BBC Earth 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. Who will build their way to glory? 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. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 Mel B, Ruby Wax and Emily Atack go on a historic, raucous road trip. 2026-05-22 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? 2026-05-22 Jungles are home to 80% of all species but they cover just 2% of the planet. When animals in these crowded forests want to mate, the challenge is how to stand out from the crowd. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 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? 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 Mel B, Ruby Wax and Emily Atack go on a historic, raucous road trip. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 There's a waterfall of chocolate at a California candy factory; meet the saucy squad behind mountains of cannelloni; and find out what it takes to make rice noodles by the truckload. 2026-05-22 From tree to bottle, follow the amazing story of maple syrup; there's a 'tower of power' behind a delectable Almond Roca butter popcorn; and find out the secret behind apples that taste like grapes. 2026-05-22 Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife. 2026-05-22 Griff Rhys Jones explores the prairies and vast sprawling plains of both Saskatchewon and Alberta provinces and discovers they reveal riches from fossils to farmland. 2026-05-22 Wildfires in Oregon, flash floods in Arizona, a family survive the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines and a story of survival in sub-zero temperatures for seven days in the Canadian Rockies. 2026-05-22 There's a waterfall of chocolate at a California candy factory; meet the saucy squad behind mountains of cannelloni; and find out what it takes to make rice noodles by the truckload. 2026-05-22 From tree to bottle, follow the amazing story of maple syrup; there's a 'tower of power' behind a delectable Almond Roca butter popcorn; and find out the secret behind apples that taste like grapes. 2026-05-22 Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife. 2026-05-22 Griff Rhys Jones explores the prairies and vast sprawling plains of both Saskatchewon and Alberta provinces and discovers they reveal riches from fossils to farmland. 2026-05-22 Wildfires in Oregon, flash floods in Arizona, a family survive the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines and a story of survival in sub-zero temperatures for seven days in the Canadian Rockies. 2026-05-22 There's a waterfall of chocolate at a California candy factory; meet the saucy squad behind mountains of cannelloni; and find out what it takes to make rice noodles by the truckload. 2026-05-22 From tree to bottle, follow the amazing story of maple syrup; there's a 'tower of power' behind a delectable Almond Roca butter popcorn; and find out the secret behind apples that taste like grapes. 2026-05-22 Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife. 2026-05-22 Griff Rhys Jones explores the prairies and vast sprawling plains of both Saskatchewon and Alberta provinces and discovers they reveal riches from fossils to farmland. 2026-05-22 Wildfires in Oregon, flash floods in Arizona, a family survive the most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines and a story of survival in sub-zero temperatures for seven days in the Canadian Rockies. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-22 Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife. 2026-05-22 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. 2026-05-23