THIS IS AMERICA is entirely devoted to international content with personal conversations, roundtable discussions, and on-location mini documentaries with world leaders, newsmakers, and extraordinary individuals in the United States and around the world.
Hear the rhythm of the water splashing down at the old mill. You will be captivated by this Bob Ross creation!
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for this episode that utilizes gentle but effective movements to strengthen your core & full body.
Mary Ann and Gretchen offer a variety of exercises that focus on core strengthening including segments that incorporate a band and large ball. Tino shares a slow Tai Chi segment and Mary Ann finishes the workout with gentle stretching.
Gina Olaya, daughter of the late Wilma Mankiller, former principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, was inspired by her mother's memory to endure health challenges with grace and dignity. Olaya's passion and influence lives on in the art and architecture of many Cherokee buildings. Multi-talented Steve Mashburn has no shortage of hobbies. He is both an award-winning Cherokee silversmith and beekeeper. Join Steve as he spreads his knowledge to help his metalsmith students find their spark. Lori Enlow is an ultra-endurance runner, racking up several miles every day training for competition. Witness Lori's motivation for yourself as she stays the course and crosses the finish line.
Chef Maria Loi travels to Athens to explore the culinary scene savored by Athenians. Maria meets with Chef Christos Bouboulis to make a Spit Roasted Lamb. And later, under the light of the Acropolis, she joins Chef Thodoris Afentakis to make a delicious Celery Root Soup. Back in New York, Maria creates simple and tasty dishes inspired by her travels: Lamb Souvlaki and Roasted Cauliflower Soup.
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.
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.
Hop in for a trip to remember, as we hit the road for a wellness journey into the heart of the desert. Start with a relaxing dip in the mineral waters of Desert Hot Springs, where a group of First Responders are working to mindfully heal PTSD from years on the emergency front lines. Next stop: hipster haven Joshua Tree, where Michael learns the art of vegan pie-making while Bianca balances hormones with a transcendental acupuncture session. Renewed and energized, we join a drum circle to get our groove on at the desert's best kept secret, The Joshua Tree Music Festival.
MEDICAL FRONTIERS explores the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare from prevention to cure. From diet and exercise to the latest treatments, news about medical advances can be hard to grasp. MEDICAL FRONTIERS features 16 half-hour episodes that cut through the jargon to simply explain the latest breakthroughs in Japanese medical technology and treatments. The series also offers fun and easy tips on staying fit and healthy, and serves as a valuable resource for medical professionals by presenting complex issues in a way that patients can easily understand.
Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
See, taste, hear, smell, touch, and feel the joy of culinary travel as Leslie awakens ALL senses in this episode. Take in the 'aromas' on a walk through the famed eatery, French Laundry's gardens, discover 'touch' in centuries-old Hungarian wine cellars, and 'listen' to classic mariachi music in Mexico. Appreciate beautiful travel moments while celebrating the senses.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
We look to the flavors North Africa. To begin, Christopher Kimball and Milk Street Cook Matthew Card demonstrating warmly spiced Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Green Olives and Lemon. Next up, Milk Street Cook Rose Hattabaugh makes Shakshuka, bolstered by harissa. Finally, Milk Street Cook Rosemary Gill prepares Harissa-Spiced Pasta with Chicken and Green Beans, a delicious one-pot dinner.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
One of the oldest food traditions in America is tapping trees for sap and boiling it down for the prized natural sweetener, maple syrup. Vermont has long been a mecca for the practice and is now innovating with maple syrup in incredibly fun and delicious ways. Capri learns how maple syrup is made with a family who use traditional methods to harvest sap and make syrup and gets a glimpse of how maple producers are experimenting with flavors.
Crandall Creek/The Burnett Sisters Band.
Leslie Martin, an accomplished jazz musician and classical pianist, is also an avid gardener. His quarter-acre plot in the heart of New Orleans features English cottage-style gardening and Japanese traditional accents. He built waterfalls and bridges, and planted trees to create a rhythmic perimeter around his property. His overworked hands were relieved with pebble massages and stretches.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for this episode that utilizes gentle but effective movements to strengthen your core & full body.
Hibernating animals survive by minimizing energy use. Artificial hibernation could increase the window for emergency medical treatment or even allow us to reach the stars. A RIKEN research institute team has induced a hibernation-like state in mice. Dr. Ko Kobayakawa of Kansai Medical University has found that the scent of a mouse's natural enemy creates a similar state. See the latest in hibernation research. J-Innovators presents an innovative brewer using sake brewing know-how for cosmetics!
Christine gets curious about Szczecin, Poland. Highlights include: Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania, the National Museum, Stare Miasto Square, Tower of the Seven Cloaks, Kasprowicz Park, Willa Lentza Manor House.
Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting! Angela Huffman uses the butterfly-shaped blocks in this quilt to guide her quilting choices, including fillers and floral motifs. You'll learn a little digitized quilting, and also hear tips about different backing fabrics that will come in handy!
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for this episode that utilizes gentle but effective movements to strengthen your core & full body.