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: fish
Barbados: Coral – A Matter of Life and Death
It could be said that the island of Barbados owes its existence to the extensive coral reefs that surround it and upon which it … Continue reading
England: Whitstable Oysters – A Roman Legacy
When the Romans conquered Britain and established roman rule in Canterbury they also discovered Whitstable, a small fishing village on the Kent coast, and … Continue reading
Posted in Journeys through the British Isles
Tagged Billingsgate, Britain, Canterbury, cholesterol, England, fish, fishing village, Kent, Oysters, Seasalter, United Kingdom, Whitstable
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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
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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Ontario: Long Point World Biosphere Reserve – Park & Wetlands
Long Point Provincial Park straddles Lake Erie and while it is one of Ontario’s lesser-known parks it has gained international recognition as a World … Continue reading
Posted in Railway Adventures across Canada
Tagged Big Creek, Biosphere Reserve, birds, Canada, dyke system, fish, frogs, insects, Long Point Provincial Park, Ontario, sand dunes, snakes, turtles, Wetlands, wildlife
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Korea & Japan: An Eating Experience
Taking in two destinations such as Korea and Japan can be a challenging culinary and cultural experience. Who eats first? Do you eat rice … Continue reading
Posted in International Features
Tagged cuisine, culinary, culture, farmers, fish, food, Hotel Shilla, Japan, kimchi, Korean bbq, Kyushu, ramen noodles, rice, sake, Seoul, sesame leaf, South Korea, street food, sushi, tea
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