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Curious Warsaw

Season 6 Episode 611 | 28m 50s

Christine explores Warsaw, pre and post WWII. At the Royal Castle, she learns about Warsaw’s role within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Next, she explains the history of Sigismund’s Column and investigates Roman symbolism in the Lazienki Palace. After, she visits the Warsaw Rising Museum, to remember the heroes of WWII. Lastly, she attends a concert of Chopin music, and makes Polish pierogis.

Aired: 10/14/23 | Expires: 02/21/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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