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Find your compass with stories that reveal different facets of the Southern California you thought you knew. Unearth powerful histories that only this city’s unassuming street corners could tell. Explore beyond your borders and savor the complex flavors of Southern California.

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A great pyramid from Egypt.
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Stunning new archaeological evidence provides clues about the Egyptians who built the Great Pyramid of Giza -- and how they did it. Join researchers as they delve into the logbook of a work crew and discover how the massive project transformed Egypt.
Moonstone Beach: Where Elephant Seals Roam
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Huell visits the warm coastal community of Seal Beach and meets the nice folks who like to stroll the boardwalk.
Beverly Hills Dog Show
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Huell is greeted by dogs of many breeds and their owners at the Beverly Hills Dog Show. Enjoy big dogs, little dogs, shaggy dogs, hairless dogs and some with very unusual coiffures.
China's Forbidden City
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Discover the ingenious engineering of Beijing's Forbidden City, the power center of imperial China for nearly 500 years. Discover how the design of this vast complex of palaces and temples enabled it to survive centuries of earthquake shocks.
Chef Marcus Samuelsson makes hand-pulled noodles in "No Passport Required: Las Vegas."
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Explore Las Vegas and its deep-rooted Chinese community, from the Strip's neon-lit casinos to modest shopping malls. Chef Marcus Samuelsson learns about diverse food traditions and meets a new wave of chefs transforming their parents' cuisine.
Little Tokyo Food
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Huell travels back to Little Tokyo with his friend to re-visit two Japanese establishments that are sure to whet your appetite.
Dairy Farm
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Huell spends the day at a family-run dairy farm in Chino.
Remembering
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Huell remembers two very special people who made a big difference in the lives of many Southern Californians.
Lane Victory
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Huell spends the day on the WWII victory ship the Lane Victory. A wonderful group of volunteers has restored this ship and Huell gets to go along on an actual cruise.
Multiple versions of the Mona Lisa.
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Journey to Florence to discover how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his legendary artwork.
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