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Winter Solstice: Six Traditional Midwinter Celebrations From Around the World
The article "Winter Solstice: Six Traditional Midwinter Celebrations From Around the World" from BBC's Science Focus explores various ways people celebrate the winter solstice. From Roman pagans to modern festivals in the UK, these celebrations mark the shortest day of the year with unique traditions and rituals, highlighting the cultural significance of this astronomical event.
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Kelaghayi Scarves: The Dyeing Process

In Kelaghayi Scarves: The Dyeing Process, 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.

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The Go Jetters Learn All About Nomads in Mongolia

In The Go Jetters Learn All About Nomads in Mongolia, the Go Jetters visit Mongolia and find 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.

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The Origins and Meaning of Groundhog Day
The article "The Origins and Meaning of Groundhog Day" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the history and significance of Groundhog Day. It discusses how the tradition started, its roots in European festivals, and the role of Punxsutawney Phil in predicting the weather.
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The History and Culture of Georgia

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.

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Reindeer Herders of Siberia: The Impact of Climate Change

In Reindeer Herders of Siberia: The Impact of Climate Change, 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.

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Go Jetters: The Djenné Mosque

The Go Jetters are visiting 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.

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Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and Why Everything Turns Green
The article "Why We Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and Why Everything Turns Green" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores the origins of St. Patrick's Day and how it grew from a religious feast to a global celebration. It traces the life of Saint Patrick, the changing symbolism of green, the rise of parades, and the food traditions that Irish immigrants brought to places like the U.S.
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The History of Silk Production in Venice

In The History of Silk Production in Venice, host Joanna Lumley explores how the silk trade transformed the city’s economy and culture. She visits the Bevilacqua family, who have been producing silk for over 500 years, using traditional hand looms that date back centuries. Watch the time-consuming and intricate process of silk weaving, emphasizing why these fabrics are so valuable. Learn about Venice's connection to the Silk Road and how silk production influenced the city’s development. 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.

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Challenging Preconceptions of Iran

In Challenging Preconceptions of Iran, host Joanna Lumley visits a shopping mall in Tehran. As she explores the mall, her guide explains how the use of social media by young people in Iran is helping to connect individuals and shift some attitudes about life in the country. Through this experience, Joanna gains a deeper understanding of the evolving social landscape of Iran, highlighting how modern technology and cultural traditions intersect in the lives of its people. 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.

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The Go Jetters Dance in Red Square

In The Go Jetters Dance in Red Square, Ubercorn visits Saint Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow, Russia. Red Square is full of history, and Saint Basil's looks like a magical, colorful castle with its bright, swirling towers. Built over 500 years ago by Ivan the Terrible, it’s a one-of-a-kind building you won’t find anywhere else in Russia. You’ll also learn about Cossack dancing, a fun, high-energy tradition that started in the 16th century! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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My World Kitchen Video Playlist

Discover six delicious video clips from My World Kitchen! These videos showcase young chefs preparing traditional dishes from their cultures, sharing family recipes, and exploring the flavors of the world. Perfect for inspiring students to learn about diversity through food!