Richard Bangs' Adventures with Purpose

Basel and Lucerne: Quest for the Crossroads

Special | 56m 52s | WETA Passport

Renowned adventurer Richard Bangs follows the ancient trade routes from the Gotthard pass into central Switzerland, along Lake Lucerne, with a final stop at the port city of Basel. On his quest, Richard aims to uncover what turned landlocked Switzerland, the most mountainous country in Europe, into the crossroads of the continent, a hub for commerce, ideas, medicines and people.

Aired: 05/24/22 | Expires: 04/03/28 | Rating: TV-G

Distributed nationally by American Public Television

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