Curious Antarctica, Part 1 -
curious traveler

Sat, Jul 25 6:30 P.M. NHPBS (11.1)

Who owns Antarctica? What's a penguin highway? Where can you find whales and Weddell Seals? Why are penguins black and white? When was Antarctica covered by a lush green forest instead of an ice sheet? How long can seals stay underwater? Discover all the Who What Where Why When and Hows of Antarctica.

Duration: 27 minutes and 55 seconds

Episode Number: 801

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Sat, Jul 25	6:30 P.M.	Curious Antarctica, Part 1 NHPBS (11.1)

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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