Cyprus featured on PBS's "This is America" with Dennis Wholey

Cyprus featured on PBS's "This is America" with Dennis Wholey

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PBS's "THIS IS AMERICA," a weekly public affairs television series hosted by seasoned journalist Dennis Wholey, will air four programs during the month of July featuring Cyprus.

On July 10th, "THIS IS AMERICA VISITS THE ANCIENT WORLD," will showcase the biblical location of the Pillar of St. Paul in Cyprus, the site in Paphos where St. Paul was allegedly tied to this pillar in 45 A.D. and was given 39 lashes for preaching Christianity. The program will also feature the desert city of Petra in Jordan and the Pyramids of ancient Egypt.

Beginning July 17th, "THIS IS AMERICA" will rollout this month's feature program, 'THIS IS AMERICA VISITS CYPRUS" which will showcase Cyprus's rich culture and history, booming business and commerce and the Island nation's thriving tourism industry. The series will also explore how the country's political scene has shaped Cyprus' history.

In collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus and the competent authorities of the Government of Cyprus, "THIS IS AMERICA" traveled to Cyprus to get a first hand look at the country's historic sites, speak with officials and experience the rich cultural heritage.

"THIS IS AMERICA" is distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and the world via PBS stations, the AmericanLife TV Network, and Voice of America Television.

THIS IS AMERICA VISITS THE ANCIENT WORLD viewing times for Washington, DC and New York are as follows:

LCL - DC WETA-TV/26: 10:00 a.m. Sunday (July 10)
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WHUT-TV/32 9:00 a.m. Sunday (July 10)
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6:00 p.m. Sunday (July 10)
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NYC WLIW-TV/21: 10:30 a.m. Sunday (July 10)
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PBS stations and American Life TV Cable Network: Check local listings.

THIS IS AMERICA VISITS CYPRUS viewing times for Washington, DC and New York are as follows:

LCL - DC WETA-TV/26: 10:00 a.m. Sunday (July 17, 24, 31)
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WHUT-TV/32: 9:00 a.m. Sunday (July 17, 24, 31)
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6:00 p.m. Sunday (July 17, 24, 31)
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NYC WLIW-TV/21: 10:30 a.m. Sunday (July 17, 24,31)
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PBS stations and American Life TV Cable Network: Check local listings.

SOURCE Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus

Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus

CONTACT: Jennifer Baskerville, +1-202-683-3145, jbaskerville@qorvis.com

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