Despite having been inspired by a multitude of diverse subjects throughout his artistic career, Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori's gallery owner asks him to compile an exhibition focusing on his dark-skinned portraits.

Carlos and Cyndy help to shed some light on some colloquial phrases from the Argentinean soap opera, Muñeca Brava.

Released in 2003, the hit single "Hoy" ["Wrapped" in English] marked Gloria Estefan's return to the charts following a hiatus. Its intriguing music video was filmed at Peru's magical Macchu Picchu.

Guillermo speaks about how the sound of the drum represents keeping moving rather than staying stagnant in life and how increasing one's sphere of vision and confronting one's emotions can lead to balance and ultimately, happiness.

Artist Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori speaks about his latest project, a series of portraits that celebrate the nuances of black skin.

Carlos and Cyndy chat about the different names used for some of the same objects in their respective countries, Colombia and Argentina.

Karen's explanation of the names in Spanish of some common utensils used to consume food could come in particularly handy when ordering at a restaurant.

Guillermo gives us an in-depth explanation of the manner in which Maya ceremonies were used to welcome the seasons, each of which represented a unique consciousness.

Leonardo Rodriguez Sirtori, an artist from Bogota, Colombia, takes us to his workshop, offering us some insight into the work he creates.

The many types of past tense in Spanish can get confusing for English speakers. In this lesson, Carlos focuses on the simple past tense, or preterite, providing us with some excellent examples.

Diana Quintana, a Colombian living in Italy, has formulated a special charity project to bring smiles to the faces of underprivileged children in Colombia at Christmas.

Carlos concludes our tour of Popayan by pointing out several bridges as well as the Pueblito Patojo, a unique area containing miniature replicas of many of the city's most notable monuments.

Carlos takes us on a tour of Tulcan Hill, the most important archaeological site in the city of Popayan, Colombia, as well as some other notable landmarks in the city's center.

Carlos gives us a tour of some of Popayan's most interesting historical and religious attractions.

Zully and Cleer teach us how to make a scrumptious veal stew accompanied by potatoes au gratin.