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Anjar Ruins Romance | غرام أطلال عنجر
She gives tours of Anjar's Umayyad ruins by day. He's the Armenian architect documenting the site. Among stones that bridge Arab and Armenian heritage, they build something new. 'Inti tarthi li' (أنتِ ترثي لي).
Bomba Beats | Ritmos de Bomba
Learning the ancient Afro-Puerto Rican dance becomes a journey to her roots and into another woman's arms
Deir el-Qamar Moonlight | ضوء قمر دير القمر
She restores frescoes in Lebanon's ancient churches. He's the architect preserving the village's heritage. In Deir el-Qamar's moonlit streets, they discover that some restorations require two. 'Inti awdem shi bnit' (أنتِ أقدم شي بنيت).
Hadchit Stone Houses | بيوت حجر حدشيت
She restores traditional stone houses in Hadchit village. He's the architect who wants to document vanishing techniques. Between old walls, they build something new. 'Inti el hajar el asli' (أنتِ الحجر الأصلي).
Santo Domingo Summer | Verano en Santo Domingo
A trip to meet her roots becomes a journey into unexpected love with a local tour guide
The Bahraini Pearl | لؤلؤة البحرين
Her family once dove for pearls in Bahrain. He's the jeweler who wants to revive the tradition. What they discover is more precious than gems.
The Iraqi Calligrapher | الخطاط العراقي
She preserves Arabic calligraphy in post-war Iraq. He's the museum curator who wants to exhibit her work. Their art creates new meaning.
The Ottoman Bath Keeper | حارسة الحمام العثماني
She maintains the last traditional hammam in Thessaloniki. He's the historian documenting what remains of Ottoman Greece. Their research becomes immersive.
The Persian Carpet Weaver | نسّاجة السجاد الفارسي
Her family has woven carpets for four centuries. He's the museum curator who wants to acquire their masterpiece. She gives him something more valuable.
The Tunis Medina | مدينة تونس العتيقة
She restores ancient doors in the Tunis medina. He's the architect documenting them. Together, they open doors to each other's hearts.
The Zanzibar Spice Trader | تاجرة التوابل الزنجبارية
She trades spices from the Zanzibar markets her family has run for generations. He's the chef seeking rare flavors. Together, they create something new.
Bath Spa
Hydrotherapist Victoria continues two thousand years of healing at Bath's thermal springs. When wellness researcher James needs ancient wisdom, she immerses him completely.
المخبز الفرنسي | The French Bakery of Casablanca
A French-Moroccan baker discovers passion with a food historian tracing colonial culinary heritage.
匠心传承 | Artisan Heritage Collection
一组关于中国非遗传承人的故事，从苏绣到景泰蓝，从皮影戏到剪纸... A collection of stories about Chinese intangible heritage inheritors, from Suzhou embroidery to cloisonné, from shadow puppetry to paper cutting...
Cornish Pasty
Third-generation pasty maker Jenna guards her family's recipe fiercely. When food writer James arrives seeking the real thing, she crimps more than dough.
Cotswold Wool
Rare breed shepherd Margaret tends Cotswold sheep on historic common land. When knitwear designer James needs authentic fleece, she gives him more than wool.
Coventry Cycle
At the transport museum, vintage bicycle restorer Janet shows visitors the history of British cycling. When collector Michael brings a rare find, she takes him for a very different ride.
Derbyshire Well
Every summer, Tissington dresses its wells with flower pictures. Tradition keeper Dorothy shows visiting photographer Tom that some beauties last longer than petals.
Diriyah Discovery
Museum curator Dalal protects Diriyah's heritage. When restoration expert Marc challenges her methods, their debates become something more heated. 'Al athar tiwassal al qulub' (الآثار توصل القلوب) - Artifacts connect hearts.
Dorset Button
Traditional Dorset button maker Dorothy revives an almost-lost craft. When costume designer James needs authentic Georgian fasteners, she threads something unexpected.
Falcon Flight
Master falconer Noor trains birds for royalty. When veterinarian Khalid arrives to treat her prized falcon, their partnership takes flight. 'Al saqr ya'arif saahibu' (الصقر يعرف صاحبه) - The falcon knows its master.
Falconry Festival
Festival organizer Maha celebrates Saudi falconry tradition. When filmmaker Antoine documents her events, the hunt turns personal. 'Al saqr symbol al 'izza' (الصقر رمز العزة) - The falcon symbolizes pride.
حارس النافورة | The Fountain Keeper of Fez
A fountain keeper discovers passion with an urban historian studying the ancient water systems of Fez.
Hadrian's Wall
Archaeologist Catherine has excavated Roman sites along Hadrian's Wall for decades. When heritage photographer James needs access, she reveals more than ruins.
Hull Trawler
Maritime museum curator Joan preserves the history of Hull's fishing fleet. When journalist Tom researches the triple trawler tragedy, she gives him more than archives.
Kent Hop
In the hop gardens of Kent, farmer Rosemary maintains brewing heritage that once drew thousands from London. When craft brewer James needs authentic hops, she cultivates something unexpected.
Lake Windermere
Steam yacht captain Elizabeth has sailed Windermere for decades. When widow Jonathan books a private charter, she navigates more than the lake.
Lancashire Mill
At a heritage cotton mill, weaving demonstrator Janet keeps Victorian machines running. When industrial historian David studies the past, they spin something new.
Lincoln Cathedral
Bell-ringer Martha has called the faithful to Lincoln Cathedral for forty years. When architect James surveys the tower, she shows him what the bells have been teaching all along.
سقاء الماء | The Water Seller of Marrakech
A traditional water seller discovers passion with a cultural preservationist documenting dying traditions.
Museum Midnight
Museum director Amal protects Saudi heritage. When archaeologist Yuki discovers a significant site, artifacts bring them together. 'Al madi yushakilna' (الماضي يشكلنا) - The past shapes us.
Norwich Mustard
At the Colman's factory museum, heritage specialist Dorothy gives tours that burn with passion. When food historian Graham seeks expertise, he gets more than expected.
Nottingham Lace
At her grandmother's lace workshop, textile artist Bea repairs more than antique fabrics when a museum curator needs emergency restoration.
Oxford Press
Last letterpress printer Elizabeth maintains traditions that Oxford University Press once epitomised. When typography scholar James needs demonstration, she impresses more than paper.
Pearl Diver
Historian Amal documents vanishing pearl diving traditions. When descendant Rashid shares family stories, academic interest becomes something deeper. 'Al lu'lu' al haqiqi nazir' (اللؤلؤ الحقيقي نادر) - True pearls are rare.
Portsmouth Navy
Naval museum curator Helen preserves Britain's maritime history. When retired admiral James visits, she discovers some histories are best explored together.
Pottery Passion
Ceramicist Huda shapes ancient Saudi pottery forms. When archaeologist Miguel studies her techniques, history repeats beautifully. 'Al fakhar yirbut al ajyal' (الفخار يربط الأجيال) - Pottery connects generations.
Qatif Quarters
Architect Layla restores historic buildings in Qatif's old quarter. When historian Sami collaborates on preservation, their professional respect deepens into passion. 'Al jidran tihki qisas' (الجدران تحكي قصص) - Walls tell stories.
Robin Hood Bay
In the tumbledown fishing village, fossil hunter Alice knows every cliff and cave. When palaeontology student James needs guidance to the Jurassic coast, she unearths more than ammonites.
Salisbury Cathedral
Cathedral stone mason Eleanor has spent decades preserving sacred architecture. When historian David researches the medieval builders, he discovers the modern one is equally remarkable.
Scottish Tweed
In the Borders, master weaver Morag maintains tweed traditions that once clothed aristocracy. When Savile Row tailor James needs authentic cloth, she weaves something unexpected.
Sunset Souq
Souq manager Fatima preserves traditional markets amid modernization. When urban developer Jack threatens her heritage, opposition becomes attraction. 'Al souq ruh al madina' (السوق روح المدينة) - The souq is the city's soul.
Textile Traditions
Weaver Fatima preserves ancient textile arts in Najd. When fashion designer Lorenzo discovers her work, commerce becomes passion. 'Al khait yirbut aktar min al qumash' (الخيط يربط أكثر من القماش) - Thread binds more than fabric.
Thames Barge
Last of the Thames barge skippers, Margaret sails the estuary on her restored vessel. When maritime historian James joins a voyage, she charts more than the river.
The Antique Dealer's Arrangement
Constance specializes in Black antiques—items the mainstream market overlooks. When a collector walks in looking for his grandmother's lost belongings, she finds something she didn't know was missing.
The Keffiyeh Weaver
The last traditional keffiyeh factory in Palestine holds secrets—including the weaver Walid, whose threads connect Mira to a heritage she never knew she needed.
Tlemcen Treasure
Amina restores ancient manuscripts at Tlemcen's historic library. When historian Djamel arrives researching his family's past, she helps him uncover treasures in dusty pages—and in each other. 'El 'ilm nour' (العلم نور) - Knowledge is light.
Tyneside Shipyard
At the heritage shipyard, last remaining shipwright Maureen maintains skills the Tyne once celebrated. When maritime author James seeks authenticity, she builds more than boats.
Welsh Choir
Choir director Angharad has led the valley's male voice choir for twenty years. When music documentarian James records their sound, harmonies develop beyond the hymns.
Whitstable Oyster
Fourth-generation oyster fisherwoman Pearl works the beds her family has harvested for a century. When seafood buyer James needs authentic natives, she opens more than shells.
Worcester Porcelain
Fourth-generation porcelain painter Helen creates pieces that sell for thousands. When collector David commissions a set, she discovers his appreciation extends beyond ceramics.
The Language Tutor
She's learning Somali to reconnect with her roots. He's the tutor her mother hired—too young, too handsome, and way too patient. When the lessons move from vocabulary to something more physical, she discovers some things don't need translation.