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, 5/17 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.

Sun, 5/24 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Curious Marrakech, Morocco

Why Marrakech is called "the red city"; the history, heritage and artisans of the labyrinth of souks; Islamic, Moorish, Berber architecture in historic places; Koutoubia Mosque.

Mon, 5/25 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curious Copenhagen

Why Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle are in the same small country; Nyhavn; why Shakespeare used Kronborg Castle for the setting of "Hamlet."

Mon, 5/25 at 4:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curious Copenhagen

Why Christiansborg Palace, Amalienborg Palace and Rosenborg Castle are in the same small country; Nyhavn; why Shakespeare used Kronborg Castle for the setting of "Hamlet."