Ewa Headley is a BAFTA nominated filmmaker and BBC Commissioning Editor

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Ewa Headley is a BBC Commissioning editor, writer and filmmaker; nominated for a BAFTA in the Digital Creativity category for her work on Sir David Attenborough's Story Of Life App.

Ewa currently works at the Webby award-winning BBC IDEAS.

 

Why Do Humans Laugh?

It's not just a laughing matter - laughter benefits our minds, our relationships and our bodies. Neuroscientist Sophie Scott explains how.

 
 
 

Three Things You Might Not Know About Queen Victoria

Comedian Russell Kane shares a rather different side of one of the world's most famous monarchs.

 
 
 

The Curious Origin Of The High Heel

High-heeled shoes weren’t always worn by women – the very first heels were actually designed as military footwear.

 
 
 

Why Smart People Do Stupid Things

Some people are smart, but make all sorts of mistakes in their lives. Is that you? Here are four thinking traps clever people fall into.

 
 
 

An Insiders Guide To Forensic Science

There are some things about forensic science you'll only know if you're an insider. Here's a short guide.

 
 
 

How Can You Tell If Someone Is Lying?

We're not actually very good at telling if someone is lying to us. Here's why you should use your ears, not your eyes, to spot a lie.