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Discoveries... (International)
These international programs, are a collection of award winning cultural documentaries with stunning HD video and in-depth video essays that bring to life the rich culture, heritage and landscapes of regions throughout the world. See the only series filmed in High Definition that takes you direct to foreign lands. From Africa to Spain and around the globe, you'll find exceptional photography, interesting subjects and fascinating stories told first hand that will truly capture a country for today and for tomorrow.
Current countries include: Africa, Argentina, Bhutan, China, Dominican Republic, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Spain, & Vietnam.
Featuring Arusha National Park & Lake Manyara National Park where in addition to viewing most wild animals, like Giraffes, Elephants, Baboons, Cape Buffalo, Hippos, Banded Mongoose, Warthogs and hundreds of different bird specie, this photo safari is fortunate to find the rare Colobus Monkey and the famous tree sleeping Lions.
Featuring Tarangire National Park where wildlife abounds, in addition to Cheetah stalking a herd of Impala, a pair of Lions on their “honeymoon”, large herd of Cape Buffalo, Kikoti Lodge, a safari guide school and a virtual parade of Elephants.
Featuring Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation District, considered the "Eden of Africa" where game animals are concentrated in a relatively small area. Maasai tribes live in the Conservation District and a visit to their bomas give insight into their daily lives. Malaika Children's Home cares for orphans. The Olduvai Gorge is considered the "Cradle of Mankind" where Louis and Mary Leaky made their discovery of fossilized footprints of hominids from over 3 million years ago exist. Experience a pride of Lions on the hunt, a pair of Cheetahs on the hunt and a terrific diversity of wild game animals.
Featuring The Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world and the site of "The Great Wildebeest Migration". Millions of Wildebeest along with hundreds of thousands Zebras & Gazelles migrate in search of rain ripened grass. It's January when calving season begins and "survival of the fittest" is most evident.
This program features all the things that were too good for the cutting room floor. The first 4 Discoveries…Africa, Tanzania programs ran out of time for their inclusion, so here is a show from many of the parks with lots of stories from Guide, Stanford Milinga.
80 million year old clues challenge modern day dinosaur detectives who search the badlands of Argentina’s Patagonia in their attempt to solve ancient mysteries. Segments include a major dinosaur egg discovery site and several other active dinosaur digs…
Fly fishing for the Golden Dorado known for its ferocious behavior. Video essays on gauchos of Corrientes, explore cities of Salta, Jujuy, Posadas, Itati and the ruins of San Ignacio Mini, a village furniture maker in Machagay, local markets, experience the Tango in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires...
Fly fishing the Corcovado River, Along Peninsula Valdez, giant killer whales chase sea lions, Magellan penguins nest. Historic narrow gauge rail line on "La Trochita". Hideout of Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid, San Carlos de Bariloche by shores of lago Nahuel Haupi. Buenos Aires street fairs, antiques, art, music and dance...
Featuring Beijing, Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, tai chi chuan, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Xi'an Terracotta Warriors, Guilin, Yangshuo City Market, Hong Kong, world's longest open-air escalator, Symphony of Lights, Hangshou & Shanghai.
Featuring Kitesurfing in Cabarete, Barahona, Rum production, local dairy, transportation, Santo Domingo & Zona Colonial, open air market, preview of "Dignity" documentary and baseball across the country.
Featuring Ranakpur Hindu Jain Temple, Udaipur Kumbhalgarh Fort, Ghanerao Tribal Village, Narlai, Dhamli walking tour with royal family & Tigers other wildlife at Ranthambore National Park
Kilrush Music Festival, Irish fiddlers, pub music and dancing with John Lynch’s Kilfenora Band, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth built in 3500 BC, ancient castles Cahir, Cashel, Blarney, Kilkenny, Markree and Waterford, Hill of Tara. Irish fisherman on Moy and Tar rivers, Irish cottage industries, Passage Tombs, castle hotels, Irish step dancing, fine crystal at Waterford Crystal, town of Waterford with Reginald’s Tower...
North coast, Innishowen Peninsula, country b&b's, coastal village Ballycastle, Giant's Causeway, Obrien’s Tower, Liscannor Stone, town of Kinsale, Old Head golf course, Bushmill's Distillery, Foxford Woolen Mills, Charles Fort, ancient castle ruins, music from Gaelic community Rathcairn, Cliffs of Moher, Creevykeel Court Tomb, Grianan Fort...
Features include: Rock Of Cashel, Hore Abbey, Cahir Castle, Blarney Castle & The Blarney Stone, Kilkenny Castle, Waterford Castle, Markree Castle Stay, Kinsale & Charles & James Forts, Mollough Abbey, Knock Graffen, Ancient Knowth & Dowth, Newgrange, Hill Of Tara, Trim Castle, Dublin Castle, Northern Castles, Grianan Of Aileach, 6th Century Stones, Belfast City Walls & Dunluce Castle.
Featuring Seoul, shopping districts, historic palaces, Korean Folk Village, Gyeongju historic region, Busan's Jagalchi Fish Market, Jefu Island, commercial fishing, aquaculture, Jamsu women divers, Seogwipo Submarine & lava sculptor.
Madrid museums and nightlife, Palacio El Escorial, central plateau, Segovia, Roman aqueduct, Avila, medieval walls, Toros Guisando, stone bull carvings from Iberian era, Toledo, Damasquinado artisans…
Ancient route Camino de Compostela, towns of Leon and Santiago de Compostela, Finisterre, monasteries Yesu and Hesu, tour great vineyards and wineries in Rioja region; La Guardia grand gothic cathedral doorway preserved for centuries…
Basque country’s spectacular scenery, Frank Geary designed Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, community of San Sebastian; 3,000 year old dolmans, lace makers of Camarinas; commercial fishing; and harvesting world’s most expensive spice, Saffron.
Discover this exciting modern city critical in development of Iberian peninsula. Antoni Gaudi modernist architecture throughout city. Extraordinary art, history, chocolate and enchanting ancient Catalonian dance of the Sardana…
Dynamic coast, Roman ruins, ancient castles, modern art and architecture, fishing anchovies, bullfighting lessons, paella party, canal boats, pueblas blancas, city of Ronda, and Europe’s oldest boys choir in Montserrat…
Cities of Andulucia and Sevilla, see one of largest cathedrals in world, and Alcazar Palace, with the best in Mudahar architecture. Roman ruins in Merida, and small villages of conquistadors Pizarro and Cortes…
Spectacular icons of the past dating to Roman, Moor & Christian influences. Delve into cultural & architectural diversity of the Iberian Peninsula. Some of Europe’s finest art collections & historical architecture…
This is the first in a 2 part series about Vietnam in the 21st Century. The production team traveled from the Mekong Delta in the south to the Chinese border in the north capturing life in Vietnam. The focus is how the country has re-invented itself , emerging from economic chaos to a significant player on the world stage and particularly in Asia. Features include: Halong Bay, Mekong Delta, Rice Production, Rainy Season Vinh Long, Life In The City, Hanoi, Capitalism & Commerce, Education, Nha Trang, Vin Pearl Resort, National Academy of Music, Hanoi Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi Tourism, Hanoi Water Puppets, Motor Scooters, Helmets & The Law, Hanoi Temple of Literature, Ao Dai Traditional Dress & Ho Chi Minh City.
This is the second of three programs in the Discoveries...Vietnam series and visits farmers during rice harvest & tells the story of how this country has transformed in recent years from famine to feast. Experience many different kinds of markets, even floating! Also a look at the fishing industry and several Unesco World Heritage Sites. Features include: Farming, QuyNhon & Fishing Industry, Hoi An, My Son, On The Road, Duck Wrangler, Hue, Hue Citadel, Snail Woman, Hue's Dong Ba Market, Perfume River Night Cruise, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Northern Vietnam, Train Travel, Journey to Bac Ha & Farming, Sand Mining, Flower Mong Market, Lau Cai & Chinese Border, Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City Markets, My Tho & Dragon Dance & Can Tho Floating Market.
An in depth and detailed look at Vietnam’s most significant historic sites. In many, local guides tell the story of their particular treasure. Some are subtitled to better understand their story. Features include: Temple of Literature, Ba Dinh Square, Hoi An, My Son, Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb & Minh Mang Tomb.
