North Americana

Episode 15: War of 1812 Factoids Americans Would Love to Know

PBS storyteller Robert Reid shares his funny factual dive into the war that few people can explain on either side of the border.  And why all this matters today.

Episode 14: New France Cuisine Across North America

Beyond poutine, two stories in this episode set the table for the varied culinary legacy of New France in North America. From Montreal bagels to Cajun gumbo.  

Episode 13: A King, a President & a Hotdog Save the Free World

The little-known story of how a King, a US president, and a hotdog saved the free world.  And how our host Liz Beatty is connected to all this!

Episode 12: Mushing From Fairbanks to Whitehorse - The Yukon Quest

An insider take on this cross-border odyssey from National Geographic photographer and writer Katie Orlinsky.  We get the goods straight from mushers who take on this most gruelling of dog sled races.

Episode 11: Canadian Black Baseball's Quest for Cooperstown

National Geographic Editor, Heather Greenwood Davis, reveals how a black baseball team in Ontario, pre-Jackie Robinson, were among the best in the world. And how their descendants are still fighting for their due recognition.