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Curious Traveler

Netherlands’ Curious UNESCO

Season 6 Episode 605 | 28m 42s

Christine gets curious about UNESCO sites in the Netherlands. At the Kinderdijk Windmills, she shares how early residents made their below-sea-level lands habitable. Then, to the Colonies of Benevolence, a 19th century social experiment to help the poor. At Beemster Polder, she explores a town that was once at the bottom of a lake. Finally, she explores the midcentury marvels at Van Nelle Factory.

Aired: 10/14/23 | Expires: 01/10/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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