Curious Antarctica, Part 2 -
curious traveler

Who made it to the South Pole first? What was so heroic about Ernest Shackleton's expedition? Where do whales migrate to? Why do penguins spread their wings? When did the Antarctic Treaty prevent the building of a skyscraper, a military base or a Starbucks? How can you tell one humpback whale from another? Who What Where Why When and How. .. so much to be curious about in Antarctica.

Duration: 27 minutes and 59 seconds

Episode Number: 802

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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.

Watch Curious Traveler - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Curious Lucerne

Curious Tallinn

Curious Aix-en-Provence & Arles

Netherlands' Curious UNESCO

Curious Kraków

Curious Dijon & Beaune

Future Broadcast times for "Curious Traveler": (show all)

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)
Sat, Jun 27	6:30 P.M.	Curious Nantes, France NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Jun 29	10:00 A.M.	Curious Oslo NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Jun 29	5:00 P.M.	Curious Oslo NH Create (11.4)