Christine traces the curious history of Estonia's fine homes, built for and lived in by, not Estonians, but Baltic Germans, Scandinavians and Russians. Her journey begins at Kadriorg Palace, built by Peter the Great after he conquered Estonia, for his wife Katherine, and named it Kadriorg, which means 'Katherine's Valley'. At Alatskivi Castle, she explores the curious history of a German baron who copied Scotland's Balmoral Castle in Estonia. Then, she tours one of the grandest baroque manors in Estonia, Palmse Manor, surrounded by its splendid gardens and Lahemaa National Park. At Vihula Manor, Christine interviews an historian who is lucky enough to live in an Estonian manor house.
Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 54 seconds
Episode Number: 610
Mon, Aug 26 | 2:00 P.M. | Estonia's Curious Palaces & Castles NHPBS (11.1) |
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, Jul 22 | 2:00 P.M. | Netherlands' Curious Unesco NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Jul 29 | 2:00 P.M. | Curious Dijon & Beaune NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Aug 5 | 2:00 P.M. | Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Aug 12 | 2:00 P.M. | Curious Krakow NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Aug 19 | 2:00 P.M. | Curious Bern NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, Aug 26 | 2:00 P.M. | Estonia's Curious Palaces & Castles NHPBS (11.1) |
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