Professor Joseph Malone share his thoughts on his research on western colonization in Africa. What he discovered was not at all what he expected.

Professor Joseph Malone warns against two extremes: lack of knowledge and absolute certainties. According to him, these frequently occur in history, politics, and economics.

Professor Joseph Melone stresses the importance of sources in historical research. He also makes the disputed claim that Shakespeare never existed. Whether you believe that or not, his message is clear: check your sources!

Professor Joseph Melone explains to us how countries got their name. He shares some very interesting insights on the origin of the name "France," coming from the word franc.

Piggeldy and his big brother Frédéric are out and about again, discovering and learning about the world. This time they set out to find where the sky begins.

Piggeldy and Frédéric take a stroll across a field. Frédéric teaches his little brother about the concept of "tidying up."

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frédéric. This time Piggeldy wants to know what a letter is.

Piggeldy asks his big brother Frédéric what rain is. According to Frédéric, there are ten types of rain, but Piggeldy tells him he's missing one.

Piggeldy asks Frédéric what proverbs are. But when Frédéric responds to him only using proverbs, he can't understand him!

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frédéric. This time Piggeldy wants to know how to get to Swinebridge.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frédéric. This time Piggeldy wants to know what bees are.

Enjoy another walk through the fields with pig brothers Piggeldy and Frédéric. This time Piggeldy wants to know what a sheep is.

Piggeldy wants to know what a weed (une mauvaise herbe, literally "a bad herb") is. His big brother Frédéric takes him to the countryside in search of some.

Thierry Millet is an umbrella repairer in Paris, and one of last remaining ones in France. He shares his wealth of knowledge and some interesting umbrella facts. Did you know that the first umbrella dates from 6500 B.C.?

Nils shows us around ho36, a lovely youth hostel in Avignon. It has a wide range of accommodations and also offers a complete breakfast.