The Law of the Sea (Encore)

Most businesses fail within a few years. Even the most successful companies rarely survive more than a century. Wars, economic crises, technological revolutions, and changing consumer tastes have destroyed countless businesses throughout history. Yet a remarkable handful have sur ...  Show more

Most people probably don’t have anything made of bronze at home. Yet bronze used to be a big deal… a really big deal. In fact, an entire age of history is named after bronze. The discovery of this metal alloy wasn’t a minor upgrade over the metals previously used. It was a techni ...  Show more

Part 1 of the 3-part series on "Who owns the sea, sky, and space?"

Who Owns The Sea (And Why Does It Matter)?

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Ever wondered who actually owns the sea? Learn about who owns 2 ...

As a species, we have long considered ourselves the most dominant on the planet, laying claim to the territories and natural resources we discover. And yet, over two thirds of the world remain beyond our reach, hidden deep beneath seemingly endless stretches of water. What do tho ...  Show more

Question: What is the world’s largest habitat? Here’s a hint: It also takes up about half of the Earth’s surface. Any guesses? It’s the high seas, the parts of the open ocean outside any single country’s jurisdiction. And for the first time ever, there is a plan to protect it.  ...  Show more