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, ...
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The little-known tree that revolutionised global communication – BBC REEL
In Singapore, 1842, Dr William Montgomerie was shown a strange latex by his gardener. This material, when placed in hot ...
The ancient golden treasure rewriting Danish history – BBC REEL
A chance discovery is shedding new light on early Norse history, after two old school-friends, armed only with a metal ...
Why some people can thrive on less sleep – BBC REEL
Most human beings need eight hours of sleep per night to function and perform well, research has found. However, new ...
How a Korean cult leader kickstarted America's love of sushi – BBC REEL
Thinly sliced raw fish on plain white rice. How did this Japanese staple take over the world? And what has ...
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 ...
The earthquake that changed history – BBC REEL
The 1755 earthquake of Lisbon had such a profound effect on the world that we are still feeling its impact ...
The German castle that inspired Frankenstein – BBC REEL
Seated high above the Rhine Valley in Germany is the 13th Century Castle Frankenstein. Some believe that the castle, and ...
The surprising link between Vikings and Scottish women – BBC REEL
It's easy to think that the Viking world was dominated by bearded, macho men, but that assumption is wrong. The ...
Inside the world's 'deadliest garden' – BBC REEL
The Poison Garden at the Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, England is one of the deadliest gardens in the world. It ...
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