In ancient times, wildcats were fierce carnivorous hunters. And unlike dogs, who have undergone centuries of selective breeding, modern cats are genetically very similar to ancient cats. How did these solitary, fierce predators become our sofa sidekicks?...

Hidden deep in the rainforest and reachable only by plane and boat: The Salto Àngel waterfall, or 'Angel Falls' in English. It's the world's highest, uninterrupted waterfall, and locals say its waters have healing properties.

Largest churches in the world by capacity.

If you enjoy learning World History this one hour lesson is for you.

In this video, we'll be watching the national Caucasian dance ensemble, Lezginka, perform the traditional Khakas dance from the Dagestan Republic. Khakas is one of the most ancient and beautiful dances in the world, and is often compared to the ballet. If...

Typically eat eggs, or a bowl of cereal for breakfast? There are so many other tasty options. In this episode of “Around the World,” Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky makes wake-up calls to seven people in seven countries to find out what...

You are cordially invited to the wedding dress episode of “Around the World.” Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky talks to seven dressmakers in seven countries to learn about the special dresses they make for brides in their communities.

Within the original cultures of Australia, a story is told, called Dreamtime, reflecting the world at the time of colonization of the continent and it uses the constellations of Orion and Pleiades to tell it's story of hunters chasing women.

History of the World attempts to tell the story of humans from Prehistoric times, through the Ancient Period, Middle Ages, and Modern History in a concise movie. It's meant for people who want to have a basic understanding of the major events of human his...

Ukraine, Indonesia, Chile, Mexico, Bangladesh

Now I would use the term "recently" very loosely as many have been known for centuries. New discoveries are made all the time. Whether it's a historical or mythological location, plant or animal. Enjoy this new list of "Top 10".

Eggs are one of the most inexpensive sources of protein in the world. Whether you like them scrambled for breakfast, on your sandwich for lunch, in your soup for dinner, or baked for dessert, there are many uses for an egg. Let's take a look at 18 ways eg...

There are plenty of unique flat rides out there. But over the years, we have seen even more of these rides. From the defunct to the still-operating, here are the Top 15 Strangest Rides.

The earliest legitimate writing systems did not emerge until around 3200 BCE, so most of human history before this time has been lost.