From the 1650s through the late 1800's, European colonists descended on South Africa. They sought to claim the region, becoming even more aggressive after discovering the area's abundant natural resources. To support their claims to the...

Hank shares losses and finds this week, including a huge amount of Antarctic ice that’s lost for good, and 10 cool new species that are last year’s top finds.

There are a lot of weird places on Earth and our new series will explore some of the weirdest. Today Hank takes us to Göreme National Park in Turkey so we can learn about this region's fascinating geological history and about the people...

The Uros Islands on Lake Titicaca are unique, human-made floating islets crafted from water-resistant totora reeds. Constantly maintained as the reeds rot every few weeks, they’re anchored with eucalyptus poles to withstand the lake’s...

From the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the depths of the North Sea, archaeologists are rewriting history. Near Riyadh, a stunning 8,000-year-old settlement with a stone temple and sophisticated irrigation systems reveals how ancient...

While Germany’s weather is not the country’s main attraction, the weather can differ by region. Winters are generally long and dreary, and summers can be surprisingly unpredictable. Unlike most of Germany, the upper Rhine Valley has a...

Overall, the quality of the Singaporean workforce is high. In addition to having positive attitudes, workers generally apply their skills. There’s been a tendency to be lured by higher wages and to job-hop, particularly when unemployment...

More and more companies in Singapore are switching to flexible working hours, or flextime. In most of these companies, everybody is required to be at the workplace during core hours, but arrival and departure times vary. Learn more about...

Singaporeans enjoy socializing but spend much of their free time with a small circle of friends and family. In general, don’t expect them to make the first overture to get together socially; on the other hand, they will probably respond...

The country of Singapore has four official languages: English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. Malay is the island’s national or original language. Learn more about the cultural origins of this combination of languages and become acquainted...

Brazil is the most populous country in South America and second only to the United States in the Western Hemisphere. About 32 percent of the country’s population lives in the thirteen largest metropolitan regions. The largest of Brazil’s...

Howcast - When in Rome... live la dolce vita with these insider tips.

Howcast - After you've admired all the Gaudi architecture, hit the Picasso Museum, and strolled Las Ramblas, enjoy the hidden treasures that locals love.

Howcast - Learn about Bogyoke Aung San Market, one of Yangon's biggest and most important bazaars, in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the top four places to eat and drink in the Caribbean island Jamaica in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about La Boqueria, Barcelona's most famous open-air market, in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - Learn about the top seven places to eat and drink in Bangkok in this Howcast travel video.

Howcast - On your next vacation, meet some locals to learn the history of the area, enjoy some hospitality, and find the great dining spots only the locals know.

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where we will explore the transport solutions used to move heavy timber across extreme landscapes worldwide.



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Walk through spices, crafts and traditional garments and hear the history of Doha’s souq or marketplace with travel TV host Darley Newman.

Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is Africa’s most populous city and one of the fastest growing in the world. Despite having rich natural resources and great potential, it struggles with deep poverty,...

DRACULA THEME PARK IN 2003 THE ROMANIAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCED IT INTENDED TO BUILD A DISNEYLAND-STYLE DRACULA PARK IN SNAGOV, NORTH OF BUCHAREST. BUT FROM THE START, THERE WAS POWERFUL OPPOSITION. THE PARK'S INITIAL LOCATION NEAR THE...

PRAGUE, CAPITAL OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC IS ONE OF EUROPE S MOST PICTURESQUE AND HISTORIC CITIES. AFTER A TUMULTUOUS 20TH CENTURY MARKED BY WAR, INVASION AND SUPPRESSION, A NEW ERA OF FREEDOM AND STABILITY HAS DAWNED. AND WITH IT, A CHANCE...