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S3 E10 Italy - Straits of Messina to the Bay of Naples

Documentary

TV-G

26m

Dec 31, 2011

This journey begins at the Straits of Messina before heading up the coast to the resort town of Tropea. Continuing past a striking coastline and hilltop villages, we come to Paestum, one of the greatest Greek archaeological sites.

Season 3, 13 Episodes

Italy - Stromboli to Selinunte,

This journey begins at the volcanic island of Stromboli before joining Sicily’s northern coast, where we head west past hilltop villages to Cefalu and its ancient cathedral. From there we continue to the island’s capital city of Palermo.

England - Isles of Scilly to Weymouth Bar,

This journey starts over the Isles of Scilly, at the very southwest tip of Britain. The rugged coastline of Cornwall takes us to the historic Falmouth Bay, whose fortresses have guarded the harbor entrance for centuries.

Spain - Formentera to Ibiza Town,

This journey starts on the east coast of Formentera, a tiny Mediterranean island renowned for its peaceful white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and nude sunbathing. A short stretch of water separates Formentera with its larger sister island, Ibiza.

South Carolina - Mepkin Abbey to Hilton Head Island,

This journey begins at Mepkin Abbey on the Cooper River before heading east to the Historic Hampton Plantation, then on to the coast, where we follow marshland and inlets before flying over the enormous Francis Marion National Forest.

Wales - Ruthin to Mount Snowdon,

We start in the heart of North Wales, at the historic town of Ruthin. From the ruins of Denbigh Castle, we fly along the beaches and resort towns of the north coast. At Conway Bay, we fly southwest before heading towards the Menai Strait.

Portugal - Linhares Castle to Lisbon,

This journey begins towards the middle of Portugal at Linhares Castle, before heading southwest to the beautiful city of Coimbra and its ancient university. From there we look at two spectacular monasteries at Batalha and Tomar before entering Lisbon.

Massachusetts - Plymouth Rock to Gloucester via Boston,

This journey begins at the Plymouth Plantation, a recreation of the first European settlement. Moving up the coast there's the modern town of Plymouth, where the Mayflower has been reconstructed. From there we head to the capital of Massachusetts, Boston.

Germany - Plauen to Konigstein Castle,

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England - Cromer to Belvior Castle,

This journey starts on the north coast of East Anglia at the resort town of Cromer, before heading along the coast towards the old fishing harbor of Blakeney. Heading inland past magnificent country houses, we see the queen’s Residence at Sandringham.

Italy - Straits of Messina to the Bay of Naples,

This journey begins at the Straits of Messina before heading up the coast to the resort town of Tropea. Continuing past a striking coastline and hilltop villages, we come to Paestum, one of the greatest Greek archaeological sites.

Delaware - Wilmington to Rehoboth,

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Scotland - Stirling to Cawdor Castle,

This journey starts at the historic city of Stirling in the southern lowlands of Scotland. We then head to the university town of St. Andrews and its famous golf course. Along the dramatic red cliff coastline is the mighty 10th Century Dunnotar Castle.

France - Calais to Caen,

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The World From Above

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TV-G

11 Seasons

26m

The World from Above is a uniquely different view of the world. From 10,000 feet in the sky down to just a few feet off the ground, a stabilized high def aerial camera seeks out both the beautiful and the dramatic. Journey across the world, and be amazed.

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