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From baseball games to picnics, from street vendors to haute cuisine, the humble hot dog is an American icon. But where did it come from, and how did it get so popular? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore the origins of the infamous dog, how it got its name -- and why s ...  Show more

OK, folks: yes, Ben, Noel and Max are well aware of Atlanta's bizarre habit of naming every other street 'Peachtree' something-or-other. But did you know this city also has multiple streets with completely different names depending on the neighborhood? The boys discover the answe ...  Show more

In this episode, join a fictional family as they tour the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. There families from all over the world came to marvel at the wonders of the modern age. What it might have been like for a family exploring the awe-inspiring exhibits, thril ...  Show more

Episode 10 features a guy whose story has touched the nation. Born and bred in London, J-Sol is a multi talented singer, songwriter and dancer who has been inspiring people across the UK on the 2018 series of the X Factor. He is a prime example of how never giving up is one of li ...  Show more

Everyone knows that Neil Armstrong was the first person to step foot on the moon. But who was the last person on the moon?  And why haven’t we ever sent anyone back to the moon?  Learn more about the last person to set foot on the moon and the past, present, and future of lunar e ...  Show more

In 1998, at a conference organised by the United Nations, a blueprint was devised for what would be the world's first permanent International Criminal Court.Judge Phillipe Kirsch chaired the Rome conference that led to the formation of the court. He tells Gill Kearsley about the ...  Show more