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How does an inner city African American kid with a self-proclaimed violent temper, become a world renowned brain surgeon, an inspiring role model for disadvantaged youth, a medical innovator and achieve success... against all odds? In 2001, CNN and Time Magazine named Ben Carson one of the nation's 20 foremost physicians and scientists. His mother was his most influential inspiration, changing Ben from worst to first. He gained respect as he soared...
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Join us as we head to "The Hostess City of the South, Savannah Georgia" on this episode of Travel Thru History. We're going to a beautiful charming coastal city in the Southeast brimming with an interesting past and an exciting artistic culture. First, we meet self-named Savannah Dan in one of Savannahs' twenty-two historic squares. He tells us why this city has been said to have the best layout in the US, and possibly the world! Next, we'll step...
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On this episode of Travel Thru History we'll journey to the luckiest little Island in the Atlantic that just so happens to have the biggest history. Dublin, Ireland where beautiful scenery and friendly people welcome you with open arms. First, we'll take you to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Trinity College. Where we'll find the Book of Kells a masterpiece that dates back to around 800 AD. Next, we'll visit Glasnevin Cemetery, the resting...
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In this episode of Travel Through History we head to the great white North. We visit the world class city of Toronto. First, we visit the towns mouth watering St. Lawrence market, then to the fort that protected the city of York from those aforementioned invading Yanks in the war of 1812. Next, we're dangling from the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere - the CN tower. From towering heights to the height of opulence, we visit Casa Loma, a...
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Bonjour! We're headed to the largest city in the province of Quebec, also known as Montreal, Canada in this episode of Travel Thru History. First, we'll dance the night away at one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the world, the Franco Folies (franco folee) de Montreal. Enjoy the sights and sounds of over one thousand different musicians in this celebration of the French culture. From new music to old, we'll visit the 120-year-old pipe...
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Get your kicks on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. We're headed to the famous Barringer meteor crater outside of town. It is the best preserved meteorite impact site on Earth formed 50,000 years ago by a giant meteor weighing several hundred thousand tons. This crater is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and nearly a mile across. Then we scan the stars for heavenly bodies at Lowell Observatory founded in 1894. We'll view through a variety...
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We're headed to the Treasure Valley to find ourselves a real gem-of-a-town in Boise Idaho. Our first endeavor in the gem state is to look at the splendor of the Idaho state capitol building. Unmistakably modeled after the US capitol in DC. Did you know that Boise has one of the biggest communities of Basques in the US? We'll dance the night away on Boise's basque block and find out how they wound up in Idaho at the Basque museum and cultural center....
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We're exploring the other side New York state in Buffalo and Niagara. We'll take the oath of office like Teddy, at the Roosevelt inauguration site in Buffalo. Then, we'll take a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Martin house and learn about America's most celebrated architect. We get soaked on the Maid of the Mist at breathtaking Niagara Falls, and defend the walls at Fort Niagara.
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We're traveling to the oldest city in the US and we'll find that it's as active as ever. We can't visit St. Augustine without letting you sample a drink from the Fountain of Youth! We show you the very spot where the city's history began. Then we're off to the Oldest Store Museum, to see some of the items available to turn-of-the-century Floridians. From there, we take a tour of the Lightner museum...where we'll find more than just fine art on display....
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It's a tale of two cities that have made a profound impact on the development of the US. They're as close as sisters, but most often referred to as "twins." Minneapolis and St. Paul, which are in the upper Midwest state of Minnesota; a state that is a growing hotspot for arts, culture, food, history and sports. For Minneapolis, that story begins with a flourmill. We're taking you to the Mill City Museum, where we tour the ruins of the mills that...
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Saddle up and take ride where the coyotes wail along the trail deep in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. It's one of the oldest cities in the US with one of the most culturally rich histories. The first stop is The Alamo. The Alamo Mission is where, in an epic battle, men gave the ultimate sacrifice for independence. We learn what a pivotal role this small building had in the formation and protection of the Lone Star Republic. Next, we discover what...
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We're headed to Canada's capital city formerly known as Bytown in beautiful Ottawa, Ontario Canada. First we visit the Rideau river thru the Rideau canal. A system of locks, built right in the heart of the city over 180 years ago. From cold climate to cold wars, we'll hunker down and learn about Ottawa's cold war past - deep underground in a nuclear blast-proof structure, known as the Diefenbunker. From there we'll delve deeper into Canada's military...
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In this episode of Travel Thru History we visit a city in the Southeastern US that you can hear from miles away. It's rightfully called Music City but you know it as Nashville, Tennessee. We dig deep into the city's past and find that there's more than just a vibrant music scene. There's a melody of Civil War history. First, we take in the magnificent Belmont Mansion. This thirty-six room summer home lies on the campus of Belmont University and is...
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In this episode of Travel Thru History we're wading from the Bayou to the Boulevard in the deep south of North America to a city that knows how to have a good time. It hosts one of the biggest festivals in the country and is well-known for its interesting food, original music and friendly people. We're talking, about New Orleans, Louisiana. The most striking impression about New Orleans is the detailed architecture of the old buildings that anchor...
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All hands on deck! We're shipping off to Belfast, Northern Ireland on today's episode of Travel Thru History. We make the treacherous journey across the icy north Atlantic to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to visit the birthplace of the most famous ship in history. It's only fitting that Belfast would have the world's largest museum dedicated to the Titanic. We'll take you inside this unsinkable Titanic experience. From there we explore the major art,...
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We're off to Louisville Kentucky on this episode home to the most famous horse race in the world, buckets of chicken and something called a hot brown. Saddle up, as we learn about Derby history at the Kentucky Derby Museum. We'll give you the skinny on the fastest two minutes in sports. Louisville is home to a bunch of world famous brands. One of which is the Louisville Slugger baseball bat. We head to the Louisville Slugger Museum and factory to...
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On this episode of Travel Thru History We're dipping our toes into the largest Salt Water lake in the US, Salt Lake City, Utah. This mountain town is a budding metropolis complete with some of the the most awe-inspiring outdoor activities you can accomplish in one place. First, discover the beautiful architecture of the Utah State Capitol building. Utah is speckled with incredibly well-preserved, fossilized dinosaurs that are being discovered daily....
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Un-Belizable! We're off on a Central American Mayan excursion on this episode of Travel Thru History! Belize City, is a popular tropical hotspot on the coast of the country of Belize. Belize is considered the heartland of the Maya civilization and you'll love learning about some their bizarre customs. We'll visit Lamanai, the impressive archaeological site of a large ancient Maya city and learn about Belize's colonial roots at the Belize City History...
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Bienvenido a Miami! In this episode of Travel Thru History we head to the booming, metropolis and subtropical city of Miami. Miami is an international city, but there's more to experience than just gorgeous beaches in this Floridian hot spot. Miami is multi-international city that has more entertainment than you could possibly take in. From sipping Cuban café con leches in little Havana, to dining in the trendiest, celebrity-crawling restaurants,...
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We've got a treat for you on today's episode of travel thru history. We're headed to the land of sunsets and surfboards where we'll discover the birthplace of California - in the beautiful city of San Diego. First, we'll meet the Conquistador that put San Diego on the map, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and climb aboard a historic replica of his ship, the San Salvador. Then, we'll keep our nautical theme going, and check out some of the amazing floating...
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