Thursday, July 30th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNC-DT3) Chapel Hill
Secrets of the Royal Palaces Royal Duty
Controversy around Russian spy Anthony Blunt's long stay at the Palace in the 1980s; tumultuous history of the Scottish Crown Jewels; Diana's ascent to fashion icon; Princess of Wales' first international speech.
A culinary tour showcasing the rich food traditions of New Orleans.
Wild Foods Spring Awakenings -- Vermont
Spring brings unique forageable foods like ramps, morels and fiddleheads; maintaining forest health and preserving its ecology makes foraging possible.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Life of Pie
Classic spanakopita (spinach pie); homemade filo; flaky chicken filo pie; messy orange pie; Northern Greek feta cheese and egg pie.
Rick Steves' Europe Athens and Side Trips
The Parthenon, Agora and National Archaeological Museum in Athens; the ruins of the oracle at Delphi; traffic-free Isle of Hydra.
Rick Steves' Europe Switzerland's Great Cities
Lucerne, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne; art created by inmates of an asylum; Swiss innovations such as drug policies and underground arsenals.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Ontario, Canada's Niagara Peninsula -- Toronto and Beyond
Bicycling along Lake Ontario's shore, kayaking to the Toronto Islands and a day trip to the Niagara Peninsula wine region in Toronto, Canada.
An Oregon farm grows acres of bright tulips; Louisiana scientists work to solve the mystery of what's killing America's bees; picking and packing blueberries in Florida; Pennsylvania's "barn saver."
Les Stroud's Survivorman Georgian Swamp Part 2
Les is marooned in the swamplands of Georgia's Altamaha River Basin.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Lacandones of Chiapas: Guardians of the Ancient Mayas
In the forests of Chiapas, archaeologists are uncovering the millennia-old works of the Lacandones.
North Carolina Weekend Mountain Gems
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Barcelona and Catalunya
The festivity of Barcelona; Montserrat; pilgrimage along the Costa Brava; Salvador Dalí's home and mausoleum/museum.
Rick Steves' Europe Little Europe: Five Micro-Countries
Vatican City, the world's smallest country; Monaco; San Marino, Italy; Liechtenstein; Andorra.
In the Americas With David Yetman Colombia: Cartagena and a Hidden Palenque
Colombia's Caribbean coast and the city of Cartagena are home to a wide variety of cultures, including a village founded by escaped slaves.
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Thousand Islands -- A Canadian Cultural and Artistic Adventure
Tracing the artistic influences of the historic Thousand Islands Playhouse on every aspect of local life.
Hometowns Wythe County, VA
From Revolutionary War foundations to enduring local traditions, Wythe County, Virginia, embodies the resilience of Appalachia and the lasting power of home.
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 Cook Everyday
Butternut squash and cannellini beans; how to revive soup; roast chicken.
Pati's Mexican Table Symphony of Flavors
The basics of Rarámuri music; chef Ana Rosa Beltrán del Rio cooks a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes; the art of drying chilies.
Rick Steves' Europe Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail
Germany's port city of Hamburg, post-World War II; historic sites of Martin Luther and the Reformation, including Erfurt, Wittenberg and Wartburg Castle; Würzburg in Franconia.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Big Sur and Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Aquarium; the Artichoke Center of the World; wine tasting at a boutique vineyard; a 14-year-old entrepreneur supplies honey to restaurants; riding along historic California State Route 1 on an electric bike.
Once Upon a Time in Space Politics Always Wins New
The arrival of the International Space Station promises a new era of cooperation in space.
Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World The Rocket
The history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China to its use as a weapon of war; how adding hydrogen allowed rockets to carry astronauts to the moon.
Power Trip: The Story of Energy Space
Tracing the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations that make it possible.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope San Miguel de Allende, Celebrating in the Heart of Mexico
The annual Fiesta de San Miguel; Instituto Allende; Mayan Baths; El Jardín, the main plaza of San Miguel de Allende; chef Felipe of the Casa de Sierra Nevada.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Cascade Mountains of Washington: Gifts of the Volcanoes
The Cascade Range, born from volcanoes, reveals a stunning variety of landscapes and towns.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Dinosaur National Park
A visit to Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado includes a view of the ancient petroglyphs and a hike into Box Canyon; using acrylics to paint a worn sandstone cliff.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Crimson Tide
A mood-filled seascape on black canvas.
ncImpact Conserving The Landscape in the Face of Growth
Garden Smart Gardening in a Cemetery
A cemetery with valued art and architecture.
Follow the Blooms Changing Planet
Carolina Outdoor Journal Caddis Hatch Trout
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 Cook Everyday
Butternut squash and cannellini beans; how to revive soup; roast chicken.
America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated Perfectly Fried Seafood
Crispy fish sandwiches with tartar sauce; pepper mills; a horseradish tasting; handling extra fry oil; Rhode Island-style fried calamari.
Rick Steves' Europe Italy's Highlights
Travels through Italy include Venice and Florence; the Italian Riviera and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria; the historical epicenter of Rome; Naples; the Amalfi Coast; Sicily.
Curious Traveler Curious Marrakech, Morocco
Why Marrakech is called "the red city"; the history, heritage and artisans of the labyrinth of souks; Islamic, Moorish, Berber architecture in historic places; Koutoubia Mosque.
A Taste of History Jamaica's Spectacular South Coast
Adventures along the south coast of Jamaica; pepper shrimp; a fisherman's hangout in the middle of the sea.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Suns Out, Buns Out
Shrimp roll; a turkey burger with spinach; pork sliders filled with chopped vegetables.
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Symphony of Flavors
The basics of Rarámuri music; chef Ana Rosa Beltrán del Rio cooks a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes; the art of drying chilies.
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board The Nuclear Option
Making eggplant Parmigiana in Pompeii.
A culinary tour showcasing the rich food traditions of New Orleans.