About Anne Martin
Since the mid 1970s, producer/host, Anne Martin, has been bringing stories to life through the medium of television. She thrives on tracking down the unusual and her work has encompassed history, geology, heritage and a positive outlook on the world around us. Read more about Anne Martin.
Tag Archives: Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean – Introducing the Dominican Republic
The impact of three cultures is revealed in this feature introducing the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. During our exploration of the island … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged Africans, Atlantic Ocean, Bahamas, ballet, Caribbean, Christopher Columbus, Cuba, culture, dancing, Dominican Republic, Haiti, history, Indians, language, music, religion, Santo Domingo, Spanish
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Boulogne, France: Ocean Ecology at Nausicaa
We visit the ancient town of Boulogne In the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. It is the country’s largest fishing port with a rich maritime … Continue reading
Grenada: The Caribbean Island of Spice
It is 20 years since I first filmed in Grenada and if you love the Island of Spice you might spot a few features … Continue reading
Spain: Canary Islands – The Galapagos of the Atlantic
While exploring the beautiful beaches and secluded coves of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago, we discover a unique microclimate and a paradise for … Continue reading
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Tagged archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, Canary Islands, Europe, fauna, flora, Fuerteventura, Galapagos, Germany, horse-riding, microclimate, Morocco, sand dunes, Scandinavia, Spain, volcanic, wind surfing
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Canada: Fact or Fiction – Who was here first?
Stories from our archives: Over 20 years ago, On Top of the World reviewed the history of the occupation of Canada. Who was here … Continue reading
Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada
Tagged aboriginals, America, Atlantic Ocean, Bering Strait, Canada, Chippewa, Columbus, Dené, Dutch, England, Europeans, fish, French, Greenland, ice age, Inuit, Inuvialuit, John Cabot, L'Anse Aux Meadows, Maritimes, Metis, New World, Newfoundland & Labrador, Norse, Portugal, salt cod, Spanish, St. John’s, Territories, Vikings, Walrus Ivory
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The Azores: An introduction to the islands.
Set in the Atlantic Ocean, midway between North America and Europe, nine Portuguese islands make up the Azores archipelago with a volcanic connection that … Continue reading
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Tagged Angra do Heroisma, archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, Azores, Azul Lake, baroque, Biscoito da Ferraria, colonial history, crafts, eco-tourism, Europe, Faial, Festivals, fish scales, Flemish settlers, lava, marina, North America, Pico., Ponta Delgada, Portugal, pottery, San Miguel, scrimshaw, Sete Cidades, Terceira, UNESCO, volcanic craters, whaling, wineries
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Argentina: Tierra del Fuego
Primarily consisting of one large island, Isla Grande, and many smaller ones, mostly uninhabited, Tierra del Fuego is bounded by the Strait of Magellan … Continue reading
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Tagged Andes Mountains, Antarctica, archaeology, Argentina, Atlantic Ocean, Beagle Channel, canoe Indians, Captain Fitzroy, Cinco Hermanos, conservation, Cook, Cormorant Imperials, Cristovao de Haro, Darwin, Drake, Drake Passage, Eared Seals, Fagnano, Ferdinand Magellan, Garibaldi Pass, Isla Grande, King of Portugal, Lake Escondido, Land of Fire, Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse, Martial Range mountains, Monte Olivia, National Park, Nuno Manuel, Ona mythology, Pataia Bay, Roca Lake, Sea Lions, shipwrecks, South America, South Atlantic Islands, Spain, Spanish explorers, Strait of Magellan, Tectonic plates, Tierra del Fuego, tourism, Ushuaia, wild flowers, wildlife, Yamana Indians
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The Azores – The Island of Pico
Pico is the second largest island in the Azores archipelago with Portugal’s biggest volcano in its midst and a viticulture that has evolved since … Continue reading
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Tagged Angelica liqueur, archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, Azores, crafts, dolphins, eco-tourism, Europe, Faial, ferry, fish scales, Islands, lava fields, Madalena, North America, Pico., Portugal, Portuguese and Flemish settlers, Santo Amaro museum and craft school, sueca, terraced vinyards, tourism, UNESCO, Vinho Verdelho, volcanoes, whale-watching, whaling tradition, wineries
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Azores – Portugal: Island of Terceira
The Historic Centre of Angra do Heroismo on the island of Terceira, one of the islands that make up the Azores archipelago, is recognized … Continue reading
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Tagged Algar do Carvao volcanic chimney, Angra do Heroisma, archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, Azores, Biscoito da Ferraria, eco-tourism, Empires of the Holy Ghost, Europe, Festivals, history, Impérios, Island of Jesus Christ, Island of Terceira, Islands, lava pools, North America, Portugal, religious festivals, stone hedges, tourism, UNESCO, volcanoes
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Azores – Portugal: The Volcanic Archipelago
Set in the Atlantic Ocean, midway between North America and Europe, nine islands make up the Azores archipelago with a volcanic connection that makes … Continue reading
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Tagged archipelago, Atlantic Ocean, Atlantis, Azores, Azul Lake, Baroque architecture, Caldeira Natural Reserve, Caldeiras Nature Reserve, Capelinhos volcano, colonial architecture, Cozido das Furnas, eco-tourism, Europe, Faial, geothermal electricity, hiking, Horta, Islands, Lagoa das Furnas, mineral spas, Nature Reserve, North America, Pico., Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Sao Miguel, Sete Cidades Lake, Terceira, Terra Nostra park, Verde Lake, vulcanology, wildflowers
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