Audio Slideshows

Narrated by experts in their field, the slideshows combine stories, music and images giving you a new way to explore the world from the air.

Energy

We consume more energy now than ever before – find out where this fuel comes from and how it is harnessed across the globe.

Festivals

Celebrations unite communities across the world; join the party with traditional village festivals or millions-strong street parties.

Indigenous cultures

Discover fascinating customs of ancient cultures from across the planet and learn how they live side-by-side with the modern world.

Farming and agriculture

Food is one of our most basic human needs: discover how farming and agriculture differ across the varied cultures and climates of our world.

Cities

Over half the world’s population live in cities: discover how these settlements were established and learn why they are of modern global importance.

Volcanoes

Explore the world's diverse volcanic landscapes, from the effects of eruptions to the millions of people who live in the shadow of volcanoes.

Road and rail transport

Roads and railways have acted as a catalyst for expansion, communication and development. Explore their influences across the world.

Caves and rock paintings

Huge networks of caves and caverns hold some of the oldest and least explored physical, natural and human environments on the planet.