Ever year, the winter solstice comes on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. Not only is it the first day of winter, it's a turning point, as the days will then get longer.

Sigrid talks about two important US holidays, Memorial Day and Labor Day. They are quite different in what they commemorate, but they're combined here because many Americans see them as bookends to the summer season.

What do people traditionally do on Memorial Day and Labor Day? Let's find out.

Building something that works can bring a lot of satisfaction. In this case, it's building bikes. Paul likes figuring things out, and seeing what works and what doesn't. Together with a friend, he embarks on a challenging project: building an electric cargo bike!

Paul goes into detail about what materials he used to construct the electric cargo bike. Some features turned out to be essential, such as the kick-stand.

In the waning light, Paul talks about some safety accessories he dreams of putting on the bike, which is still a work in progress. He also talks about the paint job. All in all, he had fun using his knowledge and also learning new things.

French actor Guillaume Dolmans gives us glimpse behind the scenes in the making of Heineken's commercial "The Date". Shot in "Le Meridien Hotel" in Piccadilly in London and in the Rivioli Ballroom in Lewisham, it offers an exotic mix of action, a colorful array of characters and a vintage 1960's Bollywood music track. Enjoy!

Deborah Koehn is an internationally renowned Yoga Guru who has taught everyone from top movie stars to villagers at over 17,000 ft in the Peruvian Andes, to 7th generation Balinese priests. Her teaching philosophy encompasses everyone from the beginner yogi to the top practitioners of medical facilities and yoga studios.

A student at Harvard, one of America’s most prestigious universities, shows us what daily life involves for her, starting from when her alarm clock goes off in the morning.

After a little early study, our Harvard student skips breakfast and heads out to her first class. It’s a busy life of classes, homework, and dining hall meals, but she still finds time to socialize and even work a part-time job.

The weather’s good, and our student heads outside to study. Cafés and coffee shops are places to work, as well as to hang out and enjoy time with friends. We learn that it's important to her to take physical wellbeing very seriously as well, with several gym workouts every week. At the end of the long college day, there’s a gentle wind down before bedtime.

Movie star Harrison Ford is interviewed before the release of “Captain America,” his first film working with the famous Marvel franchise. He talks about his love for playing new and different roles, and reveals why his characters rarely have a beard or mustache.

Jimmy Carter interviews Gwyneth Paltrow at the premiere for her movie “Country Strong” about her role as Kelly Canter, a train wreck country star.

This is a travel video exploring a part of Somerset, a county in southwest England. It's an ideal vacation spot for people interested in walking, cycling, and eating the delicious local cheese in Cheddar.

Meet the captain of the environmental group Greenpeace’s recently launched ship “The Rainbow Warrior III”. He describes the vessel, his love for sailing and his commitment to preserving our planet. Enjoy!