Thursday, August 28th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUND-DT3) Edenton
A trip through England's South Coast includes diving with blue sharks, exploring the battlements of Drake's Island, learning the origins of Scouts and checking out fossils on the Isle of Wight.
Louisiana Coastal Cooking Louisiana's Prized Shrimp and Crawfish
A leader in sustainable fishing practices; a crawfish cooking session in St. James Parish; shrimp boil; jumbo shrimp with coconut and greens; crawfish bisque.
Lidia's Kitchen Family Meal
Balsamic chicken stir-fry; traditional frico; sweet grape and ricotta pizza.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Tasty Teardrops and Tomatoes: Chios
Chicken braised with quince; black-eyed pea salad with Mastiha vinaigrette; Greek pasta.
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; Wurzburg in Franconia.
Rick Steves' Europe Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen
Sailing under towering fjord cliffs; hiking glaciers; Hanseatic heritage.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Peru -- The Amazon and Beyond
Joseph sets out from Iquitos, Peru, and makes his way through the Amazon rainforest for daybreak bird watching, night safaris in search of caimans, piranha fishing, canoeing the Amazon's tributaries, and swimming with pink dolphins.
America's Heartland A Cornucopia of Crops
A farmer builds housing for his workers right on the land; how to make a white bean dip appetizer; a farm that provides refugees a place to grow and sell their own vegetables; farmers grow wheat in a very dry climate.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Road From Oaxaca to Chiapas
The mezcal-producing fields of Oaxaca; Isthmus of Tehuantepec, where women dominate the native culture; Chiapas, a river town home to ancient peoples and an unusual carnival celebration.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Northern Ethiopia -- Ancient History and Spiritual Present
The monasteries of Lake Tana, Ethiopia; the castles of King Fasiledes in Gondar; the stela of Axum; rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.
North Carolina Weekend Sweet Treat Yourself
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Rome: Back-Street Riches
The Trastevere district's historic Jewish Ghetto; churches.
Rick Steves' Europe Florence: Heart of the Renaissance
Michelangelo's "David"; Botticelli's "Birth of Venus"; Ghiberti's "Gates of Paradise"; Florentine artists live and work across the Arno.
In the Americas With David Yetman Day of the Dead: A Mexican Celebration
The ancient Day of the Dead tradition includes parades, home altars and decorated graves.
People of the North Noble Adventures
A journey to the county of Sogn in Western Norway; the historic village of Balestrand, renowned for its natural beauty, local produce and historic charm.
Curious Traveler Curious Aix-en-Provence & Arles
Visiting France's Aix-en-Provence and Arles; Cézanne in Aix; Aix's Fountains; Van Gogh in Arles; Arles' Roman Arena; a Calisson Factory.
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 Family Meal
Balsamic chicken stir-fry; traditional frico; sweet grape and ricotta pizza.
Pati's Mexican Table Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami
Cooking recipes inspired by a visit to Sonora; two family-run street food stands in Sonora -- Johnny's Tacos in Hermosillo and Los Bochos in Cocorit.
Rick Steves' Europe Rome: Baroque Brilliance
Bernini statues; St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican; Roman dinner; romantic nightspots.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong's Po Street Bird Garden; playing the tile-based game Mahjong; the Kung Wo Beancurd Factory in the Sham Shui Po neighborhood; a tranquil hike in the Sha Lo Tung area; an architecture tour with a feng shui adviser.
Gods of Tennis Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert
Cold War suspicions surround Martina Navratilova as she dominates Wimbledon but struggles to be as adored as her rival Chris Evert.
Billie Jean King and female sports figures from different generations talk about their careers and the advancements of women in sports and society.
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci struggle to find work and navigate the whims of patrons in Renaissance Florence; Florence at the end of the 15th century is famed for banking, trade and the skill of its artists.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Ireland -- Following the Way of St. Patrick -- Part 1
Traveling along the Way and Trail of St. Patrick in Northern Island; the fifth century Celts at Navin Centre & Fort; Giant's Causeway; Bushmill's historic distillery; touring the university, Titanic and Cathedral Quarters in Belfast.
In the Americas With David Yetman 1492: Americans Discover Europe
A visit to Dominican Republic, where Christopher Columbus established a beachhead; Hernán Cortés and the Mexican port of Veracruz.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Green Gables, part 1
Efforts to preserve Green Gables Historic House in Melbourne, Fla.; Roger paints the historic mansion, capturing its history.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Blue Winter
Shades of blue create a stark scene depicting the middle of winter.
Shaped by Sound Nnenna Freelon
ncImpact Conserving The Landscape in the Face of Growth
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Flowers Magic
How flowers lend their magic to everything; Mellano & Company celebrates a century of magical flowers; flower farming at FBI Flowers & Greens in the mountains of Southern California.
People of the North A Mystery Adventure
The historic Telemark Canal offers a journey back in time; trekking through a mountain to reach the summit; treats and a dry martini.
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 Together
Fried panzerotti; ricotta soup; gnocchi with sauce from Erice.
America's Test Kitchen Pub-Style Favorites
Spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches; saute pans; steak tips with mushroom-onion gravy.
Rick Steves' Europe Italy's Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast: Positano resort; Sorrento; ancient Greek temples at Paestum; the Blue Grotto.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Thousand Islands -- A Canadian Bi-National Adventure
Exploring the historic sites and island traditions of the Thousand Islands along the Canada-U.S. border.
A Taste of History Little England in the Caribbean
Exploring the history, cuisine and folklore of Barbados; Bajan macaroni pie; sea cat; Bajan souse with pig ear.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Cheese Please
French onion soup burger; Alsatian onion pie; homemade ricotta; a luxury dairy farm.
North Carolina Weekend Fun On Our Coast
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami
Cooking recipes inspired by a visit to Sonora; two family-run street food stands in Sonora -- Johnny's Tacos in Hermosillo and Los Bochos in Cocorit.
Homemade Live! Italian Cooking School
A recipe for pasta e fagioli; Tuscan 40 clove garlic chicken.
Lucky Chow Food of the Gods
A vegetarian feast at a Buddhist temple; a Sikh temple offers a communal meal featuring Indian flatbread; sampling Indonesian dishes at a food fair at a mosque in Queens, N.Y.