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"It really does take a village to help people," says Sandra Lettie, a volunteer with La Soupe in Cincinnati, Ohio. La Soupe is helping to build and activate just such a "village" of compassionate people from the...

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Travel Smart looks at where to go and what to do to create lasting memories with your family holidays.Simon Calder and Ben Parker show you the best places to bridge the generation gaps and have holidays that cater for all in the Canary...

Discover the untold stories of the Titanic’s second and third-class passengers in this captivating video. While first-class luxury often takes the spotlight, the lives of those in the lower decks reveal a powerful narrative of hope,...

What was the New Deal, and how did it help during the Great Depression? In this video, we explore President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plan to bring hope and recovery to the United States in the 1930s. Learn about the programs that created...

Step into the 1930s to learn about the Dust Bowl, one of the most difficult times in American history. This simple and clear video explains how years of drought, poor farming practices, and powerful windstorms turned parts of the Great...

Franklin D. Roosevelt, or FDR, was one of the most influential U.S. presidents of the 20th century. In this video, we take a clear, straightforward look at how he led the nation through two of its biggest challenges: the Great Depression...

What is the tallest building in the world, and how was it built? In this video, we explore the incredible story of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Learn how this record-breaking skyscraper rises over 2,700 feet into the sky and what it took...

Explore the beautiful traditions of the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, a special time in Mexico to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. Learn how families build colorful altars, decorate with marigolds, and share...

After World War II, the world entered a tense time called the Cold War. In this episode, we’ll learn about the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union as they competed for power, technology, and influence. There were no...

Memorial Day is a special time to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives serving in the military. This holiday began after the Civil War and has grown into a day of parades, flags, and moments of quiet respect. We’ll learn...

Reptiles and amphibians, cold-blooded families that have existed for over 350 million years, thrive in warm environments and near water. While reptiles like the saltwater crocodile rely on powerful instincts, scales, and sun-warmed blood...

Deborah Riley Draper is a writer, director, filmmaker, producer, and author of Olympic Pride, American Prejudice. Her documentary and book explore the untold story of 18 African-American athletes who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics,...

Dr. Riana Elyse Anderson is a clinical and community psychologist and an associate professor at Columbia University’s School of Social Work. She focuses on the mental health impacts of racism on Black youth and families, using racial...

Discover how student artists help solve cold cases by reconstructing faces from the past, offering closure to grieving families.

Hurricane Helene in 2024 was a storm with tremendous impact on the southeastern United States, not just to the environment but to people, to communities, and to life, far inland after landfall. Over 200 people were killed, not so much...

The Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act could give those impacted by the floods and other natural disasters more generous tax breaks. But experts still debate whether the recent LA fires qualify.

The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.

Kristen Suhy shares her journey from shelter life to creating nurturing homes for others with Humble Design.

“Animal Families” explores types of animal families.