BBC Earth Discover how rich and creamy eggnog, sweet chocolate Santas, fruity nutty Christmas cake and scrumptiously spicy gingerbread houses get to the masses. 2026-05-20 Discover how crumbly, buttery shortbread cookies, moist and creamy Yule logs, crunchy, minty chocolate bark, and sweet and sour candy canes with a twist get to the masses. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 In the jungles of north west India, there lives a remarkable wild tiger family. Now, using 50 years of footage, the story of their matriarchal clan is pieced together. 2026-05-20 Mel B, Ruby Wax and Emily Atack go on a historic, raucous road trip. 2026-05-20 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-20 The strategies used by animals to find and defend their mates in the grasslands of Namibia, the Serengeti and Australia. Here, mating strategies are on show for all to see. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 Mel B, Ruby Wax and Emily Atack go on a historic, raucous road trip. 2026-05-20 In the jungles of north west India, there lives a remarkable wild tiger family. Now, using 50 years of footage, the story of their matriarchal clan is pieced together. 2026-05-20 Discover how rich and creamy eggnog, sweet chocolate Santas, fruity nutty Christmas cake and scrumptiously spicy gingerbread houses get to the masses. 2026-05-20 Discover how crumbly, buttery shortbread cookies, moist and creamy Yule logs, crunchy, minty chocolate bark, and sweet and sour candy canes with a twist get to the masses. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafers. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake, and lots more. 2026-05-20 Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there. 2026-05-20 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout. 2026-05-20 Ben Fogle returns to Bulgaria to meet up with nomads Miriam and Peter after four years. 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafers. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake, and lots more. 2026-05-20 Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there. 2026-05-20 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout. 2026-05-20 Ben Fogle returns to Bulgaria to meet up with nomads Miriam and Peter after four years. 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafers. 2026-05-20 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake, and lots more. 2026-05-20 Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there. 2026-05-20 Sue finds her true calling as a mermaid, bathes in a tub of beer, and takes up Bavarian dancing for Munich Pride. 2026-05-20 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout. 2026-05-20 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-20 Japan's central island of Honshu is home to over 100 million people, but it has a wild heart and an astonishing range of wildlife lives there. 2026-05-20 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafers. 2026-05-21 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake, and lots more. 2026-05-21 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-21 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-21 Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by Western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how her powerful kings built a vast empire. 2026-05-21 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout. 2026-05-21 The Ocean is where life first experimented with the Mating Game, and over time this has led to some of the most ingenious mating strategies of all! 2026-05-21 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-21 Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by Western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how her powerful kings built a vast empire. 2026-05-21 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. Who will build their way to glory? 2026-05-21 An all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; a mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; and Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafers. 2026-05-21 1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into 'elbow' macaroni pasta; a continental cranberry cheesecake, and lots more. 2026-05-21 Steve Backshall journeys the globe with some of the greatest travellers on the planet as he explores the reasons that drive their epic voyages and the challenges migrating whales face. 2026-05-21 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout. 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread, and meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation. 2026-05-21 A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; a rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; and get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home. 2026-05-21 Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by Western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how her powerful kings built a vast empire. 2026-05-21 Stanley Tucci returns to Tuscany, his former home, alongside his parents Stan and Joan. Tuscany is the birthplace of the Renaissance and world-class art, architecture and culture. 2026-05-21 Paddy McGuinness enjoys a lot of taste tests when he visits a factory in London to learn how they produce sticky toffee flapjacks on an epic scale. 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread, and meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation. 2026-05-21 A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; a rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; and get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home. 2026-05-21 Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by Western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how her powerful kings built a vast empire. 2026-05-21 Stanley Tucci returns to Tuscany, his former home, alongside his parents Stan and Joan. Tuscany is the birthplace of the Renaissance and world-class art, architecture and culture. 2026-05-21 Paddy McGuinness enjoys a lot of taste tests when he visits a factory in London to learn how they produce sticky toffee flapjacks on an epic scale. 2026-05-21 Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; a California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheatbread, and meet the cookie doctor behind a unique checkerboard creation. 2026-05-21 A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; a rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; and get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home. 2026-05-21 Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by Western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how her powerful kings built a vast empire. 2026-05-21 Cyril faces down a pack of starved black bears and endures rugged conditions when he embarks on a quest in northern Canada to find lake trout. 2026-05-21 Paddy McGuinness enjoys a lot of taste tests when he visits a factory in London to learn how they produce sticky toffee flapjacks on an epic scale. 2026-05-21 Samira Ahmed journeys to places rarely seen by Western audiences to reveal how the Persian Empire was born, the mysterious writing of its early people and how her powerful kings built a vast empire. 2026-05-21 In an unpredictable world our ancient powers must lay down the foundations of their societies to show their strength and protect their people. 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