Tuesday, April 23rd TV listings for Explore Channel
Nature Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives
From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, a look at the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.
A Brief History of the Future Once Upon a Time
The fundamental role storytelling plays in our lives, and their potential to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward.
NOVA Making North America: Origins
The shaping of North America, including palm trees that once thrived in Alaska and an eruption that nearly tore the Midwest in two.
Evolution Earth Islands
From the Galapagos Islands to the edge of Antarctica, island wildlife reveal insights into the rapidly changing planet.
Evolution Earth Heat
Animals go to extraordinary lengths to survive in the hottest and driest extremes, from the Sahara Desert to Australia.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Myanmar Irrawaddy River Adventure
An Irrawaddy River adventure through Myanmar features golden pagodas, colorful markets and working villages.
Curious Traveler Curious French Villages
Why architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc only worked on one residence -- the Roquetaillade Castle; monolithic church in Saint-Émilion; giant wall around Blaye; why Bourg-en-Gironde was built into the side of a cliff; Cadillac and Pauillac.
Rick Steves' Europe Oslo
Viking ships; Opera House, World War II tales; Norwegian art.
Rick Steves' Europe London: Mod and Trad
London; Millennium Bridge; mummies; riverside beachcombing; the Thames.
A California forester transforms hardwoods into heirloom furniture; fly-fishing at Spring Creek Ranch; shrimp and scallop bake; horse and buggy outings.
In the Americas With David Yetman Whistles in the Mist: Whistled Speech in Oaxaca
The Chinantecan people of northern Oaxaca, Mexico, use whistling as well as words, to communicate.
Great Performances Now Hear This: Beethoven's Ghost
Violinist Scott Yoo and fellow musicians undertake a recording of Beethoven's most personal music at a historic manor in the Berkshires.
Great Performances Now Hear This: Virtuosos
Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
NEXT at the Kennedy Center Joshua Redman, where are we New
Jazz saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman joins vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa to perform songs from his album, "where are we," and explores the myths and realities of life in America.
Poetry in America July in Washington
Robert Lowell's poem about the contradictions between American idealism and American policy.
Songs at the Center Nellie Clay, Brandon Lee Adams & Brandi Sparks
Western folk singer-songwriter Nellie Clay; songwriter and guitarist Brandon Lee Adams; singer-songwriter Brandi Sparks.
America's Test Kitchen Fried Favorites
Lumpiang Shanghai with seasoned vinegar; apple products; crispy cacio e pepe bites.
Cook's Country French-Inspired Dinner
Trout amandine; how Julia Child made French cuisine accessible in the U.S.; a deep dive into freshwater fish; bench scrapers; lentilles du puy with spinach and creme fraiche.
World's Greatest Train Journeys From Above Canada's Wilderness Railroad
The Winnipeg-Churchill train crosses the difficult landscape of Manitoba from south to north, traversing snow-covered grasslands and Canada's boreal forest.
Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific French Polynesia
Martin explores French Polynesia through French baguettes and coral wine, and on a Polynesian outrigger canoe; he swims with sharks, investigates Marlon Brando's wildlife program, and sails to the remote Marquesas to meet a local horse whisperer.
Ireland With Michael Follow Me Up to Carlow
Leighlinbridge village; Carlow; lace making; the world of media; historical looms at Cushendale; performances by Green Road and Gráinne Hunt.
Rick Steves' Europe European Festivals II
April Fair in Seville, Spain; Bastille Day in Paris; running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain; Munich's Oktoberfest; a traditional family Christmas; Nuremberg, Germany's holiday market; sledding by torchlight in Switzerland.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Melbourne, Australia
A walk down the picturesque Yarra River; Women's Australian Football League game; kangaroos, wallabies and koalas in the Yarra Valley; the Queen Victoria Market.
A California forester transforms hardwoods into heirloom furniture; fly-fishing at Spring Creek Ranch; shrimp and scallop bake; horse and buggy outings.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Nicaragua -- Culturally Rich and Naturally Beautiful
Nicaragua boasts natural beauty; Grenada; Nicaragua's capital city of Masaya; Rio San Juan; Rio Maíz National Park.
In the Americas With David Yetman From the San Juans to Moab by Mountain Bike
A route limited to hikers and mountain bikers connects the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado and the Colorado River in Utah.
Great Performances Now Hear This: Beethoven's Ghost
Violinist Scott Yoo and fellow musicians undertake a recording of Beethoven's most personal music at a historic manor in the Berkshires.
Great Performances Now Hear This: Virtuosos
Exploring the work of Nicolo Paganini and Robert Johnson along with Augustin Hadelich and Keb Mo; Cirque du Soleil acrobats.
NEXT at the Kennedy Center Joshua Redman, where are we New
Jazz saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman joins vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa to perform songs from his album, "where are we," and explores the myths and realities of life in America.
Table for All with Buki Elegbede The Philippines by way of China
Buki Elegbede takes a self-defense class with a Filipino martial art master; two Filipino "godmothers" create traditional Filipino meals; learning the traditional lion dance at the New York Chinese Cultural Center.
America the Bountiful Pears in Oregon
A pear orchard owned by a Japanese American family whose founders were held captive in an internment camp during World War II; different ways that pears can be prepared.
Songs at the Center Nellie Clay, Brandon Lee Adams & Brandi Sparks
Western folk singer-songwriter Nellie Clay; singer-songwriter and bluegrass guitarist Brandon Lee Adams; singer-songwriter Brandi Sparks.
Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.
Rick Steves' Europe France's Loire: Chateau Country
Touring four castles -- Chenonceau, Chambord, Cheverny and Villandry; feeding hunting dogs; local cuisine; a princely garden.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Adventures in California's Tri-Valley
California's Tri-Valley region includes historic towns, a diverse culinary scene and art, music and cultural festivals.