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Istanbul - At the Crossroads of History

Season 5 Episode 502 | 26m 51s

From its days as the capital of the Roman Empire in the 4th century to its selection as the European Capital of Culture in 2010, Istanbul has been a significant city and major crossroad between East and West for thousands of years. Joseph investigates the city’s past and meets Istanbul’s diversity head on in the bazaars, churches, mosques and alleyways of Istanbul’s many historic neighborhoods.

Aired: 06/03/11
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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Joseph’s visits South Africa and goes on safari at Shamwari Game Reserve.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downpatrick in typical Irish fashion.
Joseph and his crew navigate Southwest France by boat on the Lot River.
Joseph journeys to Taiwan, wondrous land with an abundance of things to see and do.
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