Thursday, October 22nd TV listings for Explore Channel
Lucy Worsley Investigates William the Conqueror
How William the Conqueror's brutal invasion of England changed the country forever.
Dook Chase: A Chef's Journey New
Cajun culinary traditions at Cochon on Tchoupitoulas Street; dishes with Creole tomatoes; pork shoulder fricassee; egg salad and Creole tomato sandwich; rabbit sauce piquante.
Modern Pioneering With Georgia Pellegrini Apples
Exploring the idea of "uncultivation" in the orchards of upstate New York, from regenerative apple growing to slow-crafted cider and brandy.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Chewing the Sea
Sustainable fish cookery; taramasalata; fish a la spetsiota; orzo risotto.
Rick Steves' Europe Oslo
Viking ships; Opera House, World War II tales; Norwegian art.
Rick Steves' Europe The Heart of England
Kings and prime ministers studied at Oxford and Cambridge universities; Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill; Ironbridge Gorge.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Mekong River Adventure -- Part 2
Tuk-tuk tour of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh; post-war life in southwest Vietnam.
Urban gardening in New Mexico; a 300-year-old farm in New York; a New England farm family avoids urbanization in Lexington, Mass.; farming mushrooms in California.
Les Stroud's Survivorman Behind the Scenes Part 1
A look at clips and outtakes from the series.
In the Americas With David Yetman Brazilian Agriculture: From Industrial Megafarms to Intimate Minifarms
Local farmers resist the onslaught of megafarms through traditional agricultural practices.
North Carolina Weekend Celebrating 50 Years of the NC Aquariums
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Rome: Ancient Glory
Rome's Colosseum and Pantheon; bike riding along the Appian Way; Roman engineering.
Rick Steves' Europe Rome: Baroque Brilliance
Bernini statues; St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican; Roman dinner; romantic nightspots.
In the Americas With David Yetman Cuba's Far East
Santiago de Cuba has endured much and still celebrates its African roots and an ancient religious shrine.
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.
Hometowns Grayson County, VA
Mountain beauty, music and community shape a deep sense of home in Grayson County, Virginia.
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 Keep It Fresh
Shrimp and melon salad with basil mint pesto; peaches in white wine; mezzo rigatoni with raw tomato sauce.
Pati's Mexican Table Coahuila Refuge
Tacos de olla in Muzquiz; sunny side up eggs with salsa de chorizo; picadillo stuffed jalapeños tacos.
Rick Steves' Europe Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Roman Empire
Exploring ancient Roman cities from England to Turkey, including their art, aqueducts, theaters and churches.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Santa Fe, NM
Cartoonist Ricardo Caté; the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection; Cowgirl BBQ; Ten Thousand Waves; Meow Wolf; Tomasita's 40-year history; the historic La Fonda on the Plaza; two of the original Harvey Girls.
Annie Oakley: American Experience
Sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds fame in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
General Dodge and the Transcontinental Railroad
Examining the life and accomplishments of Grenville M. Dodge, a Civil War general, and how his leadership on and off the battlefield helped preserve a fractured nation and drive the expansion that connected a continent.
Flight of Legends -- The Quest to Conquer the Atlantic
In the 1920s, pilots take great risks to claim the Orteig Prize for the first direct flight between New York and Paris -- a race resulting in six deaths and five injuries.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope The Bonin/Ogasawara Islands -- A Land Far, Far Away
Kayaking, snorkeling, trekking and whale watching on islands located more than 600 miles from the mainland of Japan.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Estrada Real -- Brazil's Highway of Gold
A centuries-old, Portuguese-built highway brings Brazil's complicated colonial past to mind.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Old Presque Isle Light House
Using acrylics to paint the 38-foot tower and surrounding landscape of Old Presque Isle Light on Michigan's Lake Huron.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Graceful Waterfall
An elegant waterfall deep in the forest.
Shaped by Sound Town Mountain
ncImpact Learning
Garden Smart Gardening Is Therapeutic
Therapeutic gardening for the elderly.
P. Allen Smith's A Sense of Place Vines
Sweet potatoes and morning glories; cypress vine and roses weave up tuteurs; pear espaliers form living walls; Boston ivy; a comforting sweet potato pie.
Carolina Outdoor Journal Pond Bass
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 Keep It Fresh
Shrimp and melon salad with basil mint pesto; peaches in white wine; mezzo rigatoni with raw tomato sauce.
America's Test Kitchen Soup and Bread, the Italian Way
Zuppa Toscana; a head-to-head tasting of white bread; light and airy focaccia.
Rick Steves' Europe European Travel Skills Part II
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.
Curious Traveler Curious Kotor
The blue-domed church in Kotorska Bay; why there are 1350 steps up the side of Kotor's mountain; why the Cathedral of St. Tryphon is pink.
A Taste of History Jam-Asian Fusion
Exploring the Chinese in Jamaica; Asian-Jamaican fusion recipes include janga egg rolls with star fruit relish and spicy shumai with Thai chili.
Sara's Weeknight Meals The Humble Bean of Guernsey
Exploring Guernsey's bean Jar tradition, local farm stands and a rare heritage goat breed; white bean soup with homemade dumplings.
North Carolina Weekend Unforgettable Stays
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Coahuila Refuge
Tacos de olla in Muzquiz; sunny side up eggs with salsa de chorizo; picadillo stuffed jalapeños tacos.
Neven's Ulster Food Tour Fermanagh, Monaghan
Marble Arch Caves; chef Glenn Wheeler; a remote island's rare black pigs; Carlton Cakes bakery; Castle Leslie.
Cajun culinary traditions at Cochon on Tchoupitoulas Street; dishes with Creole tomatoes; pork shoulder fricassee; egg salad and Creole tomato sandwich; rabbit sauce piquante.