This film takes viewers on an epic journey back into one of the most captivating and important periods of world history - a centuries-long period when Muslims, Christians and Jews inhabited the same far corner of Western Europe and thrived. The lemon tree, the water wheel and Aristotle's lost philosophy all arrived in Europe through Islamic Spain, as did algebra and the beginnings of modern medicine, science and poetry. Here were the very roots of the European Renaissance. But the fragile union dissipated, destroyed by greed, fear and intolerance.
We use a lot of biofuels in the US -- corn ethanol now makes up 10% of every gallon of gasoline. Ethanol made from cellulose, from agricultural waste or non-food crops, has been in development for years and may eventually become commercial, along with new kinds of aviation biofuels. Valerie Reed, Bioenergy Director at the DOE, and Yiying Xong from the Great Lakes National Laboratory discuss.
A half hour weekly public affairs broadcast, THE OPEN MIND is a thoughtful excursion into the world of ideas, exploring issues of national and public concern with the most compelling minds of our times. Hosted by Alexander Heffner.
Central Texas Gardener delivers hands-on tips and techniques, plant cultivation, and design inspiration to assist novice and veteran gardeners wherever they live. Visits behind personal garden gates spark imagination; Backyard Basics demonstrates how to do it; Down To Earth answers top viewer questions; and host Tom Spencer joins ground-breaking gardeners for in-depth conversations. From vegetables to plants for wildlife, the eco-friendly approach promotes water-wise practices and sensitivity to resourceful gardening.
Although it seems like years ago, GardenSMART visited an outstanding garden to look at the fall color and discuss seasonal gardening tips. Fall will be here soon, so tune in and get some great ideas for your garden. Join us as we GardenSMART.
Democracy Now! is an award-winning, independent, noncommercial, nationally-distributed public television news hour. Produced each weekday, Democracy Now! is available for public television stations free of charge.
DW GLOBAL Us, the Environment and Development magazine from Deutsche Welle looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! This Workout will not only strengthen but stretch these muscles leaving your entire lower body liberated and flexible.
If you could put all the benefits of deep breathing in a pill it would be the best-selling drug in history! Lee Holden guides you into deep, relaxed, full breathing with gentle, flowing motions. Clear stress from the mind and tension from the muscles. Bring oxygen and energy to the body and relax the nervous system.
In this episode, Mary Ann leads viewers through a workout designed to balance out the body to improve functional fitness. Dr. Emily shares an exercise to strengthen balance and help reduce fall risk.
THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW is back with more award-winning interviews and investigative reporting on the people and movements driving positive systemic change in our world today. Hosted by multi-media reporter and author Laura Flanders, the series features smart, solutions-driven conversations with forward-thinking people, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Indian writer Arundhati Roy, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, and actress/activist Laverne Cox. Laura and her team also report from the field on cutting-edge innovations and topics such as collective ownership and ways that organizations across the country are addressing disparity in the housing market. Every month, contributors S. Mitra Kalita and Sara Lomax, co-founders of the URL Media network, join Laura for "Meet the BIPOC Press," a monthly feature of the show highlighting reporters of color from minority-owned and operated media outlets from around the country. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Season 5 is independently-produced and recorded in a small cabin in rural Sullivan County, New York.
In this episode, discover research being done in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest primary brain cancer known to humanity. Explore a clinical trial teaching the brain's immune system to fight this elusive disease. In another story, join researchers as they delve into the fascinating world of proteomics, the study of proteins in living organisms, and its potential to unlock the secrets of neurodegenerative diseases. Finally, take a visit to the farm of renowned neuroscientist Greg Berns best known for his research on dogs' brains. Berns takes viewers on a surprising journey to explore his new study on the brains of cows, shedding light on animal intelligence in ways never before thought possible.
Arne, Frida, and Stig experience the outstanding food and hospitality on Norway's west coast. Frida meets up with a local chef in Alesund who prepares a beautiful fish dish in the middle of town. Meanwhile, Arne and Stig are served a tasting menu, complete with the region's traditional delicacies.
Pro kayakers Nick Troutman and Emily Jackson prepare to hit the road for another year of paddling adventures.
Focusing on the weird world of psychrometrics, and keeping temperature and humidity in balance. Take a look into the history of air conditioning, and attempts to diversify and consolidate home climate control tools, and a deeper dive into ductwork and airflow as the Lunsfords prepare to dig into Home Chemistry.
GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER is a public affairs series offering compelling discussion about global politics with people from all sides of the political spectrum. GZERO comes at a time when the world order that has united much of the globe since the end of World War II is fraying, and global summits like G-7 and G-20 no longer have the influence they once did. Each week, Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, shares his perspective on recent global events and sits down with world leaders, noted experts and newsmakers who are shaping the current international order. The series includes a political satire segment called "Puppet Regime," which uses felt puppets of world leaders and many others - such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-Un and Angela Merkel, as well as business leaders like Mark Zuckerberg - to help make sense of the serious and complex issues of today's international politics.
THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW is back with more award-winning interviews and investigative reporting on the people and movements driving positive systemic change in our world today. Hosted by multi-media reporter and author Laura Flanders, the series features smart, solutions-driven conversations with forward-thinking people, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Indian writer Arundhati Roy, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, and actress/activist Laverne Cox. Laura and her team also report from the field on cutting-edge innovations and topics such as collective ownership and ways that organizations across the country are addressing disparity in the housing market. Every month, contributors S. Mitra Kalita and Sara Lomax, co-founders of the URL Media network, join Laura for "Meet the BIPOC Press," a monthly feature of the show highlighting reporters of color from minority-owned and operated media outlets from around the country. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Season 5 is independently-produced and recorded in a small cabin in rural Sullivan County, New York.
Hosted by Christian Fraser, BBC NEWS THE CONTEXT gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world through discussions with expert panelists.
Dr. Chavis talks to Herb Boyd, a journalist, activist, teacher, and author of twenty-three books, including his latest, The Diary of Malcolm X, edited with Ilyasah Al-Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter.
Chef Maria Loi brings us to Corfu, one of the most multi-cultural Greek islands, to share the best of Corfiot cuisine. Maria meets with Chef Liana Barba to cook a traditional Pasta with Shrimp dish, and later by the pool, Maria makes Potatoes with Wild Greens and Feta. Back in New York, Maria, inspired by Corfu, prepares Braised Chicken with Cinnamon and Tomato, and a Warm Potato Salad.
In Turkey, one NGO gives the Syrian refugees a chance to smile again by helping them perform circuses. Now, they head out to take the stage for the kids affected by the 2023 Turkey earthquake.
Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.
Dr. Chavis talks to Herb Boyd, a journalist, activist, teacher, and author of twenty-three books, including his latest, The Diary of Malcolm X, edited with Ilyasah Al-Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter.
Join Lucy as she investigates the return of Sherlock. Doyle began the Edwardian age delighting in all it had to offer, but as the First World War approached, the darkness of his later stories mirrored the reality of Doyle's life.
Young African American men - as a whole - score below their counterparts in other racial and ethnic groups when it comes to graduation rates, literacy rates and college preparedness. Yet sometimes it is the success story that inspires other young people, and encourages community leaders to keep working for change. The tenth documentary in the "Portrayal & Perception" series showcasing positive role models among African American males focuses on teenagers excelling in school, volunteering as mentors and working hard to make a difference among their peers.
Honoring the heritage, unity, culture, and rich contributions of African Americans, Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it's a way of life. CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS: KWANZAA is an hour-long documentary that explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, enhanced by cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word.
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.
Part II of CHILDREN OF THE INQUISITION takes us from 1492 to present day. Jews fleeing the 1492 Expulsion migrated all over the world looking for safe havens. Some traveled to more tolerant areas of Italy and from there headed to Austria and then Eastern Europe. Some took on new identities while others retained their Jewish identity. The Ottoman Sultan Beyazid II welcomed them to live, work and worship in his ever-growing empire. They flourished until WWII when the Nazis murdered over 50,000, whose families had thrived under Muslim rule for 500 years. As converts, many settled the New World, often losing their religion but keeping their traditional customs. When the Inquisition came to Mexico, many fled up the Rio Grande to what is now the American Southwest. A boat of Jews fleeing the Inquisition in Brazil founded the first Jewish community in New York City. By the end we learn how interrelated we all really are.
A famous writer is found dead in an elevator, only moments after he was attacked. The crime scene is sealed off, and the murderer must be inside the building. But who is it? It seems everyone had a reason to want him dead.
The Belize Barrier Reef is home to a diverse array of top predators like lemon sharks, nurse sharks, tiger sharks, and Caribbean reef sharks. In a unique collaboration, local fishers leverage their generational knowledge to help marine scientists and fisheries managers keep shark populations healthy for all.
Fit expert Peggy Sagers shares her vision for creating a garment that fits perfectly. FIT 2 STITCH concentrates on 3 elements: design, fit, and stitching. Learn the rules of pattern making and how they apply to making a garment ready for successful stitching. FIT 2 STITCH joins its sister show IT'S SEW EASY inspiring viewers to make garments that they will love to wear and that fit perfectly. Join Peggy as she ventures into the world of pattern and style for the perfect fit!
Take a walk with Bob Ross and catch a glimpse of an early winter morning's light reflected in the misty stillness of forest waters.
See how to turn your embroidery machine into a quilting machine with Nancy Zieman and guest, Eileen Roche, embroidery specialist. Nancy and Eileen show how the traditional way of quilting can be revolutionized, letting the computerized machine do the tricky stitching. Learn four of the eight embroidery lessons.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Enjoy the Carribean sea while toning your body in this invigorating full-body workout, with a special focus on upper body strength. This workout is designed to challenge your muscles, increase your endurance, and boost your cardiovascular health.
The late-1800s saw old notions of beauty challenged by revolutionary artists. We enjoy pioneering Impressionist works Monet's lilies, Renoir's ladies, Degas' snapshots and Rodin's statues that capture the joie de vivre of the age. We trace the tempestuous travels of Van Gogh through his incomparable art. And we finish in Spain, with wild and crazy buildings that herald the dawn of a new century.
It's no secret that Texas is big. Alright, more than big. Texas is HUGE!! And exploring Texas ain't no small vacation, it's a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that's where we come in. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways - and all within a day's reach. The Daytripper is a multi Emmy-award winning travel program aimed at inspiring folks to get out and explore the Lone Star State and to show folks that beauty and adventure is closer than they imagined. Whether the destinations are truly a day trip away or further, The Daytripper is sure to entertain with Chet Garner's historical reenactments, costumes, and almost bottomless stomach as he travels Texas and sees the history, outdoors, and food that every town (big or small) has to offer.
The Douro wine region could easily be called the enchanted valley, with the magnificent Douro River carved into its hilly landscape. Hosts Maya, Yolanda, and Liora travel along the mighty river in search of the famous Douro wines to challenge acclaimed Michelin-starred chef Rui Paula to make dishes that perfectly pair with the hosts' selections.
DREAMS OF HOPE tells the story of a historic concert at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 50 years after a hate crime there killed four African American girls. Conducted by Dr. Henry Panion III, the concert performance features musical instruments that serve as symbols of hope - violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps. The documentary incorporates behind-the-scenes interviews reflecting on the purpose of the event: to celebrate the resilience of those who have faced hate, discrimination and racism.
Lord and Lady Carnarvon and their staff put on a Christmas to remember for visitors and family alike. As the castle and grounds are transformed into a winter wonderland, the team wrestle with their biggest ever tree - destined for the famous grand saloon - while butler Luis has a very merry time hosting a festive cocktail master class. Away from the public, Lady Carnarvon carves out some much-needed family time as she gathers loved ones round the Christmas tree for a private get-together. With unique access to the castle, family and the estate, this is Highclere at its holiday best.
Honoring the heritage, unity, culture, and rich contributions of African Americans, Kwanzaa is more than just a celebration; it's a way of life. CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS: KWANZAA is an hour-long documentary that explores the seven principles that are the foundation of Kwanzaa by sharing seven real-life stories of impact. These stories reveal how each principle plays a role in the Black community, enhanced by cultural elements of dance, storytelling, music, and spoken word.
A South African beauty queen faces an identity crisis upon learning she's born genetically male. Her path crosses with an intersex activist as they navigate a common journey marked by society's stigma and inner struggles in a male-female world.
A Zulu community in rural South Africa had no school and enlisted Nomusa Zikhali to create one, with only four trees to shelter the children as they begin their studies. UNDER FOUR TREES is also the story of Thuli and Siyabonga who share their dreams and how Mrs. Zikhali and the Nkomo Primary School influenced their lives. Mrs. Zikhali has successfully built an educational complex for 960 children that created a powerful and sustainable change in her Zulu community. This story shows the transformative power of education.