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Monday, November 16th

10:00am on TVCREATE
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Curious Southern Wales

We get curious about the stunning natural landscape of Wales. We visit Brecon Beacons National Park, Pembrokeshire National Park, St. Davids (the smallest city in Britain), Hay-on-Wye (Wales' Town of Books), the Victorian seaside resort town of Tenby, and lots and lots of curious castles.

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Southern Wales

We get curious about the stunning natural landscape of Wales. We visit Brecon Beacons National Park, Pembrokeshire National Park, St. Davids (the smallest city in Britain), Hay-on-Wye (Wales' Town of Books), the Victorian seaside resort town of Tenby, and lots and lots of curious castles.

Monday, November 23rd

10:00am on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Bruges

Who were the Flemish Masters, and how did they leave their mark on art history? Who stole Michelangelo's Madonna of Bruges? And who rescued her? Why does Bruges look the same as it did in the Middle Ages? What is a Beguinage? And 'Blind Donkey Alley'? And why are all the colorful buildings surrounding the Markt the same width?

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Bruges

Who were the Flemish Masters, and how did they leave their mark on art history? Who stole Michelangelo's Madonna of Bruges? And who rescued her? Why does Bruges look the same as it did in the Middle Ages? What is a Beguinage? And 'Blind Donkey Alley'? And why are all the colorful buildings surrounding the Markt the same width?

Monday, November 30th

10:00am on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Dublin Pubs

Why is Dublin known worldwide for its pubs? Where did traditional Irish music come from? Why are there always flowers decorating a pub? What does the word "pub" mean? What is a "snug?" A Brian Boru harp? And how did a fella named Arthur Guinness become so important?

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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TVG HD

Curious Dublin Pubs

Why is Dublin known worldwide for its pubs? Where did traditional Irish music come from? Why are there always flowers decorating a pub? What does the word "pub" mean? What is a "snug?" A Brian Boru harp? And how did a fella named Arthur Guinness become so important?

Monday, December 7th

10:00am on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Ghent

Who stole the famous Ghent Altarpiece, and who recovered it? And who is restoring it? What is Prinsenhof, and why is it so pretty? Where did the famous Ghent Dragon fly in from? Why is Ghent so famous for its lace? Why is St. Peters Abbey so important to Ghent history?

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Ghent

Who stole the famous Ghent Altarpiece, and who recovered it? And who is restoring it? What is Prinsenhof, and why is it so pretty? Where did the famous Ghent Dragon fly in from? Why is Ghent so famous for its lace? Why is St. Peters Abbey so important to Ghent history?

Monday, December 14th

10:00am on TVCREATE
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Curious Polish Christmas NEW

Discover the magical Christmas traditions of Poland in its most beautiful cities. Krakow: We visit the Christmas Market & historic Cathedral Island. Gdansk: We visit the Christmas Market (voted best in Europe), then make a traditional Polish Christmas dinner. Wroc3aw: We discover tiny little elves hiding throughout the city, then see a model railroad city made (almost) entirely of gingerbread.

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Polish Christmas NEW

Discover the magical Christmas traditions of Poland in its most beautiful cities. Krakow: We visit the Christmas Market & historic Cathedral Island. Gdansk: We visit the Christmas Market (voted best in Europe), then make a traditional Polish Christmas dinner. Wroc3aw: We discover tiny little elves hiding throughout the city, then see a model railroad city made (almost) entirely of gingerbread.

Monday, December 21st

10:00am on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Greece

Who left some ancient treasures in a magical cave? What does the 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 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 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? 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 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! a Greek mountain? It's time to get curious about Greece!

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Greece

Who left some ancient treasures in a magical cave? What does the 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 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 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? 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 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! a Greek mountain? It's time to get curious about Greece!

Friday, December 25th

10:30pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:27:25
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Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

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?

Saturday, December 26th

11:30am on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:27:25
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Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

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?

Sunday, December 27th

1:30pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:27:25
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Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

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?

9:30pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:27:25
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Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

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?

Monday, December 28th

2:30am on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:27:25
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Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

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?

10:00am on TVCREATE
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Curious Innsbruck

Who lived in Ambras Castle because she wasn't allowed to live in Who lived in Ambras Castle because she wasn't allowed to live in Hofburg Palace? What was a copper-capped balcony built for? Where can Hofburg Palace? What was a copper-capped balcony built for? Where can you find some castle-loving peacocks? Why are so many Austrian window you find some castle-loving peacocks? Why are so many Austrian window shutters red and white striped? When did some giants move out of a shutters red and white striped? When did some giants move out of a palace, to make way for Marie Antoinette? How fast does a bobsled go? palace, to make way for Marie Antoinette? How fast does a bobsled go? Hold on tight, it's time to get curious about Innsbruck! Hold on tight, it's time to get curious about Innsbruck!

5:00pm on TVCREATE
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Curious Innsbruck

Who lived in Ambras Castle because she wasn't allowed to live in Who lived in Ambras Castle because she wasn't allowed to live in Hofburg Palace? What was a copper-capped balcony built for? Where can Hofburg Palace? What was a copper-capped balcony built for? Where can you find some castle-loving peacocks? Why are so many Austrian window you find some castle-loving peacocks? Why are so many Austrian window shutters red and white striped? When did some giants move out of a shutters red and white striped? When did some giants move out of a palace, to make way for Marie Antoinette? How fast does a bobsled go? palace, to make way for Marie Antoinette? How fast does a bobsled go? Hold on tight, it's time to get curious about Innsbruck! Hold on tight, it's time to get curious about Innsbruck!