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This journey begins at the Homestead National Monument of America - a commemoration of the Homestead Act, a law providing land to new settlers. The capital city of Nebraska is Lincoln, named after President Lincoln in the 1860s, and a hundred kilometres to the north-east on the Missouri River is Omaha, the largest city in ...
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This journey begins at Lexington, where the first shots of the American War of Independence were fired on the town green. During the 19th century, the Merrimack River provided power to the industrial textiles mills of Lawrence and Lowell, which attracted workers from around the world. 26:08 Expired
This journey begins at the eastern edge of the Painted Desert in Arizona, an arid landscape of spectacular colours. 50,000 years ago, the American Southwest was hit by a meteorite creating one of the world's best-preserved impact sites on Earth. 26:10 Expired
This journey begins at Great Falls on the Missouri River, which was built in the late 19th century and utilised the river to power the town. We then follow the river east to the Missouri Breaks, a landscape of rugged rock outcrops, which have created countless deep cuts, known locally as 'breaks'. The landscape of Montana ... 26:12 Expired
This journey over the alps will cross Switzerland and touch the borders of Italy and France as well. We start at St Moritz, one of Switzerland's most famous resorts, before climbing high into the Alps. Up here, the frozen landscape is decorated by glaciers, which slowly scour their way down mountain valleys. 26:06 Expired
This journey begins at Cabo Frio, and its many islands and peninsulas, which attract thousands of Brazilians during the summer. North is Sao Joao del Rei and the largest Railway Museum in the country,offering visitors steam train journeys as well. 26:27 Expired
This journey begins at the Moehne Reservoir and Dam, which played an important part in a famous World War Two bombing raid. At the key industrial city of Duisburg, the river Ruhr flows into the river Rhine, whose course we will follow south for the rest of this journey. Close to the river at Cologne is one of Europe's fine... 26:07 Expired
This journey begins at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most complete surviving examples of a Victorian country house. To the south is an area known as the Dukeries, where four immensely rich Dukes in the 19th century had vast estates that bordered each other. In the 1590s the very wealthy Countess of Shrewsbury built Hardwick ... 26:07 Expired
This journey begins at Oxburgh Hall, a medieval manor house, surrounded by a defensive moat. One of the great glories of Britain is its ancient cathedrals, many of which, like Ely, were built over hundreds of years. Across the English landscape are several powerful medieval castles, and Warwick is a superb example. The fin... 26:06 Expired
This journey begins in Leeds, which during the 19th century grew from a small town into a major industrial centre. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park are Goredale Scar and Malham Cove, two dramatic natural features created over millions of years ago. Following the Norman invasion of 1066, great castles such as Richmond w... 26:07 Expired
This journey begins at the fortified town of Neuf-Brisach, designed by the greatest military engineer of his age, simply known as Vauban. On the banks of the Rhine lies Strasbourg, one of France's most historic cities and home to the European Union Parliament. Flying west we come to Reims and its magnificent 11th century C... 26:08 Expired
This journey begins at Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest and most impressive in the world. To the west is Sun City - one of the top holiday destinations, and based on the idea of a lost African city, surrounded by jungle. Flying east we come to the official seat of the South African government, Pretoria. In 1994 Presi... 26:08 Expired
This journey begins at the ancient town of Molfetta, which has a history stretching back to the 10th century. At Alberobello are hundreds of remarkable domed buildings called Trulli, which are examples of Italian folk architecture. Across the foot of Italy is the dramatic Sila National Park, which was established in 1997. 26:07 Expired
This journey begins at Penafiel Castle, built in the 10th century during the Christian re-conquest of Spain. To the east is Zaragoza and its striking 18th century cathedral with four high towers. To the north is Loarre Castle, one of Europe's greatest Romanesque fortresses, and said to be the oldest fortified one in Spain.Season 10
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This journey begins at Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, and the second largest in the state. The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range, which runs for over 1,500 kilometers up the eastern side of America. In the 1880s, George Vanderbilt II constructed the enormous Biltmore Mansion, whi... 26:17 Expired
This journey begins on the Great Plains by the Gates of the Mountains, where the Missouri River flows through a spectacular gorge. To the south is Helena the capital of Montana with a fine cathedral and state house built at the end of the 19th century. Huge numbers of visitors head for Montana for the beautiful and varied ... 26:06 Expired
This journey begins at West Quoddy Head Light, the most easterly structure in the United States. One of the most popular sights in Maine are the thousands of hectares of wild blueberry fields, which grow naturally in scrub land around pine forests. Bar Harbour was discovered in the mid-19th century by artists, and within t... 26:07 Expired
This journey begins at Fort Laramie, which protected emigrants' wagon trains on the Oregon Trail during the 1840's. Flying west we come to the Miracle Mile, a stretch of the North Platte River world-famous for Trout fishing. On the high plateau to the north is Impendence Rock, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail, wher... 26:07 Expired
This journey begins at the ancient and historic city of Toledo. From there we head east across a high arid plateau to arrive at the beautiful Royal Palace of Aranjuez. To the north is the capital of Spain - Madrid. A city of medieval mansions, an enormous royal palace, beautiful open spaces and world class museums. Heading... 26:17 Expired
This journey begins in the harsh landscape of South Africa's Northern Cape and the Orange River, where vineyards line the banks. The river continues through one of South Africa's most dramatic landscapes - the Augrabies National Park. We then head west to the Atlantic Ocean and the Diamond Coast, where these precious gems ...