Thursday, May 28th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNK-DT3) Greenville
A Life Reimagined: The George Masa Story
Unraveling the mysterious life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant whose photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Discovering Japan by bicycle, exploring a side of Japan not found in guidebooks.
Relish Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen
Chef John Ng makes champon ramen; chef Hai Truong makes pho with meatballs.
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 Flavors of Longevity -- Ikaria
Homemade wine; making wild herb teas; the spirit of Ikaria; longevity greens pies; chickpeas baked with vegetables, herbs and honey; eggplant casserole.
Rick Steves' Europe Rick Steves' Europe: The Making Of
The challenges and surprises of travel are shaped into a finished show.
Rick Steves' Europe Ethiopia: A Development Story
Using Ethiopia as a classroom to understand global hunger and extreme poverty and how to beat it; the impact of globalization and climate change.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope France -- Bordeaux
The UNESCO World Heritage town of Bordeaux, France, and the region's small wine-making and exporting villages.
A family grows oranges for the long haul in California's Central Valley; cantaloupes; lemon cous cous chicken; Farm to School brings K-12 students more local foods.
In the Americas With David Yetman Islands in the Desert
Visiting three of southern Arizona's Sky Islands, mountain ranges that rise up from the desert, producing a dramatic change in landscapes and habitats.
Curious Traveler Curious Antarctica, Part 2
Who made it to the South Pole first; Ernest Shackleton's expedition; where whales migrate to; why penguins spread their wings.
North Carolina Weekend Greetings from the Coast
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Istanbul: Turkish Delights
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; strolling along the Golden Horn; zipping by tram from the Old Town to Taksim Square; hopping a ferry to Asia.
Rick Steves' Europe London: A Royal Tour
A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.
In the Americas With David Yetman Favelas & Samba: Brazil
Favelas, or shantytowns, play a pivotal role in Rio de Janeiro's cultural history.
The Farmer and the Foodie Need More Acres
Need More Acres in Scottsville, Ky., grows its community by providing fresh food; a vibrant vegetable soup with kale pesto; eggs in purgatory from an abundant tomato crop.
Travels With Darley Hudson & The Meadowlands
Hudson County and the Meadowlands, from Jersey City's ferry to the Statue of Liberty to Hoboken and Weehawken; birdwatching along the Hackensack River; indoor skydiving and skiing.
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 Growing Up Lidia
Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragu with greens over polenta.
Pati's Mexican Table Ode to the Egg
Motuleno eggs; habanero table salsa; eggs scramble with chaya and scallions; panque de queso.
Rick Steves' Europe Rome: Back-Street Riches
The Trastevere district's historic Jewish Ghetto; churches.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love The Food Special Part 3
Sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica; Berlin's curry wurst; North Carolina's tomato pie; Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso; New Orleans' coffee blends; Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry; Michigan's cherry ice wine.
The Tuskegee Airmen: Return to Ramitelli
The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of Black military pilots who flew escort for American bombers during World War II; the daughter of one of the pilots visits the remains of the base at Ramitelli in Italy.
Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission
Two teams -- the crew who flew the Memphis Belle into combat and the restoration team who restored her to her former glory -- are separated by more than 60 years but bound by their love and passion for the historic plane.
Peleliu: WWII's Most Well-Preserved Battlefield
Exploring the impact of World War II on a small island in the Palau archipelago in Micronesia, a remote island considered the most well-preserved battlefield in the world.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope South Padre Island, TX
Exploring South Padre Island, the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast, from fishing and bird-watching to horseback riding and kayaking.
In the Americas With David Yetman Chiloé and Chilotes: Proud Islanders of Chile
The traditions of Chiloé, the second largest island in South America.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Inside Passage
Totem Bight State Historical Park in Ketchikan, Alaska; methods and materials used to make totem poles; a painting of a misty shoreline by a park.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Evening at the Falls
The beauty of a robust waterfall.
Shaped by Sound The Connells
ncImpact Building A Diverse Business Community
Garden Smart Gardening With the Ecosystem in Mind
A garden that attracts interesting wildlife.
The Farmer and the Foodie Need More Acres
Need More Acres in Scottsville, Ky., grows its community by providing fresh food; a vibrant vegetable soup with kale pesto; eggs in purgatory from an abundant tomato crop.
Carolina Outdoor Journal Mill Ponds & Farm Ponds
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 Growing Up Lidia
Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragu with greens over polenta.
America's Test Kitchen Grilled Flank Steak and Chili Crisp Noodles
Grilled flank steak; why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender; reviewing aluminum foil; chili crisp noodles.
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.
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 Coastal Texas Treasure: Port Aransas, Texas
Fishing tales and seafood creations in Port Aransas, Texas; how Texas spices meet the Gulf Coast.
Sara's Weeknight Meals Mouth of the South
She-crab soup; Huguenot torte; pimento cheese sandwiches; crawfish étouffée.
North Carolina Weekend Fresh Takes
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Ode to the Egg
Motuleno eggs; habanero table salsa; eggs scramble with chaya and scallions; panque de queso.
Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board Honoring the Past by Living in the Present
Embracing the Italian tradition of living in the moment.
Lucky Chow Paris: By Way of Vietnam
From pho and coffee to banh mi and pastry, exploring how Vietnamese cooking took root in France through colonial history and continued resettlement, and how Vietnamese flavors reshaped Parisian taste.