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Curious Traveler
Curious Greece
Season 5
Episode 501
Who left some ancient treasures in a magical cave? What does the measurement of time have to do with the Olympics? Where can you find a bit of Egypt and Venice in Crete? Why is an olive wreath put on the head of a champion and why was there a jar of olive oil at Zeus’ feet? When was Chania the home to Minoans? How did a lion g to the top of a Greek mountain? It’s time to get curious about Greece!
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28:27
The great castles of Switzerland: Château de Chillon, Château de Gruyères, Schloss Thun.
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27:37
Tallin’s UNESCO Old Town, Kiek in de Kök and Fat Margaret towers, unicorn horn powder.
29:03
Lucerne’s name origin, dragon lore & Pontius Pilate on Mount Pilatus, Swiss chocolate.
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28:17
Christine goes north of the Arctic Circle to explore Tromsø, Nordkapp & Kirkenes, Norway.
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28:30
Christine explores Portugal's historic villages of Belmonte, Castelo Rodrigo & Sortelha
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28:24
Viking Museum, Lofoten villages & islands, history of Norway's painted houses & stockfish.
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28:09
Bryggen, Edvard Grieg's home, King Håkon's Hall, Bergenhus Fortress, Old Bergen Museum.
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27:39
Casa Loma Castle, Hockey Hall of Fame, Chinatown, Largest distillery in British Empire.
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27:34
Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà, Gothic Quarter, 1888 World Expo, the Eixample & panot tiles.
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27:45
Christine visits Emperor Franz Joseph's winter retreat, builds an igloo and dons a dirndl.