Thursday, 8 p.m.

Who are the Irish and where did they come from? These are the animating questions at the heart of Episode 1 as we piece together the fascinating jigsaw of Ireland's earliest inhabitants. We look at how the coming of Christianity transformed Ireland and the episode concludes by examining the complex story of the Vikings in Ireland and their legacy.

Friday, 8 p.m.

Brandy bikes the scenic Tammany Trace and visits Pat's Rest Awhile in Mandeville and tastes Southern cuisine with local chef Pat Gallagher. She learns about the city's history through the Explore Historic Mandeville QR Tour and steps inside the legendary Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall. Brandy connects with Choctaw heritage at the Bayou Lacombe Museum and then has a craft beer tasting at Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. in Hammond.

Let general manager Jeff Owens explain why your best gift to WEIU means more than ever right now!

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

The determination and spirit of America made us shoot for the stars and land on the moon. Gabe visits the Johnson Space Center and chats with an astronaut to find out why we're so determined to explore the space outside our planet.

Friday, 8:30 p.m.

Decorah, Iowa draws in many people with its charm. History lovers with Norwegian lineage come to research at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Students come to learn at Luther College. Gardeners come to be inspired at Seed Savers Exchange.