In the Footsteps of Marco Polo. January 18th, 8:00pm. Some people dream big dreams. Only a few bold adventurers live them. Two such adventurers are Denis Belliveau and Francis O'Donnell, who took a wild idea - they wanted to retrace Marco Polo's entire 25,000 mile land-and-sea route from Venice to China and back - and spent two incredible years of their lives trying to turn it into reality....
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Rick Steves' Iran: January 16th, 9:00pm. In his latest travelogue, Rick Steves journeys to Iran in the hopes of getting to know this ancient country — a leader in its corner of the world for 2,500 years — and to better understand the 70 million people living there. Shot in Tehran, Shiraz, Esfahan, Persepolis and villages in between, RICK STEVES' IRAN details the country's rich...
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Fats Domino - Walkin' Back to New Orleans - January 10th, 7:00pm. Fats Domino - Walkin' Back to New Orleans chronicles music legend Fats Domino's triumphant return to the stage after Hurricane Katrina's devastation to his New Orleans hometown. Two years after a harrowing rescue from the storm, Domino headlined a 2007 benefit concert for the city, performing hits like "Blueberry Hill,"...
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Rick Steves' Europe: January 9th 8:30pm - Burgundy: Profound France. Burgundy is a calm and cultivated corner of France, where nature is as sophisticated as the people. Traditions are strong here. We'll slow down to enjoy the region's edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights. We'll travel on a canal barge, visit a medieval hospice and a modern monastery, build a barrel, appreciate fine...
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Born to be King - Charles at 60. January 11th, 8:00pm. BORN TO BE KING: CHARLES AT 60 is a new and timely look at the man who could be the next King of England. When Prince Charles turns 60 in November 2008, he will become the oldest heir to the British throne in history. Ever since his mother became Queen in 1952 he has been a king-in-waiting, constantly searching for a role that is both public...
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