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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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Travel Thru History volume 5
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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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Travel Thru History volume 26
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In this episode we visit the bright lights of Vancouver, Canada with pristine beaches, sunsets on the water, amazing weather, giant suspension bridges and majestic mountains. We'll swing along the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge, get tranquil in Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Chinese garden, learn about Captain Vancouver, the modern city's founder, and seek the Northwest Passage through the arctic at the Vancouver maritime museum. Then dig up Cesna Em "The...
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Travel Thru History volume 7
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This city on the Chesapeake embodies the American spirit of defiance and strength while also living up to its nickname "The Charm City". First, we'll learn about Baltimore's most famous resident, the always mysterious Edgar Allan Poe at his home in the city. The Raven, one of Poe's most famous poems, has become a symbol for Baltimore to this day. Then we'll head to the Geppi Entertainment museum which has thousands of pop culture collectibles in their...
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Travel Thru History volume 22
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We're headed to the capital district of the Empire state in beautiful Albany and Saratoga Springs. First, we learn why the town is aptly named Saratoga Springs and explore the therapeutic waters bubbling below. Next we'll learn about arguably the most famous battle in American History, The Battle of Saratoga. From battlefield to battleships, we'll defend the fleet on board the USS Slater. It's the only remaining Destroyer Escort afloat in the US....
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Travel Thru History volume 6
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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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Travel Thru History volume 32
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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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Travel Thru History volume 20
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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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Travel Thru History volume 1
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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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Travel Thru History volume 4
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Prepare to soak up the rays and visit some of the US's best beaches in beautiful, St. Petersburg Florida on todays Travel Thru History. There aren't too many places in the world that boast year-round sunshine, but St. Petersburg is one of them, with an average of about three hundred and sixty days a year. Combine St. Pete with its neighbors Clearwater and Tampa and you've got a world class vacation destination. St. Petersburg is a city of fascinating...
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Travel Thru History volume 9
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We're striking gold on today's episode of Travel Thru History! 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. We're taking you to Denver, Colorado! Located in the Southwestern US, Denver residents are proud of their city. The city is also a cultural epicenter with museums, live music, and art galleries. We're exploring the historical...
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Travel Thru History volume 31
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We're going to set sail to the land of the Norseman and explore Oslo on this episode of Travel Thru History and cross the Atlantic like legendary Viking explorers charting a course to a land of impossible beauty, intrigue and tall tales. First, we'll set sail with the ancient Viking ships unearthed from their burial grounds at the Viking Ship Museum. We'll learn how the ancient Norseman, known as the Vikings, used their expert shipbuilding skills...
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Travel Thru History volume 11
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Join us as we head to "The Hostess City of the South, Savannah Georgia" on this episode of Travel Thru History. We're going to a beautiful charming coastal city in the Southeast brimming with an interesting past and an exciting artistic culture. First, we meet self-named Savannah Dan in one of Savannahs' twenty-two historic squares. He tells us why this city has been said to have the best layout in the US, and possibly the world! Next, we'll step...
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Travel Thru History volume 12
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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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Travel Thru History volume 15
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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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Travel Thru History volume 29
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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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Travel Thru History volume 10
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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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Travel Thru History volume 30
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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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Travel Thru History volume 23
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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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Travel Thru History volume 17
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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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