In 1936, Benjamin—the last thylacine—became a haunting symbol of extinction.
Now, science asks: what if extinction isn’t forever?
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The desert gets more dangerous after dark 🦂 Scorpions emerge at night to hunt—using pincers and venom to strike unseen. Their nocturnal edge turns the desert into a battlefield.
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#Scorpions #DesertLife #NocturnalAnimals #NatureIsMetal #Wildlife
The M1 Abrams survives the battlefield thanks to depleted uranium armor—an ultra-dense material that helps stop modern armor-piercing rounds and disrupt incoming fire.
Watch Titans of Defense on Curiosity Stream
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#watchandwonder #warmachines #militarytech
Ukraine’s war has reshaped the world—and put Russia’s oligarchs in the spotlight. Once symbols of extreme wealth (yachts, jets, football clubs), they now face global sanctions as governments seize luxury assets.
Watch the full documentary Putin and the Oligarchs on Curiosity Stream
When Cyclone Idai hit Beira, winds destroyed—but floods devastated.
Entire communities vanished underwater, leaving thousands stranded and millions impacted.
Watch Destruction Decoded: Hurricanes on Curiosity Stream
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#watchandwonder #educationalcontent #hurricanes #climateimpact
On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre.
A night meant for peace became one of America’s greatest tragedies.
🇺🇸 Explore the moments that shaped a nation—stream now on Curiosity Stream
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Founder. President. Rebel.
Thomas Jefferson helped lead three revolutions — political, social, and intellectual.
Discover the story behind one of history’s most complex visionaries in American Icons: Thomas Jefferson, a Curiosity Stream Original. Stream the full episode at Curiosity Stream.
Today we celebrate the birthday of Thomas Jefferson - principal author of the Declaration of Independence and a firm believer that education is essential to freedom.
His message still holds: a truly free society depends on informed minds.
🎓 Learn more on CuriosityStream.
In World War II, the Royal Navy turned to a retired wargamer and young women to outsmart German U-boats—helping change the course of the Atlantic war.
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The Aurochs went extinct in 1627—but scientists tried to bring it back. Were Heck cattle a true revival… or just a lookalike?
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🎙️Narrated by Matt K. Baker
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Amelia Earhart didn’t just make history—she redefined it. ✈️
Becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, she shattered expectations and showed the world that courage and capability have no limits. Her legacy still inspires women to rise, explore, and take flight.
#WatchAndWonder
It looks like it’s smiling — but this tiny salamander is a scientific marvel. The axolotl can regrow limbs, organs, and even parts of its brain. Scientists study it hoping to unlock the secrets of regeneration and healing. 🧬
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Near Luxor, archaeologists uncovered Egypt’s “Golden City”—a vast 3,000-year-old settlement revealing life at the height of ancient civilization.
Watch the full Breakthrough episode “Egypt’s Lost City” on #CuriosityStream
🎙️ Narrated by Matt K. Baker
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T. rex may have been fearsome, but Triceratops held its own! ⚔️ Fossils reveal healed bites & horn-to-horn battles over mates or territory.
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⚽ Two boys tend cattle… and play soccer in the Serengeti! 🌾 But with lions nearby, every rustle keeps them on edge. 🦁
Watch Living with Lions and see how families live among predators. Stream now on CuriosityStream.com
#LivingWithLions #CuriosityStream
On this day in 1994, a plane carrying Juvénal Habyarimana and Cyprien Ntaryamira was shot down over Rwanda.
What followed was one of the darkest chapters in modern history: the Rwandan Genocide.
👉 Watch the full story now on Curiosity Stream.
✝️ Christianity went from persecuted to powerful—thanks to Constantine. After a vision before battle, he legalized the faith, built iconic churches, and reshaped an empire.
Watch The Untold Story of the Vatican on #CuriosityStream! 📺
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A snake with legs?? No way… 🐍 Fossils show ancient snakes once had limbs before evolving into modern slithering predators. Hosted by wildlife biologist Dan O’Neill.
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🕍 The Vatican’s walls weren’t just for show—they were built for survival. Discover hidden secrets, art, and history in The Untold Story of the Vatican.
Watch the full documentary on #CuriosityStream. AND for a limited time, use code FAITH20 to get 20% off your subscription at Catholic Stream!
Alligators rule their territory with deep bellows and fierce defense during mating season 🐊 From vocal warnings to raw displays of strength, survival in the swamp is all about dominance.
Watch Natures Fight Club on Curiosity Stream
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#watchandwonder #wildlife #documentary #Alligator #Territory
A mother crocodile is all heart when it comes to her nest 🐊💚 She guards her eggs day & night and gently carries her hatchlings in her jaws to the water. Few mothers in the wild are this protective.
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#NatureDoc #CuriosityStream #WatchAndWonder
The Lone Ranger wasn’t just fiction—he was inspired by Bass Reeves, one of the Wild West’s greatest lawmen. 🐎
Host Dom Flemons uncovers the real stories behind outlaws, legends, and myths in The Real Wild West, streaming on #CuriosityStream.
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Why do crocodiles sunbathe? ☀️🐊 As exothermic animals, they rely on the environment to regulate body temp—basking to warm up, slipping into water to cool down.
Learn more amazing croc behaviors in Crocodile Kingdom on Curiosity Stream.
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When a crocodile strikes, timing is everything. 🐊💥 With explosive speed and stealth, these ancient predators can take down prey far larger than themselves.
One snap of those jaws turns a river crossing into a fight for survival.
Watch Crocodile Kingdom on Curiosity Stream.
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On the International Space Station, astronauts like Chris Hadfield survive on just 1 gallon of water a day.
From recycled sweat to turning air into water—nothing is wasted in space.
Watch more on CuriosityStream
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Ancient civilizations built incredible structures that still influence engineering today. Ancient Engineering reveals how these early innovations shaped the modern world.
Discover the origins of modern engineering - watch Ancient Engineering on Curiosity Stream.
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In Tokyo, James Rath meets a blind breakdancer and navigates life without sight in a city of 24 million - redefining movement, independence, and limits.
Watch Blind Spots on Curiosity Stream
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#Tokyo #Accessibility #Breakdancing #DisabilityAwareness
Dan O’Neill spots a group of capybaras in Guyana’s - cute, calm, and seemingly carefree 🐾 But in the wild, they’re easy targets for jaguars.
Discover these semi-aquatic giants and their world in Last Eden: Guyana on Curiosity Stream.
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Introduced to Australia in 1935, cane toads quickly became one of the world’s most damaging invasive species. With toxic defenses, rapid reproduction, and no natural predators, they’ve spread across Northern Australia, impacting native wildlife like the quoll. Cute Little Killers on Curiosity Stream