Have you ever wondered how far humans are willing to go to build a home? Around the world, there are breathtaking places where people have built entire communities in locations that seem completely impossible.

From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.

Chef John's ayam bakar, or Indonesian grilled chicken, is a simple version with easy-to-find ingredients. Chicken thighs simmer in an incredibly fragrant sauce, and then are finished by charring on a charcoal grill. You can serve this chicken with freshly...

You may have heard of the Hobbits -- no, not the Tolkien ones. Our cousins, Homo floresiensis! But have you ever wondered why this enigmatic mini species was so little? Let's talk about the decades of research into what made the hominins from Liang Bua Is...

The Babirusa has to be one of the world’s strangest looking animals.

In between two of the islands of Indonesia, there’s an ancient line that is both real and…not real.

Kate Humble embarks on a journey around the fabled spice islands of eastern Indonesia in search of two spices that launched epic voyages of discovery, caused bloody wars and shaped empires - nutmeg and cloves.