Tuesday, March 17th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNP) Roanoke Rapids
Exploring mysteries of the past.
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator
The story of how Julius Caesar dismantles five centuries of Roman democracy in just 16 years.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Sault Saint Marie, Canada
Riding the Algoma Central Railway through the Agawa Canyon in Sault Ste. Marie in northern Ontario; exploring wilderness camps, home to black bears, bald eagles, loons, and Canadian geese.
Michael Londra travels around Ireland, celebrating its culture, history and music.
Rick Steves' Europe Basque Country
The ancient Basque Country capital of Gernika; Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Rick Steves displays the joys of European travel.
Kentucky land that's been farmed by the same family for more than 200 years; America's best-looking lawns; apricot recipes; Louisiana trackers hunt for feral hogs that are destroying farmland.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Mata Atlantica: Brazil's Other Rainforest
The Mata Atlantica blankets the steep hills of Rio de Janeiro, where runaway slaves established their villages.
Musicians perform everything from rock and R&B to soul and grunge.
Craft in America Harmony
The creation of handcrafted instruments, featuring Marc Savoy and the Savoy family, bowmaker Susan Lipkins, luthier Doug Naselroad and artist Richard Jolley.
The Express Way With Dulé Hill
Host Dulé Hill takes a road trip across America to explore the transformative power of the arts.
By the River Jo Hackl
Author Jo Hackl discusses her book "Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe."
America's Test Kitchen Breakfast Baking
Yeasted doughnuts; vegan chocolate ice cream tasting; banana muffins with coconut and macadamia.
Cook's Country The Perfect Cake
Blueberry jam cake; reviewing toasters; gooey butter cake bars.
From That Small Island: The Story Of The Irish
Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, Colin Farrell narrates the story of the Irish.
Highclere: Behind the Scenes The Gala
The team prepare for their first charity gala in three years in the castle's library, with some clay pigeon shooting, a three-course lunch and a big-ticket auction; the Carnarvons launch their own branded roses at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Travels With Darley Mississippi College Towns
Exploring Mississippi's college towns, including Oxford, Starkville and Jackson, and their local flavors, history and unique energy.
Rick Steves displays the joys of European travel.
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.
Best of Our State Grandfather Mountain, Atlantic Beach Pie & Flag Man
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope France -- Following the Rhone
Following the Rhone River through France to the Mediterranean Sea; the market of Uzès; walking across the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct; a concert at the Palais of the Papes in Avignon.
In the Americas With David Yetman Whales and Their Offspring in San Ignacio Lagoon
Gray whales find shelter in the warm waters of San Ignacio Lagoon on the west coast of Baja California.
Musicians perform everything from rock and R&B to soul and grunge.
Craft in America Harmony
The creation of handcrafted instruments, featuring Marc Savoy and the Savoy family, bowmaker Susan Lipkins, luthier Doug Naselroad and artist Richard Jolley.
A mix of artists across hip-hop, jazz, modern dance and more perform at The Kennedy Center.
Michael Londra travels around Ireland, celebrating its culture, history and music.
Rick Steves displays the joys of European travel.
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.
Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.
Rick Steves' Europe Switzerland's Great Cities
Luzern, Bern, Zurich and Lausanne; art created by inmates of an asylum; Swiss innovations such as drug policies and underground arsenals.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Mekong River Adventure -- Part 1
Traveling from the Temple Mountains of Angkor and its UNESCO World Heritage sites to the towns and villages of the Mekong River valley; Khmer Rouge Killing Fields.
From That Small Island: The Story Of The Irish
Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, Colin Farrell narrates the story of the Irish.
Alan Carr's Adventures with Agatha Christie
Alan Carr goes on a personal adventure in search of the British places that inspired author Agatha Christie.
Travels With Darley Mississippi College Towns
Exploring Mississippi's college towns, including Oxford, Starkville and Jackson, and their local flavors, history and unique energy.
Rick Steves displays the joys of European travel.