Thursday, May 16th TV listings for Explore Channel
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Hold the Laughter
Actor Bob Odenkirk and comic Iliza Shlesinger explore their family histories and learn about relatives who took great risks to overcome hardships.
Antiques Roadshow Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 3
A Fox Kids promotion kit; a Thurman Munson-signed baseball circa 1975; Fernando Amorsolo oil paintings from 1955.
World's Greatest Train Journeys From Above Australia's Outback Railway
Crossing the harsh terrain of the Australian outback, the Ghan, a luxury train, and its 3,000 kms of track need constant and skilled maintenance.
Secrets of the Royal Palaces Buckingham Palace
The origins of Buckingham Palace; the most haphazard royal wedding in history.
New Scandinavian Cooking South Sami Delicacies
Exploring the rich flavors and traditions of the Sami people; a menu featuring a reindeer entrecote and tacos with a Norwegian twist.
Lidia's Kitchen Something Special
Grilled corn, zucchini and tomato salad; spicy lobster linguine.
Homemade Live! Family Feasts
Joel Gamoran makes a cheesy crowd-pleasing recipe; Kathie Lee Gifford makes one of her family favorites -- sweet potato souffle.
Rick Steves' Europe French Riviera: Uniquely Chic
The Riviera's yachts; Monaco harbor; Nice's promenade; artists' hangouts.
Rick Steves' Europe European Travel Skills
Rick Steves offers practical advice on how to have a fun and affordable trip to Europe. Sites include Germany, Italy, the Swiss Alps, Paris and London.
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Bolivia, South America -- Surprising and Undiscovered
Bolivia's Uyuni salt flat; Lake Titicaca, the world's highest lake; taking in the panoramic views from the 15,000 foot heights of the Tunupa volcano.
Dawn to dusk challenges at the Brunkow Farm in Kansas; a family raises cattle and rows crops while dealing with drought.
In the Americas With David Yetman Alaska: The Wilderness of the Volcanoes
Two of Alaska's national parks -- Lake Clark and Katmai -- each have a history of volcanic activity.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Christmas Celebrations Around the Globe
Holiday boat parade in Venice, Calif.; River Walk and holiday tamale-making in San Antonio; Christmas markets and the old St. Nick Village in Switzerland; the midnight Serenada for the Virgin of Guadalupe at the San Fernando Cathedral.
North Carolina Weekend Hiking and Biking
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Copenhagen
Copenhagen's Viking history; Europe's first pedestrian boulevard; palace treasury; bike ride through a hippie squatter community; Tivoli Gardens.
Rick Steves' Europe Denmark Beyond Copenhagen
The open-air museum in Aarhus; royal burial church and Viking ship museum in Roskilde.
In the Americas With David Yetman Heart of the Wilderness: Wyoming's Wind River Range
The Wind River Range is the largest mountain range in Wyoming; 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act of 1964; ancient foothill sites.
The Good Road Cape Canaveral, Florida -- Space Force, Go for Launch
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station; how Guardians protect Space Force; a journey through the nascent stages of the space program; the rundown of an impending Falcon 9 launch.
Seeing Canada Western Newfoundland & the Northwest Territories
Western Newfoundland's Quirpon Lighthouse Inn; Viking history; Gros Morne National Park; fishing on Blachford State Lodge, Northwest Territories.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen Something for Everyone
Butternut squash and cannellini beans; a quick and easy dessert of strawberries and balsamic; roasted spaghetti squash with spicy tomato sauce.
Pati's Mexican Table Road Trippin' With Javier Plascencia
Chef Javier Plascencia's restaurant Jazamango.
Rick Steves' Europe Tuscany's Dolce Vita
Hunting for truffles; artichoke festival; farmhouse feast; a ride through cypress groves.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Jerusalem, Israel -- Part One
A walking tour down the Via Dolorosa; Al Baghdadi Kebab; Bilal's Cloth Shop; Razzouk Tattoo; the Omar Mosque; Palestinian women learn how to raise honeybees; the Western Wall.
Nazi Mega Weapons The Eagle's Nest
Hitler's alpine retreat in Bavaria is fortified with 2,000 SS troops and protected by a high-level security system.
Nazi Mega Weapons Hitler's Island Megafortress
Hitler orders some of the most fortified structures in the Third Reich on the Channel Islands.
WWII Megaweapons Battleship Yamato
Japan builds the Yamato -- the biggest battleship in the world.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Bhutan -- Part 2 -- Land of the Thunder Dragon
Observing the black-necked crane in the Phobjikha Valley; the annual Ngang Lhakhang "Swan Monastery" festival in Bumthang, Bhutan.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Depths of the Canyon and its Offspring
Phantom Ranch, the only permanent settlement within the Grand Canyon; the Colorado River carves its way through the oldest rock in the Southwest.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Wooden Boat School
WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine; early morning beachscape.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Mountain Glory
A landscape scene features background mountains and nearby greenery.
Joy of Painting With Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross' Unfinished Season Woodland Peace
A woodland scene filled with tall fir trees and a sun-dappled path.
Laura Flanders & Friends Stephanie Flanders on a Trump Economy & What to Watch in the Ultimate Election Year
Journalist and economist Stephanie Flanders, head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg, talks about economics and elections.
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Woven Together
Sue Muldoon explores her passion for weaving; combining flowers with woven items like baskets; making blueberry scones; amaranthus.
Seeing Canada New Brunswick and a 1000 Islands Helicopter Tour in Ontario
Acadian Sturgeon and Caviar Inc. in Carters Point, New Brunswick; Metepenagiag Mi'Kmaq Nation; 1000 Islands helicopter tour.
Carolina Outdoor Journal Stripers In Deep Water
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen Something for Everyone
Butternut squash and cannellini beans; a quick and easy dessert of strawberries and balsamic; roasted spaghetti squash with spicy tomato sauce.
America's Test Kitchen Fried Favorites
Lumpiang Shanghai with seasoned vinegar; apple products; crispy cacio e pepe bites.
Rick Steves' Europe West England
Cotswold villages boast churches, manor homes and gastropubs; New Age capital of Glastonbury; prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope San Antonio's Fiesta -- Ole!
Fiesta San Antonio features parades, music, food, dance, and celebration honoring the city's history, customs and traditions.