Gayla Peevey "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" on The Ed Sullivan Show, October 18, 1953.

Latkes as we know them today have a history that include a miracle, a woman saving a city under siege, the failure of crops in eastern Europe, and the migration of Ashkenazi Jews to the United States. With such a long history, latkes vary a lot, and this...

Before eggnog took over Christmas, America had another holiday classic — the Tom & Jerry. I’m bringing back the original 1862 Jerry Thomas version complete with the batter bowl, the hot milk, and the historic three-booze blend. If you’ve looking for...

This year, get them what they really want!

Welcome to the Charles Dickens Museum. If you are curious about the Museum or simply want to remember your last visit, watch this short film about Dickens's only remaining London home.

Michael Slater explains the background to Charles Dickens's novel, A Christmas Carol, reveals his reasons for writing it and discusses its monumental success. Filmed at the Charles Dickens Museum, London.

In the 18th century, Mantua dresses were the height of court fashion. In this video, our experts discuss a rare and spectacular dress that dates from around 1756.

Sylvia Robinson didn’t just witness hip-hop’s birth—she produced its first hit. How “Rapper’s Delight” changed music forever.

Raggedy Ann and Andy leave their playroom to rescue Babette, a beautiful French doll kidnapped by pirates.

JHud performs a new addition to her Grammy-nominated holiday album, “The Gift of Love”… Here’s the one and only Jennifer Hudson singing “Mary Did You Know.”