Step back in time to learn about Halloween in Victorian England and its arrival in America. During the Victorian era, Halloween was a night of spooky stories and fun games. People dressed in costumes and carved turnips to scare away ghosts. When Halloween came to America, it brou ...Show more
Exploring Nature with Sir David Attenborough
Join us on an exciting journey to celebrate the incredible life of Sir David Attenborough, who has spent 100 years exploring our beautiful planet. Sir David is a famous nature expert who has shown us amazing animals and places through his work. He loves sharing stories about the ...Show more
Maya Angelou was a people's poet -- an artist, activist, and teacher whose words resonate from Supreme Court Justices to internet memes. Learn more about her through a few of her own quotes in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/hi ...Show more
Throughout the twists and turns of her colorful life, Maya Angelou gathered the wisdom of the world and distilled it into a dynamic force with which to educate, to move, and to change society. Words have power! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The late poet, author, icon and activist Dr. Maya Angelou speaks about her creative process, the power of words and how she overcame a traumatic childhood. Dr. Angelou says that in order to be the best human being you can be, you must follow one simple directive: "Just do right." ...Show more