All times Eastern

SUNDAY, MARCH 24

Where Easter Began

Travel Channel, 8 p.m.

On Palm Sunday, make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and meditate at the holy places connected with Christ's Passion and Resurrection.

MONDAY, MARCH 25

Ultimate Guide: Iceman

Discovery Channel, 9 p.m.

This world premiere updates scientists’ opinions about “Otzi,” the Neolithic man whose mostly intact body was found high in the Italian Alps ten years ago. His copper axe, well-made clothing and intricate equipment continue to fascinate researchers, as does the question of what caused his death in the mountains many thousands of years ago. To be rebroadcast Saturday, Mar. 30, at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

Samurai Warrior

History Channel, 8 p.m.

This show traces the centuries-long history of Japan's samurai (professional warriors) and their bushido code, which emphasized facing death squarely and living according to honor and loyalty. Incidentally, in the mid-16th century, many samurai saw something of a kindred spirit in St. Francis Xavier, the bold and zealous Jesuit missionary.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26

The Wheel

History Channel, 10 p.m.

This show examines the history and incalculable influence of the wheel, perhaps the world's greatest invention (unless you count microwave popcorn).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH

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Must-See Rome

Travel Channel, 9 p.m.

Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can tour it in an hour thanks to this jaunt to the Vatican, the Coliseum and other famed sites in the Eternal City.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28

Baseball Parks

History Channel, 1 p.m.

With the new baseball season right around the corner, don't miss this enjoyable history of ballparks from 19th-century sandlot times right up to today's retro-look stadiums. The show gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the jobs of the many people it takes to run a modern park. It also delves into the design and construction of baseball stadiums by interviewing the architects who create them and the ballplayers who star in them.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Solemn Way of the Cross

EWTN, 8 p.m. (live)

“Jesus said, ‘If a man would follow Me, let him deny his very self, take up his cross daily and follow in My steps.’” (Luke 9:23) Thanks to this two-hour Good Friday broadcast, we may accompany Pope John Paul II as he walks the Way of the Cross.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Easter Vigil Mass

EWTN, 8 p.m. (live)

This three-hour Holy Saturday broadcast takes us to Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Dan Engler writes from Santa Barbara, California.