Curious Bruges -
curious traveler

Who were the Flemish Masters, and how did they leave their mark on art history? Who stole Michelangelo's Madonna of Bruges? And who rescued her? Why does Bruges look the same as it did in the Middle Ages? What is a Beguinage? And 'Blind Donkey Alley'? And why are all the colorful buildings surrounding the Markt the same width?

Duration: 27 minutes and 25 seconds

Episode Number: 407

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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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Sat, May 16	6:30 P.M.	Curious Antarctica, Part 2 NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, May 18	10:00 A.M.	Curious Rome NH Create (11.4)
Mon, May 18	5:00 P.M.	Curious Rome NH Create (11.4)
Sat, May 23	6:30 P.M.	Curious Alhambra & Malaga, Spain NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, May 25	10:00 A.M.	Curious Copenhagen NH Create (11.4)
Mon, May 25	5:00 P.M.	Curious Copenhagen NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 1	10:00 A.M.	Curious Vancouver NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 1	5:00 P.M.	Curious Vancouver NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 8	10:00 A.M.	Curious Loire Valley NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 8	5:00 P.M.	Curious Loire Valley NH Create (11.4)
Sat, Jun 13	6:30 P.M.	Curious Marrakech, Morocco NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 15	10:00 A.M.	Curious Venice NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 15	5:00 P.M.	Curious Venice NH Create (11.4)
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)