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How does an inner city African American kid with a self-proclaimed violent temper, become a world renowned brain surgeon, an inspiring role model for disadvantaged youth, a medical innovator and achieve success... against all odds? In 2001, CNN and Time Magazine named Ben Carson one of the nation's 20 foremost physicians and scientists. His mother was his most influential inspiration, changing Ben from worst to first. He gained respect as he soared...
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Journey to the Wild West on today's episode of Travel Thru History! Take a peek behind the curtain of the most entertaining city in the world. It's a place carved out of the Mojave Desert; a place we've come to know as Las Vegas. While the city is known for its endless entertainment options we'll take a look into the intriguing roots that were much different from what Las Vegas is today. We get things rolling by visiting the first permanent structure...
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All hands on deck! We're shipping off to Belfast, Northern Ireland on today's episode of Travel Thru History. We make the treacherous journey across the icy north Atlantic to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to visit the birthplace of the most famous ship in history. 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,...
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We're taking you to a hotspot of family vacation fun and intrigue on this episode of Travel Thru History. Along the east coast of the United States there is a river that has struck terror in hearts of sea captains for centuries. It's also known for its pivotal role in American history. We are journeying by land and by sea in Wilmington, North Carolina. The city sits along the Cape Fear River and you will learn why it has rightfully earned its name...
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Stretching 72 miles down the east coast of Florida, the Space Coast is known for some of this country's most historical events. It was here that man first ventured into outer space and eventually landed on the moon. The Space Coast has changed a little since the golden age of the "Space Race" but a quick visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will put you right back into that glorious time, when the United States persevered and slipped...
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In this episode of Travel Thru History we visit a city in the Southeastern US that you can hear from miles away. It's rightfully called Music City but you know it as Nashville, Tennessee. We dig deep into the city's past and find that there's more than just a vibrant music scene. There's a melody of Civil War history. First, we take in the magnificent Belmont Mansion. This thirty-six room summer home lies on the campus of Belmont University and is...
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It's island living we seek on this episode of Travel Thru History! We visit a spectacular chain of islands off the Southern coast of Florida known as the Florida Keys. The keys have a rich history and culture distinct from the Florida mainland and her story is filled with pirate adventures, mystery and intrigue. The locals call it the Conch Republic and proudly hoist their flag in rebel defiance, just like their pirate past. First, we'll visit the...
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The stars are shining a little brighter as we fly over The City of Angels on today's episode of Travel Thru History! People come from all over the world to this Southern California coastal city to try their hand at making it big. It's impossible to get bored in this culture capitol with endless museums, shows, festivals and unique restaurants. First, we visit the coolest jumble of bones at the La Brea Tar Pits. This ancient area of leaky asphalt is...
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Bonjour! We're headed to the largest city in the province of Quebec, also known as Montreal, Canada in this episode of Travel Thru History. 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. Enjoy the sights and sounds of over one thousand different musicians in this celebration of the French culture. From new music to old, we'll visit the 120-year-old pipe...
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Get your kicks on Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. We're headed to the famous Barringer meteor crater outside of town. It is the best preserved meteorite impact site on Earth formed 50,000 years ago by a giant meteor weighing several hundred thousand tons. This crater is 550 feet deep, 2.4 miles in circumference and nearly a mile across. Then we scan the stars for heavenly bodies at Lowell Observatory founded in 1894. We'll view through a variety...
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On this episode of Travel Thru History We're dipping our toes into the largest Salt Water lake in the US, Salt Lake City, Utah. This mountain town is a budding metropolis complete with some of the the most awe-inspiring outdoor activities you can accomplish in one place. First, discover the beautiful architecture of the Utah State Capitol building. Utah is speckled with incredibly well-preserved, fossilized dinosaurs that are being discovered daily....
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We're off to Louisville Kentucky on this episode home to the most famous horse race in the world, buckets of chicken and something called a hot brown. Saddle up, as we learn about Derby history at the Kentucky Derby Museum. We'll give you the skinny on the fastest two minutes in sports. Louisville is home to a bunch of world famous brands. One of which is the Louisville Slugger baseball bat. We head to the Louisville Slugger Museum and factory to...
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Bienvenido a Miami! In this episode of Travel Thru History we head to the booming, metropolis and subtropical city of Miami. Miami is an international city, but there's more to experience than just gorgeous beaches in this Floridian hot spot. Miami is multi-international city that has more entertainment than you could possibly take in. From sipping Cuban café con leches in little Havana, to dining in the trendiest, celebrity-crawling restaurants,...
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Un-Belizable! We're off on a Central American Mayan excursion on this episode of Travel Thru History! Belize City, is a popular tropical hotspot on the coast of the country of Belize. Belize is considered the heartland of the Maya civilization and you'll love learning about some their bizarre customs. We'll visit Lamanai, the impressive archaeological site of a large ancient Maya city and learn about Belize's colonial roots at the Belize City History...
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We're exploring the other side 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.
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Saddle up and take ride where the coyotes wail along the trail deep in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. It's one of the oldest cities in the US with one of the most culturally rich histories. The first stop is The Alamo. The Alamo Mission is where, in an epic battle, men gave the ultimate sacrifice for independence. We learn what a pivotal role this small building had in the formation and protection of the Lone Star Republic. Next, we discover what...
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We've got a treat for you on today's episode of travel thru history. We're headed to the land of sunsets and surfboards where we'll discover the birthplace of California - in the beautiful city of San Diego. First, we'll meet the Conquistador that put San Diego on the map, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and climb aboard a historic replica of his ship, the San Salvador. Then, we'll keep our nautical theme going, and check out some of the amazing floating...
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It's a tale of two cities that have made a profound impact on the development of the US. They're as close as sisters, but most often referred to as "twins." Minneapolis and St. Paul, which are in the upper Midwest state of Minnesota; a state that is a growing hotspot for arts, culture, food, history and sports. For Minneapolis, that story begins with a flourmill. We're taking you to the Mill City Museum, where we tour the ruins of the mills that...
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We're headed to the Treasure Valley to find ourselves a real gem-of-a-town in Boise Idaho. Our first endeavor in the gem state is to look at the splendor of the Idaho state capitol building. Unmistakably modeled after the US capitol in DC. Did you know that Boise has one of the biggest communities of Basques in the US? We'll dance the night away on Boise's basque block and find out how they wound up in Idaho at the Basque museum and cultural center....
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We're hanging out with our founding fathers on this episode of Travel Thru History as we visit the very place where revolutionaries, decried "Liberty will reign in America!" Today Philadelphia is a booming city that is as alive with new ideas today, as it was in 1776. We start our journey in Philly on foot with one of its best guides. Then we'll get thrown in the slammer as we get locked up inside the Eastern State Penitentiary. This prison is creepy...
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