
The World from Above
A scenic documentary about places around the world and photography taken from the air with descriptive narration. Beautiful.
- 2010-2020
- 11 seasons
- History Channel
- Documentary
A scenic documentary about places around the world and photography taken from the air with descriptive narration. Beautiful.
Season 11 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Spain - Valladolid to Barcelona
Wed, Jan 1, 2020 26 mins
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.
Episode 2
Italy - Molfetta to Positano via Pisa
Episode 3
South Africa - Blyde River Canyon to Kimberley
Wed, Jan 15, 2020
Episode 4
France - Neuf-Brisach Citadel to Paris
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Episode 5
England - Leeds to Rievaulx Abby
Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Episode 6
England - Castle Acre to Blenheim Palace
Wed, Feb 5, 2020
Episode 7
England - Lincoln Cathedral to Great Coxwell Barn
Episode 8
Germany - Frankfurt to Augustusburg Palace
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
Episode 9
Brazil - Cabo Frio to Brasilia
Episode 10
Switzerland - St. Moritz to the Matterhorn
Episode 12
USA - Montana: Great Falls to Big Horn Canyon
26 mins
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.
Episode 13
USA - The Painted Desert to Las Vegas
26 mins
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.