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Dream of Italy

Italian travel expert Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning travel newsletter "Dream of Italy," explores six diverse areas of Italy -- Naples/Amalfi, Puglia, Rome, Umbria, Tuscany and Piedmont. McCabe explores each region's cuisine, art, history and culture as she meets the locals, chefs, artisans and historians who are dedicated to carrying on and preserving the traditions of their ancestors. The series is directed by Dakkan Abbe, creator of the public television series "Inside the Tuscan Hills."

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 3/31 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Florence

The restoration of the Duomo in Florence, Italy; the only Last Supper painted by a woman; modern street artist Clet Abraham; historic boat trip on the Arno River.

Mon, 3/31 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Basilicata With Francis Ford Coppola

Matera, a city of caves; director Francis Ford Coppola's ancestral hometown of Bernalda, Italy; digging for clams on the coast; making mozzarella.

Tue, 4/1 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Florence

The restoration of the Duomo in Florence, Italy; the only Last Supper painted by a woman; modern street artist Clet Abraham; historic boat trip on the Arno River.

Tue, 4/1 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Basilicata With Francis Ford Coppola

Matera, a city of caves; director Francis Ford Coppola's ancestral hometown of Bernalda, Italy; digging for clams on the coast; making mozzarella.

Tue, 4/1 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Caserta: A Grand Palace and Pizza

Exploring a 1,000 room palace in Caserta in southern Italy; Chef Franco Pepe's pizza.

Tue, 4/1 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Tuscany

Chianti at Castello di Ama; olive harvest at Pornanino; cashmere goats at Chianti Cashmere Farm; 100-year-old looms at Busatti in Anghiari; La Marzocco's espresso machines; wild boar hunt; ride with the butteri in Maremma.

Wed, 4/2 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Caserta: A Grand Palace and Pizza

Exploring a 1,000 room palace in Caserta in southern Italy; Chef Franco Pepe's pizza.

Wed, 4/2 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Tuscany

Chianti at Castello di Ama; olive harvest at Pornanino; cashmere goats at Chianti Cashmere Farm; 100-year-old looms at Busatti in Anghiari; La Marzocco's espresso machines; wild boar hunt; ride with the butteri in Maremma.

Wed, 4/2 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Piedmont; Lake Iseo

Truffles and wine; World Truffle Auction; Cascina Bruciata vineyard; craft beer at Nuovo Birrificio Nicese; the medicinal qualities of hot springs; fine Italian boat making in Lake Iseo.

Wed, 4/2 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Piedmont; Lake Iseo

Truffles and wine; World Truffle Auction; Cascina Bruciata vineyard; craft beer at Nuovo Birrificio Nicese; the medicinal qualities of hot springs; fine Italian boat making in Lake Iseo.

Wed, 4/2 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Piedmont; Lake Iseo

Truffles and wine; World Truffle Auction; Cascina Bruciata vineyard; craft beer at Nuovo Birrificio Nicese; the medicinal qualities of hot springs; fine Italian boat making in Lake Iseo.

Wed, 4/2 at 8:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Bologna

Bologna, Italy, is home to the oldest university in the western world; test driving a Lamborghini; making tortellini; Gelato University.