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Details about the night of Dec. 23, 1888, when Vincent van Gogh cut his ear in the town of Arles, France.

Filmmaker Joe Medeiros spends 30 years investigating the theft of the "Mona Lisa" in 1911.

Back-street fish markets; pizza; climbing Mount Vesuvius; the ruins of Pompeii.

Spinach and ricotta gnudi with tomato-butter sauce; utensil crocks; the science of tempered chocolate; Italian hazelnut cookies.

A New York classic -- prosciutto bread; a tasting of provolone; drop meatballs.

Candied orange and pineapple empanadas.

Fresh blueberries at Old Orchard Creek Farm; making a farmhouse blueberry pie; blueberry parfaits with pistachio crumble; granola porridge with warm maple cream; washing and freezing fresh blueberries.

Old-school techniques of stone-grinding and making the perfect sourdough; using Baker's Field Flour in a delicate tart.

The ancient origins of spaghetti and meatballs; charred red-sauce spaghetti and slow-cooked short rib ragu with pasta.

How to clean and cook greens for various dishes that are easy and accessible; fruit and vegetable garden; an elixir made from a pot of greens.

From an orca mother teaching her young to hunt blue whales to a Banggai cardinalfish protecting his young inside his mouth, ocean parents master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.

Exploring the revolutionary engineering behind the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth when it was completed in 1889.

What happened to Wolfgang Mozart's older sister and collaborator, Maria Anna, a musical prodigy in her own right.

Details about the night of Dec. 23, 1888, when Vincent van Gogh cut his ear in the town of Arles, France.

Filmmaker Joe Medeiros spends 30 years investigating the theft of the "Mona Lisa" in 1911.

The festivity of Barcelona; Montserrat; pilgrimage along the Costa Brava; Salvador Dali's home and mausoleum/museum.

Jeff, Zack and Dave, along with local guides, discover the history and culture of Hvar's past.

The roots of director Spike Lee and actress Kristin Chenoweth.

A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles archive circa 1984; a 1920 James Joyce-signed book; a diamond and natural pearl pin circa 1920.

Inspired by her passion for books, Mel Giedroyc travels with her friend Martin Clunes to explore scenery and locations popularized by British novels and films.

Stepping into Hercule Poirot's shoes in London and Devon; Alan takes part in a performance of "Witness for the Prosecution.".

Unwrapping the Cornish pastie with Alec and Fiona Duncan of Potter's Pasties and Pies; Argentine empanadas with Belén Rodríguez of Quebracho.

Top chefs come together to create an event that celebrates the summer harvest and pushes the team's creative abilities in food, wine and cocktails.

A deep dive into the principles of plant-based cooking; professor John Wilkins talks about the foods and medicines of ancient Greece.

Jogging in Hyde Park; British Museum; Victoria and Albert Museum; East End food tour; celebrating London's regeneration.

Tracing the trail of pilgrims, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela; running with the bulls in Pamplona; Celtic culture of Galicia.

The monasteries of Lake Tana, Ethiopia; the castles of King Fasiledes in Gondar; the stela of Axum; rock-hewn churches of Lalibela.

Lobster fishermen face new challenges in Maine; Arkansas farmers find fish farming to be profitable hundreds of miles from the ocean; oyster farming in Maryland helps clean up pollution in Chesapeake Bay.

Ancient Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan; historic flower market in Mexico City; the floating gardens of Xochimilco.

California's Tri-Valley region includes historic towns, a diverse culinary scene and art, music and cultural festivals.

People, places and events from all over the state.

Using Ethiopia as a classroom to understand global hunger and extreme poverty and how to beat it; the impact of globalization and climate change.

Rick Steves talks about the value of travel.

Traditions and languages continue in Cuetzalan in the Mexican state of Puebla, a town with fiestas and ancient rituals like the acrobatic voladores.

Coastal culture, sustainable fishing and local history come to life in Austevoll and the Barents Sea; snow crab industry; Arctic ice.

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.

Penne with cauliflower and green olive pesto; poached chicken and giardiniera salad.

Candied orange and pineapple empanadas.

The Amalfi Coast: Positano resort; Sorrento; ancient Greek temples at Paestum; the Blue Grotto.

Exploring the home museum of Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy; gelato; how Parmigiano-Reggiano is aged; touring famed car brands including Ferrari and Stanguellini; sampling historic balsamic vinegar; local Lambrusco wines.

How Blacks created a community that sustained and empowered, from HBCUs to Black businesses and Harlem Renaissance to political organizations.

To survive economic disaster, Blacks rely on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations to dismantle the realities of Jim Crow.

How Black political and cultural movements, including Black Power and Black Twitter, provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Exploring Rarotonga and Aitutaki, the most popular of the Cook Islands in the South Pacific.

Native peoples establish themselves in the Colorado Plateau, learning how to live in a dry climate, and leaving behind proof of their scientific and technological accomplishments.

A pontoon boat tour on Lake Lure; using acrylics to paint a lake view featuring a boathouse and shoreline.

A quiet cabin is nestled in a frozen moment.