HOLLYWOOD SIGN HOLLYWOOD HAS LONG CONSIDERED ITSELF THE CENTRE OF THE MOVIE UNIVERSE AND HERE’S THE SHOT TO PROVE IT. THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN AS CAPTURED FROM SPACE. BACK DOWN ON EARTH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN RECENTLY UNDERWENT A FACELIFT. IT’S...

Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the Union, all the way back in 1959. But since then the country has grown by more than 150 million Americans, the vast majority of which have migrated to the major cities of the country....

This video discusses the challenges faced in constructing the Los Angeles subway system, which was built on a seismic fault line. Despite the difficulties, the subway tunnels are considered to be some of the soundest constructions in the...

Exploring Los Angeles, USA:Our journey concludes in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, where dreams become reality amidst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Stroll along the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, adorned with over 2,000 stars...

This video showcases GM's Advanced Design Studio in North Hollywood, where Californian culture influences the creation of fashionable car concepts. The designers utilize a combination of low and high tech tools, including powerful...

The United States is comprised of 50 full states and a handful of territories. But over the last few decades, a new concept has risen to explain regions that are interconnected despite state or even international borders: the...

Explore how a family in Culver City built a sustainable home that addresses the challenges of Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate. Learn about the bioclimatic design, solar panels, and energy-efficient features that minimize CO2...

I took a boat through 96 million black plastic balls on the Los Angeles reservoir to find out why they're there. The first time I heard about shade balls the claim was they reduce evaporation. But it turns out this isn't the reason they...

Los Angeles, one of the world's largest cities, is seeking to diversify its power options and reduce air emissions. The City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is leading the way by proposing a program for renewable energy...

High speed rail makes the most sense, when it's able to connect major population centers in a more convenient way than either personal vehicles or airplanes. With this in mind, the Pacific Northwest makes for almost a perfect scenario...

Discover how a family in Culver City built an eco-friendly home with ample outdoor spaces for their children, focusing on sustainability and minimal water usage. Learn about the bioclimatic design, solar panels, and the innovative...

Follow the journey of a family in Culver City, Los Angeles, as they build an eco-responsible home that integrates modern design with sustainability. Discover how they optimized their space, utilized local materials, and created an...

Whitey Bulger's life played out like a Martin Scorsese film, and certainly, the legendary mobster and his exploits have been well documented in movies and television alike. The eccentric gangster grew up on the streets of Boston in the...

Explore how Clemente Ruiz is shaping the Latin ska music community in Los Angeles, offering youth a platform for cultural expression and connection.

In the mid to late 1960s, social and racial divisions, and the decline of downtown areas, contributed to the deterioration of many movie palaces. As people moved to the suburbs and entertainment options expanded, these once-thriving...

Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change,...

In this video students will work with average monthly temperatures from two different cities. They will also create a data table and accompanying graph to identify changes in temperature throughout the year. This program correlates to...

This video explains how world maps and globes help us understand the locations of places on Earth. Learn about key concepts like the equator, prime meridian, latitude, and longitude, and how they are used to pinpoint locations. Discover...

Learn about Shirley Temple, the young child star who won the hearts of people everywhere and gave hope to America during The Great Depression.

Weird History is ordering a Double Double telling you the History of In-n-Out Burger. The famous burger chain was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder. Harry first visited a local market to buy fresh ingredients for his 10-square-foot-wide...

Weird History Food is taking you back to the 1990s to see all the sweet, themed restaurants of the decade. The '90s were the era of tight-rolled jeans, grunge rock, and Beanie Babies, but the decade was also home to the themed restaurant...

There are certain cities throughout the world that we all know the names of: Paris, Tokyo, New York, Moscow. We likely know one or two things about each of these cities. Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York has Broadway. But each...

Insects make up 80 percent of the world’s species, so it's not all that surprising we’ve occasionally made them into monsters in science fiction and horror. What is staggering is why the “big bug” subgenre took off in the 1950s. Find out...

Explore the vital role of a Los Angeles midwife advocating for safer birth options and better care for African American women.<br/>