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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.

Curious Traveler  
  • Curious Austrian Christmas Markets
    Monday, December 23
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
  • Curious Warsaw
    Wednesday, December 25
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine explores Warsaw, pre and post WWII. At the Royal Castle, she learns about Warsaw's role within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Next, she explains the history of Sigismund's Column and investigates Roman symbolism in the Lazienki Palace. After, she visits the Warsaw Rising Museum, to remember the heroes of WWII. Lastly, she attends a concert of Chopin music, and makes Polish pierogis.
  • Curious Gdansk
    Monday, December 30
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine explores Gdansk's history as a Baltic seaport, and how its medieval trade with Holland resulted in its Dutch architecture. Inside the exquisite Main Town Hall, she investigates the beautiful wood carvings and paintings of the council room, full of wonderful symbolism. Then she explains the Gdansk city crest, influenced by the Hanseatic League, the Teutonic Knights and the Polish kings. She also focuses on Gdansk's Neptune Fountain and the Long Market. Visits to St. Mary's Basilica, full of religious treasures, the Amber Museum, full of artistic treasures, and the WWII sites at Westerplatte Peninsula, full of heroic history, round out the visit.
  • Curious Gdansk
    Wednesday, January 1
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine explores Gdansk's history as a Baltic seaport, and how its medieval trade with Holland resulted in its Dutch architecture. Inside the exquisite Main Town Hall, she investigates the beautiful wood carvings and paintings of the council room, full of wonderful symbolism. Then she explains the Gdansk city crest, influenced by the Hanseatic League, the Teutonic Knights and the Polish kings. She also focuses on Gdansk's Neptune Fountain and the Long Market. Visits to St. Mary's Basilica, full of religious treasures, the Amber Museum, full of artistic treasures, and the WWII sites at Westerplatte Peninsula, full of heroic history, round out the visit.
  • Curious Allgau & Fussen, Germany
    Monday, January 6
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the beautiful Allgau region and medieval town of Fussen in Bavaria, Germany. Highlights include the St. Mang Monastery and its baroque library and Prince's Hall and Hohes Schloss, the high castle. Then she makes cheese with some Allgau cheesemakers and then does a headstand with a 5th generation cowbell blacksmith who also happens to be an expert yoga instructor.
  • Curious Allgau & Fussen, Germany
    Wednesday, January 8
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the beautiful Allgau region and medieval town of Fussen in Bavaria, Germany. Highlights include the St. Mang Monastery and its baroque library and Prince's Hall and Hohes Schloss, the high castle. Then she makes cheese with some Allgau cheesemakers and then does a headstand with a 5th generation cowbell blacksmith who also happens to be an expert yoga instructor.
  • Curious Upper Bavaria, Germany
    Monday, January 13
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Upper Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Mittenwald and Munich. She explores the history of 'Mad' King Ludwig and his many castles, the Lohengrin swan knight legend, the legacy of the Wittelsbach Dynasty, the storybook village of Mittenwald, and the Bavarian tradition of luftlmalerei mural art, and how it continues in some very modern and very curious ways.
  • Curious Upper Bavaria, Germany
    Wednesday, January 15
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Upper Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Mittenwald and Munich. She explores the history of 'Mad' King Ludwig and his many castles, the Lohengrin swan knight legend, the legacy of the Wittelsbach Dynasty, the storybook village of Mittenwald, and the Bavarian tradition of luftlmalerei mural art, and how it continues in some very modern and very curious ways.
  • Curious Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany
    Monday, January 20
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    One of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along the Romantic Road. Highlights: Bavarian storybook architecture, Town Hall, the Meistertrunk legend, St. Jakob's Church and its Reimenschneider altar, medieval walls, Rothenburg monastery museum with caryatids of virtues and vices.
  • Curious Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany
    Wednesday, January 22
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    One of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along the Romantic Road. Highlights: Bavarian storybook architecture, Town Hall, the Meistertrunk legend, St. Jakob's Church and its Reimenschneider altar, medieval walls, Rothenburg monastery museum with caryatids of virtues and vices.
  • Curious Franconia, Germany
    Monday, January 27
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
  • Curious Franconia, Germany
    Wednesday, January 29
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
  • Curious Regensburg, Germany
    Monday, February 3
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
  • Curious Regensburg, Germany
    Wednesday, February 5
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
  • Curious Lyon, France
    Monday, February 10
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
  • Curious Lyon, France
    Wednesday, February 12
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
  • Curious Utrecht, Netherlands
    Monday, February 17
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht's Golden Age, its unique canal-carved city plan, its ancient Roman limes, goes on a beautiful canal boat tour, visits DomCathedral and DOMUnder, a unique underground look at the city's foundations, and lives like a royal at Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
  • Curious Utrecht, Netherlands
    Wednesday, February 19
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht's Golden Age, its unique canal-carved city plan, its ancient Roman limes, goes on a beautiful canal boat tour, visits DomCathedral and DOMUnder, a unique underground look at the city's foundations, and lives like a royal at Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
  • Curious Poznan, Poland
    Monday, February 24
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Poznan, Poland. Highlights include: Old Market Square, Rogalin Palace, an archaeological site, Poznan Cathedral and tombs, the Poznan goat legend, Zamek Cultural Center, Enigma Cipher Center, and the Poznan Croissant Museum.
  • Curious Poznan, Poland
    Wednesday, February 26
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Poznan, Poland. Highlights include: Old Market Square, Rogalin Palace, an archaeological site, Poznan Cathedral and tombs, the Poznan goat legend, Zamek Cultural Center, Enigma Cipher Center, and the Poznan Croissant Museum.
  • Curious Szczecin, Poland
    Monday, March 3
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Szczecin, Poland. Highlights include: Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, the National Museum, Stare Miasto Square, Tower of the Seven Cloaks, Kasprowicz Park, Willa Lentza Manor House.
  • Curious Szczecin, Poland
    Wednesday, March 5
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Szczecin, Poland. Highlights include: Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, the National Museum, Stare Miasto Square, Tower of the Seven Cloaks, Kasprowicz Park, Willa Lentza Manor House.

 

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  • Curious Austrian Christmas Markets
    Wednesday, December 18
    6:02 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
  • Curious Tallinn
    Monday, December 16
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag falling from the sky; Tallin's UNESCO Old Town, City Hall & Old Thomas, the medieval wall, Kiek in de Kok and Fat Margaret towers, a Russian Orthodox church, St. Catherine's Passage, and unicorn horn powder at one of the oldest medieval pharmacies in Europe.
  • Curious Tallinn
    Monday, December 16
    8:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag falling from the sky; Tallin's UNESCO Old Town, City Hall & Old Thomas, the medieval wall, Kiek in de Kok and Fat Margaret towers, a Russian Orthodox church, St. Catherine's Passage, and unicorn horn powder at one of the oldest medieval pharmacies in Europe.
  • Estonia's Curious Palaces & Castles
    Monday, December 16
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Curious Szczecin, Poland
    Sunday, December 15
    5:29 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Szczecin, Poland. Highlights include: Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, the National Museum, Stare Miasto Square, Tower of the Seven Cloaks, Kasprowicz Park, Willa Lentza Manor House.
  • Estonia's Curious Palaces & Castles
    Wednesday, December 11
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Curious Lucerne
    Monday, December 9
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, its ornately painted city squares, including the Weinmarkt, its many beautiful fountains, the Musegg Wall, the Wildenmann and the Mannliturm. Then it's up to the Swiss Alps aboard the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, to learn the history of the St. Gotthard Pass, some dragon lore, and the curious connection between Pontius Pilate and Mount Pilatus.
  • Curious Lucerne
    Monday, December 9
    8:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Lucerne's Chapel Bridge, its ornately painted city squares, including the Weinmarkt, its many beautiful fountains, the Musegg Wall, the Wildenmann and the Mannliturm. Then it's up to the Swiss Alps aboard the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, to learn the history of the St. Gotthard Pass, some dragon lore, and the curious connection between Pontius Pilate and Mount Pilatus.
  • Curious Bern
    Monday, December 9
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the connection between bears and Bern, and the city's founder, Berthold V. In Bern's Old Town, she takes viewers inside its historic clock tower, the Zytlogge, to see its Renaissance mechanisms still tick-tocking away. Then, she follows Bern's subterranean stream, which surfaces quite prettily in Bern's historic fountains, each its own work of art. Then it's over to Munsterplatz and Bern Minster for the 16th century history of how the Protestant Reformation impacted Bern. Then, after all that exploring, she takes a breather on the Einstein Bench, in the picturesque Rose Garden, overlooking beautiful Bern.
  • Curious Bern
    Wednesday, December 4
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the connection between bears and Bern, and the city's founder, Berthold V. In Bern's Old Town, she takes viewers inside its historic clock tower, the Zytlogge, to see its Renaissance mechanisms still tick-tocking away. Then, she follows Bern's subterranean stream, which surfaces quite prettily in Bern's historic fountains, each its own work of art. Then it's over to Munsterplatz and Bern Minster for the 16th century history of how the Protestant Reformation impacted Bern. Then, after all that exploring, she takes a breather on the Einstein Bench, in the picturesque Rose Garden, overlooking beautiful Bern.
  • Curious Austrian Christmas Markets
    Monday, December 2
    3:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
  • Curious Austrian Christmas Markets
    Monday, December 2
    8:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
  • Curious Krakow
    Monday, December 2
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine takes viewers through the beautiful streets and layers of Krakow, to learn its Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment history, when it was an intellectual and cultural center of Europe. She gets a special tour of Copernicus' alma mater: Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius, from the University's Dean. Next, she takes us inside the Krzysztofory Palace Museum, set inside a 17th century baroque palace, to learn about Kraków's UNESCO-status Nativity scenes, and to learn the legend of the Lajkonik. Then, it's up to Wawel Castle, perched high upon a hill, then back down to Old Town for the annual Wawel Dragon legend and parade.
  • Estonia's Curious Palaces & Castles
    Thursday, November 28
    10:33 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Curious Upper Bavaria, Germany
    Wednesday, November 27
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Upper Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Mittenwald and Munich. She explores the history of 'Mad' King Ludwig and his many castles, the Lohengrin swan knight legend, the legacy of the Wittelsbach Dynasty, the storybook village of Mittenwald, and the Bavarian tradition of luftlmalerei mural art, and how it continues in some very modern and very curious ways.
  • Curious Krakow
    Wednesday, November 27
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine takes viewers through the beautiful streets and layers of Krakow, to learn its Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment history, when it was an intellectual and cultural center of Europe. She gets a special tour of Copernicus' alma mater: Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius, from the University's Dean. Next, she takes us inside the Krzysztofory Palace Museum, set inside a 17th century baroque palace, to learn about Kraków's UNESCO-status Nativity scenes, and to learn the legend of the Lajkonik. Then, it's up to Wawel Castle, perched high upon a hill, then back down to Old Town for the annual Wawel Dragon legend and parade.
  • Curious Utrecht, Netherlands
    Monday, November 25
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht's Golden Age, its unique canal-carved city plan, its ancient Roman limes, goes on a beautiful canal boat tour, visits DomCathedral and DOMUnder, a unique underground look at the city's foundations, and lives like a royal at Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
  • Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions
    Monday, November 25
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    In Estonia, Christine travels to the Setomaa region, visits an Seto Orthodox church, meets the indigenous Seto people, and learns about their polyphonic singing tradition and traditional folk costumes. In the Peipsi region, she visits the Onion Route, learns about Russian Old Believers, and creates traditional arts and crafts. In Voromaa, she cleanses her spirit in a UNESCO Estonian smoke sauna.
  • Curious Lyon, France
    Sunday, November 24
    5:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
  • Curious Lyon, France
    Thursday, November 21
    10:34 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious in Lyon, France. She wanders through the secret traboules, used by the French resistance, explores its ancient Roman origins on Fourviere Hill, visits the breathtaking Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourviere, and finds out why Lyon is the capital of French gastronomy by tasting her way through the Les Halles food market.
  • Curious Regensburg, Germany
    Wednesday, November 20
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
  • Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions
    Wednesday, November 20
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    In Estonia, Christine travels to the Setomaa region, visits an Seto Orthodox church, meets the indigenous Seto people, and learns about their polyphonic singing tradition and traditional folk costumes. In the Peipsi region, she visits the Onion Route, learns about Russian Old Believers, and creates traditional arts and crafts. In Voromaa, she cleanses her spirit in a UNESCO Estonian smoke sauna.
  • Curious Dijon & Beaune
    Monday, November 18
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine explores Dijon and Beaune in France. Highlights include Dijon's Old Town and its architectural treasures, Notre-Dame du Dijon, an owl legend, Palais des Etats de Bourgogne, Philippe le Bon Tower, Cite de la Gastronomie. In Beaune, she makes the region's famous mustard at Fallot Mustard Mill and visits the Hotel Dieu Museum/Hospices de Beaune and luxuriates in the historic Hotel le Cep.
  • Curious Regensburg, Germany
    Sunday, November 17
    5:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
  • Curious Regensburg, Germany
    Thursday, November 14
    10:34 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
  • Curious Franconia, Germany
    Wednesday, November 13
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
  • Curious Dijon & Beaune
    Wednesday, November 13
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine explores Dijon and Beaune in France. Highlights include Dijon's Old Town and its architectural treasures, Notre-Dame du Dijon, an owl legend, Palais des Etats de Bourgogne, Philippe le Bon Tower, Cite de la Gastronomie. In Beaune, she makes the region's famous mustard at Fallot Mustard Mill and visits the Hotel Dieu Museum/Hospices de Beaune and luxuriates in the historic Hotel le Cep.
  • Curious Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany
    Tuesday, November 12
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    One of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along the Romantic Road. Highlights: Bavarian storybook architecture, Town Hall, the Meistertrunk legend, St. Jakob's Church and its Reimenschneider altar, medieval walls, Rothenburg monastery museum with caryatids of virtues and vices.
  • Curious Upper Bavaria, Germany
    Monday, November 11
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Upper Bavaria, Linderhof Palace, Mittenwald and Munich. She explores the history of 'Mad' King Ludwig and his many castles, the Lohengrin swan knight legend, the legacy of the Wittelsbach Dynasty, the storybook village of Mittenwald, and the Bavarian tradition of luftlmalerei mural art, and how it continues in some very modern and very curious ways.
  • Netherlands' Curious Unesco
    Monday, November 11
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about UNESCO sites in the Netherlands. At the Kinderdijk Windmills, she shares how early residents made their below-sea-level lands habitable. Then, to the Colonies of Benevolence, a 19th century social experiment to help the poor. At Beemster Polder, she explores a town that was once at the bottom of a lake. Finally, she explores the midcentury marvels at Van Nelle Factory.
  • Curious Franconia, Germany
    Sunday, November 10
    5:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
  • Curious Allgau & Fussen, Germany
    Thursday, November 7
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about the beautiful Allgau region and medieval town of Fussen in Bavaria, Germany. Highlights include the St. Mang Monastery and its baroque library and Prince's Hall and Hohes Schloss, the high castle. Then she makes cheese with some Allgau cheesemakers and then does a headstand with a 5th generation cowbell blacksmith who also happens to be an expert yoga instructor.
  • Curious Gdansk
    Wednesday, November 6
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine explores Gdansk's history as a Baltic seaport, and how its medieval trade with Holland resulted in its Dutch architecture. Inside the exquisite Main Town Hall, she investigates the beautiful wood carvings and paintings of the council room, full of wonderful symbolism. Then she explains the Gdansk city crest, influenced by the Hanseatic League, the Teutonic Knights and the Polish kings. She also focuses on Gdansk's Neptune Fountain and the Long Market. Visits to St. Mary's Basilica, full of religious treasures, the Amber Museum, full of artistic treasures, and the WWII sites at Westerplatte Peninsula, full of heroic history, round out the visit.
  • Netherlands' Curious Unesco
    Wednesday, November 6
    6:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about UNESCO sites in the Netherlands. At the Kinderdijk Windmills, she shares how early residents made their below-sea-level lands habitable. Then, to the Colonies of Benevolence, a 19th century social experiment to help the poor. At Beemster Polder, she explores a town that was once at the bottom of a lake. Finally, she explores the midcentury marvels at Van Nelle Factory.
  • Estonia's Curious Palaces & Castles
    Monday, November 4
    10:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    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.
  • Curious Aix-En-Provence & Arles
    Monday, November 4
    3:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1
    Christine gets curious about Aix-en Provence: why it's known as the City of a Thousand Fountains, visits Cezanne's Atelier & a mansion in the historic Mazarin District, then learns the curious connection between a king & the calisson. In Arles, she visits the exact spots where van Gogh painted, then Arles' Roman Arena, and learns what a 'vomitorium' was (not as gross as you think.)
  • Curious Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany
    Sunday, November 3
    5:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1
    One of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along the Romantic Road. Highlights: Bavarian storybook architecture, Town Hall, the Meistertrunk legend, St. Jakob's Church and its Reimenschneider altar, medieval walls, Rothenburg monastery museum with caryatids of virtues and vices.