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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 3
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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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Travel Thru History volume 21
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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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Travel Thru History volume 19
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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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Travel Thru History volume 18
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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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Travel Thru History volume 25
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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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Travel Thru History volume 28
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On this episode of Travel Thru History we'll journey to the luckiest little Island in the Atlantic that just so happens to have the biggest history. Dublin, Ireland where beautiful scenery and friendly people welcome you with open arms. First, we'll take you to one of the oldest universities in Europe, Trinity College. Where we'll find the Book of Kells a masterpiece that dates back to around 800 AD. Next, we'll visit Glasnevin Cemetery, the resting...
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Travel Thru History volume 24
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In this episode of Travel Through History we head to the great white North. We visit the world class city of Toronto. First, we visit the towns mouth watering St. Lawrence market, then to the fort that protected the city of York from those aforementioned invading Yanks in the war of 1812. Next, we're dangling from the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere - the CN tower. From towering heights to the height of opulence, we visit Casa Loma, a...
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