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Season 16 – Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions

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Award-winning journalist Burt Wolf leads viewers in educational jaunts around the globe in this series that combines the joy of traveling with related explorations of history, culture and cuisine. In each unique location that he visits, Wolf reveals the influences of foreign traditions, investigates its past, and explores the architecture, food and customs. From tiny Ellis Island to the considerably larger Sea of Cortez, Wolf's relaxed personal style keeps the trips lively, informative and entertaining.
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions — Season 16

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Burt Wolf

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 12, 2017 Kansas City The history of Kansas City barbecue; Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals; touring the art museum and World War I Memorial Museum. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 19, 2017 Guatemala The ancient tribal communities of the Maya people and how they developed calendars; Funsepa; touring Antigua; Guatemalan music, crafts and food. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 26, 2017 Guatemala Maya crafts market; Lake Atitlán in the Sierra Madre mountains; active volcano; the history of coffee; an ancient Maya ball game similar to basketball; Richard Hanson talks about early Central American culture; touring Guatemala City. Details Episode 4 Aired May 3, 2017 Cruising the Baltic The history of cruising and how it has changed over 200 years; taking a cruise from Portsmith, England, to Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Estonia and Sweden. Details Episode 5 Aired May 10, 2017 St. Augustine, Florida Touring St. Augustine, Fla., the oldest city in the U.S.; Flagler College's coastal environmental project; Juan Ponce de León's search for the Fountain of Youth. Details Episode 6 Aired May 17, 2017 Have a Healthy Trip Staying healthy when traveling; dealing with reactions to food. Details Episode 7 Aired May 24, 2017 Tea for Two The influence of tea in music, literature and art. Details Episode 8 Aired May 31, 2017 The Road to Ruin How the U.S. government responds to the needs of the people. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 7, 2017 Visiting a Great Museum Can Reduce Stress Drawing, painting and viewing works of art can help prevent memory loss, increase mental fitness and increase the production of dopamine. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 14, 2017 On the Road in America: Tales of Hope & Tears The relocation of Native Americans, whose ancestral lands were turned over to European settlers; the government gives away mineral claims; the discovery of gold. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 21, 2017 On the Road in America: Pack Up Your Troubles Labor force demands of World War I accelerate the move from farms to cities; the Great Migration out of the South; the Great Depression slows down migration; the Dust Bowl migration. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 28, 2017 On the Road in America: Your Move Moving to the suburbs; industries and workers move to the Sun Belt; tech industries and workers move back to gentrified consumer locales. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Special Interest, Travel
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 12, 2017