Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions: In Taiwan, A Sense of Place - Part 2

Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions

In Taiwan, A Sense of Place - Part 2 (#710)

A Yankees Pitcher, a Forensic Scientist and an AIDS researcher discuss their accomplishments.

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Sat, November 15, 2008 8:00 AM (IPTV)

Program Description: Travels & Traditions is a series of 13 half-hour programs in which award-winning journalist Burt Wolf travels to cities around the world, telling the stories of local traditions that have influenced us all. In many locations, he also shows how foreign traditions have influenced the city he is visiting. He reveals the relationship of marriage and food and the history of gaming. And, of course, he examines society and culture through eating.

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Southwestern, France (#508)

Tour the city of Toulouse, visit the largest Romanesque Church in Europe and explore cave paintings.
- Tue, December 2, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 2, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Krakow, Poland (#509)

Tour this cultural center of Eastern Europe. Visit the ancient castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill.
- Thu, December 4, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 4, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
The History and Science of Shopping (#505)

From its beginnings in 17th century London to the first department store in Paris, to NY's 5th Ave.
- Sat, December 6, 6:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, December 6, 12:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Future of Shopping (#506)

Discover what the future of shopping might look like on the internet and meet the President of eBay.
- Sat, December 6, 6:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, December 6, 12:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Shrine at Lourdes, France (#510)

Discover the story of the origin and political significance of this site of healing miracles.
- Tue, December 9, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 9, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Atlantic City, New Jersey (#601)

Take a look at the history of the city & saltwater taffy. Tour the hotels, casinos & restaurants.
- Thu, December 11, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 11, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Going Platinum (#803)

The naturally white metal, thirty times rarer than gold, symbolizes the highest level of respect.
- Sat, December 13, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Dublin, Ireland (#602)

Visit the Guinness brewery, learn the origin of the Guinness Book of Records & tour the local pubs.
- Tue, December 16, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 16, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Lands of St. Patrick, Ireland (#603)

Visit St. Patrick's original church & the mystic pilgrimage sites of Lough Derg and Croagh Patrick.
- Thu, December 18, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 18, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Rome, Italy (#804)

A visit to city's restaurants, international fashion houses, Italian tailors and jewelry makers.
- Sat, December 20, 8:00 AM on IPTV
The Abbeys of Austria (#604)

Tour the abbeys at Melk and Klosterneuburg, containing medieval works of art & illustrated books.
- Tue, December 23, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 23, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
What's Cooking In Switzerland (#805)

Burt tastes the gastronomic specialties of the Lake Geneva area and the Matterhorn region.
- Sat, December 27, 8:00 AM on IPTV
Santiago De Compostela, Spain (#606)

Tour the Hospital of the Kings of Spain & explore the art & architecture of an ancient Cathedral.
- Tue, December 30, 8:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 30, 2:30 PM on IPTV Create/World