Some of the greatest treasures of Egyptian art have ended up in foreign countries, including the Rosetta Stone, which unlocked the secrets of Egyptian hieroglyphs. Now Egypt wants the Rosetta Stone back, if only for a visit.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Parthenon Battle
The Parthenon is among the greatest national treasures of Greece, but important parts of it have been displayed at the British Museum in London for two centuries. Should they be returned to Athens?
Monday, May 24, 2010
Lopburi Monkey Festival
In the town of Lopburi, Thailand, the native primates get special treatment yearround, but especially during the annual Lopburi Monkey Festival
Diwali - Festival of Lights
In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It's a fiveday celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.
Discover Italy
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Animal Attack! "Deadly" Tiger Salamander on the Hunt
The barred tiger salamander may look cute, but to any insects passing by, it's a deadly predator.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Lions of Moremi Highlights 6
In this week's episode, a very vocal pride moves purposefully through the bush after sensing the presence of rivals.
On Dead Tree Island, the lions find time to rest and groom before moving off into the forest.
In our final clip, the sudden appearance of a large elephant herd forces a pair of mating lions to make a hasty retreat.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Tequila - "A Way of Life"
Tequila--not just a drink, but a way of life in the town of Tequila, Mexico
Montreal Eats - On The Road with Tim Hornyak
Lonely Planet author, Tim Hornyak, shows off the culinary highlights of his home town Montreal, Canada. Forget high end cuisine - there are particular local specialties brought to the city by immigrants from around the world. Tim takes on a teetering smoked meat sandwich from Schwartz's, bagels from the St. Viateur bakery and a serious-looking mountain of gravy-smothered fries called 'Poutine' from La Banquise.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Great Bear Rainforest
After years of controversy, British Columbia has created the Great Bear Rainforest, a national park that protects part of the only temperate rain forest in the world.
Bizarre Foods Crew Challenge: Durian
In this behind the scenes clip, Andrew challenges crew member Chris to sample one of his least favorite foods: durian. The new season of Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern continues Monday at 10pm E/P on Travel Channel.
Singapore's Wild Side
Lonely Planet author Tim Hornyak gets away from the citys concrete bustle to explores Singapores natural side at a national park and at Singapore zoo. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is an oasis of tropical forest that inspires deep breathing and reverent whispering but its the macaque monkeys that steal the show.
Akihabara, Japan
Lonely Planet author Tim Hornyak revels in the geekiness and kookiness that is Tokyos Electric Town - Akihabara. A warren of electronics, computer and anime stores, its a haven for the Otaku, a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly manga, and video games.
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