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Why the English chose Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg, Va., as early American settlements; why King William III and Queen Mary II established a university in Virginia; what life was like for colonists; colonial apothecary.

Curious Traveler

Curious Williamsburg

A look at who is buried under Glasgow Cathedral; Saint Mungo; why Glasgow City Chambers looks like a palace; how Glasgow became a center for Scottish Enlightenment; how the creativity of Charles Rennie Mackintosh left a permanent mark on the city.

Curious Glasgow

Royal Warrants is a designation given to people or companies that have provided goods or services to the royals, including dressmakers and tiara makers.

Curious London Shops

What European Christmas Markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire; why are Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries; history of the Advent wreath, Silent Night as well as the character named Krampus.

Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

Why the Scottish kings lived in Edinburgh; why Edinburgh Castle was built high on the Castle Rock; the connection between Edinburgh and Harry Potter; Edinburgh's Royal Mile; Arthur.

Curious Edinburgh

Christine Van Blokland explores European and North American cities.

How Quebec City has retained its "Frenchness" for nearly 500 years; why the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac hotel looks like a French castle; Rue Saint-Jean, Place Royale and Petit Champlain.

S3 E12 | Curious Quebec City

E11 | Curious Williamsburg

E10 | Curious Glasgow

E9 | Curious London Shops

E8 | Curious Austrian Christmas Markets

E6 | Curious Edinburgh