Great Big Story
Inside the Loudest Sound Ever Recorded #documentary #truestory
- Title
- Inside the Loudest Sound Ever Recorded #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Do you know what created the loudest sound on Earth? People 3,000 miles away described it as “cannon fire from a nearby ship”, but it wasn’t cannon fire. Ranchers on a sheep farm in Alice Springs, Australia, almost 2,500 miles away said they heard two shots from a rifle, but it wasn’t a rifle. But what was behind this sudden and unprecedented sound? Estimated at 310 decibels, scientists believe it was the loudest sound ever produced on the surface of the planet.
#greatbigstory #truestory #reallifestory #interestingfacts #sound #technology
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- Meet the Parachuting Beavers of WW2 #truestory #documentary
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In 1948, Idaho faced a beaver invasion, so they air-dropped 76 of them into the wilderness using WWII parachutes and wooden crates. It sounds wild...but it worked. This true story isn't just a quirky moment in history; it's a story about creativity and the wild lengths humans will go to protect even the smallest, furriest members of the animal kingdom. Let's see how this archive footage shows us the kooky side of the 1940's for this history deep dive!
#truestory #ww2 #wildlife #nature #greatbigstory #documentary #animals #cuteanimals #archive
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every ...
- Title
- This Luxury Noodle Soup in Taiwan Costs $321
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We’re dusting off a classic from the vault, because some stories are too good not to share again! Check out this video we made in 2019.
Beef noodle soup is a Taiwanese food icon—you can find it everywhere, from bustling street food stalls to family-run restaurants in Taipei, often for just a few dollars. But at Niu Ba Ba, this humble dish takes a gourmet turn. Here, a single bowl costs $321. Why so expensive? The answer lies in rare ingredients, meticulous preparation, and the finest cuts of Wagyu beef. This isn’t your everyday beef noodle soup. Each bowl is crafted with premium Wagyu beef, rich broth simmered for hours, and hand-pulled noodles that transform a street food staple into a luxury dining experience. At $321, it’s one of the most exclusive dishes in Taiwan, and some diners say it’s worth every bite.
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Welcome to Niu Ba Ba
01:15 - How the soup is made
02:08 - Explaining the price tag
02...
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- Here's the Fastest Mochi Maker in Japan #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mitsuo Nakatani is a mochi master, and to watch him do his work is a genuine thrill. Turning sticky rice into Japan’s traditional soft and chewy treat requires pounding, flipping and smashing the glutinous rice at high speeds in perfect coordination with a team. While visitors come to Nakatani’s mochi shop to taste the best, they stay to watch him make it.
#greatbigstory #documentary #truestory #reallifestory #mochi #dessert #japan #food #cuisine #japanesefood
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around his...
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- Why Superman Became the KKK’s Worst Nightmare
- Runtime
- 8:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Not all heroes wear capes, but some do. In this collection of true stories, we explore the many ways people channel the spirit of superheroes to fight injustice, spark imagination, and empower others. In this compilation, we meet the science teacher who channels Spider-Man to inspire his students, and a father who turns wheelchairs into incredible Halloween costumes fit for any Marvel or DC superhero. We revisit the moment Superman took on the Ku Klux Klan, and celebrate a cosplayer rewriting what it means to be a hero. These are everyday people doing extraordinary things, and reminding us what being a superhero is really about.
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Superman vs. the KKK
02:14 - The Spider-Man of Science
03:52 - Cosplay and the New Face of Heroes
05:41 - Superhero Costumes That Transform Wheelchairs
#superman #superheroes #dccomics #spiderman #marvel #truestory #greatbigstory #documentary
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- A WWII Tale of Parachuting Beavers
- Runtime
- 4:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In 1948, Idaho faced a very unusual animal problem: beavers were taking over towns. The solution? One of the most bizarre and brilliant ideas in wildlife history. To protect these cute animals and restore balance, conservation officer Elmo Heter came up with a plan: parachute dozens of beavers into the remote backcountry using surplus WWII parachutes and wooden crates.What followed was a skydiving mission like no other. 76 beavers were dropped from the sky, led by one fearless test jumper named Geronimo. This true story isn't just a quirky moment in history; it's a story about creativity and the wild lengths humans will go to protect even the smallest, furriest members of the animal kingdom. Let's see how this archive footage shows us the kooky side of the 1940's for this history deep dive!
#truestory #ww2 #wildlife #nature #greatbigstory #documentary #animals #cuteanimals #archive
00:00 - Meet the Beavers
00:28 - A Wildlife Problem
01:01 - Th...
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- This Turkish Ice Cream Doesn’t Melt #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ankara might be the capital city, but Kahramanmaraş is Turkey’s undisputed ice cream capital. Atilla Kanbur is the fourth generation in his family to make delicious Turkish ice cream, churning out 5 tons of the sweet stuff a day. What’s so special about Turkish ice cream? It’s stretchy, it’s sticky, oh, and it doesn’t melt.
#greatbigstory #documentary #truestory #reallifestory #food #cuisine #turkey #türkiye #turkish #turkishfood #icecream
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, cultur...
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- This Man Makes the Smallest Sculptures in the World #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The artist Willard Wigan has been making sculptures for six decades, and yet his entire body of work could fit in the palm of your hand. His record-breaking micro-sculptures, which take months to complete, are made from fragments of pottery, flecks of gold and grains of sand.
And if you think the statues are small, imagine the tools used to make them. Willard has to craft them all himself, from hypodermic needles, shards of diamond and human eyelashes. Measured in micrometers, and almost invisible to the human eye, Willard has built worlds inside the eye of a needle - Mount Rushmore, the Last Supper, the Moon Landing to name just a few.
He also holds the world record for the smallest sculpture ever made which is the size of a single human blood cell. It’s a sculpture of a fetus carved from Kevlar, and placed within the hollowed hole of a single hair. Truly mind boggling.When he was 50, Willard was diagnosed with autism, which he credits as his “super pow...
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- This Cookie Is Made of Fish Bones… #greatbigstory #truestory
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What if a cookie could fight childhood malnutrition? This true story follows Francis Thoya, a former event planner in Kenya who lost his livelihood during the pandemic and found a new calling in the kitchen. After discovering high rates of malnutrition in Kilifi County, Francis set out to create a nutritious, high-protein snack using local ingredients. The result? Samaki Cookies! Crispy, fish-based biscuits made from powdered fish, cassava, and fruit.
Working with nutritionists, researchers, and a local pastry chef, Francis turned his homemade food recipe into a growing social enterprise rooted in Kenyan cuisine. Today, Samaki Cookies are feeding families, supporting local farmers and fishermen, and offering a powerful new approach to food and nutrition in Africa. This is a Great Big Story documentary about innovation, resilience, and the impact one biscuit can have on a community.
#greatbigstory #truestory #africa #kenya #nutrition #recipe #protein #malnutr...
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- This Soup Has Been Simmering for 45 Years #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Some things get better with age. Including soup. That’s the thinking at Wattana Panich. This family-run restaurant in Bangkok has been serving soup with the same broth for 45 years. It’s a beef noodle soup called neua tune. It simmers in a giant pot. Fresh meat like raw sliced beef, tripe and other organs is added daily. But any broth leftover is preserved at the end of each day and used in the next day’s soup. It’s an ancient cooking method that gives the soup a unique flavor and aroma.
#greatbigstory #documentary #truestory #reallifestory #food #cuisine #soup #foodanddrink #bangkok #thailand #thaifood #thai
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- Title
- This Cookie is Fighting Malnutrition in Kenya
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What if a cookie could fight malnutrition? In coastal Kenya, one man turned a homemade fish-based snack into a powerful tool against hunger. This true story follows Francis Thoya, a former event planner whose journey through loss and resilience led to a protein-rich biscuit now feeding families across Africa. Rooted in local cuisine and crafted from traditional food recipes, Samaki Cookies are more than just a clever innovation, they’re a reminder that real change can start with something as small (and crunchy) as a cookie. This is a Great Big Story documentary about innovation, nutrition, and the incredible things that can happen when a community comes together for change
00:00 – Introduction
00:16 – Meet the Founder
00:51 – How It’s Made
02:14 – Enter Pwani University
02:57 – Francis’s Motivation
#nutrition #africa #recipe #truestory #greatbigstory #realstory #documentary #innovation
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- The Surprising Origin of Dippin' Dots #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Dippin’ Dots—they're an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and overall summertime staple. The mini balls of ice cream that melt in your mouth are also a childhood favorite. But where did the “ice cream of the future” come from? The answer has a little something to do with cow feed.
#greatbigstory #documentary #truestory #reallifestory #food #cuisine #dippindots #foodanddrink #dessert #icecream
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond.
- Title
- Meet the Voice Behind Your GPS #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet Karen Jacobsen, a voiceover artist from Queensland Australia, who has one of the most recognisable voices in the world. As the original voice of GPS, she’s helped billions of us to reach our destination. Back in 2002, she recorded more than 50 hours of audio for the first ever GPS voice system, including 168 versions of the word “approximately”. Has she told you where to go? Recalculating.
#greatbigstory #documentary #truestory #reallifestory #gps #satnav #driving #cars
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating persp...
- Title
- This Origami is Changing Engineering…
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We’re dusting off a classic from the vault, because some stories are too good not to share again! Check out this video we made in 2017.
Twenty-five years ago, physicist Robert Lang worked at NASA, where he researched lasers. He also garnered 46 patents on optoelectronics and wrote a Ph.D. thesis called "Semiconductor Lasers: New Geometries and Spectral Properties." But in 2001, Lang left his job to pursue a passion he’d had since childhood: origami. In the origami world, Lang is now a legend—and this Great Big Story documentary tells his true story. It’s not just his eye-catching, intricate designs that have taken the craft by storm. Some of his work has helped pioneer new ways of applying origami principles to complex real-world engineering problems.
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- Title
- Inside Korea's Ultimate Hangover Cure #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Hangovers: the older we get, the more unbearable they become. But how to beat them? Well if you find yourself in Korea with a splitting headache after too many rounds of soju, we recommend haejangguk (aka hangover soup). At Seoul's Cheong Jin Ok restaurant, home of the original haejangguk, third-generation owner Joon-Yong Choi makes the stew the same way his family has since 1937. Congealed cow's blood, beef intestines, rice and cabbage: this soup does a body good.
#greatbigstory #documentary #truestory #reallifestory #koreanfood #korea #korean #hangover #hangovercure #food #cuisine
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you se...
- Title
- Inside the Home Overrun by 1000 Cats
- Runtime
- 8:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Whether it’s rescuing them from towering treetops or writing music in their language, these are stories of people deeply devoted to cats. In California, one woman has opened her home (and her life) to over a thousand of them. In Seattle, two arborists use their climbing skills to save stranded pets. And in Texas, conservationists are fighting to protect one of the world’s rarest wild cats. These true stories show just how far some will go for the animals they love.
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - The Woman Who Lives With 1,000 Cats
2:24 - The Tree Climbers Saving Stranded Pets
4:42 - The Musician Writing Songs for Cats
6:48 The Wild Cat on the Brink of Extinction
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- Title
- This Toy Museum Grew from a Single Happy Meal
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In the Malaysian city of Alor Setar, a lifelong love of McDonald’s and fast food toys led one man to create something extraordinary: a private museum filled with more than 80,000 pieces of vintage memorabilia. From rare Happy Meal toys and nostalgic packaging to full-size Ronald McDonald statues, the Top Fast-Food Toy Collections Museum is a tribute to decades of playful branding and pop culture history. Founded by devoted collector Lee Choon Chiek, this hidden gem has become a must-see for toy lovers, fast food fans, and anyone drawn to the sentimental side of childhood. In this Great Big Story documentary, we explore how Lee’s passion began in the 1980s, what drives him to keep collecting, and why this colorful archive of McDonald’s memorabilia resonates with visitors around the world. Whether you’re a retro toy lover, pop culture fan, or just curious about one of the most unique collections on Earth, this will be making us all hungry...
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- This Studio Rebuilds the Dead for a Living
- Runtime
- 6:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What does it take to sculpt a human face from a skeleton? This true story takes us inside the Stockholm studio of Swedish forensic artist Oscar Nilsson, where history is brought back to life through forensic sculpting. Working closely with archaeologists and museums, Oscar creates lifelike sculptures of people who lived thousands of years ago—using DNA extracted from skeletal remains to reveal traits like hair color, eye color, and ancestry.
But it doesn’t stop there. Oscar also relies on osteological analysis—studying bones for forensic clues about a person’s age, sex, health, and even how they may have lived or died. The result is a hauntingly realistic sculpture that bridges the gap between science and art. From a Wari Queen born in the 9th Century to a 17th Century ‘vampire’, these are the forgotten faces of history—painstakingly sculpted in silicone, clay, and stunning detail.
00:00 - Introduction
00:40 - Studio Tour
01:09 - The ...
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- This Man Built a Museum out of Fast Food Toys
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In the Malaysian city of Alor Setar, a lifelong love of McDonald’s and fast food toys led one man to create something extraordinary: a private museum filled with more than 80,000 pieces of vintage memorabilia. From rare Happy Meal toys and nostalgic packaging to full-size Ronald McDonald statues, the Top Fast-Food Toy Collections Museum is a tribute to decades of playful branding and pop culture history. Founded by devoted collector Lee Choon Chiek, this hidden gem has become a must-see for toy lovers, fast food fans, and anyone drawn to the sentimental side of childhood. In this Great Big Story documentary, we explore how Lee’s passion began in the 1980s, what drives him to keep collecting, and why this colorful archive of McDonald’s memorabilia resonates with visitors around the world. Whether you’re a retro toy lover, pop culture fan, or just curious about one of the most unique collections on Earth, this will be making us all hungry...
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- Why Some People Eat Seal (and Others Won’t....) #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sous chef Megane and Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier Maxime Resse navigate the daily challenges of Arctic life—from food shortages and frozen pipes to polar nights and midnight sun—while embracing traditional preservation techniques like fermentation.
Located in the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, Huset is surrounded by frozen fjords, polar bears, and some of the planet’s most extreme conditions. Yet it has become a place where culture, cuisine, and community come together. The restaurant continues to thrive at the edge of the world, blending Norwegian food traditions with the rhythms of Arctic life, offering guests with a 14-course culinary journey unlike anything else on Earth.
#greatbigstory #documentary #polarbear #finedining #cooking #restaurant #arctic #norway #culture #food #lifestyle #truestory #reallifestory #norwegianfood #svalbard #michelin #foodlover
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- Title
- This is the Largest Mcdonalds Toy Collection in the World
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In the Malaysian city of Alor Setar, a lifelong love of McDonald’s and fast food toys led one man to create something extraordinary: a private museum filled with more than 80,000 pieces of vintage memorabilia. From rare Happy Meal toys and nostalgic packaging to full-size Ronald McDonald statues, the Top Fast-Food Toy Collections Museum is a tribute to decades of playful branding and pop culture history. Founded by devoted collector Lee Choon Chiek, this hidden gem has become a must-see for toy lovers, fast food fans, and anyone drawn to the sentimental side of childhood. In this Great Big Story documentary, we explore how Lee’s passion began in the 1980s, what drives him to keep collecting, and why this colorful archive of McDonald’s memorabilia resonates with visitors around the world. Whether you’re a retro toy lover, pop culture fan, or just curious about one of the most unique collections on Earth, this will be making us all hungry...
00:00 - Introduction
- Title
- Why This Arctic Fine Dining Spot Is So Popular
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sous chef Megane and Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier Maxime Resse navigate the daily challenges of Arctic life—from food shortages and frozen pipes to polar nights and midnight sun—while embracing traditional preservation techniques like fermentation.
Located in the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, Huset is surrounded by frozen fjords, polar bears, and some of the planet’s most extreme conditions. Yet it has become a place where culture, cuisine, and community come together. The restaurant continues to thrive at the edge of the world, blending Norwegian food traditions with the rhythms of Arctic life, offering guests with a 14-course culinary journey unlike anything else on Earth.
#greatbigstory #documentary #polarbear #finedining #cooking #restaurant #arctic #norway #culture #food #lifestyle #truestory #reallifestory #norwegianfood #svalbard #michelin #foodlover
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- Title
- How This Arctic Restaurant Served Polar Bear Meat… #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sous chef Megane and Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier Maxime Resse navigate the daily challenges of Arctic life—from food shortages and frozen pipes to polar nights and midnight sun—while embracing traditional preservation techniques like fermentation.
Located in the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, Huset is surrounded by frozen fjords, polar bears, and some of the planet’s most extreme conditions. Yet it has become a place where culture, cuisine, and community come together. The restaurant continues to thrive at the edge of the world, blending Norwegian food traditions with the rhythms of Arctic life, offering guests with a 14-course culinary journey unlike anything else on Earth.
#greatbigstory #documentary #polarbear #finedining #cooking #restaurant #arctic #norway #culture #food #lifestyle #truestory #reallifestory #norwegianfood #svalbard #michelin #foodlover
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- Title
- Inside the Hangover Dish Getting Koreans Back to Work…
- Runtime
- 9:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- South Korea is a land of bold flavors, ancient methods, and deep culinary heritage. This video journeys through the country’s fermentation traditions—from fiery kimchi handcrafted by a devoted husband in South Jeolla, to the rich, restorative hangover soup simmering in Seoul. In Sunchang, meet a master of gochujang, Korea’s beloved all-purpose sauce, and in Hamyang, uncover the healing powers of bamboo salt, a mineral-rich treasure fired in centuries-old kilns. Four dishes. One tradition. Fermentation at its finest.
00:00 – Introduction
00:18 – Seoul’s Famous Hangover Soup
02:44 –Making the Perfect Kimchi in South Jeolla
04:51 – The Healing Power of Bamboo Salt
06:51 – Gochujang from Korea’s Sauce Capital
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- Title
- Inside the World’s Most Remote Dining Restaurant
- Runtime
- 4:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sous chef Megane and Restaurant Manager/Head Sommelier Maxime Resse navigate the daily challenges of Arctic life—from food shortages and frozen pipes to polar nights and midnight sun—while embracing traditional preservation techniques like fermentation.
Located in the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, Huset is surrounded by frozen fjords, polar bears, and some of the planet’s most extreme conditions. Yet it has become a place where culture, cuisine, and community come together. The restaurant continues to thrive at the edge of the world, blending Norwegian food traditions with the rhythms of Arctic life, offering guests with a 14-course culinary journey unlike anything else on Earth.
00:00 – Welcome to the Arctic’s Wildest Restaurant
00:38 – Meet the Team Behind the Magic
01:08 – What’s on the Menu? (Yes, They Eat Seal)
01:50 – How They Preserve Food in a Frozen Desert
02:47 – Life at the End of th...
- Title
- Meet the Artist Making 10-Foot Pen Portraits #documentary #truestory
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jacqueline Suowari is a multidisciplinary artist who brings ballpoint pen art to life on a grand scale. Her Afro-urban pieces—some up to ten feet tall—blend intricate drawings, bold primary colors, and powerful performance art. Through her work, Suowari aims to empower Nigerians to embrace vulnerability and discuss topics often left unspoken, like mental health. Her large-scale portraits give voice to the marginalized, inviting us to rethink identity and human expression. Suowari says, “I think for me the greatest achievement is using art as a tool to change people for the greater good—to inspire people to be better.”
Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a g...
- Title
- Meet 3 Italian Makers Behind Unexpected Industries
- Runtime
- 9:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Italy is world-renowned for its craftsmanship, culture, and tradition. This video explores how Italian excellence comes to life. First, go inside GDE Bertoni, the factory near Milan where the FIFA World Cup trophy is made. Then visit Emilia-Romagna, where a cheese bank accepts Parmigiano Reggiano as collateral to support local farmers. Finally, discover Cremona, home of the Stradivarius violin, where over 100 violin makers keep Italy’s centuries-old violin-making tradition alive. Three stories. One country. Infinite inspiration.
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- Title
- Why She Drew 10-Foot Masterpieces With a Pen
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jacqueline Suowari is a multidisciplinary artist who brings ballpoint pen art to life on a grand scale. Her Afro-urban pieces—some up to ten feet tall—blend intricate drawings, bold primary colors, and powerful performance art. Through her work, Suowari aims to empower Nigerians to embrace vulnerability and discuss topics often left unspoken, like mental health. Her large-scale portraits give voice to the marginalized, inviting us to rethink identity and human expression. Suowari says, “I think for me the greatest achievement is using art as a tool to change people for the greater good—to inspire people to be better.”
00:48 - Mastering the pen
02:33 - 'Now I Wear Myself' Exhibition
03:46 - Mentoring
04:16 - 'The Way They See Us' Exhibition
Lead Producer / Camera / Editor:
Dominique Turner
Additional Footage:
Oluwaseun Oke
Sky News
Photography:
The Lex Ash
Revamp Initiative
- Title
- This Place Holds the Biggest Book on Earth!
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Myanmar’s Kuthodaw Pagoda is a Buddhist shrine comprised of hundreds of inscribed stone tablets. From a distance, the surrounding stupas resemble a cluster of small temples. Combined, however, they form the entirety of Buddha’s teachings. Each of the 730 stupas contains a marble tablet, standing tall at 5 feet in height. The tablets were once covered in precious gems and adorned with gold ink; however, following the British invasion, the site was looted for its riches. Today, the book still remains accessible to visitors, embossed with black ink so the scripture can be read for years to come.
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- Title
- The €1.7 Million Racing Pigeon
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Enter the high-stakes world of elite pigeon racing, where birds are bred like racehorses and auctioned like fine art. Nikolaas Gyselbrecht runs the world’s biggest pigeon auction house, he once sold a single bird for €1.7 million... Once dismissed as “flying rats,” pigeons have a long and fascinating history, from ancient messengers to modern-day champions. Watch and discover why elite racing pigeons are so valuable, and why fanciers treat these birds like royalty in a sport built on obsession, prestige, and profit.
#pigeonlover #pigeonracing #pigeons
- Title
- The Most Unusual Theme Parks on Earth
- Runtime
- 8:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Theme parks, surreal attractions, and artistic playgrounds, this compilation explores the world’s most unusual theme park experiences. From Romania’s underground salt mine amusement park to Italy’s handmade rides, Singapore’s mythological sculpture park, Japan’s mind-bending Site of Reversible Destiny, and Las Vegas’ vintage neon sign museum, these destinations redefine what a theme park can be. Blending history, art, and imagination, each story invites you to see the world differently. Whether you're a returning viewer or brand new, get ready for a nostalgic and eye-opening ride.
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- Title
- Why This Pigeon Could Be Worth Millions
- Runtime
- 11:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Enter the high-stakes world of elite pigeon racing, where birds are bred like racehorses and auctioned like fine art. Nikolaas Gyselbrecht runs the world’s biggest pigeon auction house, he once sold a single bird for €1.7 million... Once dismissed as “flying rats,” pigeons have a long and fascinating history, from ancient messengers to modern-day champions. Watch and discover why elite racing pigeons are so valuable, and why fanciers treat these birds like royalty in a sport built on obsession, prestige, and profit.
00:00 Introduction
01:16 The Start of PIPA
02:35 Pigeon Training
04:04 The Magic
08:02 The Obsession
09:52 Bonus Scene
Lead Producer / Camera / Editor:
Laurent Laughlin
Additional footage provided by:
Ezgi Yildirim – Klank Productions
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- Title
- The Man Who Defends Anonymous
- Runtime
- 8:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Lawyers fighting for justice, freedom, and change... these are courtroom stories with heart. From a cyberlaw icon defending Anonymous, to a man who became a lawyer after being wrongfully imprisoned, to hip-hop’s go-to defense attorney using his voice to challenge racial injustice—this is not your average legal drama. These three powerful stories explore the human side of law, spotlighting lawyers who are reshaping the justice system from the inside out.
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- Title
- Scrabble Tips from the World Champion
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Scrabble ranks among the most iconic board games of all time—right up there with Monopoly, Jumanji, Risk, and Clue. But unlike most, Scrabble demands a sharp mind. You’ll need the vocabulary of a spelling bee champion, the precision of a math whiz, and the strategy of a chess master—all while keeping a close eye on your opponents’ every move.
In our latest video, we explore the fascinating history of Scrabble and sit down with World Champion Wellington Jighere, who shares his top tips and clever hacks for dominating the board and winning a game of Scrabble.
#Scrabble #Mastermind #Boardgames
- Title
- This Scrabble World Champion can help you win
- Runtime
- 8:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Scrabble ranks among the most iconic board games of all time—right up there with Monopoly, Jumanji, Risk, and Clue. But unlike most, Scrabble demands a sharp mind. You’ll need the vocabulary of a spelling bee champion, the precision of a math whiz, and the strategy of a chess master—all while keeping a close eye on your opponents’ every move.
In this video, we explore the fascinating history of Scrabble and sit down with World Champion Wellington Jighere, who shares his top tips and clever hacks for dominating the board and winning a game of Scrabble.
Want to level up your game? Join us and discover plenty of Scrabble secrets, with a dose of history along the way.
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - The Game
01:55 - The Inventor
04:57 - The Champion
06:02 - Scrabble Tips
Lead Producer: Sofia Couceiro
Camera: Evan Rosenberg, Sofia Couceiro
Editor: Stephanie Chung, Sofia Couceiro
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- Title
- The Man Who Invented The Rubik's Cube
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Since the 1980s, the Rubik’s Cube has captivated the minds of puzzle solvers around the globe. But how did one of the world’s most addictive and prolific puzzles come to be?
It all began in the beautiful city of Budapest, in the beautiful mind of Ernő Rubik, a design and architecture lecturer looking for a tactile way to teach his students about three-dimensional space. But the story’s real “twist” came when the creator had to engineer a solution to his self-made conundrum. Think you have what it takes to crack the code? Take it up with the master himself.
#RubiksCube #Game #Puzzle #shorts
- Title
- The Athletes of Alaska's Extreme High School Sports
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Meet Mila Neely, one of the Athletes who takes part in the NYO Games - a series of gruelling high school sports inspired by real-world survival skills with historical ties to the indigenous tribes of the state.
In this episode, we travel to Anchorage, Alaska, to learn about the history and ancient origins of the games, and meet some of the student athletes taking part in the state’s toughest high school sports tournament.
- Title
- The Origin of These Gruelling High School Sports
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In this episode, we travel to Anchorage, Alaska, to learn about the history and ancient origins of the gruelling NYO games.
From sneaking up on a seal to sending a message across the tundra without a cell phone, event organizer Kyle Worl shares the powerful history behind these intense Arctic sports.
Thank you to Visit Anchorage, Alaska for making this video possible, and also, a special thanks to the Alaska Native Heritage Center for letting us shoot there.
#ExtremeSports #Alaska #Anchorage #NYOGames
- Title
- What’s Hiding Deep Under the Ocean?
- Runtime
- 8:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Explore underwater crime scenes, wine aging, memorial reefs, and mystical caves in this thrilling compilation of ocean exploration stories. Dive into the depths of the Mediterranean, Yucatan, and beyond, uncovering how the ocean transforms both life and death. These incredible tales reveal the secrets of the deep.
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- Title
- Have You Ever Seen High School Sports Like This Before?!
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Discover the city of Anchorage, Alaska - a tourism destination filled with wildlife, glaciers and culture. It's also home to the NYO Games - a series of gruelling high school sports inspired by real-world survival skills with historical ties to the indigenous tribes of the state.
In this episode, we head to Anchorage to learn about the history and ancient origins of the games - from sneaking up on a seal, to sending a message across the tundra without a cell phone - and meeting some of the student athletes taking part in the state’s toughest high school sports tournament. We spoke with coach, competitor, and event organizer Kyle Worl, who shared the powerful history behind these intense Arctic sports. As the games gain recognition beyond Alaska, Kyle is committed to honoring their roots whilst inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Thank you to Visit Anchorage, Alaska for making this video possible, and also, a special thanks to the Alaska Native Heritag...
- Title
- The Most Gruelling High School Sport in Alaska.
- Runtime
- 7:38
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Discover the city of Anchorage, Alaska - a tourism destination filled with wildlife, glaciers and culture. It's also home to the NYO Games - a series of gruelling high school sports inspired by real-world survival skills with historical ties to the indigenous tribes of the state.
In this episode, we head to Anchorage to learn about the history and ancient origins of the games - from sneaking up on a seal, to sending a message across the tundra without a cell phone - and meeting some of the student athletes taking part in the state’s toughest high school sports tournament. We spoke with coach, competitor, and event organizer Kyle Worl, who shared the powerful history behind these intense Arctic sports. As the games gain recognition beyond Alaska, Kyle is committed to honoring their roots whilst inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Thank you to Visit Anchorage, Alaska for making this video possible. Please check out their website here for more informatio...
- Title
- The World's Strongest Man
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Brian Shaw is 6'8 and weighs 400 pounds. He eats a dozen eggs for breakfast. He can lift a car, but he's too wide to sit in an armchair.
Take a look at what life is like for the World's Strongest Man 💪
#WorldsStrongestMan #ToughGuy #Strong #BrianShaw #shorts
- Title
- Japan’s Most Iconic Dishes
- Runtime
- 10:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Explore traditional Japanese food in this nostalgic Tokyo food compilation. See how hanpen fish cakes (kamaboko) are handmade at a 300-year-old shop. Watch expert chefs prepare fugu (poison puffer fish). Visit Japan’s only all-female sushi restaurant breaking long-held traditions. Discover how oyakodon, chicken and egg over rice, became Japan’s ultimate comfort food. This Japanese cuisine compilation features street food, regional specialties, and time-honored techniques. Perfect for fans of Japanese cooking, food documentaries, and of course... Great Big Story classics.
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- Title
- Brewing Beer at the End of the World?! 😮
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Welcome to Svalbard, one of the world’s northernmost inhabited places, where brewing beer was illegal for nearly a century. That all changed in 2015 when local pioneer Robert Johansson led the charge to change the law, and Svalbard Brewery was born.
Today, this trailblazing Arctic brewery makes high-quality beer in one of the planet’s most remote and extreme environments, using 2,000-year-old glacier water - one of the purest sources on Earth!
#Arctichistory #Beerbrewing #Svalbard
- Title
- The World's Most Remote Brewery
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In Arctic Svalbard, Norway—home to polar bears, reindeer & extreme snow—a brewery makes beer with 2,000-year-old glacier water.
Welcome to Svalbard, one of the world’s northernmost inhabited places, where brewing beer was illegal for nearly a century. That all changed in 2015 when local pioneer Robert Johansson led the charge to change the law, and Svalbard Brewery was born.
Today, this trailblazing Arctic brewery makes high-quality beer in one of the planet’s most remote and extreme environments, using 2,000-year-old glacier water - one of the purest sources on Earth!
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Welcome to Svalbard
00:38 History
01:17 How they first brewed beer
01:47 It's made with glacier water
02:26 Svalbard's alcohol laws
02:56 What do the locals think?
03:28 What's the drinking culture like?
Executive Producer - Noah Throop
Producer - Stuart Smillie
Camera - Steven Kelly ...
- Title
- The 11-year-old Racing Prodigy 🏎️
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Juju Noda is like any other 11-year-old. She loves her family, animals … and speeding 150 mph in her Formula Three racecar. As the youngest professional driver to be signed to a sponsor, the racing prodigy is changing the game. Inspired by her father, Formula One driver Hideki Noda, Juju is already paving her own path. The elementary school student is holding her own racing against adults, and is well on her way to becoming the first female Formula One champion 🏆.
#Racing #Formula1 #carshorts #recordbreaking #shorts
- Title
- Egg Dishes From Around the World
- Runtime
- 15:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- From massive ostrich eggs in South Africa to delicate octopus eggs in Japan, we’re cracking open the world of non-chicken eggs. In this throwback, Great Big Story’s Beryl Shereshewsky connects with cooks and eaters across seven countries to explore how people prepare and enjoy everything from snail eggs in France to duck egg tea in Indonesia. This journey goes beyond breakfast, it’s a global look at how unusual eggs are farmed, cooked, and served in fascinating ways you may have never seen.
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- Title
- The Dark Side of Dr. Oetker
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Dr. Oetker is known worldwide for its frozen pizzas, cake mixes, and baking products, but its rise is tied to Nazi Germany and World War II. What started as a small pharmacy in Bielefeld, Germany, grew into a food empire that aligned with Hitler’s regime and profited from the war. For decades, this disturbing history was kept quiet. Now, the truth is out.
#DrOetker #shorts #GermanHistory #WWIIHistory #Baking
- Title
- The Dark Ingredients in Dr. Oetker’s Recipe for Success
- Runtime
- 5:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Dr. Oetker is known worldwide for its frozen pizzas, cake mixes, and baking products, but its rise is tied to Nazi Germany and World War II. What started as a small pharmacy in Bielefeld, Germany, grew into a food empire that aligned with Hitler’s regime and profited from the war. For decades, this disturbing history was kept quiet. Now, the truth is out.
00:00 The Empire
00:38 The Beginning
02:02 The Dark Chapter
04:46 The Reckoning
Supervising Producer - Noah Throop
Producer - Annabel Fraser
Producer - Archie Brydon
Camera & edit - Matt Taylor
With a special thanks to David de Jong. https://daviddejong.net Additional archive - Dr Oetker
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- Title
- Would you taste it? 🐟
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This is Surströmming. Where fermented fish and Swedish cuisine collide. It's banned on airlines, dreaded online, and often reduced to a viral food challenge. But this smelly fish dish is a cultural staple. This week, we learn how surströmming is made, why it smells so strong, and how locals prepare it, and then... we eat it. But how does it really taste? With members of the Surströmming Academy, we uncover the tradition, technique, and pride behind one of the world’s most misunderstood foods.
#sweden #fish #foodlover #foodshorts #foodvlog
