Curious Venice -
curious traveler

Where is the hidden symbol of Venice on the iconic gondola? Why are there two different saints on the gateway columns? Why is the solar system off on Torre dell'Orologio? Why does Saint Mark's Basilica look like Hagia Sophia? Why does the Doge's Palace have a Stairway of Giants, and what do those symbols mean?

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 206

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About 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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Future Broadcast times for "Curious Traveler": (show all)

Sat, Jun 20	6:30 P.M.	Curious Mont Saint-Michel & Rennes, France NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 22	10:00 A.M.	Curious Kotor NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 22	5:00 P.M.	Curious Kotor NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jun 27	6:30 P.M.	Curious Nantes, France NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 29	10:00 A.M.	Curious Oslo NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 29	5:00 P.M.	Curious Oslo NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 6	10:00 A.M.	Curious Bordeaux NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 6	5:00 P.M.	Curious Bordeaux NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 11	6:30 P.M.	Curious Polish Palaces & Castles NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 13	10:00 A.M.	Curious Sorrento NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 13	5:00 P.M.	Curious Sorrento NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jul 18	6:30 P.M.	Curious Polish Christmas NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jul 20	10:00 A.M.	Curious Stockholm NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 20	5:00 P.M.	Curious Stockholm NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 27	10:00 A.M.	Curious French Villages NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jul 27	5:00 P.M.	Curious French Villages NH Create (11.4)