Curious Edinburgh
curious traveler

Why did the Scottish kings live in Edinburgh, and why don't we have Scottish kings anymore? Why was Edinburgh Castle built high upon on Castle Rock? What's the connection between Edinburgh and Harry Potter? And where are the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter locations? What is so royal about Edinburgh's Royal Mile? Who is Arthur, and why does he get his own Seat?

Duration: 27 minutes and 42 seconds

Episode Number: 306

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)

Mon, Aug 3 10:00 A.M. Curious Dublin     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 3 5:00 P.M. Curious Dublin     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 10 10:00 A.M. Curious Vienna     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 10 5:00 P.M. Curious Vienna     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 17 10:00 A.M. Curious Yorkshire     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 17 5:00 P.M. Curious Yorkshire     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 24 10:00 A.M. Curious Salzburg     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 24 5:00 P.M. Curious Salzburg     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 31 10:00 A.M. Curious San Miguel De Allende     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Aug 31 5:00 P.M. Curious San Miguel De Allende     NH Create (11.4)


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