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Author Rhonda McKnight talks about "Bitter and Sweet: A Novel," a romance that explores the complexities of love, forgiveness and personal growth.

Silky roasted eggplant with tomato and feta; a tasting of hummus; Moroccan eggplant meze.

Shrimp with garlic and jalapeno butter; Swedish dishcloths; Zephyr Wright-inspired shrimp curry.

Who the Irish are and where they came from; how the coming of Christianity transformed Ireland; the complex story of the Vikings in Ireland and their legacy.

The deep history, geology and human story of Kerry, from the first vertebrate life on a rocky shore to the struggle of early humans shaping a life in woods and valleys.

Discovering the culture, history and flavor of New Orleans through the eyes of dynamic women shaping its future; Commander's Palace; exploring City Park, jazz halls and Mardi Gras traditions.

Warsaw, Poland; gingerbread bakeries in red-brick Torun; the Teutonic knight fortress of Malbork; Hanseatic townhouses in Gdansk.

Exploring Arizona's Route 66; the Petrified Forest; Jack Rabbit Trading Post; Winslow's historic La Posada; Kingman's Route 66 Museum.

An agri-tourism adventure includes a fruit wine tasting and a stop at Tyrone Mill in Ontario; Black Creek Pioneer Village; Taste of Asia Festival in Markham, Ontario; Hills of Headwaters; Canada Day.

Boating through the Grand Canyon provides a setting for reflection on the Colorado River; Lee's Ferry.

Singer-songwriter Chastity Brown; singer-songwriter Humbird.

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.

The story of Macha; hurling and road bowling; orchard cider.

Warsaw, Poland; gingerbread bakeries in red-brick Torun; the Teutonic knight fortress of Malbork; Hanseatic townhouses in Gdansk.

Exploring Arizona's Route 66; the Petrified Forest; Jack Rabbit Trading Post; Winslow's historic La Posada; Kingman's Route 66 Museum.

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

Europe's Neoclassical buildings of columns and domes; dramatic Romantic paintings depicting extreme emotions and nature; touring castles.

A 300-mile drive along the Trans-Canada Highway from Thunder Bay to Kenora, Ontario.

Who the Irish are and where they came from; how the coming of Christianity transformed Ireland; the complex story of the Vikings in Ireland and their legacy.

The deep history, geology and human story of Kerry, from the first vertebrate life on a rocky shore to the struggle of early humans shaping a life in woods and valleys.

Discovering the culture, history and flavor of New Orleans through the eyes of dynamic women shaping its future; Commander's Palace; exploring City Park, jazz halls and Mardi Gras traditions.

Warsaw, Poland; gingerbread bakeries in red-brick Torun; the Teutonic knight fortress of Malbork; Hanseatic townhouses in Gdansk.

Sailing through Norway's Helgeland coast; gourmet meals in coastal settings; tasting local traditions through unique ingredients like seaweed butter and strong chocolate liqueur.

A visit to Rustico in Cuauhtemoc; a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig; sampling bold ice cream flavors in Colonia Roma.

Cheese crisp bowls filled with a colorful salad; bucatini with broccoli walnut pesto; turkey stuffed peppers.

Making a simple mint frittata paired with arugula salad and grilled lemon dressing; a street food tour; Roman deep fried rice balls; making three Roman pastas.

Italy's classic hill towns include San Gimignano, Cortona, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio.

An Irrawaddy River adventure through Myanmar features golden pagodas, colorful markets and working villages.

A look at the lives of elephant bulls in Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli, including their drive for dominance and the social bonds that form between males.

Astrophysicists and engineers look at evidence that supports the existence of UFOs.

The investigation into secret network of curators and dealers that made profits off art stolen by the Nazis.

Resistance builds as Hitler pushes Germany to untold destruction.

After losing the Battle of Moscow, German troops seek out fuel and resources.

The wild, colorful, surreal and fun art of the 20th century, from Spain to Hungary to Glasgow to Oslo; the work of Pablo Picasso.

Silky roasted eggplant with tomato and feta; a tasting of hummus; Moroccan eggplant meze.

Shrimp with garlic and jalapeno butter; Swedish dishcloths; Zephyr Wright-inspired shrimp curry.

A visit to Rustico in Cuauhtemoc; a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig; sampling bold ice cream flavors in Colonia Roma.

Cabbage soup and cheese toast; chow-chow slaw; choosing the best cabbage; guest Joe Kwon of The Avett Brothers.

Freezers; transforming Mexican takeout into frozen burritos; frozen vs. canned; upside-down turkey veggie rice bowls; Picard frozen food store.

Cheese enchiladas with salsa roja; Mexican cowboy beans flavored with bacon and chipotle; Mexican-style corn with chili and lime.

Spanakopita salad topped with crispy phyllo; healthy veggie phyllo pizza; baklava.

A look at the lives of elephant bulls in Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli, including their drive for dominance and the social bonds that form between males.

Astrophysicists and engineers look at evidence that supports the existence of UFOs.

The investigation into secret network of curators and dealers that made profits off art stolen by the Nazis.

Resistance builds as Hitler pushes Germany to untold destruction.

After losing the Battle of Moscow, German troops seek out fuel and resources.

Impressionist works, including Monet's lilies, Renoir's ladies, Degas' snapshots and Rodin's statues; tracing the travels of Van Gogh through his art; wild and crazy buildings in Spain.

An Irrawaddy River adventure through Myanmar features golden pagodas, colorful markets and working villages.

Exploring the Caribbean heritage of actors Liza Colón-Zayas and Delroy Lindo.

Diamond and star sapphire jewelry; a 1952 Al Stohlman tooled leatherwork picture; Kenner "Star Wars" action figures circa 1978.

Who the Irish are and where they came from; how the coming of Christianity transformed Ireland; the complex story of the Vikings in Ireland and their legacy.

The deep history, geology and human story of Kerry, from the first vertebrate life on a rocky shore to the struggle of early humans shaping a life in woods and valleys.

Chefs Mike Brown and Bob Gerken head to the kitchen with their moms to cook childhood favorites the old-fashioned way.

Jeff and Jamie head to Atlanta to help Jamie's brother open his own restaurant.

Stewed leeks with prunes and tomato; olive oil poached fish; feta and herbs preserved in olive oil; chocolate olive oil mousse.

A tranquil cruise along the rivers and canals of France's Burgundy region; tasting the vintages of the Cote-d'Or.

The palace of Maria Theresa; Hapsburg crown jewels; a picnic on the Danube.

Holiday boat parade in Venice, Calif.; River Walk and holiday tamale-making in San Antonio; Christmas markets and the old St. Nick Village in Switzerland; the midnight Serenada for the Virgin of Guadalupe at the San Fernando Cathedral.

A farm family's winter wheat crop; hydroponic farming; farm fresh foods that help battle stress; a Michigan farm family raises mint.

Recife, Brazil's carnival features a week of elaborate parades, dances and costumes.

A cultural adventure in Quebec City.

People, places and events from all over the state.

Fresh seafood at the fisherman's harbor in Cefalù, on the northern coast of Sicily; Siracusa; Capuchin crypt; agriturismo; a classic Sicilian banquet.

The Weeping Glen of Glen Coe; Inverness; the battlefield of Culloden; Stone Age burial grounds and Iron Age island forts; Caledonian Canal; Loch Ness; sheepdog demonstration; traditional folk music.

The Sierra Nevada mountain range influences California's weather.

Sailing through Norway's Helgeland coast; gourmet meals in coastal settings; tasting local traditions through unique ingredients like seaweed butter and strong chocolate liqueur.

Discovering the culture, history and flavor of New Orleans through the eyes of dynamic women shaping its future; Commander's Palace; exploring City Park, jazz halls and Mardi Gras traditions.

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.

Cheese crisp bowls filled with a colorful salad; bucatini with broccoli walnut pesto; turkey stuffed peppers.

A visit to Rustico in Cuauhtemoc; a delicate tart made with goat cheese and fig; sampling bold ice cream flavors in Colonia Roma.

Touring Reykjavik's endearing sights; a side trip to the Blue Lagoon; the classic Golden Circle; Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Exploring Arizona's Route 66; the Petrified Forest; Jack Rabbit Trading Post; Winslow's historic La Posada; Kingman's Route 66 Museum.

Martin Luther King Jr. helps drive change in the United States in the face of bitter opposition, not least from opponents within the U.S. government; King is subjected to a fierce campaign of intimidation by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI.

Public speeches and interviews illustrate the political and humanitarian career of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer.

College students and Black activist teachers come together at the height of the civil rights movement for a training session aimed at teaching Mississippi Blacks how to register to vote.

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.

Phantom Ranch, the only permanent settlement within the Grand Canyon; the Colorado River carves its way through the oldest rock in the Southwest.

A conservationist at the Right Whale Festival in Amelia Island discusses the endangered right whale's feeding habits; painting a humpback whale, layering colors to create depth and subtle effects.

A grand Western theme complete with mountain range and clear rippling brook.