Bruegel's massive painting, Procession to Calvary, tells the biblical story and the story of the Dutch Revolt, or 80 years war. Why is that so impressive? the 80 years war hadn't even started yet.

MOT 1943: GRANADA SPAIN: Patio de los Arrayanes (Court of the Myrtles) Moorish courtyard of Alhambra de Grenada w/reflecting pool. SPANISH COUNTRYSIDE: Water wheel slowly turning in country mill. Spanish male loading donkey w/ jugs.

What happened in 1095? How are the crusades seen by those involved and those outside of it? The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 6

Gibraltar is the only overseas territory that connects to mainland Europe and it's still struggling to sort out its Brexit arrangements. How did this happen and solutions that are being proposed?

In this interview with Dan Barber, we talk about his latest book, The Third Plate, his passion as a chef for outstanding food, and the eventual realization that his search for the finest food ingredients requires a paradigm shift in...

It's a mad, mad, mad mad world of Basque peppers featuring a virtual who's who of the pepper variety kingdom. Manuel Recio, of Viridian Farms, takes us on a guided tour of the star-studded attractions peppered throughout his farm.

Manuel Recio, of Veridian Farms, shows us some of the uncommon types of beans that he grows on his farm in Grand Island, Oregon, near Portland. Garrafón Valenciano, Tarbais, Tolosa, and Caparrones de Anguiano are grown in the Basque...

Everyone in Melilla has some connection to the city’s most visible and controversial feature: a huge barbed-wire fence, which separates this Spanish port city from the rest of north Africa. Asylum seekers like Aboubacar wait for months...

When Manuel Recio and his wife, Leslie Lukas-Recio, had the sudden opportunity to buy her family's farm on Grand Island in Oregon, they saw it as an opportunity to work for themselves as well as a way to include their love of food and...

Sure, sharks are dangerous, but these 10 animals are way more scary than them! Here are the 10 Deadliest Animals on Earth! Jason Statham - take note'

Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 3

What was Ptolemy interested in when he was making the map of the world? Why is this a remarkable piece of work? Maps, Our Place in the World, Part 2

This month is the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. The Spanish Civil War is In many ways a dark prologue to the conflict that will engulf Europe and the world in 1939. Many remember The Spanish Civil War as a...

Boy, Izzie's life sure ended up touching on more controversial subjects than I expected. I mean between [redacted] and [removed] I'd better keep an eye out for the almighty algorithm. For what it's worth, though, Isabella was a little...

Pompey: thrower of parties, marrier of daughters, general of everywhere Caesar wasn't and overachiever extraordinaire. From his time working with Sulla to going toe-to-toe with Caesar, a man with a greater reputation in his day than he's...

In this episode we examine the topic: The Most Painful Religious Rituals

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the War of Devolution

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Paraguayan Independence

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Spanish Civil War

Experience the chaos and excitement of La Tomatina festival in Bunyol, Spain, where participants throw squashed tomatoes at each other in the world's largest food fight. With origins dating back to 1945, this annual tradition attracts...

The American Revolution (Part 2)

Experience the thrill and danger of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain, where the running of the Bulls takes place. Join the locals clad in white and red as they brave the streets, showcasing their bravery and paying homage to...

Standing inside the Cathedral in Cordoba is a confounding experience that forces one to reflect on history, our interconnectedness, and the shared nostalgia of culture.

Is Islam a religion of peace or of rampant militarism? Why is there a certain part of Islam that believes itself to be completely incompatible with western democracy? Tom Holland on the Birth of Islam, Part 3