Files from the history of Bucharest

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

December 2024 •English

Bourdain travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. Known for his curiosity, candor, and acerbic wit, Bourdain takes viewers off the beaten path of tourist destinations – including some war-torn parts of the world – and meets with a variety of local citizens to offer a window into their lifestyles, and occasionally communes with an internationally lauded chef on his journeys.

The History of Food

December 2024 •English

Go back in time to our earliest hunter-gatherer beginnings all the way to the future of seed storage and food production.

Cornwall with Simon Reeve

December 2024 •English

Simon Reeve travels through glorious Cornwall as the county emerges from lockdown and investigates what the future holds for one of Britain’s favourite tourist destinations.

Life's Rituals

December 2024 •French

Birth, Coming of Age, Love and Death. These are the four cornerstones of life and are recognized in many different ways from one culture to another.

The Muse Story

December 2024 •Vietnamese

From the rich traditions of ancient royalty to the bustling routine of modern-day life, join Le Tran Ngoc Tran as she explores the many wonders of Vietnam's ancient Imperial City, Hue, and discovers what makes this city so unique. Exploring Hue’s many pagodas and temples, the ancient village of Phuoc Tich, the An Hien Garden House and more, Le Tran Ngoc Tran dives into the rich history of this ancient city. But this trip through the city’s landmarks is only the beginning. Delving into every facet of life in Hue, Le Tran Ngoc Tran explores the city’s rich culture, unparalleled cuisine, and beautiful fashion. Traveling beyond the borders of Hue, Le Tran Ngoc Tran heads to Korea where she explores the country’s rich culture, history, literature, and cuisine. A cooperative cultural project between Vietnam and Korea, “The Muse Story” is a 2019 Vietnamese-Korean documentary series, directed by Bao Nhan and Namcito.

Ven Acá... con Eugenia León y Pavel Granados

December 2024 •Spanish

Sesame Street

December 2024 •English

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.

Resto mundo

December 2024 •French

Gente de la tierra

December 2024 •Spanish

Documentary series that invites renowned personalities to live an unique experience, traveling to Mapuche territory in the La Araucanía region, to learn about their culture and traditions.

Kebec

December 2024 •French

The show explores the impact and evolution of people, issues and events in the province’s history.

Cities: Nature's New Wild

December 2024 •English

Discover the remarkable ways animals of all shapes and sizes are adapting to make the most of opportunities in the newest and fastest changing habitat on the planet - our cities.

The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window

December 2024 •Japanese

Shy bookstore clerk Kosuke Mikado has the ability to see ghosts and spirits, an ability he wishes he didn't have, since what he sees usually terrifies him. Rihito Hiyakawa, an exorcist whose supernatural powers are as strong as his social graces are weak, doesn't seem to fear anything, mortal or otherwise. When this odd couple gets together to solve the bizarre cases that come their way, their work methods may not be entirely safe for work!

Rétroprojecteur

December 2024 •French

Bang Baaja Baaraat

December 2024 •Hindi

Two people from very different backgrounds fall in love and decide to get married, but not without their parents blessings. Three days before the wedding they introduce each other with their respective parents and all hell breaks lose.

Walking the Nile

December 2024 •English

Explorer Levison Wood sets out on a nine-month walk along the length of the River Nile, visiting rainforests, deserts, cities and war zones, and encountering modern Africa, its people and its wildlife.

Rick Steves' Europe

December 2024 •English

Rick Steves, America's leading authority on European travel, returns to transport viewers to the continent's bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque countryside.

Penn & Teller's Magic & Mystery Tour

December 2024 •English

Penn & Teller's Magic and Mystery Tour is a 2003 television documentary miniseries starring Penn & Teller. The program was created by the CBC in association with Channel 4 Film. The show focuses on street magic, and the subjects of each of the three shows are China, India, and Egypt. Unusually for Penn and Teller, Teller speaks in the Egypt episode, even though part of their trademark performance is that Penn does all the speaking.

Jamie's Great Britain

December 2024 •English

Jamie Oliver travels the country searching for new ideas and inspiration and to find out what makes British food great.

36 Hours

December 2024 •English

In each 1-hour episode of 36 Hours, co-hosts Kristen Kish and Kyle Martino arrive in a new city, where they’ll have 36 hours to explore the most delicious foods and hot spots, meet fascinating local insiders and experience the best attractions unique to each destination. Their itineraries will be informed by New York Times editors and contributors, who bring extensive research and expertise to each locale. Each episode will be timed to coincide with new or updated New York Times 36 Hours newspaper columns. There also will be companion editorial and video content across platforms on NYTimes.com and Travel Channel digital properties.

A Bite of China

December 2024 •Chinese

This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.