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Assam: Quest for the One-horned Rhinoceros: In the far reaches of India along the misty Brahmaputra River glides a grey blur that almost became a ghost the one-horned rhinoceros a rare species that...

Assam: Quest for the One-horned Rhinoceros: In the far reaches of India along the misty Brahmaputra River glides a grey blur that almost became a ghost the one-horned rhinoceros a rare species that nearly vanished 100 years ago. What kept the rhino from falling into the chasm of extinction? What can its story teach us about our world today? Quest for the One Horned Rhinoceros seeks to discover what saved the species, what it means to the people of Assam, and why it flourishes here as nowhere...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Rich in art, Florence brings the Renaissance to life. Visit the great museums: the Uffizi, Bargello, and Accademia, as well as the landmarks of the Renaissance, the...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Rich in art, Florence brings the Renaissance to life. Visit the great museums: the Uffizi, Bargello, and Accademia, as well as the landmarks of the Renaissance, the Duomo, Baptistery and Giotto's Tower. Beat the crowds in peaceful Oltrarno. An excursion outside of town leads to a Medici villa, a sleepy Tuscan town and a museum with inventions by Leonardo da Vinci. Italian Hilltowns of Tuscany and Umbria: Castles, vineyards, walled cities and fierce medieval...

Three episodes plus bonus clips: San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, the Asian Art Museum a must-see. We get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious...

Three episodes plus bonus clips: San Francisco revels in art, diversity and food. Chinatown is a feast for the senses, the Asian Art Museum a must-see. We get savvy on sourdough and tour notorious Alcatraz Island. The Haight neighborhood harkens back to the summer of love, and North Beach serves hospitality and espresso. Crossing the Golden Gate, Rudy heads to Napa Valley wine country. Seattle combines city life with the great outdoors. Rudy explores downtown, samples micro brews and lattes,...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Guadalajara is alive with mariachi music, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy explores the rich history and culture of the most Mexican of cities. And...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Guadalajara is alive with mariachi music, colonial architecture, and passionate artists. Rudy explores the rich history and culture of the most Mexican of cities. And he takes in the art scene from papier-mache pinatas to dramatic Orozco murals. A tequila factory tour reveals secrets of great margaritas. Then it's an easy hop to the coast where Puerto Vallarta's traditions thrive along side new resorts. Mexico City is modern, crowded, cosmopolitan, and steeped in...

Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon: Some say that to understand Hong Kong one must "look to the Dragon." So we are in Hong Kong for one of the most dazzling festival on earth, Chinese New Year when...

Hong Kong: Quest for the Dragon: Some say that to understand Hong Kong one must "look to the Dragon." So we are in Hong Kong for one of the most dazzling festival on earth, Chinese New Year when "the dragon energy flows." Quest for the Dragon seeks to discover why Hong Kong is so prosperous, energized, and cutting edge. Our quest takes us from towering structures in Central across Victoria Harbor to the Kowloon peninsula, then on to the ecological preserve, the Geo-park, and to Lantau Island....

Two episodes plus bonus clips: World-class cultural sites, dynamic architecture and energy, Berlin is a city on the move. We visit the museums: the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: World-class cultural sites, dynamic architecture and energy, Berlin is a city on the move. We visit the museums: the Pergamon and the Egyptian museum, German Expressionism at the Neue Nationalgalerie and the Jewish Museum. From dynamic Potzdamer Platz to the stark reminders at Checkpoint Charlie, we feel the past and see the future in Berlin. Our base is historic Hotel Adlon. Even shopping brings history at the fabulous KaDeWe department store. An outing to...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The Swiss Alps reverberate with cowbells, accordions, and laughter. We home base in the year-round playground of Interlaken, the town between two lakes. We sail across...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The Swiss Alps reverberate with cowbells, accordions, and laughter. We home base in the year-round playground of Interlaken, the town between two lakes. We sail across glacial Lake Brienz, famous for its beautiful wood carving. We head to spectacular Lauterbrunnen Valley for a heart-stopping gondola ride to alpine heights, and hike past flower-filled meadows and mountain chalets. Then it's off to vibrant Zurich for shopping, chocolate and tasty Swiss cuisine. Hot...

Three episodes plus bonus clips: Germany's Romantic Road: We start in Wurzburg at the Baroque Bishop's Palace and a wine festival. Next an auto museum in a Renaissance Castle. In Dinkelsbuhl we...

Three episodes plus bonus clips: Germany's Romantic Road: We start in Wurzburg at the Baroque Bishop's Palace and a wine festival. Next an auto museum in a Renaissance Castle. In Dinkelsbuhl we celebrate the day the children saved the town with music and historic re-enactments, then finish in Rothenburg, Germany's best-preserved medieval-walled city. Rhine and Mosel Rivers: After a visit to the ancient Roman city of Trier we head up the Mosel River to vineyards and medieval fortresses. Then...

New Zealand: Quest for Kiatiakitanga explores a Maori concept that may hold a key to our survival. We discover new practices of an age-old concept that are models for a sustainable environment. The...

New Zealand: Quest for Kiatiakitanga explores a Maori concept that may hold a key to our survival. We discover new practices of an age-old concept that are models for a sustainable environment. The journey begins on New Zealand's South Island at Mt. Aspiring then navigates north to the Franz Joseph Glacier and the town of Kaikoura. North Island stops include: Wellington, the Taupo region, Hokianga Harbor, and the upper tip of the country a great tangled tree of Maori legend. (Blu-ray does not...

Two half-hour episodes from the American Public Televisions series on sustainable travel, plus bonus clips. Host Jeff Wilson navigates the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an all-electric car....

Two half-hour episodes from the American Public Televisions series on sustainable travel, plus bonus clips. Host Jeff Wilson navigates the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland in an all-electric car. *Zurich: Jeff finds innovation everywhere in modern Zurich, then visits a stunning Benedictine abbey. *Lichtenstein: This tiny, scenic country punches above its weight in sustainability and outdoor fun. Jeff hikes with llamas, visits a distillery, and samples fondue.

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime seeks to discover the roots of adventure travel and what poets of earlier times called "the sublime." We begin in Lucerne...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime seeks to discover the roots of adventure travel and what poets of earlier times called "the sublime." We begin in Lucerne the gateway to the Alps. Stops include: Mt. Pilatus, Entlebuch Valley, the Jungfrau region and world-renowned St. Moritz. Aboard the famous Glacier Express Train we land in Zermatt to experience the rapture of the Matterhorn a deadly mountain that helped change our perception of nature. * Silver Telly...

Three episodes plus bonus clips : Classical Europe: Ancient remnants are more than cold stone. They hold centuries of stories. We visit favorite classical sites around the Mediterranean, pick up new...

Three episodes plus bonus clips : Classical Europe: Ancient remnants are more than cold stone. They hold centuries of stories. We visit favorite classical sites around the Mediterranean, pick up new stories and learn connections. It's the Greeks in Athens, Delphi, Delos, Paestum, and Syracuse--and the Romans in Pompeii, Rome, and Provence. Renaissance Europe explores the arts and ambiance of that vibrant period. In Florence, Milan, and Venice, we find works by Brunelleschi, Michelangelo,...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Paris, city of style, art and pastries. Experience extraordinary art: the Impressionist at Musee D'Orsay and the sculpture garden at the Rodin. Hit the sites: Notre...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Paris, city of style, art and pastries. Experience extraordinary art: the Impressionist at Musee D'Orsay and the sculpture garden at the Rodin. Hit the sites: Notre Dame, Pompidou Center, Eiffel Tower. Stroll through parks, markets and cafes. Explore neighborhoods: the Marais, lovely Place des Vosges, the Latin Quarter and artistic Montmartre. TIPS on riding the Metro, buying museum passes, and shopping for bread, cheese, ham and pastries. Sun, olive trees and...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Greece: Quest for the Gods: From the amber of ancient times the Western world has basked in the inspiration of Greek myths. These stories are deeply embedded...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Greece: Quest for the Gods: From the amber of ancient times the Western world has basked in the inspiration of Greek myths. These stories are deeply embedded in our culture. Quest for the Gods seeks to discover the relevance the great gods of Olympus still have today. Destinations include Athens, Cape Sounion and Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games. Our quest takes us to the island of Ithaca, to the site of mystical oracles at Delphi and to the home...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vineyards of Marlborough bring this country's wines to the world stage. At a local...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: The South Island of New Zealand weaves Kiwi culture with scenic splendor. The vineyards of Marlborough bring this country's wines to the world stage. At a local artists' colony, Rudy learns Maori bone carving. Breathtaking Queenstown draws adventurers from around the world. We brave white-water rapids on river boards and ride a hot air balloon for soaring views of Lord of the Rings country. With spectacular seismic activity, fascinating plant and animal life, and...

Two episodes plus bonus clips. Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. From tapas bars to surrealist art to Modernist structures, we'll...

Two episodes plus bonus clips. Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. From tapas bars to surrealist art to Modernist structures, we'll feast on Barcelona's delights. Rambles along La Rambla, Gaudi's treasures, a neighborhood festival, designer shopping and waterfront fun are highlights. For the best in beaches we head north to the coves of the Costa Brava. Madrid welcomes with grand plazas and sparkling fountains. Madrid's pride is...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Assam: Quest for the One-horned Rhinoceros: In the far reaches of India along the misty Brahmaputra River glides a grey blur that almost became a ghost the...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Assam: Quest for the One-horned Rhinoceros: In the far reaches of India along the misty Brahmaputra River glides a grey blur that almost became a ghost the one-horned rhinoceros a rare species that nearly vanished 100 years ago. What kept the rhino from falling into the chasm of extinction? What can its story teach us about our world today? Quest for the One Horned Rhinoceros seeks to discover what saved the species, what it means to the people of Assam,...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Pearl River Delta (Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong): We all strive for agreement between our physical and spiritual worlds. Yet, too often we find ourselves...

One hour documentary plus bonus clips: Pearl River Delta (Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangdong): We all strive for agreement between our physical and spiritual worlds. Yet, too often we find ourselves incapable of summoning this state of being. Why? Pearl River Delta: Quest for Harmony explores the human desire for harmony in Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong, China. Destinations include: Hong Kong's Lamma Island; Macau's Old Town and the ruins of St. Paul's; and Guangdong's ancient Zuhji Lane, the...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Medieval Europe: Moody ruins, tippy towers, cobbled streets, sparkling mosaics, monasteries, castles, and cathedrals are the stuff of tourist dreams. We revisit some...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Medieval Europe: Moody ruins, tippy towers, cobbled streets, sparkling mosaics, monasteries, castles, and cathedrals are the stuff of tourist dreams. We revisit some favorites and a few new sights as we make sense out of a fascinating thousand years--from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance. We sort it out with short itineraries in Ireland, Austria, Germany, and France. Four Great Cities of Europe: London, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels. Big cities are...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: We're blessed with a bit of Irish luck as we take on Ireland's ruggedly beautiful West Coast. We start in Galway shopping for Irish crystal and Celtic jewelry. Then...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: We're blessed with a bit of Irish luck as we take on Ireland's ruggedly beautiful West Coast. We start in Galway shopping for Irish crystal and Celtic jewelry. Then it's a boat trip to the fabled Aran Islands where we reach breathless heights at a Stone Age fort and ferret out traditional hand-knit sweaters. Heading south, we pass through the eerie landscape of the Burren, sample Irish folk music, and binge on a medieval banquet at Bunratty Castle. In the forests...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Milan symbolizes 21st century Italy--a center for finance and fashion. We explore Italy's most extravagant Gothic cathedral,check out Leonardo's Last Supper and shop,...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: Milan symbolizes 21st century Italy--a center for finance and fashion. We explore Italy's most extravagant Gothic cathedral,check out Leonardo's Last Supper and shop, shop, shop. The Milan Design Museum shows how, for locals, everyday life is art. We train north to Lake Como, ferry-hop lakeside villages, and explore elegant villas and historic Villa D'Este Hotel. A side trip to ancient Bergamo and a festival in the Valtellina complete our journey. Once the hub of...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: In musical Salzburg, Rudy visits the grand Cathedral, takes a funicular to Europe's greatest medieval fort, and shops baroque streets from the time of Mozart. And he...

Two episodes plus bonus clips: In musical Salzburg, Rudy visits the grand Cathedral, takes a funicular to Europe's greatest medieval fort, and shops baroque streets from the time of Mozart. And he visits the home where young Amadeus composed his first masterpiece. At Salzburg's prince-archbishops palace, secret passions are revealed. And finally, Rudy relaxes in Sound of Music land, the Salzkammergut Lakes District. *Silver Telly Award--Travel and Tourism *CINE Golden Eagle Award...

Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah: "Meet me at the Kasbah" is an evocative invitation but what is the modern equivalent of this ancient vault? Quest for the Kasbah seeks to discover the meaning of the...

Morocco: Quest for the Kasbah: "Meet me at the Kasbah" is an evocative invitation but what is the modern equivalent of this ancient vault? Quest for the Kasbah seeks to discover the meaning of the Kasbah and what it represents for Morocco today. Our journey begins in Marrakesh, dips down to Essaouria, travels over the Atlas Mountains, and heads to the desert on the eastern border. Then we work north to Fes, Tangier, Rabat, and redoubtable Casablanca. (Blu-ray does not include standard def DVD...

One-hour documentary plus bonus clips: Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile tells the tale of a civilization bound to the waters of the Nile River and its crocodiles. From Alexandria to Cairo, from...

One-hour documentary plus bonus clips: Egypt: Quest for the Lord of the Nile tells the tale of a civilization bound to the waters of the Nile River and its crocodiles. From Alexandria to Cairo, from the Great Pyramids, to the Valley of the Kings, we explore the way the river and its fearsome Lord molded a society. Further upstream, we visit a temple at Kom Ombo dedicated to Sobek the Crocodile God and seek the beast himself in Lake Nasser. * Silver Telly Award--Documentary * Silver Telly...