This time, Marta takes us to eat tapas, a very common Spanish activity that is enjoyed by many. Let's discover the tapas that Marta has ordered, some of Spain's most typical... and scrumptious!

Marta introduces us to two more classic tapas from Madrid's delectable cuisine. Can you guess which ones they are? Let's find out!

Let's hear who the first monarch to live in the Royal Palace of Madrid was and what he had to do with the now famous Doña Manolita shop located in the city's downtown.

Lavapiés is a neighborhood in downtown Madrid that has become one of many tourists' favorites. Let's join Marta to find out what makes it so special.

In part two of her video about Madrid's popular tourist neighborhood Lavapiés, Marta takes us to an example of a traditional architectural structure there that is usually not visible from the street. Let's learn more about it!

El Rastro is the largest street market in all of Madrid. Marta introduces us to this fascinating, famous market while teaching us some terms related to it that you might not be familiar with.

This time, our hostess Marta will show us Madrid's famous Retiro Park, a place where thousands of visitors come every day to enjoy its gardens and explore its many attractions.

That literacy will directly contribute to the health and well being of a people few can doubt. But are a literate people more likely to care for the environment? One man thinks so, and has started a grassroots neighbors teaching neighbors project for the good of both la gente y la tierra.

Does graphic and violence-ridden television news that presents the worst aspects of a society also bring out the worst in its audience? Our filmmaker seems to think so, and believes that it is young viewers who pay the price when spectacle trumps thoughtful analysis and measured presentation.

Does broadcast media really have a responsiblity to promote and defend human rights? Or is it to simply make shows that people like and that attract ratings? Several Nicaraguan journalists and media producers discuss these ideas in a round table discussion.

Ecuadorian "Poné," or shamans, utilize plants for their medicinal effects. In this video, we learn about some of their beliefs and wisdom.

The Spanish cooking show, ¡Cómetelo! [Eat it Up!], seeks to teach its viewers about their land through its gastronomy. Today, on its quest to make broccoli soup, the program takes us to the charming town of Castril in southern Spain where many crops are grown including this nutritional powerhouse.

The Spanish cooking show, ¡Cómetelo! [Eat it Up!] continues as our Spanish chef begins to show us how to make broccoli soup in a very animated fashion.

Behold our lively Spanish chef as continues the broccoli soup-making process.

Our animated chef continues to demonstrate the process of making broccoli soup, along with some homemade croutons as a garnish.