Cities, Countries, Culture

Explore cities and countries and the people, history, music and landscapes that shape each unique culture

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  • America's Musical Journey

    America’s Musical Journey celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and the creative risk-taking that characterize America, as told through the story of its music. The film follows Grammy-Award® nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces Louis Armstrong’s footsteps through the colo...

  • Amazon

    For centuries, the mighty Amazon has been the obsession of explorers, scientists and anthropologists the world over. It is the mightiest river in the world, the lifeblood for whole civilizations and home to more than 5,000 different species of fish and the more than 60,000 different species of pl...

  • Greece: Secrets of the Past

    Greece: Secrets of the Past transports audiences back in time to the dawn of democracy and the birthplace of Western Civilization on a quest to uncover the buried secrets of one of the world’s most enlightened societies—ancient Greece. Narrated by Nia Vardalos (star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding) a...

  • Mystery of the Nile

    Mystery of the Nile documents one of the greatest expeditions in modern times—the first complete descent of the world’s greatest and deadliest river from source to sea. For 114 days, a team of explorers led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown face nearly insurmountable challenges as they make t...

  • Hurricane On The Bayou

    Hurricane on the Bayou carries audiences behind news headlines on a journey deep into the soul-stirring heart of Louisiana. Shot before and after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina and featuring state-of-the-art CGI special effects depicting the height of the storm’s fury, the fil...

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Texas

    San Antonio is home to the Alamo, the River Walk, and Emma Faye Rudkin. Emma, a singer and activist for the hearing impaired, shows John and Ariel around the city and shares how she uses her struggle to help kids with hearing loss.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Florida & Appalachian Trail

    At Kennedy Space Center, we see how John’s legacy is inspiring a new generation of astronauts and trailblazers. Then on the Appalachian Trail, we hear from record breaker Jennifer Pharr Davis on how being a part of nature has changed her life.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: New York

    Step outside the big city, and New York state has no shortage of natural wonders. John and Ariel take us on a journey through the rich history of Niagara Falls before seeking out some of the beautiful gorges and lakes the state has to offer.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: New Mexico

    New Mexico may be known for its unique rock formations, but what about its hot air balloons? John and Ariel get a taste of both on their road trip across the “Land of Enchantment”.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Colorado

    In Silverton, Ariel meets up with astronaut John Herrington, who will be joining her for the rest of the trip. They explore colorful Colorado and its cultural heritage by train and zipline.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Arizona & Utah

    Navajo Marathoner Shaun Martin takes Ariel on a run through Canyon de Chelly before she checks out the mysterious Antelope Canyon. Then in Utah, Ariel explores the Pando aspen grove with ecologist Paul Rogers.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Oregon

    Ariel tries kitesurfing at the Columbia River Gorge, gets a lesson in field science at Crater Lake, then tests her skills on a tree-to-tree ropes course outside of Portland.

  • Trails & Trailblazers: Alaska

    Ariel Tweto, an Alaskan native, bush pilot, and youth activist, introduces us to the wild place she calls home by plane, train, and sea.

  • America’s Treasures: Pictured Rocks

  • America’s Treasures: Devil’s Tower

  • America’s Treasures: Yellowstone

  • America's Treasures: New Orleans

  • America's Treasures: Memphis

  • America's Treasures: Chicago

  • America's Treasures: Miami

  • Hip-Hop in New York

    Aloe Blacc shows us a brief look at Hip-Hop's New York City roots.

  • Chicago Footwork

    Get a glimpse of the fast feet of the Chicago Footwork dance style.

  • Meet the Fisk Jubilee Singers

    Hear the spirituals that are rooted in the soul of America, and learn about the Jubilee Singers from Fisk University that brought them to the world.

  • Sounds of Miami with Gloria Estefan

    Hear how Gloria and Emilio Estefan embody the sound of Miami.