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Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell

Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell

2013•10m•8.3/10
DocumentaryAnimation

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8.3/10(14)

Kurzgesagt (German for "in a nutshell") is a Munich based design studio with a distinctive perspective on design and animation within the fields of education, science and commerce. Founded in 2012 by Philipp Dettmer & Stephan Rether, the studio engages in information design projects of all kinds. We love science, minimalism, colors and music. But most of all combining them to tell stories.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

July 11, 2013

Last Aired

December 12, 2025

Networks

YouTube

Created By

Philipp Dettmer

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
How Evolution Works
E1
How Evolution Works
Air date: 2013-07-11
The mechanisms of evolution explained in one video. The theory of evolution explains how the enormous variety of life could come into existence. How it is possible for primitive life forms to spawn the millions of different creatures, that exist today. Unfortunately, evolution is often misunderstood, because it's mechanisms seem counter intuitive.
The Solar System — Our Home in Space
E2
The Solar System — Our Home in Space
Air date: 2013-08-22
An info-graphic trip through the wonders of the Solar system.
Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger
E3
Fracking Explained: Opportunity or Danger
Air date: 2013-09-03
Fracking explained in five minutes.
The Gulf Stream Explained
E4
The Gulf Stream Explained
Air date: 2013-10-11
Learn about the role of the sea in global warming.
How the Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies)
E5
How the Stock Exchange Works (For Dummies)
Air date: 2013-11-23
Why are there stocks at all?
The History and Future of Everything — Time
E6
The History and Future of Everything — Time
Air date: 2013-12-19
How much time do you have left?

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