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
| Mon, Sep 7 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Edinburgh NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Edinburgh NH Create (11.4) |
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.
| 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) |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Edinburgh NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Edinburgh NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Guanajuato City NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Guanajuato City NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Austrian Christmas Markets NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 21 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Austrian Christmas Markets NH Create (11.4) |
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