February 28, 2019
From a disputed territory in southern Asia to the summit of a U.S. landmark, we're climbing all over the world to bring you news today. You'll learn how Kashmir has been the subject of wars and skirmishes between India and Pakistan, and you'll find out how many bowls of soba noodles have to be eaten to set a record at a restaurant in Japan.
February 28, 2019
From a disputed territory in southern Asia to the summit of a U.S. landmark, we're climbing all over the world to bring you news today. You'll learn how Kashmir has been the subject of wars and skirmishes between India and Pakistan, and you'll find out how many bowls of soba noodles have to be eaten to set a record at a restaurant in Japan.
English Verbs + Prepositions DictionaryAlicia Garcia
Why study verbs + prepositions?
Prepositions are one of the most difficult things to master in the English language. They provide the “links” between the main words (nouns, verbs, and adjectives), but many English students have a hard time knowing which preposition to use in each situation.
How the world's first subway system was built Alicia Garcia
It was the dawn of 1863, and London's not-yet-opened subway system — the first of its kind in the world — had the city in an uproar. Most people thought the project, which cost more than 100 million dollars in today's money, would never work. So how did they do it? Christian Wolmar explains how the London Underground was built at a time when no one had built a railway under a city before.
Child labor in cobalt trade Today's show features an in-depth report that concerns child labor, a large country in central Africa, and the widely used element of cobalt.
In tropical seas, flying fish leap out of the water, gliding for up to 200 meters, before dipping back into the sea. In the Indo-Pacific, a hunting sailfish swims up to 110 kilometers per hour. These feats are made possible by a fish’s form—which in most species is a smooth, long body, fins, and a tail. Lauren Sallan explains why these features are so common, and what it reveals about fish.
Cuba names a new leader, following a retirement announcement by President Raul Castro. Scientists follow the eyes to determine whether athletes have had concussions. We feature a little history on ramen noodles. And we show you how robots are being taught to assemble furniture. Fridays are awesome on CNN 10!
A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier - Robert GarlandAlicia Garcia
The year is 15 CE, and the Roman Empire is prospering. Most of the credit will go to the emperor, but this success wouldn’t have been possible without loyal soldiers like Servius Felix. Robert Garland illuminates what life was like for a solider in the Roman army.
Why should you read "The Handmaid's TaleAlicia Garcia
Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale explores the consequences of complacency and how power can be wielded unfairly. Atwood’s chilling vision of a dystopian regime has captured readers' imaginations since its publication in 1985. How does this book maintain such staying power? Naomi R. Mercer investigates.
English Verbs + Prepositions DictionaryAlicia Garcia
Why study verbs + prepositions?
Prepositions are one of the most difficult things to master in the English language. They provide the “links” between the main words (nouns, verbs, and adjectives), but many English students have a hard time knowing which preposition to use in each situation.
How the world's first subway system was built Alicia Garcia
It was the dawn of 1863, and London's not-yet-opened subway system — the first of its kind in the world — had the city in an uproar. Most people thought the project, which cost more than 100 million dollars in today's money, would never work. So how did they do it? Christian Wolmar explains how the London Underground was built at a time when no one had built a railway under a city before.
Child labor in cobalt trade Today's show features an in-depth report that concerns child labor, a large country in central Africa, and the widely used element of cobalt.
In tropical seas, flying fish leap out of the water, gliding for up to 200 meters, before dipping back into the sea. In the Indo-Pacific, a hunting sailfish swims up to 110 kilometers per hour. These feats are made possible by a fish’s form—which in most species is a smooth, long body, fins, and a tail. Lauren Sallan explains why these features are so common, and what it reveals about fish.
Cuba names a new leader, following a retirement announcement by President Raul Castro. Scientists follow the eyes to determine whether athletes have had concussions. We feature a little history on ramen noodles. And we show you how robots are being taught to assemble furniture. Fridays are awesome on CNN 10!
A Day in the Life of a Roman Soldier - Robert GarlandAlicia Garcia
The year is 15 CE, and the Roman Empire is prospering. Most of the credit will go to the emperor, but this success wouldn’t have been possible without loyal soldiers like Servius Felix. Robert Garland illuminates what life was like for a solider in the Roman army.
Why should you read "The Handmaid's TaleAlicia Garcia
Margaret Atwood's speculative fiction masterpiece The Handmaid's Tale explores the consequences of complacency and how power can be wielded unfairly. Atwood’s chilling vision of a dystopian regime has captured readers' imaginations since its publication in 1985. How does this book maintain such staying power? Naomi R. Mercer investigates.