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Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove.

Finds include a 1961 JFK Santa Claus Letter, a 1979 Ed Ruscha Stage Fright ink on paper and a John Juzek violin circa 1950.

An 1880 Celia Thaxter hand-painted vase; a 1964 Presidential Rolex with the box and papers; a Mary Elizabeth Price painted screen circa 1925.

On the evening of December 3, 1926, Agatha Christie leaves her home in Sunningdale, Berkshire, in her Morris Cowley; her car is found abandoned the next morning, balanced precariously on the edge of a quarry.

Agatha Christie's later life and how amid the turbulent social and political change of the 1930s and 40s, newfound personal happiness impacted her writing for the better.

Tasting okra seed oil at Oliver Farm; Jon Jackson's Motherland okra, grown for greens and cooked African style.

The rich histories of two iconic trolley parks on the shores of the Great Lakes -- Seabreeze Park and Waldameer Park.

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

Who made it to the South Pole first; Ernest Shackleton's expedition; where whales migrate to; why penguins spread their wings.

In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

Mary's three suitors include a Turkish diplomat; the former life of Carson, the butler, is revealed.

Traveling across China and the American South to reveal the ancestry of novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove.

A Hawaiian kou bowl; a Gandhi presentation spinning wheel; an 1888 Joseph Nawahi painting.

On the evening of December 3, 1926, Agatha Christie leaves her home in Sunningdale, Berkshire, in her Morris Cowley; her car is found abandoned the next morning, balanced precariously on the edge of a quarry.

Agatha Christie's later life and how amid the turbulent social and political change of the 1930s and 40s, newfound personal happiness impacted her writing for the better.

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.

Learning about the history of bison at Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison; bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs served with tzatziki sauce; bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

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

Romania's capital, Bucharest; Transylvania's fortified churches, cobbled merchant towns and castles; Maramures region of Romania.

Walking the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare; sampling pubs along the Wild Atlantic Way; performances by One for the Foxes and the Kilfenora Céilí Band.

Exploring seven animal songs found in nature and their significance in the lives of their species, from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale.

Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.

Stories of people setting a new standard for aquatic wildlife protection, from the reefs of Indonesia to an Idaho beaver dam.

The descent to the Colorado River includes tackling hundreds of rapids to unveil the mysteries held in the Grand Canyon, and the place that humans occupy within it.

Places that tell the story of the formation of the American continent; highlighting the moment the Earth was a giant snowball; crossing wild rapids brought about by the clash between the Colorado River and the most ancient rocks of the Grand Canyon.

Exploring the countryside of South Korea, from world heritage temples to Olympic venues and historic towns.

Walking the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare; sampling pubs along the Wild Atlantic Way; performances by One for the Foxes and the Kilfenora Céilí Band.

Exploring the backstreets of Cairo on a tuk-tuk; baking pita bread; chiseling a tombstone; King Tut's gold; the ancient Sphinx; climbing to the center of a pyramid.

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

A Utah ranching family moves their cattle from winter grazing land to summer pasture.

A route limited to hikers and mountain bikers connects the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado and the Colorado River in Utah.

Guitarist and producer Cory Wong and his 9-piece band perform contemporary funk and R&B in a performance led by rhythm guitar; Misty Boyce.

Nicole Scherzinger performs Broadway favorites and pop hits including songs from "Sunset Boulevard" at Royal Albert Hall.

A visit to Juilliard Pre-College; Singapore's Chloe Chua.

Grilled flank steak; why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender; reviewing aluminum foil; chili crisp noodles.

Grilled mussels; celebrating the Texas Shrimp Diva; one-pot shrimp piccata pasta.

Unraveling the mysterious life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant whose photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

Traveling the Natchez Trace from Tupelo to Natchez, exploring scenic Parkway views, historic towns and local culture, including the charms of Ridgeland and and Natchez's storied streets.

The challenges and surprises of travel are shaped into a finished show.

Sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica; Berlin's curry wurst; North Carolina's tomato pie; Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso; New Orleans' coffee blends; Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry; Michigan's cherry ice wine.

A visit to the Cape of Good Hope includes encounters with ostriches and a colony of 3,000 African penguins; a safari at Shamwari Game Reserve, a 61,000 acre preserve.

New lands emerge from the ocean; manta rays flock to the new seafloor on the Kona Coast.

Guitarist and producer Cory Wong and his 9-piece band perform contemporary funk and R&B in a performance led by rhythm guitar; Misty Boyce.

Nicole Scherzinger performs Broadway favorites and pop hits including songs from "Sunset Boulevard" at Royal Albert Hall.

A visit to Juilliard Pre-College; Singapore's Chloe Chua.

Allison Russell and her musical collective featuring Joy Clark, Caoi de Barra, Caoimhe Hopkinson and Elenna Canlas.

Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.

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

Farmhouse inn; making prosciutto and pecorino cheese; hiking down ancient wine cellars; the basilica in Assisi, Italy, the hometown of St. Francis.

Origins of Chile's Rapa Nui culture, its enormous carved stone moai and the cause of the people's ecological and natural disasters.

Unraveling the mysterious life of George Masa, a Japanese immigrant whose photographs helped define the identity of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Pedalling along the less-travelled routes to experience Japan's unexplored beauty, from shorelines and mountains to architectural wonders and more.

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

Learning about the history of bison at Woodland Farm and Bourbon County Bison; bison ribeye steaks and bison kebabs served with tzatziki sauce; bison smash burger with a special sauce and fresh fixings.

Motuleno eggs; habanero table salsa; eggs scramble with chaya and scallions; panque de queso.

Prosciutto and onion frittata; vegetable polpette; mushroom ragu with greens over polenta.

She-crab soup; Huguenot torte; pimento cheese sandwiches; crawfish étouffée.

Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, including the fabled city of Alexandria; pharaohs' tombs and temples in Luxor, Egypt; a riverboat cruise; Ramesses II's temple at Abu Simbel.

Exploring Ireland, from Dublin and the Ancient East to Belfast and the Wild Atlantic Way.

Exploring seven animal songs found in nature and their significance in the lives of their species, from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale.

Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.

Stories of people setting a new standard for aquatic wildlife protection, from the reefs of Indonesia to an Idaho beaver dam.

The descent to the Colorado River includes tackling hundreds of rapids to unveil the mysteries held in the Grand Canyon, and the place that humans occupy within it.

Places that tell the story of the formation of the American continent; highlighting the moment the Earth was a giant snowball; crossing wild rapids brought about by the clash between the Colorado River and the most ancient rocks of the Grand Canyon.

Bernini statues; St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican; Roman dinner; romantic nightspots.

Grilled flank steak; why cooking some meat to medium makes them more tender; reviewing aluminum foil; chili crisp noodles.

Grilled mussels; celebrating the Texas Shrimp Diva; one-pot shrimp piccata pasta.

Black bean tamales; pibil pork; orange and hibiscus flower water.

Recipes with cornmeal include pound cake with glaze and lemon sugar and cornbread; the best way to season and care for a cast iron skillet.

Emmy-Award winning Chicago restaurateur Billy Dec travels to his mother's native Philippines to learn recipes from his last living elders, confront culinary and cultural treasures, and discover family stories.

Twice baked bread called paximadia; Cretan bread salad with tomatoes, green apples and herbs; pasta tossed with Greek yogurt and herbs; sea bass with bulgur pilaf; eggplant braised with trahana.

Exploring seven animal songs found in nature and their significance in the lives of their species, from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale.

Paleontologists uncover a whole new species of whale in a parched valley not far from Cairo.