With stones rising 220 feet from the ground, Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve in Madagascar casts a landscape unlike any other. Composed of large limestone structures, the stone forest was once submerged completely underwater, some 200 million years ago. Today, the razor-sharp formations spread across 230 square miles, creating a dramatic scene.
How the Emperor's New Toy Gave Way to Your Car
Few gifts are so thoughtful they change the course of human history. Around 1672, a Flemish scientist named Ferdinand Verbiest designed a toy steam-propelled trolley for his friend and mentee, the Kangxi Emperor. Quite the gesture toward the man who nearly had Verbiest executed! It's unclear if the little automobile ever made it off the blueprints, but it put humankind on the road to four wheels.
Gun violence. Opioid addiction. Forced marriage. The United States faces many crises, but in communities across the nation, women are taking a stand. Inspired by the spirit of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Great Big Story presents DEFENDERS: a new documentary series about five women taking action and helping others in remarkable ways. Stay tuned for the first story in the series, premiering Monday, August 27th.
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