Most Americans don't realize how Columbus Day came to be a national holiday, but it actually doesn't have that much to do with Christopher Columbus, and we might even recognize a connection to present-day events. To recall something Mark Twain once supposedly said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes."

The European Union has been in the news a lot lately, so let's take a look at what it's all about. What is a "union" and what's the purpose of this one?

Let's have a look at which countries are members of the European Union and where they are on the map.

Every day, we get information from lots of different sources. But how do we know what is true and what is "fake news?" In this 3-part series we explore different kinds of information and misinformation.

What's the difference between disinformation and misinformation? And what about misleading information? Find out in this video.

Audio and video sources can be factual, and can be used as evidence, but they can both be doctored, too. When we don't have the facts, we might have hearsay, but can we trust it?

Steve Skaith of the band Latin Quarter performs "A Bankrobber’s Lament" from the album "The Imagination of Thieves."

Steve Skaith performing 'Branded' from the Latin Quarter album 'Bringing Rosa Home'.

The English singer and guitarist Steve Skaith, known for his famous group Latin Quarter, came back after a long stay in Mexico and re-united the band. Here's their latest single.

Steve Skaith sings "The Men Below," a song about a mining strike in England in the 1980s.

In this Yabla original, Steve Skaith of the recently reunited British band Latin Quarter, performs their song "Eddie," a song that reveals some of the perversions and after-effects of war.

Steve Skaith reflects on life and relationships in the song "Other Mothers" from the album "Empires & Us."

Steve Skaith of the English band Latin Quarter plays "The Spearcarrier." A "spear carrier" is a nickname for a character in a movie or play who appears only in the background, generally in a non-speaking role.

This is a classic story for children, but adults learning English as a new language can enjoy it as well, especially with the early 20th century illustrations that accompany the story.

Goldilocks goes into the house and sees something very inviting on the table. Let's find out what she does!