In New York, Martin visits Manhattan, Ellis Island, and Coney Island. In Massachusetts, he stops in Martha's Vineyard and then chases great white sharks off the coast of Cape Cod. He ends his journey on several of Maine's remote islands.
Set in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, the two-hour program pays tribute to America's Semi-quincentennial with live performance, historic interpretation, music, narration and large-scale visual spectacle that honors the past, engages the present, and helps inspire America's future - all from the place where the path to independence truly began. Featuring Ken Burns, Judy Collins, Michael Feinstein, Ryan Speedo Green, Kelli O'Hara, Richard Thomas, Adrienne Warren, Leah Glenn Dance Theatre, Virginia Chorale and more. The evening culminates with a dramatic fireworks and drone display set to a patriotic score performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band.
This week on ON STORY, we're joined by a titan of the sci-fi and mystery genres, Rian Johnson, for a conversation on his murder-mystery franchise, Knives Out, his meticulous writing process, and how he brings a modern twist to the classic whodunnit.
This episode features the award-winning short films "The Revivalists" and "Sinbaram."
Aloquia (formerly Queen Of Raw) has developed a commodities exchange in the cloud that enables manufacturers anywhere to share excess fabric....millions of yards of textiles that are sitting in warehouses around the world. The goal.... save water and energy to bring down CO2 emissions from the fashion industry. Cummins, based in Indiana is a leading global manufacturer of diesel powered generators. They are pivoting to build hydrolysis equipment that creates hydrogen fuel from renewable sources. One such installation is currently under construction at Niagara Falls where the power of the falls will be used to create green hydrogen.
Paul and Chris explore Ted Turner's Ladder Reserve in New Mexico, seeking unique compositions in the rugged landscape. They capture the American West's stark beauty, tracking from desert sunrise to sunset. They connect with wildlife experts to discuss vital conservation work focused on endangered species protection, celebrating a modern approach to preserving America's wild heritage.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Guest: Jon Meacham. As America marks its 250th year, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham examines our triumphs and tragedies, the tension between patriotism and nationalism, and challenges to democracy in the Trump era, through his book "American Struggle."
American Motors Corporation spends a fortune developing a futuristic new car called the Pacer. But things fall apart when its radical engine design can't pass government pollution regulations, and customers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage. Meanwhile, internal politics tear the company apart as two men jockey for the CEO suite.
When Zia tells Albie "No" for her safety, it takes a visit to an When Zia tells Albie "No" for her safety, it takes a visit to an illustrator who demonstrates different ways to imagine the same illustrator who demonstrates different ways to imagine the same concept for the friends to realize that "No" doesn't have to come concept for the friends to realize that "No" doesn't have to come between them and fun; Albie is having trouble drawing the villain in between them and fun; Albie is having trouble drawing the villain in her "Super Albie" story until Scout C. Spectacles and a muralist show her "Super Albie" story until Scout C. Spectacles and a muralist show her how to see simple shapes in the things she wants to draw. her how to see simple shapes in the things she wants to draw.
Elmo, Grover, and all their friends help Charlie build a Little Library for her Mitzvah Day project for her synagogue. Helping neighbors share books is Charlie's way of making the world a kinder place.
Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to sick-and-snuffly Sammy, so Sammy's ice cream won't melt on the way. / When Zadie doesn't take the time to plan what they need for a fun campout, 'fun' quickly becomes unfun, until they make a list.
The pals want to hear the Yodel Birds sing, but they need to build a rest nest before the birds arrive. Do they have enough time?/It's a hot day, and Donkey and Duck Duck want to help everyone cool off with lemonade. Will their plan work?
Iggy is worried about the doctor, so Rosie makes a pretend doctor's office to show him what to expect. / Rosie wants to play in a new park she found, but she realizes it's not a park for kids. It's a dog park!
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Judge Trudy's beautiful Roadrunner Ranch is the talk of Cyberspace. Her centerpiece? A beautiful desert garden teeming with diverse wildlife, lush plants and prized "Prickly Peach Cactus." All is peachy until several cacti suddenly go missing! Meanwhile, Buzz and Delete are building their own garden in the Northern Frontier. But why do some of their plants look strangely familiar? Topics: Biodiversity; Counting; Collecting Data; Comparing Data; Pictographs Big Idea: A balanced ecosystem supports a wide variety of life "from the very big to the very tiny" with everyone playing an important role in the ecosystem's overall health.
Find out how the issues of the day - the state budget, health care, education, the environment, transportation, and more - impact citizens and communities throughout Washington. The Impact features interviews and profiles with the policy experts who make the decisions in Olympia and the people who are impacted back home.
AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: FLAVORS OF THE FOURTH is a new special from Chris Fennimore and the America's Home Cooking team that celebrates picnics and barbecue! Recipes include horseradish potato salad, baked beans, apple hand pies and more summer favorites.
Ken Burns traces the development of the Statue of Liberty, from its conception to its complicated and often controversial construction and final dedication. Hear from a wide range of Americans to explore the meaning of this monumental landmark.
Dive into the world of science, health, technology, and environmental issues making headlines each week, hosted by PBS News Hour's William Brangham, with in-depth discussions featuring leading experts and professionals.
People are flocking to Nashville - Music City, USA and yet the tourists, transplants and dreamers come to town completely oblivious to the origins of that name. We discover the true history of music city through Jefferson St., the cultural center of the black experience in Nashville before it was erased by the construction of Interstate 40.
This week, host Amy Traverso goes behind the scenes at Tanglewood, the renowned music venue in Lenox, Massachusetts, where she meets Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart and creates the ultimate Tanglewood picnic. Host Richard Wiese visits Connecticut's Lime Rock Park to enjoy its annual Historic Festival, where antique and vintage cars embark on a 17-mile tour of the beautiful Litchfield Hills.
What does defunding mean? This program examines the defunding of Black media documentary and storytelling and its implications for the authentic telling of Americana stories that might not be told without such funding. We feature the documentary "Finding Your Laughter," a story about Alzheimer's told through the eyes of Arlieta Hal and her grandfather, with Brittany Alsot as the documentarian.
Six families living on the edge of financial disaster need solutions, desire stability and help. They also fear the hard truth when help arrives. Can they overcome the stigma and unfair shame or will they continue to suffer in silence when they meet their financial coaches?
Lawrence and the gang salute the genius of Johnny Mercer on this show from 1976. You can't go wrong with an opening number like "Moon River" and the good music continues with Anacani singing "Autumn Leaves". Along the way Guy and Ralna perform "Tangerine", Bobby and Cissy dance to the haunting "Charade", and Ava Barber asks if you'll "Pardon My Southern Accent". When the entire cast and band close the show with "And the Angels Sing" you'll be sorry to see this program end.
The thirty-minute special will be hosted by PBS News Hour co-anchor & co-managing editor Geoff Bennett and focuses on Bruce Springsteen's storied career, his impact on American music, and the opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University. The special will include an extended look at Bennett's recent interview with Springsteen that aired on PBS News Hour as well as conversations with Bob Sanelli, the former executive director of the Grammy Museum and founding executive director of the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, and Jon Landau, Springsteen's longtime manager and producer, on the role music plays in telling the American story as the country marks its 250th anniversary.
This documentary captures the Patriots' struggle for Independence against the mightiest nation in the world during the NY/NJ Campaign and in the months leading up to Christmas 1776. It's a truly remarkable story of perseverance, survival, and triumph.
A young autistic girl witnesses her father's murder at the railway museum but is unable to tell anyone what happened. Patience connects with her and coaxes some information from her which leads to a breakthrough in the case.
Alphy's trip to reconcile with his mother takes a shocking turn when a passenger is murdered and he becomes the prime suspect. Back in Grantchester, Leonard defends troubled Raymond from Geordie, and Miss Scott hides a big secret.
In the climactic battle of the war, Matthew and William go over the top to an uncertain fate. Vera plays a cruel endgame with Bates and Anna. And Daisy faces the severest test of her life.
The small Highclere team host their first charity gala in three years in the Castle's iconic library. The event involves a clay pigeon shooting competition, followed by a 3-course lunch and a big-ticket auction, but staff shortages put the rusty core team under pressure. As head chef Paul preps in his kitchen 200 yards from the house, grooms Maggie and Sam help out as catering assistants and even estate manager John pauses the heritage estates maintenance planning to roll his sleeves up. The Carnarvons team up with award-winning horticulturist Philip Harkness to launch their own branded roses at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show as they pursue new revenue streams.
Molly and Tooey learn it's America's 250th birthday! But, hasn't Qyah been around longer than that? When they can't find the information online, Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is!
The Loops crew prep a Stu Day party, but Stu can't help but help people. / Liana finds crumbs on Louisa's pillow and says she took the last cookie, but Louisa denies it. The twins get evidence and argue their case in front of Judge Lyla.
"The Election"-- "I, Muffy Crosswire, do solemnly swear to uphold the office of the President of the United ..." Actually, it's only a mock election in Mr. Ratburn's class, but Muffy takes it just as seriously. How far will she go to win? "Francine Goes to War"--Francine can't believe it. She gets in troubleno matter what she does -- thanks to the new nosy next-door neighbor! Will Francine get to play her drums or fight with her sister again?
A bored Martin and Chris want to play a game of Creature Hide and Seek and secretly ask Aviva's help to program a new creature power disc to use. But first, they need to find a creature that has amazing hiding powers. The stingray. Science Concept: Cartilaginous fish - fishes with no bones.
When the Tortuga crashes somewhere in the middle of the Amazon rainforest, the electrical system of the ship is destroyed. Grounded and exposed to the elements and predators - like jaguars and crocodiles - the Wild Kratts must come up with a plan to restore the electrical systems before the creatures of the Amazon completely take over the Tortuga! Science Concept: Electricity.
The Hunters venture into the desert to investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that seemingly move all on their own. Settling on two theories, the Hunters set up camp in the desert hoping to uncover the truth.
Set in breathtaking Sequoia National Park, Wowsabout is a Children's TV special following Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog and Ronald, a rule-following pig. Their worlds collide until the AWE of the natural world shows them that they have a lot in common and hysterical adventures ensue!
Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
102A The Fuentes family can't decide what sport to play, so they decide to hold a vote.102B Rosie and Papá enter a cake decorating contest, but when the vote ends in a tie, Rosie realizes they can vote again.
Molly and Tooey learn it's America's 250th birthday! But, hasn't Qyah been around longer than that? When they can't find the information online, Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is!
It's not easy being the most notorious villain in all of Cyberspace, and Hacker is really stressed out. Buzz and Delete surprise their mess-of-a-stress boss with a blissful day at Mount Bear Fresh Water Spa, full of relaxing treatments sourced from the beautiful Mount Bear River! But, when the water supply suddenly stops flowing, Hacker and the other patrons are left out to dry. With spa manager, Jules, in over his head, Buzz and Delete go to extreme measures and ask the CyberSquad for help. Using a map and spatial reasoning skills, Digit and the kids turn upstream for clues about why the spa's water has been reduced to a mere trickle. Can the CyberSquad save the day? Or will it all just go down the drain?
"Tiny Blue Dot" - A rollicking, song-filled recap of the Propulsion family's mission to Earth - as intergalactic travel writers, they really know their way around the Milky Way, and know the difference between a lovely, livable "Goldilocks Planet" like Earth, and the other, way less-livable planets! Curriculum: The Earth is a very rare and wonderful planet in the vastness of space, with its ideal size, its distance from its sun, its breathable atmosphere, liquid oceans, and ability to sustain life."Earth Camping" - Mr. Petersen and Mitchell go camping with Carrot and Jet. The two dads have opposite approaches to setting up tents and preparing food, but when the dads get off track during a hike, the boys help them all find their way back using the compass, and the skills they've learned from their dads (turns out the kids were paying attention all along!). Curriculum: We can find our place outdoors by understanding how to find direction - north, south, east, and west. The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. A compass uses the Earth's magnetic field to find which way is north (the small magnet inside the compass is drawn by the Earth's magnetism to point to the north pole).
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
"Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part One" - The whole Pteranodon Family takes a rollicking adventure on the Dinosaur Train Riverboat! Buddy and Don vow to spend every minute together, but while Buddy wants to spend all his time investigating the creatures on the river, Don wants to spend all his time playing games and investigating the buffet. Can they come to some kind of agreement?"Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part Two" - While still rolling down the river on the Dinosaur Train Riverboat, Grandpa Pteranodon tells Buddy about the Legend of Admiral Globidens - a HUGE Mososaur that supposedly lives on the river, but no one has ever seen. Buddy enlists Dad and Tiny's help to look for Admiral Globidens, but they can't seem to find him. Does Admiral Globidens really exist, or is he just a figment of someone's imagination?Educational Objectives: River ecosystems tend to be lushly vegetated and full of diverse life forms because of the constant presence of water and the diversity of habitats (i.e., aquatic and land-based). Also, a Globidens was a large mososaur from the late cretaceous that lived in the water and used its large, globe-shaped teeth to eat turtles and other large shellfish.
It's the first day of summer. This means it's time for ice cream, but Mr. Swizzle's blender isn't working. Pinkalicious and her family volunteer to run the shop while he fixes his blender, but they soon learn serving ice cream takes a certain rhythm.Mommy's new invention, the Perfume-a-matic, can make perfume out of anything so, of course, Pinkalicious makes the most pinkatastic perfume ever! But it sure doesn't smell that way when she brings it to Show-and-Tell. She'll have to fix this smelly mix-up fast!
Peg and Cat Save the World: Part 2 Washington, D.C. Peg and Cat call everyone they know to save the earth from a planet-sized Pig's behind. Primary Content: Shapes Secondary Content: Time.
Chris, Elmo, and Abby help Fido feel proud that he's a frog and find the right habitat to live in.
Phoebe & Jay to figure out how to keep cool while using their thermometer to track the temperature in the apartment. Pete and Grandma Annie teach the kids how to know the time so that they won't miss a call from their favorite Aunts.
Zadie creates a Treeborhood photo album to trace the growth of their beloved Tree from little, to big, to VERY big. / When Mr. E accidentally polka-dances a sculpture to smithereens, he and Louisa hold a contest to replace it.
All aboard the Moo Moo Choo Choo - the Wombats are off to visit Great Uncle Duper in the Windborhood. / The World's Biggest Whirligig has blown away. Luckily, the Wombats are there to help Great Uncle Duper imagine how to build a new one.
The Family Campout - Daniel and Dad Tiger head to the "Dad and Me" Camp-out, joined by his friends and their dads. When Katerina arrives with her mom, she notices that she's the only one who brought her mom. Henrietta assures Katerina that all families are different, and that's okay.A Game Night for Everyone - Daniel and Mom are on their way to "Mom and Me" Game Night when they run into O and X the Owl. O isn't sure if he can go to Game Night without a mom, but Uncle X assures him that he has his uncle, who loves him very much, to bring him.
Fruit Picking Day - Daniel and his friends are enjoying a Fruit Festival in the Enchanted Garden. Prince Wednesday grows upset because his big brother Prince Tuesday can pick the highest fruit off the tree branches, but he can't. He wishes he wasn't so little! Then, when the festival-goers spot a very special magical golden pear on the ground, Prince Wednesday is the only one little enough to reach it.Daniel is Big Enough to Help Dad - Dad Tiger is building a playhouse, and Daniel wants to help out. Daniel is frustrated that he is not big enough to use the grown up tools. Dad Tiger shows Daniel that there are things he can do to help that he's just the right size for.
Carl and Sheldon are on THANK YOU mission! But, when their good intentions create a traffic jam, will everyone be in the mood for gratitude? / Carl shows his friends the right way to play with pet rocks, but his friends have other ideas.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Jeff Mouse, Donkey, and Panda search for a hard-to-find moth all over Someplace Else. Will Jeff get a photo of it to add to his scrapbook? /Donkey is waiting a long time for Turtle-Lou to deliver her guitar. She makes up a new song while she waits.
Inspired by dancers Eleanor and Mycroft, Milo, Lofty and Lark are transported to the stage of the Dance Theatre. But when they have to step in to perform at the show, they must overcome their stage fright if they are to deliver a Dance Spectacular!
Ari is showing off his new drum moves to Elinor and Olive when Ari's mother asks him to be quieter so Ari's sister can take a nap. Ari puts a blanket inside his drum to make it qui-et, except that after Ari stops drumming, the drumming sounds continue! Where could they be coming from? The kids soon realize it's a woodpecker outside, pecking on the mailbox. They decide to put a blanket inside the mailbox to make it quiet, which makes the woodpecker fly off to find a better drumming spot. Ahh, Ari's sister can finally take a nap. After Olive stays up most of the night reading a fun book, she decides she's going to stay up late every night until she finishes. That makes the kids wonder, why do they need to sleep anyway? They observe nature to try to understand and find different animals rest-ing in different ways. After observing that Olive has trouble focusing and keeps yawning, the kids discover that all animals need some sort of rest in order to regain energy and stay healthy.
The Fuentes Family gets a hammock from Abuela, but the kids must set up rules to keep things fair. / Tia baked Iggy a dino cake for his birthday, but Rosie and Javi break her rule of not touching the cake, and now it's smushed.
Where is Pig's beloved stuffed hippo? He's looked high and low but Henry Hippo is nowhere to be found! The Super Readers shrink down to the size of ants and join teeny tiny Thumbelina on her GREAT BIG adventure to find her missing brother. They assist Thumbelina in her mission and Pig gets a helping hand along the way. Educational Objectives: To learn that you don't have to do things alone, explore the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story.
I am George Washington Yadina is excited when she's chosen to be the leader of her Nature Troop, thinking this a great first step toward becoming President one day. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure how to be a good leader. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet one of the greatest leaders in the history of the United States: George Washington. Yadina is awe struck as she gets to meet her country's very first president, who offers to take them on a fishing trip. As he leads them through the woods to the fishing hole, George is polite, helpful, and supportive, showing Yadina that a good leader takes care of his or her team. I am Susan B. Anthony Xavier and Yadina are putting artifacts away on the shelves of the Secret Museum, deciding between the two of them where everything should go, and unintentionally leaving Brad out. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet someone who always stood up for the rights of all people: Susan B. Anthony. Watching the young Susan advocate for all of her siblings to have a vote in what to name their new baby goat, and then for all women everywhere to have a vote over matters that affect their country, helps Xavier and Yadina to realize how important it is for Brad to have a say over what happens in the Secret Museum. Because everyone should have a vote.
Molly and Tooey design the treehouse of their dreams, complete with a windmill and elevator, but their plans may have to change when Tooey's indoor cat Mouse gets loose!/Tooey's puppy, Khi, is cute, but doesn't like following directions. If Tooey wants Khi to become a great lead sled dog, he'll need patience and lots of help from Molly and Suki.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
Lyla, Luke, and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach. / Lyla and Everett take Stu to the park to find inspiration for their comic, "Super Stu," and realize that Stu can't solve problems on his own and needs their help.
Arthur falls asleep on a bus and awakens in a strange -- and scary -- part of town. Will he ever find his way home? Can he keep himself from crying? In part two, Arthur learns he doesn't have to go far from home to have a great summer.
Not So Splash - In the middle of summer, Olive and Otto must figure out why parts of the town are turning snowy and cold. Curriculum: Measurement; using a thermometer and comparing temperatures.By the Book - Olive and Otto interrogate two suspects to figure out which one is innocent and which one is guilty. Curriculum: Measurement; time.
The Wild Kratts are creature adventuring in the Amazon when they accidentally get miniaturized. A mischievous monkey makes off with the Miniaturizer and the team must rely on the creature powers of the poison frog, going on a wild froggyback ride to rescue the Miniaturizer, or stay mini-sized forever! Curriculum: Coloration and mimicry.
The Kratt Bros decide to take a day off from adventuring by going camping! While setting up their tents, they meet a mischievous little moose calf who Martin names, Nibbles. But, Nibbles seems to have lost her mom! It's the Wild Kratts to the rescue, as they go in search of the missing moose and learn so much about moose along the way.
Benny becomes enamored with the Hunter's neighborhood mail carrier, Ms. Hughes, but wonders how she can still deliver the mail in different weather conditions. As Benny begins to emulate her, he gains a new personal hero in the process.
Set in breathtaking Sequoia National Park, Wowsabout is a Children's TV special following Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog and Ronald, a rule-following pig. Their worlds collide until the AWE of the natural world shows them that they have a lot in common and hysterical adventures ensue!
Jay and Phoebe bring Grandma Annie's favorite game to life, but they need to create and clearly communicate the rules. Phoebe & Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
102A The Fuentes family can't decide what sport to play, so they decide to hold a vote.102B Rosie and Papá enter a cake decorating contest, but when the vote ends in a tie, Rosie realizes they can vote again.
Molly and Tooey learn it's America's 250th birthday! But, hasn't Qyah been around longer than that? When they can't find the information online, Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is!
The Lilting Loons of Botsberg beloved for their soothing songs have gone missing, and the pond they call home has been replaced by trash. Thanks to Digit's shrink ray, the CyberSquad shrink down, travel through the water pipes and discover that the source of the pollution is coming from different places miles apart! Will their little actions lead to big solutions? Topics: Non-point Source Water Pollution; Mapping; Ratios; Measuring Distances Big Idea: When pollution comes from many different places, make choices that keep as much of it from reaching the water as possible to help improve the waterway's health.
"Sunday Drive" Parts 1 & 2 - After the Propulsions download their new version of their saucer dashboard operating system, things are out of whack. Their test drive to Mars - usually a simple trip - is complicated by the new dashboard. They zip to Venus and Saturn instead... and then finally land on Mars, so they think. They're actually in an Earth desert, Mars-like at first (hot, red soil, lack of water), but soon they realize where they are. A desert vs. Mars comparison is made. Before heading home, the family decides that the old, dependable saucer operating system works just fine for them. Curriculum: An Earth desert and a Mars desert have some similarities, but are also very different. A comparison is made between the two, including life or lack thereof, temperature, water, and soil.
Where is Pig's beloved stuffed hippo? He's looked high and low but Henry Hippo is nowhere to be found! The Super Readers shrink down to the size of ants and join teeny tiny Thumbelina on her GREAT BIG adventure to find her missing brother. They assist Thumbelina in her mission and Pig gets a helping hand along the way. Educational Objectives: To learn that you don't have to do things alone, explore the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story.
I am George Washington Yadina is excited when she's chosen to be the leader of her Nature Troop, thinking this a great first step toward becoming President one day. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure how to be a good leader. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet one of the greatest leaders in the history of the United States: George Washington. Yadina is awe struck as she gets to meet her country's very first president, who offers to take them on a fishing trip. As he leads them through the woods to the fishing hole, George is polite, helpful, and supportive, showing Yadina that a good leader takes care of his or her team. I am Susan B. Anthony Xavier and Yadina are putting artifacts away on the shelves of the Secret Museum, deciding between the two of them where everything should go, and unintentionally leaving Brad out. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet someone who always stood up for the rights of all people: Susan B. Anthony. Watching the young Susan advocate for all of her siblings to have a vote in what to name their new baby goat, and then for all women everywhere to have a vote over matters that affect their country, helps Xavier and Yadina to realize how important it is for Brad to have a say over what happens in the Secret Museum. Because everyone should have a vote.
Molly and Tooey design the treehouse of their dreams, complete with a windmill and elevator, but their plans may have to change when Tooey's indoor cat Mouse gets loose!/Tooey's puppy, Khi, is cute, but doesn't like following directions. If Tooey wants Khi to become a great lead sled dog, he'll need patience and lots of help from Molly and Suki.
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
ROADSHOW discoveries reflecting 250 years of American art, artifacts, crafts and collectibles including a flag quilt, ca. 1880, a Tiffany Studios turtle back glass shade, ca. 1915 and an 1884 Edison light bulb. One reaches $300K.
RICK STEVES BEST OF PARIS is an hour-long celebration of the "City of Lights." Join travel guru Rick Steves as he cruises the Seine, marvels at the stained-glass glory of Sainte-Chapelle, and takes a vibrant tour through Paris. Along the way, Rick dances on the riverbanks, shops with the locals and grooves to cool jazz in a medieval cellar. The program features unforgettable French masterpieces and some of Europe's finest art in the Louvre Museum. Viewers have the opportunity to admire the Palaces of Versailles, climb the Eiffel Tower and experience Paris' fabled joie de vivre.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore prepares family-friendly, vegan salads. Country-Style Red Potato Salad is a popular choice for picnics and summer meals. Eggless Egg Salad makes a great main dish paired with tomatoes, lettuce, and dill pickles on the side, or served as a snazzy sandwich filling. Mixed Baby Greens Salad features a lively balsamic dressing enhancing delicate greens.
Life is hard. We face unprecedented challenges in the best of times, so when things are hard, they're really hard. So what has food to do with living the good life? Simple. You can't live well without it. Let's cook for living well. Recipes: Black Rice Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Mint and Pistachios; Whipped Eggplant with Butter Beans and Herby Roasted Maitake.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the chapel terrace for an all-barre, waist toning workout aimed at strengthening your abs and slenderizing your core.
Re-energize in a field of sunflowers and honeybees as you experience a total body stretch while using a chair for support. Includes lower body moves to build strength and stamina along with gentle stretches for your shoulders, chest, back, hips and more.
Tokyo is a bustling city where traditions and the latest trends co-exist. DIVE IN TOKYO brings to life the city's historic old towns and lesser-known spots, showcasing the allure of vibrant neighborhoods. Each week's episode features knowledgeable hosts who take viewers to locales not found in typical guidebooks, while encountering many fun surprises along the way. Past episodes have included a visit to Fussa with its American vibes and multicultural charm, beautiful Ueno Park, and Mt. Mitaki - a sanctuary in the sky.
There are no rules and no expectations for quality of work with Pocket Sketching. Instead, the only demand is the pleasure of creating, learning, and relaxing. Kath demonstrates that the goal is not to replicate, but to record what you think you see using lines and wash drawings.
The importance of aligning and strengthening your hips and feet to improve your balance is emphasized in this full-body, Classical Stretch episode. Balance can deteriorate as we age but just like muscles, balance can be stimulated, enhanced and improved through engagement. In this workout you'll strengthen your core and hips to improve your balance and posture, which help you move securely and stay injury-free.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the chapel terrace for an all-barre, waist toning workout aimed at strengthening your abs and slenderizing your core.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
In AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL: AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, host Capri Cafaro travels to storied locations of colonial America to trace the food roots of the national palate. In the period leading up to 1776 and continuing through the Revolutionary War, several events led to a drastic change in the foodways, agricultural practices and eating habits of American colonists. As British trade policies and taxation became more unfavorable, colonists began enacting changes that would make their foodways less reliant on British imports. This included diversification of crops, adoption of additional preservation techniques for meat and dairy, and increased hunting and trapping of a wider variety of small game animals. The hour-long special highlights the historic foods and drinks colonists were growing, harvesting and producing as they became food independent, a critical factor in their victory over the British.
Sam explores Virginia's history starting at Jamestowne, seeing 17th-century artifacts. In Colonial Williamsburg, she meets "Patrick Henry," visits the Bray School, and learns about the First Baptist Church's legacy. She enjoys Punjabi cuisine at Masala Craft, discovers rare instruments at the Virginia Musical Instrument Museum, and explores Yorktown's battlefields and Revolution Museum, witnessing a naturalization ceremony.
Samantha takes to the Charles River joining the Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team and gets a taste of this celebrated sport. The Union Oyster House is considered America's oldest working restaurant. Here, Samantha learns the craft of shucking oysters with a master shucker, then speaks with owner Joseph Milano about the Union Oyster House's history and its legacy. Finding her roots, Samantha visits the New England Historic Genealogical Society to investigate her lineage and meets with the VP of Research, who has done advanced research into Samantha's family surprising history. Along the Freedom Trail, Samantha visits the Old South Meeting House and learns about the importance of the building and its American Revolutionary roots as the planning place for the Boston Tea Party. Continuing on the Freedom Trail, Samantha visits Boston's North End and meets its local "Mayor" Frank DePasquale, who shows her around the neighborhood, which includes a visit to an authentic Italian Salumeria where they see how mozzarella is made. Roxbury is the heart of Boston's African American community and is also home to Hispanic, Caribbean, and Asian families. Samantha joins tour guide, Collin Knight, on a tour through the neighborhood where they discuss Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s connection to Boston, then visit Frugal Bookstore, the only African American owned bookstore in Boston. At the Blossom Bar at Sichuan Garden, Samantha joins renown mixologist Ran Duan and his parents, who talk about their family moving to America from China when Ran was 3 then giving up their opera singing aspirations to instead open a Chinese Restaurant and how Ran elevated the businesses with his unique twist on it.
Capri travels to Rockland to experience the annual Maine Lobster Festival and then heads out on the water to catch lobster with a woman who has been in the sustainable lobster business most of her life. Capri gets to enjoy the freshly caught crustations at a traditional family lobster bake and will taste Togolese dishes made with lobster including West African Jollof Rice and Cioppino.
Samantha kicks off her visit to the Garden State in Cape May, the only US city designated as a National Historic Landmark. In the early 1850's, American Abolitionist Harriet Tubman found refuge in Cape May, where she planned the underground railroad with various abolitionists. At the newly opened Harriet Tubman Museum, Samantha discovers Tubman's connection to New Jersey and how Cape May played a pivotal role in the fight to end slavery. Rooted in sustainable practices and a shared sense of community, Samantha discovers Beach Plum Farm, a 62-acre working farm dedicated to the timeless farming heritage of the Garden State. At the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, Samantha talks with a conservationist about the ground-breaking research that the Institute is doing to preserve salt marshes and their focus on educating the public about the importance of salt marshes and their impact on many eco-systems. New Jersey played a major role in the American Revolutionary War, where the war was fought for three of the six years. At Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Samantha talks with Historian Dr. David Martin about the longest single day battle of the war that took place at this historic site that involved General George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Samantha then visits the Source Farmhouse Brewery and talks with Founder Phil Petracca about the Brewery's socially responsible to charities, inclusion and their focus to bring communities together while sharing farm-to-glass brews that are being produced using entirely local-sourced ingredients. Heading to Asbury Park, Samantha visits the legendary music venue, The Stone Pony, and meets musician Southside Johnny, who shares stories about the early days of Asbury Park, Bruce Springsteen and performing at the Pony. Just down the road at the Transparent Clinch Gallery, Samantha talks with Photographer Danny Clinch about being behind the lens and capturing some of rock n rolls' greatest artists of all time. Closing out the trip, Danny is joined by Renee Maskin for live performance in the gallery.
Capri visits Michigan to get a sweet, and tart taste of what makes Traverse City, and its surrounding areas, the "cherry capital of the world". Capri meets the families behind King Orchards to learn about how cherries are harvested and how they can be used to maximize their natural health benefits. Then, Capri helps prepare Supa de Visine, a traditional Romanian cold cherry soup with Romanian immigrant and chef Rodica Petrusan. No trip to the region is complete with out enjoying the fun of the National Cherry Festival and a visit to Cherry Republic to taste a variety of their cherry-based specialties.
What is the difference between a Brooklyn egg cream and a Manhattan egg cream? Samantha finds out when she visits Brooklyn and meets a "jerk" at a local soda fountain. From visiting the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard to sampling whiskey at New York City's oldest distillery to tasting unique foods at the largest weekly open-air food market in the USA, Samantha takes the opportunity to understand Brooklyn through the voice of the people behind such local staples. Exploring further, Samantha visits the historically important Gowanus Canal, learns how to play shuffleboard in a hidden gem, and takes a walk through the brownstone neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, where she discovers incredible architecture and a jazz parlor tucked away in an unmarked bed & breakfast.
Travel into the bayou of Acadiana with Capri as she joins a life-long crawfisherman to harvest the tasty "mudbug" and serve them up at a traditional Cajun crawfish boil. Then, celebrate Louisiana's favorite seafood and Cajun culture at the annual Beaux Bridge Crawfish Festival. In New Orleans, Capri learns about traditional Creole recipes for crawfish with renowned local Creole Chef Bunny.
Samantha kicks off her visit at the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse, just off the coast of Newport, and learns from preservationist Charlotte Johnson about how the island and its historic structures were saved, and are now available for overnight guests. In Newport, Samantha visits what is likely the oldest family business in America--the John Stevens shop--where Nick Benson and his family carry on the ancient craft of stone carving in a building older than the United States itself. With history found in every plot of ground, Samantha meets Newport Historian Keith Stokes, who reveals the hidden history of God's Little Acre, a Colonial-era cemetery whose gravestones tell the story of the African American experience in Rhode Island. They also visit Division Street, where advocates for religious freedom and the abolition of slavery were once uneasy neighbors with slave traders. Strolling on Newport's famous Cliff Walk, Samantha takes in spectacular views of the windswept Atlantic and Gilded Age mansions before stepping inside Marble House, the "cottage" owned by Alva Vanderbilt, a champion of the American suffragette movement. No visit to Rhode Island is complete without clams so Samantha takes to the water to try her hand at harvesting these mouth-watering mollusks with a little help from local shell fisherman David Ghigliotti. Samantha enjoys these fruits of the sea compliments of TR McGrath, whose family business carries on the tradition of Rhode Island clambakes. TR teaches Samantha how to end her Rhode Island trip right by making the perfect Rhode Island clam chowder-then treats her to a seaside lobster and clambake to top it all off.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
Head to desert oasis Springs Preserve for treasures that are sure to heat up the market, including a Harry Kellar illusion head, a Dinh Van-designed Cartier gold ring and Tiffany glass mosaics. Which treasure is the episode's top find?
In AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL: AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, host Capri Cafaro travels to storied locations of colonial America to trace the food roots of the national palate. In the period leading up to 1776 and continuing through the Revolutionary War, several events led to a drastic change in the foodways, agricultural practices and eating habits of American colonists. As British trade policies and taxation became more unfavorable, colonists began enacting changes that would make their foodways less reliant on British imports. This included diversification of crops, adoption of additional preservation techniques for meat and dairy, and increased hunting and trapping of a wider variety of small game animals. The hour-long special highlights the historic foods and drinks colonists were growing, harvesting and producing as they became food independent, a critical factor in their victory over the British.
In CONFUCIUS WAS A FOODIE, celebrity chef and former Food Network host Christine Cushing takes viewers on a voyage of discovery, uncovering the fascinating traditions, philosophies and history of Chinese culinary culture and its surprising influence on food around the world. Christine's motivation to embark on this journey is her discovery that 2,500-year-old Chinese philosopher Confucius was actually-a foodie. From exploring Chinese cuisines in North America to the culinary politics of Taiwan, the tasty richness of Hong Kong, and the blended flavors of South East Asia, Christine finds connections to the gastronomic precepts of the great Chinese philosopher both ancient and modern. Each episode features Christine as a culinary adventurer, fearlessly leading viewers to a deeper appreciation of our world through a gourmand filter. In Italy Christine questions the origins of pizza, in Greece she uncovers the beginnings of her beloved baklava, and in Paris she discovers that crepes have Chinese roots. Featuring celebrity guests such as Anna Olson, chef Wan, Ming Tsai, Alvin Leung, and Janet Hsieh, CONFUCIUS WAS A FOODIE shakes up foodie myths, and takes a delicious look at the historical and contemporary landscape of Chinese cuisine.
The hosts travel to Hardanger in Western Norway, the land of apples and cider. They hike Norway's most spectacular rock formation, the famous Troll's Tongue, known as Trolltunga in Norwegian. This breathtaking rock formation stands as Norway's most awe-inspiring natural wonder. Along the way, they enjoy the hospitality this part of the country can offer.
Joanne is determined to learn the secret to making the perfect paella, so when Spanish friends invite her to cook up a storm with them along the River Oja in Northern Spain, she jumps at the chance. Then she puts their tricks to use and creates her version of this quintessential Spanish dish at home. Recipes: Traditional Valencian Paella; Valdemar's Paella.
In this episode, we make quick Vietnamese recipes with big flavor. First, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark shows us how to make Vietnamese Caramel Chicken, demonstrating a Vietnamese technique for caramelizing fish sauce and aromatics to meld sweet and savory flavors. Then, Christopher Kimball makes Vietnamese Scallion Sauce, a versatile topping for vegetables, seafood and meat, and Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay makes Vietnamese Chicken Curry, with bold lemongrass and ginger flavor.
Test cook Becky Hays shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make Thai Hot and Sour Noodle Soup with Shrimp. Gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews the Frywall. Finally, test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster perfect Crispy Thai Eggplant Salad.
Test cook Erin McMurrer shows host Julia Collin Davison a simplified recipe for Ground Beef and Cheese Enchiladas. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of 6-inch flour tortillas. Finally, test cook Keith Dresser reveals the secrets to perfect Grilled Flank Steak Tacos.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
In AMERICA THE BOUNTIFUL: AMERICA'S 250th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, host Capri Cafaro travels to storied locations of colonial America to trace the food roots of the national palate. In the period leading up to 1776 and continuing through the Revolutionary War, several events led to a drastic change in the foodways, agricultural practices and eating habits of American colonists. As British trade policies and taxation became more unfavorable, colonists began enacting changes that would make their foodways less reliant on British imports. This included diversification of crops, adoption of additional preservation techniques for meat and dairy, and increased hunting and trapping of a wider variety of small game animals. The hour-long special highlights the historic foods and drinks colonists were growing, harvesting and producing as they became food independent, a critical factor in their victory over the British.