Cultural Heritage
Join us for a captivating journey through history as we explore Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a city rich with historical significance. In this video, we delve into the fascinating stories of the Underground Railroad in Gettysburg and uncover the pivotal role this area played in the fight for freedom.
I have found in Roadtown, capital of the Caribbean island of Tortola (BVI) four attractions which are the tiniest of their kind I have ever come across. Small they maybe, but they are full of charm and reflect the laid back island character perfectly.
Oscar Mayer Car As the world celebrates the 150th birthday of Henry Ford, World Footprints takes you to the place where automobile history was made and beyond. Today we'll explore the treasure trove of history and culture in Michigan -- a State that both Ian and Tonya call home. We'll start our tour of the Great Lakes State in Mecosta County in Mid-Michigan where you’ll meet descendants of the “Old Settlers”—a group of twelve African-American families, including Tonya's family, who migrated by underground railroad and wagon train from Canada and Southern and Eastern states to settle in Western Michigan. Then we'll travel to the Southeast suburbs of Dearborn and Grosse Point where you’ll experience the Henry Ford and Greenfield Village as we share an audio history of American ingenuity. Finally, you’ll take a step back into history and experience what it was like to live the life of an auto baron as we visit the [...]
We had the pleasure of attending the Opening Reception of "Light Works" at the Embassy of Finland, a captivating event celebrating the artistry of renowned Finnish artist Stefan Lindfors. The evening was a perfect blend of creativity and cultural exchange, set against the backdrop of the elegant embassy.
Every 14 days a language dies. National Geographic author and renowned linguist David Harrison joins World Footprints to discuss his latest book: The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World’s Most Endangered Languages. The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's international expeditions to meet with last speakers of endangered languages.
World Footprints is pleased to introduce more great friends from our beloved New Orleans. First, we'll be joined by actor/filmmaker Terence Rosemore who most recently donned a badge as New Orleans Police Deputy Chief Eugene Marsden in the hit HBO series "Treme". Terence will discuss his upcoming roles and film projects post-Treme as well as his initiative in Crescent City to introduce the city's youth to the entertainment industry. If you're looking for the best places to go, eat or see the Moon Guide to New Orleans is a great resource to have. Native New Orleanian and travel writer Laura Martone joins us to give her take on what makes her hometown such an interesting and captivating place for her and visitors alike. Finally, New Orleans is a city that never needs a reason to host a festival. Just when you think that the city wouldn't have room for one [...]
The GI Film Festival is the first and only film festival in the nation dedicated to honoring the American Armed Forces through cinema.
London has always been a city of change, but its transformation over the past decade, particularly in the culinary scene, has been remarkable. Once known primarily for its shopping streets and high-end fashion, London is now celebrated as a top culinary destination.
Tonya appeared on W*USA 9 TV to highlight two exceptional culinary destinations in Washington DC. Discover "A Taste of Iceland" at DC Coast Restaurant, where you can indulge in authentic Icelandic flavors, and explore the "DeLightful" low-calorie French menu at Sofitel's ICI Bistro.
Imagine being on the path of qualifying for the 1996 US Olympic Track and Field Team as a hurdler after becoming a 3-time All-American at the University of Arkansas to suffering a devastating injury that would lead to the loss of your leg.
Our broadcast table at Tableau Restaurant in Jackson Square. World Footprints continues to let the good times roll with the powerful second hour of our LIVE French Quarter Festival 2013 broadcast. For our 6th annual broadcast, we introduce the founders of Timecode: NOLA a popular independent film festival. Actor Terence Rosemore continues to help us co-host the show and contributes to the conversation about the film and television industry in New Orleans. Then political power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin join us. They may not agree on anything in the political sphere but they do agree on their mutual love for New Orleans. Hear why they chose to leave the political jungle of Washington, DC to raise their family in the Big Easy. French Quarter Festival was first produced in 1984 as a way to bring residents back to the Quarter; following the World’s Fair and extensive sidewalk repairs in [...]
Lynn Glaze Author and former school teacher Lynn Glaze joins this special children's book club to discuss her book: Samuel Sails Round the Horn. A tale of an ancestor that provides a realistic glimpse into daily life in 1850 and embraces the importance of traveling to adopt a worldly view. We're joined by two special student listener reviewers: Jedidiah Bonner and Zamika Peterson. Sam's adventure is a great read for school-aged children and adults alike. Want to hear more about Sam's journey? The California Gold Rush? It is October 1850, talk of the discovery of gold in California is rampant, and sixteen-year-old Sam Nelson has just made a life-changing decision. Unbeknownst to him, he is sailing straight into manhood. In this adventurous tale based on true events, a young man with a big dream soon learns more about himself than he ever imagined as he takes the voyage of a lifetime. You [...]
