Designer John Maeda talks about his path from a Seattle tofu factory to the Rhode Island School of Design, where he became president in 2008. Maeda, a tireless experimenter and a witty observer, explores the crucial moment when design...

Northern Italy—and Milan in particular—has been a hub of economic activity since the Middle Ages and is one of the most important financial and industrial centers in the world today. Many businesses have been in families for generations....

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Meet Qatari mother of five, Shams Al Qassabi, an inspiring female entrepreneur who runs one of Doha's most popular restaurants. Despite personal and cultural challenges, she's been able to create a thriving culinary enterprise.

Follow Marco Polo on his long journey from Venice to China in the 1200s! As a young traveler, he crossed deserts and mountains to reach the court of Kublai Khan. He wrote about strange animals, silk roads, and grand cities—stories that...

Discover the inspiring journey of a family’s passion project that led to the creation of world-renowned, high-quality headphones.

Discover how a second-generation Oregon wine producer blends tradition with innovation to sustain their family vineyard. A real-world example for students studying business or viticulture.

Uncover the sustainable practices and historical challenges of a family-run oyster farm in Oregon. A compelling case study for students in environmental science and business studies.

Learn about Marco Polo, the Italian merchant, who traveled Asia to become one of the earliest European explorers to learn about its culture and people and return to write about it.

Syd Hamilton dedicated himself to refining the Ewell Moselle wine, even traveling to France and studying Louis Pasteur’s methods of preservation and reducing bacteria to improve his craft. His innovations in temperature control and...

In the 1950s, a rift between the Hamilton brothers, Eric and Sydney, led to Sydney's resignation and a new chapter in his life as an independent winemaker. While the family business faced challenges, Sydney found success in Coonawarra,...

An old building from the 1890s, once used by Syd Hamilton for winemaking, remains largely unchanged, preserving the innovative techniques he employed. The building still houses 5,000-gallon vats, uniquely positioned on their sides to...

In the mid-1940s, a Frenchman, Maurice Ou, joined the Hamilton winery, bringing fresh expertise. Under his guidance and with the acquisition of vineyards in Springton, Syd Hamilton refined the Ewell Moselle, culminating in the...

Hamilton wines continued and matured under the management of brothers Eric and Sydney. Sydney oversaw the winemaking operations with guidance from a Russian émigré who brought expertise and innovation to the vineyard. Together, they...

When the owner of the Hamilton family wine business died suddenly and his eldest sons were too young to take over the family business, the vinyard fell into the hands of public trustees who struggled to keep it afloat during World War...

Henry Hamilton expanded the family estate in South Australia by purchasing more land and planting vineyards, eventually building a thriving wine business with his son Frank, who grew the company into a leading South Australian...

On his 76th birthday, Syd decided to embark on a new chapter by making wine, continuing a family legacy that began with his ancestor Richard Hamilton, a pioneer settler in South Australia. Richard had started the family’s winemaking...

Weird History is ordering a Double Double telling you the History of In-n-Out Burger. The famous burger chain was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder. Harry first visited a local market to buy fresh ingredients for his 10-square-foot-wide...

Discover the amazing world of tropical fruits at Robert Is Here farm stand located in South Florida.

Discover the fascinating world of Unclaimed Baggage, the nation's only retailer of lost luggage. From live rattlesnakes to priceless artifacts, explore the incredible stories hidden within the lost items and the impact this unique store...

Contrary to popular belief, not all pirates hobbled on peg-legs with talking parrots perched on their shoulders, patches covering their eyes, and broad West Country accents sharpening their vowels. One of the most important, fascinating,...

In this video, Murray talks about his journey to becoming the owner of the famous cheese shop, Murray's Cheese in New York City. He describes his family's entrepreneurial background, his experiences with the family supermarket business,...

Movin' to the Country is a series that celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers transforming Australia's beautiful regional areas in surprising new ways. Derek and his parents took a risk in starting a winery in Cape...

Movin' to the Country is a series that celebrates the entrepreneurs, innovators and dreamers transforming Australia's beautiful regional areas in surprising new ways. City folk from Queensland pack up and move to Tasmania to become...