In the high plains of Utah, cattle ranches rely on one breed of dog above all others to keep their herds under control: the brave, intelligent and tenacious border collie.

Why Border Collies Are the Perfect Cattle-Ranching Dogs (1:55)

The 1893 World's Fair would end up drawing 20 million people to its Chicago showground. Two of them, sisters Minnie and Nannie Williams, came at the invitation of serial killer H. H. Holmes

A Serial Killer Used the 1893 World's Fair to Lure Two of His Victims (4:59)

In 1867, Chinese transcontinental railroad workers went on strike to protest unsafe working conditions and lower pay than their white peers. Then came the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act–the first and only U.S. legislation to suspend immigration for a specific nationality. But with each wave of bigotry came solidarity and resistance from the Asian-American community. Join MTV News correspondent Yoonj Kim and Interim Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Lisa Sasaki as they link the events of the past to the present-day epidemic of discrimination against Asian-Americans.

How Bigotry in Business Was Met by Asian American Solidarity (11:56)

In 1960, Chinese-American Hollywood star Anna May Wong appeared in the last film of a long Hollywood career–far too much of it spent battling discrimination and roles that typecast Asian American actors in a negative light. Today, a new generation of media stars, such as tennis icon Naomi Osaka, is challenging those stereotypes and paving the way for change. Join MTV News correspondent Yoonj Kim and National Museum of American History Curator Theodore S. Gonzalves as they trace depictions of Asian Americans in media from Old Hollywood to now

Conversations in Context: Media Portrayals of the Asian American Experience (10:54)

The Frank Gehry design for the Louis Vuitton Foundation building was certainly innovative. But from a structural engineering perspective, there was nothing to suggest it was actually possible

This Frank Gehry Building Was Called Unbuildable (1:44)

It’s one of the most recognizable cars in the world, as British as Big Ben or fish and chips. It is of course the Mini Cooper–an ingeniously designed little vehicle, conceived at a time of global oil shortage.

How the Mini Cooper Came to Be (1:40)

As we come up to the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a recently unearthed clip shows life in the Greenwood district of Tulsa and its neighboring communities, filmed between 1925 and 1928

Footage of the Prosperous Greenwood District and the Tulsa Massacre (1:33)

Over half of all the sugar consumed in the U.K. is made of sugar beets. One sweet factory in Norfolk, England gets through millions of beets every year

The Staggering Amount of Sugar Beets Used to Make Sugar (1:01)

Faced with historic injustices that often spilled into violence, Asian American students at U.C. Berkeley–buoyed by the support of other student groups–went on strike in May 1968, demanding more diverse curricular representation. Later, leaders like Grace Lee Boggs and Larry Itliong would force a greater reckoning with the country’s past in order to extract social, economic, and legal change for their communities. Join MTV News correspondent Yoonj Kim and National Museum of American History Curator Theodore S. Gonzalves as they pick out lessons for the equally fraught landscape we face today

Conversations in Context: How Asian American Students Launched Equality Leadership (14:05)

An unlikely series of social media campaigns end up drawing the attention of pop legend Cher. At its center is a young elephant named Kaavan who is living in desperate circumstances in Pakistan.

How Social Media Ignited Cher's Fight to Save Kaavan the Elephant (1:54)

The British Antarctic Survey’s scientific research center was designed to withstand temperatures of -58F, to be self-sufficient for months on end and, should danger strike, and to move locations quickly.

This Remarkable Antarctic Base Can Move Around in Case of Danger (1:56)

Smithsonian Channel's new "Tomb Hunters" series, which follows discoveries made at the Saqqara site, premieres Monday, June 21.

'Tomb Hunters' Series Promo (0:30)

The male humpback whale song is one of the longest and most complex of any animal: A single call can last up to 30 minutes. Scientists are still unsure what its purpose is.

Male Humpback Whales Perform This Mysterious Song on Loop (1:43)

From his years as a general, Emperor Vespasian knew the morale-boosting effects that a colosseum could have on common people. So he set about building one—a task that would take 10 years.

Roman Emperor Vespasian Built the Colosseum to Boost Morale (2:02)

Six previously unknown coronaviruses were recently discovered in a cave in Myanmar. Here’s why scientists aren’t panicking about this.

We’re Discovering New Coronaviruses All the Time (and That’s OK!) (2:35)

Why do bats appear so resilient to virus-based diseases that would cause serious harm to humans? One theory ties it back to its evolutionary acquisition of an unusual capability in mammals: flight.

Why Bats Are Better Than Humans at Dealing With Viruses (2:40)

The eruption of Santorini in 1615 B.C. covered the town of Akrotiri with meters of volcanic debris. Today, archaeologists are in the process of excavating it–and marveling at its remarkably preserved ruins.

This Ancient Greek Town Suffered the Same Fate as Pompeii (3:19)

A pair of otter cub twins are starting to venture out into the world, fending and hunting for themselves. The female cubling is the first to taste success, in the form of a protein-rich scorpion fish.

These Twin Otter Pups Are Learning How to Adult (1:30)

How do you build an elevator into a side of a mountain so remote that heavy machinery couldn’t be delivered there? For the Chinese government, the answer was both obvious and incredible: They built it by hand.

Everything About This Elevator in the Side of a Mountain Is Stunning (1:54)

The legendary archery of Odysseus inspires a modern-day challenge: Can a horn-and-sinew bow built to ancient Greek standards outperform a state-of-the-art bow with a scope lens?

How Would Odysseus’ Bow Fare Versus a State-of-the-Art Modern One? (3:36)

The seal pupping season is an annual autumn occurrence on Scotland’s Monarch Islands, featuring the archipelago’s 35,000 grey seal inhabitants.

The Grey Seal Pupping Season in Scotland Is Spectacular (2:34)

Constantine's death would drive a crack through the Roman Empire, splitting it into West and East. Over the next several hundred years, parts of it would even fall to foreign invaders. But a new capital would rise to take its place: Constantinople.

Constantine's Death Threatened to Split the Roman Empire (3:16)

Inspired by Odysseus, historian Bettany Hughes is embarking on a journey through the Greek Islands. But at the island of Naxos, a different Greek hero appears to be calling: Dionysius, the God of wine and good times.

This Greek Island Has Been Partying for 2,500 Years (3:51)

Even by primate standards, cotton-top tamarins have highly complex communication abilities. Adults produce 40 distinct sounds–each with their own meaning. They even have one for humans! And while tasks are shared, including raising a family, it’s the alpha female that makes all the big decisions.

These Monkeys Have Complex Communication Skills (2:18)

The great diving beetle is a fast underwater swimmer and a voracious hunter. It can stay submerged for periods of up to 30 minutes a time—thanks to a makeshift oxygen tank in its wing case.

The Great Diving Beetle Is an Impressive Underwater Hunter (2:19)

When you’ve paid over $75 million for a luxury apartment in this New York skyscraper, you also get state-of-the-art protection against winds. Left unchecked, these can be powerful enough to sway the entire structure!

How to Stop a New York Skyscraper From Swaying (1:37)

A male Arctic Fox is searching for his mate amid the snow-cloaked landscape. Arctic foxes separate and unite every year–but their bonds are lifelong.

Arctic Fox Couple Reunites in the Freezing Cold (2:26)

It takes a special breed of animal to handle the Michigan winter—and the river otter is better prepared than most. But preparation is half the battle, and it starts with a roll in the snow to keep its fur coat insulated. The waters in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan freeze over fast in winter–and river otters need to work just as fast to keep holes open in the ice. If they close, the otters lose access to fish.

This River Otter Is Bracing for a Harsh Michigan Winter (3:10)

A pair of leopard cubs chase, pounce and play among the craggy rocks. Their mother is away searching for food, and it’s a great opportunity for them to hone their own hunting skills.

A Pair of Leopard Cubs Take Advantage of Mom's Absence (3:04)

Our Native Daughters is a group of four renowned black musicians determined to tell their own history through folk music. The result is a musical work that exudes power and truth.

Sneak Peek: Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters (1:27)