsute men "just has to stop". It was a cheeky stunt but it hinted at the unconventional spirit that Bowie carried into a career of fearless reinvention. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #DavidBowie #Hair bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T17:01Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Futtitinni: The Sicilian life advice you need to know about BBC Global The expression 'futtitinni' runs deep in the Sicilian culture. It's a mantra for not getting bogged down by the small stuff and instead focusing on what truly matters. Video by Pomona Pictures Commissioning Executive: Camelia Sadeghzadeh Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #culture #Italy #discovertheworld bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science discovertheworld bbc bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T14:00Z 743K followers, 159K engagements
"What really killed the Neanderthals - BBC Reel For decades we've thought of our Neanderthal cousins as brutish primitive beings. Second-class humans driven extinct by their own fallibility and stupidity. But as we are fast learning the truth about who they were and how they died is far more intriguing. In part [--] we visit Gibraltar and ask did we really drive our human relatives extinct For the full playlist visit BBC Reel: https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/the-last-neanderthal bbc bbc future bbc bbc future"
YouTube Link 2020-05-28T20:05Z 743K followers, 62.5K engagements
"JRR Tolkien on how WW1 inspired The Lord of the Rings BBC Global The first volume of JRR Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings was published on [--] July [----]. In a [----] interview the BBC spoke to Tolkien about his experiences during World War One how they had a profound effect and influenced his epic fantasy novel. Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240726-the-ww1-trauma-that-inspired-the-lord-of-the-rings Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #books #ww1"
YouTube Link 2024-08-01T13:00Z 743K followers, 985.1K engagements
"The image that changed our view of the Universe forever BBC Global In [----] a machine called Hubble peered into a small patch of empty sky for ten days straight. For the scientists on Earth it was a huge expensive gamble. What emerged from Hubble's patient gaze was a glittering array of [----] galaxies and billions of years of history staring right back at us. Made with thanks to the Space Telescope Science Institute Baltimore. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #space #history bbc"
YouTube Link 2025-04-05T14:00Z 743K followers, 797.2K engagements
"The controversial study that split up twins BBC REEL In the 1960s a well-respected adoption agency in New York deliberately split up infant twins and placed them in different families as part of a controversial study. The programme has had a seismic impact on many of their lives. The BBC's Melissa Hogenboom has tracked down identical and fraternal twin participants as well as one of the original researchers involved to understand why today the twins are still seeking answers about this intrusive experiment. - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2022-08-12T13:45Z 743K followers, 178.4K engagements
"Were the Azores home to an ancient civilisation BBC REEL History books tell us that Portuguese navigators found the Azores islands uninhabited in the middle of the Atlantic during the early 1400s. But some intriguing constructions suggest that people occupied this area long before. So who was this civilisation and why did they leave Video by: Next Stop Stories Narrator: Sam Hartford Executive Producer: Griesham Taan - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual"
YouTube Link 2022-10-28T15:11Z 743K followers, 1.8M engagements
"How to take afternoon tea like a Brit - BBC REEL When faced with cake tea and a fine selection of pastries you may ask yourself 'how do I make the ensuing binge look graceful' British etiquette expert William Hanson guides us through the dos and don'ts of afternoon tea. #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2020-07-03T12:31Z 743K followers, 247.1K engagements
"Britain's deadliest garden BBC Global The Poison Garden at the Alnwick Garden in Northumberland England is one of the deadliest gardens in the world. It features around [---] toxic intoxicating and narcotic plants. Visitors require a safety briefing before entering and gardeners must wear full-body protective clothing. It may seem alarming but many of the plants can be found in ordinary gardens with people completely unaware of their poisonous potential. However in many cases these deadly plants can also have life-saving qualities too so truly understanding their potential to both harm and to"
YouTube Link 2022-07-01T14:03Z 743K followers, 95.6K engagements
"The tribe that evolved to stay underwater longer BBC REEL Scattered through Indonesia Malaysia and the Philippines the Bajau are a semi-nomadic tribe of fishers with extraordinary freediving skills. Research has shown that their anatomy has evolved to help them remain underwater for a longer time. The Bajaus traditional respect for their environment sets them as an example for ocean conservation. Video by Anirudh Ganapathy Edited by K Akhil Raj Music sound design and mixing by Bjorn Surrao - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-18T14:16Z 743K followers, 1.5M engagements
"What we can learn from the African philosophy of Ubuntu - BBC REEL The African philosophy of Ubuntu has its roots in the Nguni word for being human. The concept emphasises the significance of community and teaches that 'a person is a person through others'. Many view the philosophy as a counterweight to a culture of individualism. Video by Brits Film Productions Executive producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2022-02-25T15:00Z 743K followers, 277.8K engagements
"Orangutan seen self-medicating in world first BBC Global Scientists have observed a never-before-seen behaviour by a wild orangutan. Rakus a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia was seen self-medicating using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek. Primatologist Dr Isabelle Laumer the lead author of the research provides insights into this unprecedented event. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #nature #animals bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2024-05-13T13:00Z 743K followers, 590.7K engagements
"See Nasa's spectacular new images of Jupiter BBC Global Nasa's Juno Spacecraft has released stunning new images of Jupiter the largest and oldest planet in our solar system. The outreach camera has not only helped to create beautiful images of Jupiter it has also contributed to new discoveries and fostered a community of citizen scientists. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #space #astronomy bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2024-12-03T14:00Z 743K followers, 1.9M engagements
"Why the Dutch don't say sorry BBC REEL The Netherlands may be a small country but the Dutch are known for many things: cycling cheese coffee shops windmills and being the tallest people in the world but there's one thing they aren't known for. saying 'sorry'. Producer: Michelle Potters - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews #discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld"
YouTube Link 2022-10-07T14:00Z 743K followers, 376.9K engagements
"Why we cannot go faster than light - BBC REEL The Universe has a speed limit and it seems there is no way around it. For more videos from BBC REEL visit: http://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbc reel physics speed of light animation science video physics explained bbc bbc reel physics speed of light animation science video physics explained"
YouTube Link 2018-08-13T08:57Z 743K followers, 256.9K engagements
"How pregnancy dramatically resculpts the brain - BBC REEL Part 2: A Changing Brain There are many hidden forces at play that shape a new mother's identity biology and physical self. Melissa Hogenboom BBC science journalist and author looks at the latest neuroscientific understanding of how the brain changes during pregnancy and motherhood and the positive impact this can have on new mothers. This is part [--] of [--] Part 1: How motherhood changes your sense of self https://www.youtube.com/watchv=J8r8waxFfV0&t=0s Part 3: Why the Dutch are more relaxed when it comes to parenting"
YouTube Link 2022-01-31T15:00Z 743K followers, 245.5K engagements
"Why you're not stuck with the brain you're born with - BBC REEL Scientists once thought that the brain was locked in place after puberty. But new technology shows that our brain continues to rewire itself and never stops changing as we age. Video by Fernando Teixeira & Izabela Cardoso Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-05-28T13:40Z 743K followers, 549K engagements
"Young people can't find jobs. What should they do BBC Global New data shows Gen Z are plagued by employment pessimism. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman discuss the difficulty facing entry-level workers. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #careers #genz bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-08-25T21:00Z 743K followers, 175.5K engagements
"The most extraordinary Brutalist buildings in Berlin The SpeciaList BBC Built in the thick of the Cold War under a nuclear threat and inspired by the space age Brutalist buildings in Berlin look like massive monumental out of this world fortifications. In a concrete-filled tour of the German capital architecture historian Felix Torkar explores the five most impressive ones - from the 'sinister and dangerous' Musebunker (Mouse Bunker) to the Embassy of Czechoslovakia in a stunning exploration of 'the most spectacular architectural style of the 20th century'. Subscribe to BBC Global:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T15:00Z 743K followers, 131.9K engagements
"The Japanese man who gets paid to 'do nothing' BBC Global Shoji Morimoto provides a very unusual rental service to his clients in Tokyo hiring himself out in order to quite literally do nothing. He has fashioned a career out of renting himself out to clients who simply don't want to be alone. Shoji doesn't engage in conversation or do anything other than just be there at whatever event or activity he has been hired to attend and yet he is in high demand scheduling one to three sessions a day. Video by Terushi Sho Narration by Dan John - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel:"
YouTube Link 2022-08-05T14:00Z 743K followers, 7.8M engagements
"The unique psychology of extreme endurance athletes BBC REEL What is the appeal of extreme endurance sport and why do people do it With expert insight from sports psychologists we look at the physical and psychological effects of why people push themselves to the limits of human capability. Video by Sam Padget Commissioning Editor: Griesham Taan With thanks to St Mary's University London Kings Swimmers & Borja Mucientes - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews #sports #health #psychology"
YouTube Link 2022-07-25T14:00Z 743K followers, 76K engagements
"How Sweden survives without small talk - BBC REEL In most cultures small talk acts as a social lubricant. But in Sweden people tend to avoid idle chit-chat. Some experts believe the Swedes are missing out on a vital communication tool while others say it's just a part of Swedish life. Video by Bjrn Nilsson Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews #discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features discovertheworld"
YouTube Link 2020-10-14T15:24Z 743K followers, 2.1M engagements
"The daring journey inside the world's deepest cave - BBC REEL The Veryovkina Cave is the deepest known cave on Earth. It took half a century and about [--] expeditions for Russian cave explorers to reach its record depth of [----] metres. Speleologists still think there is more to be discovered. Video by Irina Sedunova and underground footage by Petr Lyubimov To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2019-11-12T19:12Z 743K followers, 579.2K engagements
"Watch giant river otters learn to fish BBC Global It takes three years for an otter cub to master the complexities of fishing. Watch as a bevy of otters learn how to fish from their father. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-04-21T14:00Z 743K followers, 265.8K engagements
"Why did our friends stop posting on social media BBC Global After two decades of sharing more online it looks like more people are deciding to share less. New polling shows that nearly a third of all social media users post less than they did a year ago. That trend is especially true for adults in Gen Z. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and writer Kyle Chayka discuss the ways that social media is changing and what that means for how we live our lives online. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T14:00Z 743K followers, 1.2M engagements
"David Attenborough: How the platypus made us rethink evolution BBC Global In this clip David Attenborough discovers the curiosities connected to the platypus. The attributes of this animal are so extraordinary they have led to accusations of forgery and have ultimately made us rethink evolution. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T14:00Z 743K followers, 235.6K engagements
"What is restless legs syndrome and why does it matter - BBC REEL 'Restless legs syndrome' (RLS) is a condition of the nervous system that in its most serious form can be highly debilitating. It is thought to affect roughly [--] percent of people worldwide so how come it is still relatively unknown and poorly understood BBC Reel's Howard Timberlake goes in search of some facts and discovers that the condition and some of the medication used to treat it throws up more questions than it does answers. #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2022-04-11T14:00Z 743K followers, 400.1K engagements
"The US island that speaks Elizabethan English BBC Global The story of Ocracoke Island North Carolina is rich in tales of pirates Native American fishing and English sailors but one of its greatest legacies is a very unique dialect. Due to the island being isolated for centuries their "Hoi Toider" brogue sounds more like it's from South West England than the United States. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #language #history bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbc bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2025-04-07T14:01Z 743K followers, 2.9M engagements
"The unique undersea tunnels that link the Faroe Islands BBC Global High in the North Atlantic the Faroe Islands is an isolated archipelago home to just [-----] people. Tunnel building began in the 1960s and has transformed this tiny island nation both geographically and socially. More than two dozen tunnels now link communities that were once separated by mountains or sea. The newest tunnels are engineering marvels burrowing under the sea. Recently the longest tunnel yet opened to the southern island of Sandoy changing the lives of its small community. Subscribe to BBC Global:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T13:00Z 743K followers, 717.3K engagements
"Watch a bat's unusual encounter with a carnivorous plant BBC Global The carnivorous pitcher plant attracts not just insects but also the woolly bat and for a good reason. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #animals #nature bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T14:01Z 743K followers, 320.3K engagements
"Henrietta Lacks: The 'immortal' cells that changed the world - BBC REEL In [----] Henrietta Lacks a black woman from Baltimore USA died of cancer. However cells taken from her body without her knowledge continued to grow and multiply even after her death. They became the first 'immortalised human cell line' and changed medical science forever. HeLa cells have helped to create cancer treatments vaccines and have even furthered our understanding of space travel. Now [---] years on from Henrietta's birth her immortal cells are helping researchers develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Video by Daniel John"
YouTube Link 2020-10-30T15:30Z 743K followers, 382.5K engagements
"The 'Voodoo renaissance' of New Orleans BBC Global Voodoo is experiencing something of a renaissance in New Orleans US. We meet voodoo priestess Manbo Jessyka and high priestess Esh who introduce us to the practice as a way of life and as a means of connecting to ancestors through everyday rituals and spiritual reflection. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #voodoo #neworleans bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2024-10-30T13:01Z 743K followers, 380.3K engagements
"The Japanese art of fixing broken pottery - BBC REEL Japans ancient art of celebrating broken pottery is rooted in an eastern philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection. Many believe it can help us to accept our flaws and foster a sense of peace and fulfilment. Video by Terushi Sho Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2020-08-05T13:00Z 743K followers, 737.7K engagements
"The foods that can improve brain function BBC REEL Your friends address. A family holiday as a child. The name of that lady you see at work every day. Memory is our ability to recall information from the recent or distant past. But can what we eat affect how well it works Kimberley Wilson a psychologist with a master's degree in nutrition looks at the food and drink that can have a surprisingly positive effect on improving our memory and those that can do it harm. Written and presented by Kimberley Wilson Animation by Daire Collins Commissioned by Dan John - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel:"
YouTube Link 2022-11-14T15:00Z 743K followers, 996.9K engagements
"Why the Dutch always say what they mean BBC REEL BBC Reel editor Melissa Hogenboom was born in the Netherlands but grew up in the UK. Noticing the two extremes between British politeness and Dutch directness she explores how much truth there is to the stereotype that Dutch people are direct. Produced and reported by Melissa Hogenboom Filmed and directed by Michelle Potters Edit by Bas Govers - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews #language #netherlands #unitedkingdom bbc bbcreel bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2023-01-16T15:00Z 743K followers, 1.9M engagements
"The Japanese secret to being calmer and happier BBC Global Ichigo Ichie has been translated as "for this time only" "one time one meeting" and "once in a lifetime". This 16th-Century concept originated in tea ceremonies and martial arts and is still engrained in Japanese life today. In the beautifully preserved village of Magone along the ancient Nakasendo trail between Tokyo and Kyoto Nina Otsubo Cataldo leads us through the essential steps of this everyday discipline. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T16:01Z 743K followers, 919.3K engagements
"MK-Ultra: The shocking Cold War experiments hidden by the CIA - BBC REEL In the early days of the Cold War the CIA ordered the creation of a secret programme intended to find ways of mind control. Psychiatric institutions across the United States and Canada were funded by the CIA to perform experiments on patients using psychedelic drugs sensory deprivation electroshock treatment and more. The programme was known by its now infamous code name: MK-Ultra. Video by Adrian Hartrick & Dominika Oyska #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2022-04-01T14:00Z 743K followers, 974.6K engagements
"Dwarka: Have archaeologists finally found India's sunken kingdom - BBC REEL The city of Dwarka is one of the seven holy pilgrimage centres in India. It is the only place which is contemporary with the events described in the epic Mahabharata where it is described as the ancient kingdom of Krishna. It is written that upon Krishna's death the city was sunk beneath the Arabian sea. Today archaeologists searching for the lost kingdom believe they have found evidence of its existence off the coast of the modern-day Dwarka and are trying to understand what could have caused it to be lost beneath"
YouTube Link 2021-12-27T15:00Z 743K followers, 3.1M engagements
"Our reading rate is crashing. But John Grisham keeps writing BBC Global In August [----] the University of Florida published a study that found that over the last [--] years the number of Americans who would read a book for pleasure on any given day dropped by 40% between [----] and [----]. Katty Kay speaks with bestselling author John Grisham about this decline in reading habits and his latest novel The Widow. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #literacy #US bbc bbcnews factual documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T17:00Z 743K followers, 49.8K engagements
"Why successful women are quitting their jobs BBC Global The latest jobs data from the US government shows that between January and July [----] [------] women left the workforce at the same time that [-----] men entered it. BBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and writer Issie Lapowsky discuss why more women are leaving the workplace or opting to work part-time. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #women #employment bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T14:00Z 743K followers, 138.2K engagements
"Dstdning: The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning BBC Global Dstdning or the art of death cleaning is a mindful Swedish practice that helps helps the elderly and their families sort through and declutter life's possessions before they becomes a burden to others. It encourages reflection on what truly matters and helps people in their later years of life find peace order and meaning in letting go. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #Sweden #wellness #discovertheworld bbc bbcnews"
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T17:00Z 743K followers, [----] engagements
"Balwoogongyang: The Korean discipline of eating to be happier BBC Global Balwoogongyang is a Korean Buddhist practice where eating itself becomes a form of meditation. At 5am the nuns gather in the temple and eat in silence from four bowls following a specific ritual and taking only what they will eat. At the end they drink the rinse water from the last cup. In the video Soo Min Kim learns this technique directly from the Venerable Sunjae. Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T17:00Z 743K followers, 47.5K engagements
"What is 'dopamine fasting' and is it good for you BBC REEL In recent years 'dopamine fasting' has become increasingly popular among the tech workers of Silicon Valley. But what is 'dopamine fasting' and is it actually good for you Video by Next Stop Stories Executive Producer: Griesham Taan - - - - - Subscribe to BBC Reel: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbcreelsub_confirmation=1 More videos: https://www.bbc.com/reel #bbc #bbcreel #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2022-08-19T14:00Z 743K followers, 874.6K engagements
"Ancient DNA reveals the truth about Vikings - BBC REEL Vikings are often thought of as 'pure-bred' blonde-haired and blue-eyed warriors who changed the course of European history. Now a team of international scientists has debunked this modern-day myth of the Vikings by examining their genetic ancestry. The largest-ever DNA sequencing of Viking remains reveals their surprising ethnic diversity. Video by Alexandra Rasmussen Executive producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2021-11-19T11:45Z 743K followers, 2.6M engagements
"Life against the odds in Australia's underground town - BBC REEL Coober Pedy is at the centre of Australia's opal mining industry. Now the town where 60% of its residents live underground is becoming a leader in sustainable living. Video by Clare Richardson and Henning Goll To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2019-11-26T16:05Z 743K followers, 327.3K engagements
"Is this the 'real' Holy Grail - BBC REEL The Holy Grail is one of the most important relics of Christianity. According to Christian tradition it is the cup Jesus supposedly drank from during the Last Supper. Scholars are not certain if the Holy Grail ever existed. But there are many contenders vying for the title of the real Holy Grail and the Cathedral of Valencia tops the list. The vessel attracts pilgrims from all over the world and has even been used in Christian ceremonies by Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Video by Izabela Cardoso & Fernando Teixeira Executive Producer: Camelia"
YouTube Link 2022-03-14T15:34Z 743K followers, 126.2K engagements
"The prehistoric origins of the Silk Road BBC REEL In an expedition through the Central Asian steppe a group of Kazakh and European archaeologists search for clues left by early Humans and Neanderthals - they are investigating the prehistoric origins of the legendary Silk Road. Far before its emergence in the 2nd Century BC and well before the silk trade this expansive network of routes had already been [-----] years in the making. Traversing over [----] km from the Uzbek to the Russian border scientists search for traces that may hold the missing key to how extreme climatic events spurred"
YouTube Link 2022-12-30T15:00Z 743K followers, 149.5K engagements
"Cecilia Bartoli: See the magic of Opera's 'last diva' Arts in Motion Renowned for her astounding range the Italian mezzo-soprano's singing is a source of joy for adoring Opera fans. For more than four decades Bartoli has remained one of the most dazzling voices in classical music. Her secret is a lifetime of dedication playfulness and an unbroken connection to the music that moves her. Find out more about her artistic process in this episode of Arts in MotiononBBC News ChannelandBBC.com. #BBC #ArtsInMotion#CecilaBartoli #Opera #Rolex #PerpetualArts bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T14:00Z 743K followers, 21.9K engagements
"Surprising images from inside North Korea - BBC REEL Magnum photographer Carl De Keyzer is one of very few to have been given unprecedented access to Democratic People's Republic of North Korea. Video by Bruno Boelpaep and Alba Jaramillo To see more videos please visit: https://www.bbc.com/reel/ #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2020-02-11T17:00Z 743K followers, 10.5M engagements
"How the pelican spider hunts its prey BBC Global The pelican spider has mastered its hunting techniques but will she be successful in hunting down another spider Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_globalsub_confirmation=1 For the latest news analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com #bbc #nature #insects bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science bbc bbcnews factual documentary explainers bbcglobal world history science"
YouTube Link 2025-11-30T17:00Z 743K followers, 53.2K engagements
"How a Swedish coffee break can boost your wellbeing and performance - BBC REEL In Sweden a coffee break is more than just a quick hit of caffeine its a longstanding tradition believed to boost staff wellbeing and productivity. The Swedish coffee break or 'fika' is an excuse to slow down and relax in the company of others. It reflects the Swedish ideal of slowing down to appreciate life's smaller joys. Video by Bjrn Nilsson Executive producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh #bbcreel #bbc #bbcnews bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features bbc bbcreel bbcnews factual features"
YouTube Link 2022-02-11T15:00Z 743K followers, 890.3K engagements
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