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The life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra, who self-produced more than 200 albums which stretched the boundaries of jazz through his ever-evolving collective the Sun Ra Arkestra.

The tradition and legacy of gospel music in New York's Capital Region.

Seaweed gin; exploring Carrigaholt Castle and Lighthouse; a dolphin-watching adventure off Ireland's Atlantic Coast.

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.

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.

Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.

A canoe ride through the Dordogne River Valley; goose farm; lamp-lit castle; country market; Albi, home of Toulouse Lautrec; Carcassonne.

The UNESCO World Heritage town of Bordeaux, France, and the region's small wine-making and exporting villages.

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.".

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.

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.

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

Candied orange and pineapple empanadas.

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

The Magic Bowl consists of veggies, grains and eggs; a homemade roti with a spicy red meat dip; turkey keema served with sweet potatoes, which then gets stuffed into peppers; the secrets of thickeners.

Helsinki, Finland's Neoclassical old town has a modern flair for design; two-hour boat ride to Tallinn, Estonia.

The towns, markets and tribal camps of the Konso, Hamer and Mursi people in the Lower Omo Valley of Ethiopia.

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.

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.