Who lived in a Victorian home named for a troll, with a little man cave down by the lake? What is the oldest church & building in Bergen? Where can you stroll through 1800s Bergen & meet a curious character or two? Why was King Hakon's Hall built & who wasn't invited to dance there? When was Bryggen an important port? How does a simple fish soup tell the story of Norway's fishing heritage?
Duration: 28 minutes and 9 seconds
Episode Number: 508
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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, Sep 28 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious London Shops NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious London Shops NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Glasgow NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Glasgow NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 10:00 A.M. | England's Curious Great West Way NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 5:00 P.M. | England's Curious Great West Way NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Brussels NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Brussels NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 10:00 A.M. | Curious Cardiff NH Create (11.4) |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 5:00 P.M. | Curious Cardiff NH Create (11.4) |
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