Learn about the Big Ben clock tower, which is to London what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris or the Colosseum to Rome: a symbol of the city.

Sigrid talks about some of the important aspects of the Christmas season: light, scents, food, and good company.

Sigrid explains the religious significance of Easter and the various days of Lent. Why do people observe Good Friday, or celebrate Mardi Gras? Find out in this video.

Easter eggs are commonly associated with Easter. Let's have a look at why that is, and what traditions have emerged.

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.

If you've ever been lost in the city and in need of assistance, then this video may just what the doctor ordered! Lauren helps Matt navigate his way around the streets of London and find his way from point A to point B. We hope this video from England is helpful!

Two New York percussionist friends show us their favorite instruments, and also have fun playing them for us.

Sigrid talks to us while preparing some simple vegetables for dinner on her terrace in Italy. Fresh green beans, also known as "string beans," are the centerpiece of the meal.

Sigrid gets to work in the kitchen and talks her way through preparing and cooking dinner, almost as if you were there with her. You'll notice she uses either the "will" future ("I will" or "I'll") or the phrase "going to" (often reduced to "gonna") to talk about each next step.

In the United States, summer means it's time for corn. Let's get acquainted with this popular vegetable.

Sigrid shows us how to prepare the corn for cooking. She also tells us how it is eaten in the United States.