Part Two of an exclusive journey through Middle-earth with the cast and crew of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Enjoy!

Amidst so much bad news, a couple of good things also happened in the United States: COVID-19 vaccine distribution is proceeding and the election results are finally being recognized.

Three Russian cosmonauts have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) wearing flight suits in yellow and blue colors that match the Ukrainian flag.⁣ The men were the first new arrivals at the space station since the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine last month.⁣

Jimmy Carter talks with Nicole Kidman about her teenage years, the bad boys she’s dated, her role in the blockbuster Batman Forever, as well as balancing the demands of a career and a family.

Listen in as Jimmy Carter interviews Nicole Kidman about her role in the 1995 film Batman Forever.

Nigella's poached peaches are perfect for summer, and also great if you don't have access to very ripe peaches due to the season or your location.

Nigella finishes her recipe for poached peaches full of pink syrup and fabulous summer flavor!

Nigella shows us how to make her delicious homemade strawberry ice cream! No matter what season you make it in, this dessert will bring the feeling of sunny weather into your home.

Nigella shows us how to make her indulgent and naughty southern style fried chicken. Her opinion is that deep fried foods are not always as unhealthy as they seem, and that you should just enjoy yourself.

Northeastern University is located in the U.S. city of Boston, where it gets quite cold in the winter! Find out what the students are planning for Valentine's Day weekend.

Alex Bellos tells us about a far superior method of cutting a cake using scientific principles.

Our friends at Numberphile provide a detailed look at how the game Connect Four is won or lost.

You might have thought that “rock, paper, scissors” was a game of sheer chance, but scientists have shown that people play with a “predictable irrationality,” and that there are strategies that can help you to win.

The O’Neill Sea Odyssey gives kids the opportunity to learn about the preservation of the ocean and sea life through hands-on experience.

Timothy Russell Strayer and Michael Barsinsky, two members of the "Occupy" movement, talk about the main points of the occupation with respect to the Guantánamo Bay problem and the ways in which society can be changed in a progressive way.