Curious Traveler.

Curious Traveler

Entertainment journalist Christine van Blokland takes viewers to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world. At each location, viewers get a taste of the art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks unique to each area. Van Blokland's list of "Curious Questions" sets the tone for each episode, and emphasizes the host's curiosity and quest for knowledge. From London to New York, the series explores the rich culture and mysteries of some of the world's most fascinating destinations.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sun, 5/3 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Curious Antarctica, Part 1

Who owns Antarctica; penguin highway; where to find whales and Weddell seals; why penguins are black and white; how long seals can stay underwater.

Sun, 5/10 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Curious Antarctica, Part 2

Who made it to the South Pole first; Ernest Shackleton's expedition; where whales migrate to; why penguins spread their wings.

Mon, 5/11 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curious Paris

Why the Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III were built for World Expos; Opera Garnier; Romano-Byzantine Basilica; why the streets are windy in Montmartre; Moulin Rouge.

Mon, 5/11 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curious Paris

Why the Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III were built for World Expos; Opera Garnier; Romano-Byzantine Basilica; why the streets are windy in Montmartre; Moulin Rouge.

Sun, 5/17 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Curious Alhambra & Malaga, Spain

Who built the UNESCO-status Alhambra and why; what is underneath the Picasso Museum; where to find 5,000 tiny arches; why Malaga residents call themselves "anchovies."

Mon, 5/18 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curious Rome

The hole in the Pantheon; why Piazza Navona looks like a racetrack; the origin of the bronze for St. Peter's Basilica.

Mon, 5/18 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curious Rome

The hole in the Pantheon; why Piazza Navona looks like a racetrack; the origin of the bronze for St. Peter's Basilica.