Thursday, May 29th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNF-DT3) Asheville
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Stranger Than Fiction
Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove.
Antiques Roadshow Charleston Hour 2
A collection of Marilyn Monroe stills; a British rainbow spatterware pot; an 1949 ship's log and register chronicling a journey from Boston to San Francisco during the Gold Rush.
An exploration of Rathlin Island, including a visit to a Neolithic stone tool factory, a unique upside-down lighthouse, and a WWII shipwreck.
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.
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 Serving Up Pasta
Penne with cauliflower and green olive pesto; fusilli with salami and roasted peppers.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Greek Yogurt for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Zucchini-yogurt pie; lamb baked in Greek yogurt; Greek yogurt cheesecake.
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.
Rick Steves' Europe Glasgow and Scottish Passions
Street art, trendy dining and Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture in Glasgow, Scotland; touring historic Stirling Castle; bagpipe lesson; the Speyside Whisky Trail; Manhood Stone.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope The Best of Taiwan
Taiwan features 1,000 miles of coastline, 286 mountain peaks, 10 islands and countless festivals to explore.
How large nurseries develop floral and vegetable plants for the backyard; robotic workers plant and pack new flowers at a North Carolina nursery; Burpee Seed Co.; sea oats.
In the Americas With David Yetman Re-claiming the Gulf in Baja California
Mexicans and international experts fight back against overharvesting in the Gulf of California.
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out Panama: The Heart of Nature and Heritage
Exploring Panama, from ziplining above a Panama City skyscraper to fishing off the coast of Punta Chame; meeting highly skilled local craftsmen; taking a wooden boat trip to dance with the Indigenous Embera in their village.
North Carolina Weekend Sweet Treat Yourself
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Tuscany's Dolce Vita
Hunting for truffles; artichoke festival; farmhouse feast; a ride through cypress groves.
Rick Steves' Europe Italy's Great Hill Towns
Italy's classic hill towns include San Gimignano, Cortona, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.
In the Americas With David Yetman Kraho: Enduring People of Brazil's Plateau
The Kraho people of Brazil's plateau country survive on traditional lands where they maintain their culture and ancient ways in the nation's largest Indian reservation.
Bare Feet With Mickela Mallozzi Accessibility in the Arts
Professional physically integrated dance companies and dance programs for children with disabilities.
Curious Traveler Curious Sicily and Sardinia
Phoenician ruins; temple to Venus in Erice, Italy; Cagliari medieval walls; Sicilian street food.
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 Serving Up Pasta
Penne with cauliflower and green olive pesto; fusilli with salami and roasted peppers.
Pati's Mexican Table El Fuerte, Magic Town
A walking tour through the quiet colonial town of El Fuerte, one of Mexico's "magic towns"; Hotel Posada Hidalgo's cauques; lobster recipes.
Rick Steves' Europe Rick Steves' Europe: Art of the Florentine Renaissance
The "rebirth" of Florence is powered by Leonardo da Vinci, Rafael and Michelangelo, whose David sculpture and painting of the Sistine takes the Florentine Renaissance to new heights.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.
American Masters Tyrus Wong
The art, life and impact of Chinese-American painter Tyrus Wong as seen through new and never-before-seen interviews, movie clips and art.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is an engineering classic in the lap of the Himalayas, traveling through precarious terrains and five climatic zones.
Fight the Power: How Hip-Hop Changed the World
Chuck D transports audiences back to hip-hop's inception and documents the genre's steps in revolutionizing and challenging America's history over four decades.
Joseph Rosendo travels the globe, from North America to Africa to Asia.
In the Americas With David Yetman
The landscape, people and history of the Americas.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Cascade Falls
Artist Neil Sherman discusses painting during the changing seasons; painting a large canvas of Cascade Falls.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Secluded Forest
Painting a deep, dark place in the forest on a vertical canvas.
Shaped by Sound Nnenna Freelon
ncImpact Infrastructure
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Flowers for Now and Later
Creating permanent arrangements featuring Southern magnolia; an arrangement made from toy building bricks.
Two photographers journey to iconic locations and talk to experts about their ecological, cultural and historical significance.
Carolina Outdoor Journal Pisgah Forest 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 Serving Up Pasta
Penne with cauliflower and green olive pesto; fusilli with salami and roasted peppers.
Cooking tips, techniques and advice.
Rick Steves' Europe Amsterdam
Rick Steves takes a look at the rich history, art and culture on offer in Amsterdam, Holland's capital.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Passage Through Chile's Tierra del Fuego Around Cape Horn
An expedition passenger ship circumnavigates the tip of South America, which includes a stop on Isla del Horno and at the memorial for ancient mariners who attempted to make the Cape Horn passage.