Explore how Latino DNA has been pivotal to the identity of the U.S. since before her inception. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped create the nation we know today.
The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the big-band sound of popular music with the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to create an enduring musical genre beloved around the world.
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election.
Marcel Desaulniers, chef and owner of the Trellis Restaurant in historic Williamsburg, Virginia, as well as the author and host of the television show "Death by Chocolate," teases the palate with oven-roasted plum cakes with chocolate sauce and chocolate-mint nightcaps.
Sir David Attenborough takes a plant's-eye view of life in a rainforest, a world of stunning beauty but also fierce competition. New film techniques allow us to enter their magical world as never before.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
Add the finishing touches to a gorgeous photograph wall hanging. During this second episode with Nancy Zieman and guest Tammie Bowser, learn how to put the finishing touches on a quilted photograph wall hanging. Also, learn how to improve your design by using specific fabric values and positioning of the fabric pieces in an organic manner.
Guest Gigi Levsen joins Sara Gallegos on this episode to teach Diamond Sparkle, a unique, creative quilt that is both feels both traditional and strikingly modern. Making pieced diamonds requires some unusual techniques, such as cutting strips sets on a new 60-degree diagonal. The settings for these diamonds also require an approach that you may not have encountered before, but the results are worth it!
Bunny Williams, a legend in home and garden design, brings her style principle outdoors by creating garden rooms and walkways that flow naturally, just as a well-designed home. We encounter a parterre, formal gardens and spectacular mixed borders in the garden rooms surrounding her house. With a special "kickstand" technique, she learns how to bend in her garden for strong hips and good balance.
Our space for gardening is getting smaller - smaller lots, smaller homes. But that doesn't mean we can't garden, just that we need to approach it differently. GardenSMART visits with an expert who shows us her deck and how she gardens there. It's beautiful, and provides some great small space gardening ideas. Tune in as we GardenSMART.
Chef Maria Loi brings us to Costa Navarino, one of the most breathtaking locations in the Mediterranean, a special place designed in harmony with the environment. Maria boards a boat with Chef Bertrand Valegeas, where they make Marinated Tuna with local ingredients. They then head off to the Mandarin Oriental to prepare Chicken with Okra. Back in New York, Maria serves up dishes inspired by her travels, and the Mediterranean diet: Marinated Sea Bass, and Okra prepared two ways.
Sara travels south to Arkansas to discover how local farmers turn their land into sanctuaries for migrating birds in the off season. Later, one of the farmers shows her his family's favorite deep fried Rice balls and Catfish. In Sara's kitchen, her old friend Airis Johnson digs down to her Louisiana Creole roots to show how quick Jambalaya can be. It's the hands down best recipe for this New Orleans favorite! Recipes: Catfish and Rice Balls; Jambalaya.
Pati journeys to Casas Grandes to experience the preserved foods, or "conservas," that sustained people during the Mexican Revolution. She meets a family that has lived for generations at Hacienda de San Diego, Mexico's "White House" for a day after the battle of Casas Grandes, including Diana Acosta and her mother, Sara Ramirez, who still preserves foods the way they did during the war.
We take a trip to South Korea to learn their sweet and spicy version of KFC and more. Back in the kitchen, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges prepare dakgangjeong: crisp, well-seasoned Korean Fried Chicken. Next, Milk Street Cook Wes Martin makes ultratender Beef Bulgogi. To finish, Milk Street Cook Rosemary Gill assembles Kimchi Fried Rice, an umami-packed dish.
We eat when we walk; we eat in the car; we eat at our desks, in line for gas or as we stare at our screens. Conscious eating is paying attention to what, when and how much you eat so that you're properly nourished on more than the primal level. You're nourished by the textures, aromas, and colors of your food. Even the dishes make you happy. Let's discover the world of conscious eating. We'll also stop by one of Rome's most beloved restaurants, Origano, to make a plant-based carbonara that's truly unbelievable. Recipes Noodles and Broth with Fried Tempeh; Carbonara; Stewed Vegetables over Tofu Slabs
Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Smoked Prime Rib and a surprise sandwich with leftovers. Toni Tipton-Martin talks about iconic foods that started as leftovers, and equipment expert Adam Ried shares our recommended grill gloves. Christie Morrison makes Torn Potato Salad with Toasted Garlic and Herb Dressing.
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison hearty Pot Roast with Root Vegetables. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about cooking with apples. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster a showstopping Salted Caramel Apple Pie.
I love having people over for dinner...the food...the conversation... the wine...the laughter...the singing...there's nothing better than the good times had around a good meal with good company. And a big pot of Beef Rollatini and my Spicy Crispy Roasted Cauliflower go a long way in serving a tableful of hungry guests. And to finish, a Rum Raisin Semifreddo. Please, join me, you're always invited to my table!
A lot of American barbecue began with inexpensive meat cuts, like spareribs, beef shoulder, and pork belly. It took low, slow cooking over smoldering hardwood to make these tough cuts tender and palatable. With the economic insecurities brought on by Covid- 19, we're all feeling the pinch, and budget grilling has taken on new urgency. Besides, why should Kobe beef and tomahawk steaks get all the love? This is barbecue on a budget. PAMPLONA OF PORK; TEA- SMOKED CHICKEN; MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE - CHICKEN LIVERS.
The team arrives in style to Music City, USA and kicks off the season at a rundown brick cottage in a quaint neighborhood of East Nashville. .. but first, they make a stop at a local music venue to see a special performance.
Richard and Nathan assist a homeowner upgrade her bathroom better suited for aging in place. After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom and Nathan to help restore her rotten wooden gutters.
We're riding high in the GMC Canyon AT4X AEV, a mid-size pickup built for the roughest of America's wilderness. Then we'll trade trail for tarmac in the Hyundai Elantra N, a snappy sedan with a turbocharged pep in its step. We'll join our Two Wheelin' reporter for a side by side adventure, and our FYI reporter inflates our knowledge on airbag safety.
The Isle of Eigg is one of the most beautiful Hebridean Islands. About five miles long by three miles wide, Eigg lies 10 miles off the Scottish West coast and features beautiful moors, beaches composed of white quartz and historic ruins that include Iron Age forts, a 6th century Christian church and Viking burial mounds. Eigg is home to musicians and craft workers, writers, film-makers and photographers. It even has its own record label and artist residency, craft shop co-operative, an annual Feis, the Howlin Fling Festival and a regular programme of concerts, ceilidhs, plays, workshops and films. At less than a mile in length, Easdale is the smallest permanently-inhabited island of the Inner Hebrides, off Scotland's west coast. Many visiting residents live in other parts of Scotland but have ancestral connections going back several generations. Every year - in September - they have a world-famous stone skimming competition - which we are there to document!
In this episode, host Richard Wiese heads for New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he explores its maritime history and tries his hand at scalloping. Co-host Amy Traverso, meanwhile, visits the rising food town of Littleton, New Hampshire, to prepare a red curry with Chang Thai Cafe chef-owner Emshika Alberini; for dessert, she stops at farm-to-cone ice creamery Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem. We wrap up with a visit to Sudbury, Massachusetts, for a behind-the-scenes tour of award-winning Goodnow Farms Chocolate.
Samantha takes a road trip to Bar Harbor, enjoys breath-taking views from Acadia National Park and takes a cruise through Bass Harbor soaking in the sights of Desert Island and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Back on the main land, Samantha learns about "junk sculpting" from steampunk sculptor, Ernie Abdelnour. then cannot resist the cinnamon twirl bread and blueberry pie that has made the Bread Box Bakery a local favorite. Continuing her road trip, Samantha learns about the deep history of Maine shipbuilding at the Maine Maritime Museum. Arriving in Kittery, Samantha samples the house specialty at a childhood favorite, Flo's Hot Dogs, then chats with legendary brewer, Tod Mott, at Tributary Brewing and concludes with a lobster picnic with her family at Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier.
Exploring the Nile Valley from north to south, we see the highlights of Egypt. In the fabled city of Alexandria, we venture through a market wonderland, smoke a shisha, and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor, we explore the pharaohs' tombs and temples before sailing on a timeless felucca. Then we kick back on a riverboat cruise, enjoying iconic views of palm trees, minarets, and rustic villages. Our finale: Ramesses II's magnificent temple at Abu Simbel.
Revisit Atlantic City treasures 15 years after ROADSHOW's stop, including a Pablo Picasso lithograph & ceramic plate, a Louis XVI-style chandelier, ca. 1965, and a George Bellows oil painting, ca. 1913. One is now $150,000!
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Ireland have qualified for the World Cup, but it clashes with the Moones' holiday plans. Not being a fan of football, Liam insists that they head to Donegal as planned. But soon after arriving, Martin and Sean decide to hitch back to Boyle. Their adventure home culminates in them watching Ireland's match with a Romanian family - Ireland's opposition - while in a Donegal pub, Liam finds himself unexpectedly swept up in the excitement of it all.
Bob gives Roger the idea of applying to be a paid carer for Edith. The trouble is, Edith is perfectly well, so who can Roger persuade to stand in for her?
Will has finished Romeo and Juliet but now there's a lot of competition for who will play Juliet. Kate feels the part should be hers. If only ladyacting weren't against the law.
Explore San Francisco's history--from the Gold Rush and early Chinese immigration to the rise of Silicon Valley--through Marilyn Chin's poem of her San Francisco youth. In this series opener, Elisa New brings together acclaimed memoirist Maxine Hong Kingston, tech investor Randy Komisar and four Bay Area residents on a rooftop in Chinatown to discuss love of a great city.
Acclaimed Austin acts Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver next-generation rock and soul in a thrilling hour. Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from his powerful JPEG RAW and Black Pumas sparkle with selections from their Chronicles of a Diamond.
The civil rights movement discovers the power of mass demonstrations as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. emerges as its most visible leader. The triumphant March on Washington shows a mounting national support for civil rights.
Marie Antoinette and Louis are about to make their first official visit to Paris. But the King becomes seriously ill and succession becomes a reality. Du Barry knows that she needs to protect herself from the future Queen of France.
From pythons in Bangkok to otters in Singapore, cities may seem unlikely havens for wildlife, but for animals able to adapt, the urban world is filled with opportunity.
Kansas City Week in Review takes an in-depth look at the issues shaping Kansas City with area newsmakers and journalists. From one-on-one interviews to large group panel discussions, Nick Haines leads an informative and entertaining conversation about the news impacting our metro.
A plan is born in a bid to get rid of the unwanted guests. Meanwhile, Madsen gets involved in the fate of a young German solider.
With facts surrounding Walter's death increasingly in question, Max risks all to come out on top. Jake and Angie also take a gamble. Claire cuts her losses.
Escape from Flea Island - Carolina is determined to outdo Tiffany Blatsky on the science project. She organizes an expedition with TD, Truman, and Martha to gather "exotic" plants. When the canoe capsizes, a storm blows up, and the sun starts to go down, they worry they may never get off Flea Island. Vocabulary - (E) cooperate, consensus, government, law, supervise (I) agree, lead, in charge, rule, team. No Dogs Allowed - Tiffany wants to make Helen's treehouse into a girls' clubhouse. But who should be president? When the girls hold an election (Carolina vs. Tiffany, of course), both candidates aggressively court Helen's vote. Vocabulary - (E) campaign, debate, elect, influence, issue (I) choose, decide, lose, vote, win, club.
The Theropod Club - Buddy's Theropod Club meets with other dinosaurs that walk on two legs, eat meat, and have three toed feet. But Tiny feels left out until the Club invites her to join too! Surprise Party - Shiny, Tiny and Don throw a surprise party for Buddy on the Dinosaur Train and invite a whole caboose full of his friends!
A Visit from Uncle Zucchini - Celery's brother, Zucchini, and his pet, Moonbeam, decide to visit the Propulsions, but get lost along the way. The kids have to figure out where on Earth he is. As it turns out, Uncle Zucchini never made it to Earth, but has landed on a place that sort of resembles Earth - Titan, Saturn's largest moon! Titan has Earth-like features such as oceans, mountains, and an atmosphere. Curriculum: Titan is Saturn's largest moon, and the second largest in the solar system. Titan has lots of conditions that make it similar to Earth, including an atmosphere with clouds and a golden haze, and liquid oceans. Mindy's Weather Report - Mindy and Sunspot, watching a weather report broadcast on FACE 9000's screen, learn of a huge storm system on Saturn. When the other kids hear about it, they mistakenly assume the storm is somewhere local. Mayhem ensues as the misinformation spreads and everyone rushes around to prepare, while Mindy meanwhile "broadcasts" her own weather report from Jet's house. Curriculum: Earth is not the only planet with storms! Although we have big hurricanes here that typically last up to a week, Saturn is home to a hexagonal group of hurricanes locked into place around Saturn's north pole, that may have been going on for hundreds of years.
It's Valentine's Day, and Hacker captures Doctor Marbles and Lady Ada Lovelace (Jane Curtin), placing them inside a time machine invented by the mathematically-minded Lovelace. The kids and Digit must decipher a series of poems left behind by Lady L, and free them from the time machine before it time travels to the nether world of cyberspace - never to return! Will the kids get there in time, or will Valentine's Day bring nothing but broken hearts?
Sinking spinach and floating foliage! The Curious Crew's knowledge about plant leaves grows as they have fun with photosynthesis and other leafy phenomena. STEM Challenge: Propagating Succulents. Curious About Careers: Health Geographer Dee Jordan.
Join Mister C and the Science Crew to learn all about robots. We'll be building an artbot, brushbot and robot hand! Plus, we'll be taking a field trip to Yaskawa Motoman to meet an engineer who programs and uses robots to weld!
Make water bend, a paper bag puppet, a birthday crown, and cookies. Welcome to CAMP TV - a 1-hour, day camp experience in your living room! A head counselor, played by Zachary Noah Piser, leads "campers" learning through play. Content partners include the New Victory Theater, The Franklin Institute, Story Pirates.
The kids learn to get past appearances; Madison and Milena time travel in the Kid Stew phone booth to help the builders of Stonehenge understand calendars; Nicholas anchors Kid Stew Ewws!, the news "where the truth is always gross;" author Dorian Cirrone (The Big Scoop); the Really Big Brain explains the scientific value of coprolites; Caroline discovers Elizabeth Jennings Graham, the activist who took a stand against segregated public transportation long before Rosa Parks; a virtual visit to Germany; Satine finds inspiration in composer Richard Wagner's success as a 'late bloomer' in KS Classics; Luke and Josiah face off in the Kid Stew Kitchen about choosing proteins; Amazing Kid 11-year-old Max Garcia is a Karting national champion; Satine gets inspired by fellow drummer Gene Krupa's groundbreaking performances in KS Classics; and more.
Get the most for your money. Join the Biz Kids and you'll explore smart shopping strategies. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and traps set by savvy marketers and high-pressure salesmen. Meet some smart consumers and successful entrepreneurs.
An often-overlooked aspect of a great shop is dust control. On this episode, the Woodsmith team builds a roll-around air cleaner. With an adjustable fan and a large filter, this project is designed to clear the air in your shop.
Steve builds a unique, modern table, using only a single sheet of plywood.
Discover the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest lost cities: Nineveh. Why did this great city disappear? And could it also be the site of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the last lost wonder of the ancient world? By mixing emotional and inspiring human stories, with remarkable archaeological breakthroughs and cutting-edge forensics, this film shows how new discoveries are helping Iraqis reclaim their remarkable history, and uncovering the most complete picture of ancient Nineveh ever - capital of one of the greatest civilizations and the world's first genuine superpower, the Assyrians.
CYCLE AROUND JAPAN HIGHLIGHTS offers a way to discover Japan by bicycle and provides useful information to enjoy the adventure. Throughout the 13-part series, viewers vicariously experience breath-taking cycling adventures and see a side of Japan they won't find in the guidebooks. Journeys include a 330-kilometer ride through the northern land of Akita and a challenging ride up a 2,000-meter peak in Nagano Prefecture, which provides breathtaking views of the Japan Alps mountain pass. Along the way, riders take part in traditions such as the harvesting of wasabi plants and the making of baskets from wild bamboo. In every location, viewers are treated to the local culture, history, food and traditions that makes cycling around Japan such a unique journey.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
Andreas travels along the coast of Western Norway. He starts his journey in Bergen, where colorful wooden houses surround the historic wharf, and makes a classic dish from the city: salted and cured cod. Andreas stops in the old Norwegian town of Stavanger before continuing on to Denmark, where he brews a perfect fish stew from freshly caught fish and mussels.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore starts your day in the right way with protein rich Cinnamon-Spiced Quinoa Porridge. For something sweet, Easy Oat-Date Breakfast Treats are filled with kid-friendly ingredients like dates, sunflower seeds, and bananas. Sweet and crispy Vegan Smoked Maple "Bacon" is served on the side. Maple Tofu Whip with Fresh Berries rounds out this early morning meal.
While hiking in a coniferous forest, Les comes across a large patch of Spring Beauty. After a respectful harvest, Les reveals a secret ingredient from his pantry for Paul, adding to his culinary challenge. As always, Kevin captures the moments in stunning detail.
The abundance of reptiles, especially snakes, in the Amazonian jungle is hardly surprising. Native cultures, far from fearing snakes, view them as spiritually significant elements of nature. From the gigantic anaconda to tiny tree vipers, snakes are part of life-and religion--in Brazil's Amazon.
The season finale emphasizes the importance of getting outside and cultivating a relationship with nature. While there's an increasing divide between people and the outdoors, we know that deep connections with nature is important to a human's well-being. Why do we need this connection? What does nature and wildlife do for us? Join us to hear what connections these individuals have with the outdoor world -- how and why they are connected with nature, and how we can help others continue to grow and develop their relationships with the outdoor world.
This is Burt's second program that takes a look at how specific countries have become strong, peaked, and then declined, to be replaced by a different country following the same path. We'll also learn the history of money - how various cultures developed and used it in exchange for items they valued.
The 12-part series POETRY IN AMERICA draws students of all ages into conversations about poetry. Hosted by Harvard University professor Elisa New, each half-hour episode highlights the work of one distinguished poet (Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks) with a reading by an individual well known for accomplishments outside the humanities (actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, Grammy-Award winner Herbie Hancock; former vice president Joe Biden, and rapper/poet Nas), as well as a chorus of others, including: a chorus of pick-up basketball players, young naturalists at the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and students at the Parsons School of Design. The fast-moving, beautifully shot series offers viewers a fully immersive experience in hearing, reading, and interpreting a single American poem. Scholar Elisa New opens a conversation about poetry and encourages viewers at home to extend the discussion past the episode's end.
This week on ON STORY, first-time filmmaker Celine Song shares her experience writing and directing PAST LIVES, her critically acclaimed exploration of young love and lost chances.
Kansas City Week in Review takes an in-depth look at the issues shaping Kansas City with area newsmakers and journalists. From one-on-one interviews to large group panel discussions, Nick Haines leads an informative and entertaining conversation about the news impacting our metro.
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election.
The women of Swedish Homes start to campaign for women's suffrage.
Franz's call to arms against Hungary gets the population riled up against him.
Nina becomes attached to Louise, a young obese patient whom Proust casually treats, convinced that all her problems are due to her weight problems.