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The World From Above

Offering an entirely different view of our world, The World from Above is back for an epic 11th season. From Italy's famous Amalfi Coast and the cathedrals of Paris, to the wild landscape of the Bighorn Canyon in Montana and the peak of the Matterhorn in Switzerland, discover some of the most spectacular places on Earth.
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  1. S11 E1 - Spain - Valladolid to Barcelona
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    December 31, 2019
    26min
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    We begin at Peñafiel Castle which was built in the 10th century during the Christian re-conquest of Spain. Flying east, we take a look at Zaragoza and its striking 18th century cathedral. Next, to Loarre Castle, one of Europe's greatest Romanesque fortresses. Then we head south to visit the Poblet Monastery and Terragona before finally landing in Barcelona.
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  2. S11 E2 - Italy - Molfetta to Positano via Pisa
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    January 8, 2020
    26min
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    This trip through Italy begins in Molfetta before heading southeast to see the Trullo buildings in Alberobello. We then travel to Sila National park before looping back up north to Salerno, then all the way to the Square of Miracles in Pisa.
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  3. S11 E3 - South Africa - Blyde River Canyon to Kimberley
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    January 14, 2020
    26min
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    Our journey begins at Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest and most impressive canyons in the world, before heading west to Sun City, a popular vacation destination. Then we travel south through Pretoria and Johannesburg before ending in Kimberley, the former diamond capital of the world.
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  4. S11 E4 - France - Neuf-Brisach Citadel to Paris
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    January 21, 2020
    26min
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    This journey begins in Neuf-Brisach, then travels north to Strasbourg, one of France's most historic cities. We then head west to Reims to see its magnificent cathedral before flying north to the Thiepval Memorial that honors those who fell in WWI.
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  5. S11 E5 - England - Leeds to Rievaulx Abby
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    January 28, 2020
    26min
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    Our journey begins in Leeds, which started as a small town and grew into a major industrial center. Then we travel to see the dramatic landscapes of the Goredale Scar, Malham Cove, and Swaledale. Finally we fly over Richmond Castle before heading to the Studley Royal Water Garden.
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  6. S11 E6 - England - Castle Acre to Blenheim Palace
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    February 4, 2020
    26min
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    We begin at Oxburgh Hall and its many cathedrals before flying west to see some of England's many medieval castles and Charlecote Park. We then head south to Oxford University, the oldest university in the English speaking world. We finally end at Bleneim Palace, the only palace not in royal hands.
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  7. S11 E7 - England - Lincoln Cathedral to Great Coxwell Barn
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    February 12, 2020
    26min
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    We begin at Brodsworth Hall, one of the only complete surviving examples of a Victorian house before heading south to see the Dukeries and their vast estates. We then fly over Hardwick Hall before heading to the Southwell Cathedral. Finally we see one of England's most famous gardens, Hidcote, which took over 40 years to create.
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  8. S11 E8 - Germany - Frankfurt to Augustusburg Palace
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    February 18, 2020
    26min
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    Our journey begins at the Moehne Dam before heading to Duisburg, our first stop in our adventure along the Rhine. We stop at Cologne Cathedral and fly over many castles, including Stolzenfels Castle. Then we visit Mannheim, a popular target for bombings during WWII. Our journey ends at the beautiful garden at Schwetzingen Palace.
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  9. S11 E9 - Brazil - Cabo Frio to Brasilia
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    February 26, 2020
    26min
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    We begin at Cabo Frio, a collection of islands that are a popular summer destination. We then visit São João del Rei, the country's largest railway museum. Then to Inhotim, one of Latin America's largest outdoor art centers before heading to the spectacular waterfall Cachoeira Tabuleiro. We end our journey at the capital, Brasília, known for its futuristic architecture and avant-garde design.
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  10. S11 E10 - Switzerland - St. Moritz to the Matterhorn
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    March 4, 2020
    26min
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    We begin at St. Moritz, one of Switzerland's most luxurious resorts, before climbing up into the Alps, witnessing beautiful glaciers and impressive mountains such as the Eiger, the Matterhorn, and Mont Blanc.
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  11. S11 E11 - USA - Massachusetts: Lexington to Springfield
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    March 11, 2020
    26min
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    We begin in Lexington where the first shots of the American revolution were fired, before traveling north to the textile factories of Lawrence and Lowell. Then we head west to Amherst, former home to Emily Dickinson. Then we see the Berkshires, a place known for its love of arts and architecture. Our journey ends in Springfield where George Washington created the first federal armory.
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  12. S11 E12 - USA - Montana: Great Falls to Big Horn Canyon
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    March 18, 2020
    26min
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    Our journey begins at Great Falls and follows the river east to the Missouri Breaks. Following the rugged and unique landscape we make our way to Makoshika State Park with its strange rock formations. We then visit the battle site of Little Bighorn before venturing to Bighorn Canyon.
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  13. S11 E13 - USA - The Painted Desert to Las Vegas
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    March 25, 2020
    26min
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    We begin on the eastern edge of the Painted Desert in Arizona before traveling to one of the most well preserved meteor craters on earth. We then head north to one of the largest manmade lakes in the US, Lake Powell, before traveling to the Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon. Finally we go southwest to Las Vegas, the city of lights built in the middle of nowhere.
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  14. S11 E14 - USA - Nebraska: Lincoln to Bowing Ranch
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    April 1, 2020
    26min
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    This journey begins at the Homestead National Monument before heading north to Lincoln and Omaha. We then travel to Fort Atkinson and head west to discover tanking on the Middle Loup River. Finally we journey to Bowing Ranch, a working cattle ranch that has remained unchanged for over a century.
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Richard Mervyn
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