NEW Shows and more with BeamZ this week!
NEW Shows Travel Paris : Notre Dame de Paris, the restoration Wednesday, August 24th Paris’ Cathedral of Notre Dame is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of the most visited monuments in the world. Paris is a mythical city where stories are made, and certainly Notre Dame is part of this timeless beauty. And despite its devastating 2019 fire, Notre Dame is still worth the visit, so let's join Patrick!
Geneva: the old city, part 2 Thursday, August 25th Let's explore more of Geneva with Patrick! We will walk through its cobblestone streets and explore the charming Old Town. Squares, historic buildings, mysterious museums and its secret passages, let's discover all.
Spotting Wild Kangaroos Down Under Friday, August 26th Yes you're reading it right, we will be spotting wild kangaroos live in Australia with Alexander! Let's watch Eastern Grey Kangaroos grazing away in their natural habitat, hear an indigenous story about Kangaroos, soak in the Australian forest and discover other wildlife!
Chicago Architecture - Mid-Century Modernism Thursday, August 25th Let's join Mike in Chicago for another architecture tour! Between the Great Depression, World War II, and reconstruction, more than 20 years passed without a new skyscraper in Chicago. By the mid-1950s, the city was ready to add new towers, but a new style was needed to represent a more somber country as it looked to the future. Minimalist towers that were both simple and revolutionary emerged as Chicago became the Mid-Century Modern capital of the United States.
Special Show Ukraine’s Independence Day in Kyiv Wednesday, August 24th Let's join Olga in Kyiv to celebrate Ukraine's independence now that is more meaningful than ever. It is hard to predict what may happen on that day because of the war. She will take you through the streets of Kyiv and see what celebrations are happening. This show will be dangerous for Olga but she wants to do it to show us the Ukrainian strength and pride. The threat of Russian missiles is real so let's join Olga in support.
Chat with locals! Interviewing Uganda's Woman Entrepreneurs Thursday, August 25th Something great about Beamz in my view is that it can connect us to people we would probably never meet, so this show is special for me. We will join Karol in Uganda and meet Mamma Eddy, a stay at home mom who is also has her own business, everyday at 6AM she sells local foods, tea and more. Let's have a chat with her and get to know her history!
Series - NEW Episodes My Tel Aviv Stories Thursday, August 25th Join Anna to explore the world famous flea market in Old Jaffa, with treasures from all over the world. It’s one of the most spectacular places of Israel! This episode is scheduled at a not very convenient time for many of the Beamers but it’s the only option to see the market which closes around 4 pm local time.
Tuscany Series: Walking tours Thursday, August 25th Volterra is a village built on a hill between the Era and Cecina valleys. With its double walls, both Etruscan and from the thirteenth-century, it's a medieval-looking city, where you can still enjoy the atmosphere of a historic village. Let's explore with Patrizia!
Lifestyle Psychic Reading: Gemstones & Cards Wednesday, August 24th This show is for our mystic beamers, or just about everyone, actually, who's fond of discovering new things. Our new host K80lyn will take you through a psychic reading with cards and gemstones, what for? To help bring you the advice that the universe has in store for you. I'm very curious about this one so I'm definitely going to try it.
Coming Soon Special Series Indian Wedding Series Day 2: Engagement ceremony Saturday, August 27th Let's continue celebrating with Komal! This ceremony is where the bride and groom exchange rings and is called ring ceremony or engagement and in Hindu, Sagan. It is hosted by the groom's family and is full of dance, colors and great food, so let's enjoy it!
Travel Lake Louise - Jewel of the Canadian Rockies Friday, August 26th Patrick T from Canada is back , let's join him in beautiful places! We will visit one of the most photographed places in the world, you can see why, below. Lake Louise is a village with a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains and a castle. If you love nature and appreciate breathtaking sceneries you shouldn't miss this show.
Old Luxembourg: Melusina and fortifications Monday, August 29th How about seeing more of Luxembourg with Juliane? We will explore the Luxembourg Grund, an old quarter of Luxembourg city also known as "a village in the city". We will get great views on the casemattes while walking on the banks of the Alzette. With luck, we might even spot Melusina, the wife of count Siegfried (founder of the first castle)!
Food Homemade Gazpacho - Enjoying Summer the Spanish Way! Saturday, August 27th Host Lillian is a Jack of all trades, besides doing travel, history and art shows she also knows how to cook! This Saturday join her yo make a classic Spanish dish, Gazpacho. A very typical summer soup, particularly in the south of Spain.
Discover Italy in America at Your Table: Chicken Parmesan Saturday, August 27th Why not bring a piece of Italy to your house? On this show, John & Patty will show you how to make Chicken Parmesan and Vegetable Lasagna. You’ll definitely want to make these for your family and friends. Come cook with us!
Discover Italy in America at Your Table: Veggie Pasta Nests Saturday, August 27th It's time to cook! Join John & Patty to make two delicious recipes. This time we will make Vegetable Pasta Nests and Minestrone Soup. Learn the ingredients and the step by steps to make these delicious dishes!
Art The history of painting in 15 episodes #10 Géricault Friday, August 26th On the next show of our art series with Patrick, we will dive into another great painter's works. This time we will explore someone a bit fiery and tormented, Théodore Géricault (1791-1824). Let's see some of his art pieces and his history and get to know some of his most famous pieces.
Chat with Locals How Ugandan Men survive today - Chat with Karol Sunday, August 28th Komal is taking us to meet real locals of Gulu, Uganda. This time we will be talking with young men in a youth group to discuss their plans and life. This time we will talk with Abel, a former war rebel abductee, turned artist, musician now a builder trying to make it through life. He will share his life story and survivals as of today.
Our Picks for the Next Days Thursday, August 25th Jewish Odessa Tour - Part 1. The City of Dreams: Let's join Olga and stroll around Odessa’s old town to uncover the history of the Jewish community from the city’s founding till the late eighteen hundreds. You’ll marvel at the Brodsky and the Main Coral Synagogues, and follow in the footsteps of the Ephrussi family described in the “Hare with Amber Eyes” novel.
Azerbaijan: Light Up the Night: the Flame Towers can be seen from most parts of the city. It is an iconic structure worth seeing both at day and night. But it is definitely even more impressive at night. The lights display transform the towers into a magical experience, making Baku truly into the city of lights. Come with us and see it for yourself with Nurana!
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