Curious Traveller
Curious Traveller is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 10 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in April 2025.
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25:02Curious Traveller
Who is buried under Glasgow Cathedral and why? Who is Saint Mungo and why is he so big? Why does Glasgow City Chambers look like a palace? How did this seaport town become a centre for Scottish Enlightenment? And how did the creativity of one man, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, leav...
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24:43You may not be able to live like a royal, but wouldn't it be nice to shop like one? In this episode, we explore the curious world of Royal Warrants, a special designation given to only the best shops and services, literally fit for a king (or queen, or prince or princess). From the royal dressmakers to tiara makers, we tak...
25:08Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? And what is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas characte...
25:22Why is there a stone giant holding a flame, high in the hills overlooking the town? How did silver help shape this Mexican town? Why are its streets and alleys so winding, and what happened to the Guanajuato River? What does the town's main church have to do with the King of Spain? And why does the town's marketplace look ...
25:28Why did the Scottish kings live in Edinburgh, and why don't we have Scottish kings anymore? Why was Edinburgh Castle built high upon on Castle Rock? What's the connection between Edinburgh and Harry Potter? And where are the real-life inspirations for Harry Potter locations? What is so royal about Edinburgh's Royal Mile? W...
25:04How did this UNESCO town in Mexico get such a curious name? And what do a duck and a dog have to do with it? Why are there so many grand mansions in such a small town? Why do postcards have to do with its soaring Gothic church? Why is there an art school in a former convent? And how did San Miguel de Allende become a magne...
25:28Why is there a giant church complex, the Dom Quartier, in this tiny Alpine town? And why is there an equally giant medieval fortress high above it? Why is Getreidegassse so charming, and why are those shop signs so important? And how do you solve a problem like Maria? From the Sound of Music to Silent Night to the Sonatas ...
24:58This beautiful region of England is full of picture-perfect rolling hills, quaint stone cottages, sprawling country estates. Why are country estates named Castles and Abbeys? Why is one of the largest medieval Gothic cathedrals in Europe in the small town of York? How did the Quakers and chocolate shape York's history? Whe...
25:17Who were the Habsburgs, Maria Theresa, Franz Joseph and Sisi? And how did they shape Vienna? What is the Ringstrasse, and why are there so many oversized, ornate public buildings dotting it? Where did Mozart perform as a six-year-old prodigy? When and why did Austria shrink to a tenth of its size? And why are Vienna's coff...
25:06How did Dublin get its name? And what do the Vikings have to do with it? Who was Maewyn Succat, and why is he celebrated with green beer? How did the harp become a symbol of Ireland, and why do the harps on Irish coins and Guinness beer look different? What is the curious history of the Book of Kells, and how did it make i...