
July is the perfect time to slow down, soak up the sun—and set off on a journey from the comfort of your screen. This month, Passport will take you across time and continents: uncover the secrets of Renaissance masters, ride the rails through the Scottish Highlands, dive into a gripping French mystery and savor the flavors of homegrown American cooking. Wherever your summer takes you, these stories will transport you.
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HISTORY
Renaissance The Blood and the Beauty – Season 1
Streaming begins July 8
Set against the backdrop of a Europe torn by war and rebellion, this three-part series explores the lives of the Renaissance’s most iconic artists—Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael. As they navigate the treacherous politics of their powerful patrons—the Medici, the Borgia, and the Este—their art becomes both a weapon and a legacy.
CULTURAL
Alan Cumming’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys Scotland
– Episodes Now Streaming on Passport.
Join Alan Cumming aboard the Royal Scotsman for an unforgettable rail journey through the heart of Scotland. From the Glenfinnan Viaduct to Loch Lomond, explore breathtaking landscapes, historic sites and rich cultural traditions—all from the comfort of one of the world’s most elegant trains.
The Great American Recipe – Season 4 Coming July 11
A new season brings eight talented home cooks from across the country to the kitchen, each sharing their most cherished family recipes. Week by week, the judges select the top dishes, leading to a final showdown where the top three compete for the title of The Great American Recipe.
MYSTERY
Paradise, Season 8
As financial ruin looms, passions ignite behind the polished façade of Paradise. Love triangles, betrayals and shifting alliances threaten to unravel everything. While Umberto plots in the shadows and Vittorio fights to keep the business afloat, long-buried truths come to light. With loyalties tested and futures uncertain, the fate of Paradise—and everyone in it—hangs in the balance. In Italian with English subtitles.
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