TTH Season Two Air Dates on MeTV

Travel Thru History's second season is upon us.  You'll find 9 new episodes along with all of the first season's episodes airing on the MeTV network at 10am on Saturday mornings.  The new episodes are below in orange.



1. 201 - Miami (Air date 10-5-13)
Bienvenido a Miami!  We take a look at the history behind Florida's modern metropolis. We visit the Ancient Spanish Monastery, see the opulence of the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and head into the swamp to learn about the Miccosukee indians.

2. 101 - Space Coast (Air date 10-12-13)
In this episode we visit the Kennedy Space Center located on Florida’s famous “Space Coast.”  We’ll speak to NASA engineers about the past, present and future of American space travel, as well as take a look at the attractions KSC has to offer.

3. 202 - Belize (Air date 10-19-13)
Un-Belizable! We're off on a Central American Mayan excursion.  We head up the steps of the ancient high temple at Lamanai. Then we take a city tour of the main tourist destination, Belize City. We learn about Belize's colonial roots at the Belize City History Museum and dive the amazing Blue Hole.

4. 102 - Las Vegas (Air date 10-26-13)
In this episode we explore Las Vegas’ lesser known past.  We visit the National Atomic Testing museum to learn about how the desert outside of Vegas was used for testing America’s secret nuclear weapons.  We also visit the Mormon Fort, the first permanent non-native settlement in the area, as well as the Neon Museum.

5. 203 - Louisville (Air date 11-2-13)
And we're off! We learn the history of the world famous Kentucky Derby. Then, call your shot as we learn about one of America's most famous brands, Louisville Slugger. Also, we zip line in the world's only underground zip line attraction and visit the Ali Center. 

6. 103 - Key West (Air Date 11-9-13)
It’s island living in the Keys on this episode of TTH.  We learn about the islands treasure hunting history at the Mel Fisher Museum.  Then we’ll explore Fort Jefferson, an isolated fort in the Gulf of Mexico that defended the islands.  American literature enthusiasts will enjoy a look at Ernest Hemmingway’s Key West home, where some of his most famous works were penned.

7. 204 - New Orleans (Air date 11-16-13)
The Saints come marching in as we tour the iconic St. Louis Cathedral and the mysterious Ursuline Convent in New Orleans. We delve into Mardi Gras history at Mardi Gras World and visit the National WWII Museum's world class collection. 

8. 104 - Savannah (Original Air Date 11-23-13)
We visit the old south and enjoy some sweet tea in Savannah.  On this episode, we’ll stroll the city’s beautiful squares, as well as visit it’s civil war past at Old Fort Jackson.  Then, we head up the stairs of the famous Tybee Island lighthouse and visit the Savannah Railroad museum.

9. 205 - Salt Lake City (Air date 11-30-13)
Westward ho! We settle in Salt Lake City, where we learn about Bringham Young's settlement of the Utah territory and his monument at This is the Place Park. Then we dig in the dirt to find hundreds of perfectly preserved dinosaurs at the Utah Natural History museum. We'll take a look at some US aviation history at the Hill Air force Base museum, and see how life was like for the Utah pioneers at Frontier Homestead State Park.

10. 105 - St. Augustine (Air Date 12-7-13)
There’s a lot to cover in the oldest city in America.  Take a sip from the distinctively tasting Fountain of Youth.  Then we’ll cross the draw bridge of the undefeated Spanish Fort, the Castillo San Marcos.  Then we’ll learn the true history of pirates at the Pirate Museum.

11. 206 - Toronto (Air date 12-14-13)
TTH heads to the great white North…kind of.  We visit the world class city of Toronto. There we'll head straight up the Western Hemisphere's tallest structure, the CN Tower. Next we score a look at the Hockey Hall of Fame and see a North American castle at Casa Loma. Finally we see how the British defended their capital against the newly formed United States at Fort York.

12. 106 - Denver (Air Date 12-21-13)
We head underground and visit the Hidee Gold Mine to see how this most precious material is obtained.  Then we get a tour of the brand new History Colorado Center where we’ll explore Colorado’s past through first hand stories and interactive attractions.

13. 207 - Los Angeles (Air date 12-28-13)
Go for launch! We visit Space Shuttle Endeavor at the California Science Center. Then, we check out the glitch and glamour at the Hollywood Museum. We'll learn about the Holocaust at the Holocaust Museum and Japanese Internment during WWII at the Japanese/American National Museum. After that, we dig for bones at the famous La Brea Tar Pits.

14. 107 - Hoover Dam (Air Date 1-4-14)
Marvel at the site of America’s most famous water dam.   We’ll learn about how the Hoover Dam was built, why it’s necessary, and take a behind the scenes look at its inner workings.

15. 208 - St. Pete (Air date 1-11-14)
Up, up and away! We discover St. Petersburg Florida's aviation roots at the St.Pete History Museum. Then, comb your mustache, we visit the Dali Museum to look at Salvador Dali's amazing masterworks. We'll dredge the deep looking for sponges, and defend the bay at Fort Desoto.

16. 108 - Philadelphia (Air Date 1-18-14).
The city of brotherly love does not disappoint history lovers. We visit Independence hall, the liberty bell, Elfreth's alley, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and get creeped out at America's first penitentiary, Eastern State.

17. 209 - Odds and Ends (Air Date 1-25-14)
Some segments didn't fit in their episodes.  We play around at the Pinball Museum in Las Vegas. Then, we salute the Commander in Chief at the Presidential Hall of Fame in Clermont, FL.  Also, we'll swim with real mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Central Florida.

18. 109 - Nashville (Air Date 2-1-14)
This country music Mecca has a plethora of American history to explore.  We’ll stand on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, visit the home of the 7th US President Andrew Jackson, and visit the largest recreation of the Parthenon outside of Greece.

19.   110 - Wilmington (Air Date 2-8-14)
America’s military history is on display on the decks of the USS North Carolina.  Then we visit the historic Confederate Fort Fisher civil war museum and learn about the Carolina’s role in the civil war.

20.   111 - Austin (Air Date 2-15-14)
The live music capital of the US has an interesting past.  Take an in depth look at one of Austin’s oldest hotels, The Driskill.   Then we’ll learn about Texan independence in the Bob Bullock History museum.  Finally, we’ll end up at one of Austin’s most historic buildings, the Texas state capitol.

21.   112 - Minneapolis (Air Date 2-22-14)
We’ll find out why they called Minneapolis the “Mill City” when we visit the Mill City Museum.  Then we march over to the Union’s Fort Snelling, the first permanent structure in Minnesota, and then head underground and learn about St. Paul’s organized crime hide outs.

22.   113 - San Antonio (Air Date 3-1-14)
San Antonio is rich with Texas, Mexican, and Spanish history.  We make our last stand at the Alamo, and visit Missions National Historical Park.  Lastly, we spelunk the Natural Bridge Caverns underground.