Curious Traveler | KCET
Curious Traveler
"Curious Traveler" takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world. Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series. In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks. Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.
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Curious Traveler
Curious Traveler
Curious Paris
Why is there a Romano-Byzantine Basilica atop the highest point in Paris?
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Curious Traveler
Curious Traveler
Curious French Villages
Why did the famous French architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc only work on one residence: the historic Roquetaillade Castle?
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Curious Traveler
Curious Traveler
Curious Stockholm
What's so important about the throne inside the Royal Palace of Stockholm?
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Curious Traveler
Curious Traveler
Curious Sorrento
Why did the ancient Roman rich and famous choose to vacation here? Who opened the gate for the bad guys in the 1500s?
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Curious Traveler
Curious Traveler
Curious Bordeaux
Who got hitched at Bordeaux Cathedral and why was it such an important moment in history?
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