In this episode, Rachel and Kathryn explore the origins of harvest festivals. Highlights include American Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Sukkot and more. Tune in to find out what a "Pearly King and Queen" is and what it has to do with harvests.

In an earlier episode, Kathryn and Rachel visited the island of Montserrat -- but where did the name come from? Learn more about the Spanish monastery that inspired the name, and find out what the word "Montserrat" means in this episode.

Montserrat is 39 square miles of island paradise, and its population primarily lives in one area. Tune in and learn more about the volcanic eruption in 1995, along with some fascinating facts about the culture and history of this unique island.

Known as the "White Temple," Wat Rong Khun is a striking temple located near the city of Chiang Rai. Join Rachel and Kathryn as they take a closer look at one of Thailand's most iconic landmarks.

In this episode, Kathryn and Rachel explore the history of witches in Salem, from the Witch Trials of the 17th century to the modern Wiccan community. Tune in to learn about everything from Salem's month-long Halloween festivities to its maritime history.

Tune in as Kathryn and Rachel check out literary landmarks around the world, including Stockholm’s Millennium Tour, Mark Twain’s favorite house, James Bond’s Jamaica and more!

Asheville is as famous for its funky, laid-back vibe as it is for its beautiful Fall colors and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Join Rachel and Kathryn to learn more about the sights, sounds and unique experience of visiting Asheville.

Home to the Port Lockroy Post Office and massive colonies of penguins, Antarctica is famous for its unique landscape and frigidity -- but how cold is it, exactly? Tune in for the answer -- along with a brief history of the continent -- in this episode.

How did the Liberty Bell get its name? (It’s not what you think.) How do you order a cheesesteak?

How did the Great Chicago Fire make the city an architectural Mecca? What’s cool about Millennium Park? Tune in for the answers to these questions and more in this podcast.