In How One Town Celebrates Spring With Snowdrops, people from the town of Shaftesbury celebrate the first signs of spring with a special festival. They planted over 500 snowdrop flower bulbs in a garden, helping these pretty white flowers bloom year after year. Kids also create big snowdrop lanterns, lighting up the night. The festival ends with a fun dance to wake up the "Green Man," a symbol of spring, and welcome the new season! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.
In Inside the Indian Relay Race, learn about the thrilling tradition of the Indian Relay, a horse race held in the Rockies. Oliver, a trainer, shares how he and his family prepare for the race, training for months to master the tricky skill of jumping from one horse to another — bareback! The relay is filled with excitement, as riders complete three laps while switching horses after each round. With skill, preparation, and a bit of tradition, Oliver and his family bring pride to their tribe as they race to victory! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Mountains — Life Above the Clouds, which showcases wildlife thriving in the world's highest mountains.
In The Dyeing Process of Kelaghayi Scarves, host Joanna Lumley visits Azerbaijan to explore the traditional craft of creating kelaghayi silk scarves. See the intricate process of making these scarves, from using carved wooden stamps to applying natural dyes. The significance of kelaghayi scarves is highlighted, with a special focus on their cultural importance in Azerbaijan, as well as their recognition by UNESCO. The artisans showcase their mastery of blending colors and applying them without measurements, resulting in unique, handcrafted silk scarves. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Why Ranching Is Becoming a Tougher Way of Life, host Simon Reeve learns firsthand from a Montana rancher that life on a cattle ranch isn’t as easy as it sounds. With over a century of ranching history, he shares that the challenges of tough weather, tight finances, and fewer young people wanting to be cowboys are putting this way of life at risk. Add in the rising value of land for development, and ranchers face tough choices to keep their herds — and their traditions — alive. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Go Jetters Learn All About Nomads in Mongolia, the Go Jetters crew visits Mongolia and finds a nomadic community. They learn about the culture and traditions of nomadic people. When Grandmaster Glitch steals the nomads’ horses, the Go Jetters work with the nomads to get the horses back. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Impact of Climate Change on Reindeer Herders of Siberia, host Simon Reeve visits the Even people, a nomadic group of reindeer herders in the remote wilderness of Siberia. Simon discusses with one couple how climate change is threatening their way of life. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In Honey Hunters of the Congo, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka community in the Congo, learning their way of life. He joins the men on a hunt through the rainforest, where they collect fruits, nuts, and fresh honeycomb from a towering tree using a smoker. Back in the village, the Baka share everything they gather, showing unity as a community. Simon gets a taste of the honey and a glimpse of how deeply connected the Baka people are to each other and the rainforest. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In The Go Jetters Visit the Djenné Mosque, the Go Jetters crew heads to the incredible Djenné Mosque in Mali, the world’s largest mud-built structure. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how the mosque is more than 100 years old and how local residents keep the mosque in good shape after the rainy season. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The History and Culture of Georgia, host Joanna Lumley explores the ancient kingdom of Georgia, which dates back over 1,000 years. Learn about the country's history, which has been shaped by many powerful neighboring countries, and the rich culture of Tbilisi. Through the lens of dance and costume, see how these art forms have been used to promote and preserve the Georgian identity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In How One Town Celebrates Spring With Snowdrops, people from the town of Shaftesbury celebrate the first signs of spring with a special festival. They planted over 500 snowdrop flower bulbs in a garden, helping these pretty white flowers bloom year after year. Kids also create big snowdrop lanterns, lighting up the night. The festival ends with a fun dance to wake up the "Green Man," a symbol of spring, and welcome the new season! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Countryfile, which explores rural life and traditions of the countryside.
In Inside the Indian Relay Race, learn about the thrilling tradition of the Indian Relay, a horse race held in the Rockies. Oliver, a trainer, shares how he and his family prepare for the race, training for months to master the tricky skill of jumping from one horse to another — bareback! The relay is filled with excitement, as riders complete three laps while switching horses after each round. With skill, preparation, and a bit of tradition, Oliver and his family bring pride to their tribe as they race to victory! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Mountains — Life Above the Clouds, which showcases wildlife thriving in the world's highest mountains.
In The Dyeing Process of Kelaghayi Scarves, host Joanna Lumley visits Azerbaijan to explore the traditional craft of creating kelaghayi silk scarves. See the intricate process of making these scarves, from using carved wooden stamps to applying natural dyes. The significance of kelaghayi scarves is highlighted, with a special focus on their cultural importance in Azerbaijan, as well as their recognition by UNESCO. The artisans showcase their mastery of blending colors and applying them without measurements, resulting in unique, handcrafted silk scarves. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Why Ranching Is Becoming a Tougher Way of Life, host Simon Reeve learns firsthand from a Montana rancher that life on a cattle ranch isn’t as easy as it sounds. With over a century of ranching history, he shares that the challenges of tough weather, tight finances, and fewer young people wanting to be cowboys are putting this way of life at risk. Add in the rising value of land for development, and ranchers face tough choices to keep their herds — and their traditions — alive. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Go Jetters Learn All About Nomads in Mongolia, the Go Jetters crew visits Mongolia and finds a nomadic community. They learn about the culture and traditions of nomadic people. When Grandmaster Glitch steals the nomads’ horses, the Go Jetters work with the nomads to get the horses back. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The Impact of Climate Change on Reindeer Herders of Siberia, host Simon Reeve visits the Even people, a nomadic group of reindeer herders in the remote wilderness of Siberia. Simon discusses with one couple how climate change is threatening their way of life. This video is excerpted from BBC's Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve, a series that highlights one journalist’s travels across the globe and the diverse cultures and peoples he meets along the way.
In Honey Hunters of the Congo, host Simon Reeve spends time with the Baka community in the Congo, learning their way of life. He joins the men on a hunt through the rainforest, where they collect fruits, nuts, and fresh honeycomb from a towering tree using a smoker. Back in the village, the Baka share everything they gather, showing unity as a community. Simon gets a taste of the honey and a glimpse of how deeply connected the Baka people are to each other and the rainforest. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In The Go Jetters Visit the Djenné Mosque, the Go Jetters crew heads to the incredible Djenné Mosque in Mali, the world’s largest mud-built structure. Ubercorn shares funky facts about how the mosque is more than 100 years old and how local residents keep the mosque in good shape after the rainy season. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
In The History and Culture of Georgia, host Joanna Lumley explores the ancient kingdom of Georgia, which dates back over 1,000 years. Learn about the country's history, which has been shaped by many powerful neighboring countries, and the rich culture of Tbilisi. Through the lens of dance and costume, see how these art forms have been used to promote and preserve the Georgian identity. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.