Travel Thru History is a unique, Emmy nominated travel series  that explores diverse cities and historical sites around the world while  experiencing the cultural, archaeological and architectural features of  these unique locations.
  Titles include:
  Albany & Saratoga Springs, New York We’ll  take the Albany capital tour and see five former NY governors who would  become US Presidents. Then, we’ll board the USS Slater and see how  America defended its fleet against German U-boats in WWII. We’ll sample  the mineral water in Saratoga Springs, and bet the farm at their famous  thoroughbred raceway. Then, we’ll learn how important the Battle of  Saratoga was for America’s future at the Saratoga battlefield.
  Austin, Texas Situated  in Central Texas along the Colorado River is a city known for its  eclectic style, diverse culture and extensive history.  As the capital  of Texas, Austin is home to a music, art and food centered community  that has shaped the city into one of the most interesting places to live  in the United States.  
  Baltimore, Maryland O  Say can you see? We’ll learn about the Battle of Baltimore at Fort  McHenry and the inspiration of the Star Spangled Banner. Then we dig  deep into the history of Baltimore’s most famous resident, Edgar Allan  Poe. We’ll sift through a huge collection of pop art and collectibles at  the Geppi Museum, and learn about cracking codes at the National  Cryptology museum.
  Belfast, Northern Ireland 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, scientific and cultural  contributions of the province known as Ulster, as well as, reflect on  their “troubled” past at the Ulster museum. Finally, we throw away the  key and explore the Crumlin road jail.
  Belize Un-Belizable!  We're off on a Central American Mayan excursion. We head up the steps  of the ancient high temple at Lamanai. Then we take a city tour of the  main tourist destination, Belize City. We learn about Belize’s colonial  roots at the Belize City History Museum and dive the amazing Blue Hole.
  Boise, Idaho We’ve  got our own private Idaho in Boise. We’ll tour one of the most stunning  buildings in the frontier west at the Idaho State Capitol, dance all  night with the Basques at the Basque museum and cultural center, soar to  new heights at the Warhawks Air Museum in Nampa, and get a shiver down  our spines at the Idaho state penitentiary.
  Buffalo & Niagara, New York We’re  exploring the other side of 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.
  Denver, Colorado We’ll  hike a “Mile-High” to a city surrounded by mountains, plains and gold  mines. It’s a city diverse in indoor cultural activities as well as  outdoor adventures. The city is also a cultural epicenter with museums,  live music, and art galleries. We’re beginning our ascent into Denver  history at the History Colorado Museum. Finally we descend into the  mines of Silver City.
  Dublin, Ireland We travel  to the end of the rainbow in Dublin, Ireland. We’ll gawk at the Book of  Kells, a holy book displayed at Trinity College. We visited the hallowed  halls of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and touched famed Irishman, Daniel  O’Connell’s crypt at Glasnevin Cemetery. Finally, we learn the  complicated history of Irish independence at Kilmainham jail.
  Flagstaff, Arizona Get  your kicks on Route 66 in Flagstaff, AZ. We’re headed to the famous  Barringer meteor crater outside of town. Then we scan the stars for  heavenly bodies at Lowell Observatory. We’ll learn the history of the  region at the Northern Arizona History Museum, and finally swing from  their many ponderosa pines at Flagstaff Extreme adventure park.
  Hoover Dam, Nevada Marvel  at the site of America's most famous water dam. We’ll learn about how  the Hoover Dam was built, why it's necessary, and take a behind the  scenes look at its inner workings.
  Kennedy Space Center, Florida In  this episode we visit the Kennedy Space Center located on Florida's  famous "Space Coast." We’ll speak to NASA engineers about the past,  present and future of American space travel, as well as take a look at  the attractions KSC has to offer.
  Key West, Florida First,  we’ll visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, named for the  famous $500 million dollar treasure.  Next, we’ll set sail to the Dry  Tortugas, where we’ll tour the incredible Fort Jefferson. Finally  American literature enthusiasts will enjoy a look at Ernest Hemmingway's  Key West home, where some of his most famous works were penned.
  Las Vegas, Nevada We  get things rolling by visiting the first permanent structure that was  built in the valley, a small adobe fort that was constructed by Mormon  missionaries. We’ll blast our way into the 1940’s and 50’s as we visit  the National Atomic Testing museum to learn about how the desert outside  of Vegas was used for testing America's secret nuclear weapons. Next we  visit the Neon Museum Boneyard, the final resting place for those large  neon signs used to light up Las Vegas skyline.  
  Los Angeles, California First,  we visit the La Brea Tar Pits. This ancient area is an active  excavation site that holds the remains of some unlucky animals that got  stuck in the sticky slush. Then we take a somber tour through the Los  Angeles Museum of the Holocaust.  Next, we visit the Japanese-American  National Museum. Lights, Camera, Action! We browse the largest  collection of Hollywood memorabilia and see if you can spot some props  from your favorite movie at the Hollywood Museum! And finally, we’re  clear for launch at the California Science Center to marvel at Space  Shuttle Endeavour. 
  Louisville, Kentucky Saddle  up, as we learn about Derby history at the Kentucky Derby Museum, head  to the Louisville Slugger Museum and factory to see how wood becomes  priceless, then, we float like a butterfly and sting like a bee at the  Muhammad Ali Center. Next we get up close and personal with the  armaments used in the history of human conflict at the Frazier museum as  we take a look at these priceless original weapons of war.  Finally, we  zip into history at the Louisville Mega Cavern.
  Miami, Florida Bienvenido  a Miami! We take a look at the history behind Florida's modern  metropolis. We visit the Ancient Spanish Monastery, see the opulence of  the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and head into the swamp to learn about  the Miccosukee indians.
  Minneapolis, Minnesota We'll  find out why they called Minneapolis the "Mill City" when we visit the  Mill City Museum. Then we march over to the Union's Fort Snelling, the  first permanent structure in Minnesota, and then head underground and  learn about St. Paul’s organized crime hide outs.
  Montreal, Québec Bonjour!  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.   From new music to old, we’ll visit the 120-year-old pipe organ at the  Notre-Dame Basilica. Then, we’ll take you deep down to the city beneath  the city at the Pointe-a-Calliere Museum of Archaeology and History.  Discover Montreal’s origins dating back to the 16th century and revisit  every period in the city’s past.  Next, we’ll walk through a replica of  five different ecosystems at the Biodome right next to “The Big O”, the  Olympic Stadium of ‘76. Finally, no trip to Montreal is complete without  seeing and hearing the acoustical masterpiece known as the Maison  Symphonique de Montreal.
  Nashville, Tennessee First,  we take in the magnificent Belmont Mansion. This thirty-six room summer  home lies on the campus of Belmont University and is now a museum that  boasts the incredible art collection of the original owners.  Then we  head to the home of 7th US President Andrew Jackson’s Tennessee mansion,  known as The Hermitage.  Next, we learn why Nashville is called the  “Athens of the South.” They have an exact replica of the Parthenon built  in Ancient Greece. Then we’re trekking uphill to the ruins of Fort  Negley. We couldn’t visit Nashville without stopping by the Grand Ole  Opry, the show that made country music famous! 
  New Orleans, Louisiana First,  we’ll visit the famous French Quarter to marvel at St. Louis  Cathedral.  Next, we’ll go to Jackson Square where the Battle of New  Orleans’ hero, President Andrew Jackson, takes center stage. Then we  take cover at the National WWII Museum where we find out how New Orleans  played a vital role in the war that changed the world.  Lastly we’re  going to get a taste of the best festival in the world, Mardi Gras! 
  Discover Odds and Ends, Florida/Nevada Some  segments didn't fit in their respective episodes. So for our odds and  ends episode we play around at the Pinball Museum in Las Vegas, salute  the Commander in Chief at the Presidential Hall of Fame in Clermont, FL,  we’ll swim with real mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Central  Florida and cheer on Teddy Ballgame at the Ted Williams Hitters Hall of  Fame.
  Oslo, Norway First, we’ll set sail with  the ancient Viking ships unearthed from their burial grounds at the  Viking Ship Museum. Next, we defend the castle at Akershus and visit the  fortress constructed to guard the Oslo fjords against attacks from any  invading hordes. You’ll wander the very same great halls King Christian  IV roamed thousands of years ago.  At the Fram museum you’ll hear the  history behind the amazing polar race where the winner goes on to infamy  and the loser doesn’t come home. Finally we’ll brave the open waters of  the Pacific with Thor Heyerdahl at the Kon-tiki museum.
  Ottawa, Ontario We  visit Canada’s capital city on a hill in Ottawa, Ontario. We’ll sail  down the famous Rideau Canal locks. We go deep into Ottawa’s cold war  history at the Diefenbunker, as well as, explore Canada’s military  history at the Canadian War Museum. Then we head up the Peace Tower and  take a look at the library of Parliament. Finally, we learn about  Canada’s first nation’s tribes at the Canadian History Museum.
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania We  start our journey in Philly on foot where our founding fathers trod.  Then we’ll get thrown in the slammer as we get locked up inside the  Eastern State Penitentiary. We’ll run up the famous steps of the  Philadelphia Museum of Art, just like our favorite Philly man, Rocky  Balboa. But inside the museum is just as epic as we get immersed in art  like never before.  You can’t go to Philly without seeing the birthplace  of American Democracy, Independence Hall.
  Salt Lake City, Utah Westward  ho! We settle in Salt Lake City, where we learn about Bringham Young's  settlement of the Utah territory and his monument at This is the Place  Park. Then we dig in the dirt to find hundreds of perfectly preserved  dinosaurs at the Utah Natural History museum. We’ll take a look at some  US aviation history at the Hill Air force Base museum, and see how life  was like for the Utah pioneers at Frontier Homestead State Park.
  San Antonio, Texas San  Antonio is rich with Texas, Mexican, and Spanish history. We make our  last stand at the Alamo, and visit Missions National Historical Park.  Lastly, we spelunker the Natural Bridge Caverns underground.
  San Diego, California Get  your sun tan lotion on, because we’re headed to the land of perfect  weather and sunsets. We’ll sample a fish taco, climb the 100’s of steps  of the California Tower, stand on the flight deck of the USS Midway, as  well as, revisit San Diego’s founding on the San Salvador at the San  Diego Maritime museum.
  Savannah, Georgia First,  we visit one of Savannahs’ twenty-two historic squares to learn why this  city has been said to have the best layout in the US, and possibly the  world!    Next, we’ll step back in time and visit Old Fort Jackson. At  over 200 years old it is the oldest brick fortification in Georgia.   Finally, we steam on to the Railroad Museum and see how the other half  once lived and make our last stop at the Tybee Island Lighthouse for a  look at how these amazing structures actually work.
  St. Augustine , Florida There's  a lot to cover in the oldest city in America. Take a sip from the  distinctively tasting Fountain of Youth. Then we'll cross the draw  bridge of the undefeated Spanish Fort, the Castillo San Marcos. Then  we’ll learn the true history of pirates at the Pirate Museum.
  St. Petersburg, Florida Up,  up and away! We discover St. Petersburg Florida's aviation roots at the  St.Pete History Museum. Then, comb your mustache, we visit the Dali  Museum to look at Salvador Dali's amazing masterworks. We’ll dredge the  deep looking for sponges, and defend the bay at Fort Desoto.
  Toronto, Ontario We  visit the world class city of Toronto. There we'll head straight up the  Western Hemisphere's tallest structure, the CN Tower. Next we score a  look at the Hockey Hall of Fame and see a North American castle at Casa  Loma. Finally we see how the British defended the city of York against  the newly formed United States at Fort York.
  Vancouver, British Columbia This  episode we visit the bright lights of Vancouver, Canada. We’ll swing  along the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, get tranquil in Dr. Sun Yat  Sen’s Chinese garden, learn about Captain Vancouver at the Vancouver  Maritime Museum, dig up Cesna Em “The City Before the City” at the  Museum of Vancouver, and dive into the city’s seedy underbelly at the  Police Museum.
  Wilmington, North Carolina America's  military history is on display on the decks of the USS North Carolina.  Then we visit the historic Confederate Fort Fisher civil war museum and  learn about the Carolina's role in the civil war.   |