Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt's sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period when women had remarkable power.
In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful waves, they can wash seals off pieces of floating ice. Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers as they explore the icy waters to advance our understanding of these sophisticated animals.
Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, when political infighting and a changing climate brought down a dynasty in a moment of crisis and catastrophe.
This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
Chef Brockett visits Mister Rogers to say he didn't win a cake decorating contest. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Big Bird from "Sesame Street" arrives amid much excitement and reassures Henrietta that X the Owl will still be her best friend.
Buster's Secret Admirer - Buster receives a box of chocolates in the mail from a secret admirer. Could it be Fern? Muffy? Francine?! It's driving him crazy! Who could possibly like him that much?? The Last King of Lambland - James receives a gift from his uncle in Scotland...a toy lamb that will supposedly give its owner the powers of the legendary James the Squinty, leader of the clan MacDoogal-Donal's! Will this new-found power go straight to James' head?
Martin and Chris challenge Koki and Aviva to a contest about who has the most challenging job. In their quest to win this challenge, the gang uncovers an unlikely animal partner that could ultimately lead either team to victory...or defeat.
When Alma, Harper, and Rafia see a quick-change video Safina made, Harper wants to make a video for her dad of her changing into her robot costume that's just like it. The only problem is, they can't figure out how she changed her clothes so fast! They'll need a little help to make a video of their own. Alma is supposed to help Eddie record a rap, but starts a rap circle with Junior, Andre, and Becka instead.
Liana accidentally submits art that Stu made and she feels guilty taking the credit for Stu's work. / Lyla and Luke perform an "Anansi" folktale puppet show for a Jamaica Day celebration in the neighborhood.
When Skyler calls Lotta "headphone girl," she's determined to find a way to let her know that she's more than that. / Everyone is unsure about the new kid after he caused a hullabaloo on the playground. Are all the rumors about him true?
It's Love Day! - Ugga Mugga! It's Love Day in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Daniel and all of his friends come up with their own special ways to show their love and care for one another. The kids dance, sing, and tell jokes to say "I love you." Daniel's Love Day Surprise - It's Love Day and Grandpere is coming to visit! How can Daniel find a way to show how much he loves Grandpere? With a treasure hunt, that's how! Daniel hides little hearts all over the house for Grandpere to find... that is, unless little Margaret finds them first! Strategy: Find your own way to say "I love you."
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
Elmo and Abby are hosting a cook-off called Use! That! Rice! Mia and Ji-Young make special family rice recipes: Mia and her dads make Arroz Imperial and Ji-Young and Alan make Kimbap. Everyone learns that when we share foods that are special to us, we share something special about ourselves.
The Wombats decide to celebrate a summer version of their favorite holiday - Halloween! / Zeke so wants to play in the snow, but it's summer and the Everything Emporium does not sell snow. Next best thing? Build Zeke a giant snow globe!
Author Charles Lytton - My Brother the River, Kids in the Kitchen, and more.
Our sister station, Blue Ridge PBS Appalachia Virginia is currently building a studio in Bristol, but they're already stacking up awards, including several regional Emmys. Join What it Takes host Tom Landon and PBSA General Manager Julie Newman to learn more about this new PBS affiliate that's shining a spotlight on an underserved region.
Amelia Earhart Plane - John Ott believes he may have a piece of Amelia Earhart's airplane, the missing Lockheed L-10E Electra in which she made her ill-fated around-the-world attempt. Ott says his grandfather served as a flight mechanic on the airfield in Honolulu where Earhart had a mishap on her first attempt at the flight. She crashed during takeoff, destroying the landing gear and damaging the right wing. Ott says his grandfather took a piece of the plane that came off during the accident and sent it to his mother as a souvenir. HISTORY DETECTIVES host Elyse Luray tests the shape and the metal of the fragment against another Lockheed Electra, and checks the story against historic records to see if Ott truly has a piece of Earhart's plane. Fillmore Pardon - A Portland, Oregon, man inherited what looked to be a U.S. presidential pardon signed by Millard Fillmore in 1851. In it, the president commutes the death sentence to life in prison for a solitary Native American named See-See-Sah-Mah, convicted of murdering a St. Louis trader along the Santa Fe Trail. Fillmore's pardon saved See-See-Sah-Mah's life, but why? HISTORY DETECTIVES host Tukufu Zuberi travels to Kansas City and St. Louis to retrace the crime and trial. Was See-See-Sah-Mah a murderer or a scapegoat? And why did this obscure case about an unknown Native American matter to a U.S. President? Boxcar Home - When a Lakewood, Colorado, couple found a new home, they noticed odd supports in the basement ceiling. The husband loves the railroads, so he immediately recognized the supports as railroad car rods. Could their home have been made from a boxcar? HISTORY DETECTIVES host Gwendolyn Wright's search for answers takes viewers on an excursion from the scarcity of the Great Depression to the resourcefulness of World War II.
Eliza faces a conflict of interest when she is hired to investigate the personal life of Police Commissioner Fitzroy.
James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences.
When we look at the world at the tiniest scales, the subatomic realm, things get weird - very weird. Welcome to the quantum universe, where particles can spin in two directions at once, observing something changes it, and a thing on one side of the galaxy can instantly affect something on the other, as if the space between them didn't exist. Buckle up for a wild ride through the discoveries that proved all of this to be true and paved the way for the digital technologies we enjoy today - and the powerful quantum sensors and computers of tomorrow.
A tour of the Kilruddery Estate hosted by Lord Ardee of Meath who shows Michael his home which has been in his family for 400 years. Michael heads to a favorite spot, the National Stud, where world class horses are bred and trained. He tours the connected exquisite Japanese gardens, meets with his friend Aileen, and sings an old Dubliners song with her. Down the road he visits Powerscourt House and Gardens to explore the ornate fountains and statues and stops to taste Fercullen Whiskey paired with local artisan foods. Just down the road from the estate is Avoca Handweavers as well as the lavender fields used by Fragrances of Ireland to create their signature perfumes. He ends the day at Glendalough with a performance from Valda Chamber Choir.
In a wild compendium of sites around the country, Michael visits the shores of Loch Corrib at Ashford Castle, gets a lesson in making Guinness bread at the Ferrycarrig Hotel, tours the gorgeous Mount Congreve Gardens, and even meets the artistic director of Macnas, the creators of the fantastic puppet parades in Galway. He performs a duet of the song Maggie with tenor Glenn Murphy. He stops at Wells House to hear young Sean-nos performer, Iona Ritchie, to visit the Faery Forest located on its grounds, and to talk to storyteller Joe Brennan who regales him with ancient tales of the faery folk.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt's sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period when women had remarkable power.
Cissy King hosts this "Tribute to Irving Berlin". Bobby and Cissy dance to "Cheek to Cheek", Guy and Ralna sing "You're Just In Love", and Henry Cuesta is featured on "Blue Skies". The cast sings "Always" as Cissy dances with Mr. Welk and the show ends with George Cates conducting a concert arrangement on "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody".
The big day has come, and Cristina must approve the new dress Ana made overnight. Alberto receives a mysterious letter.
Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt's sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period when women had remarkable power.
In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming together to create powerful waves, they can wash seals off pieces of floating ice. Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers as they explore the icy waters to advance our understanding of these sophisticated animals.
Follow a team of archaeologists as they examine a rare mass grave dating to the collapse of ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, when political infighting and a changing climate brought down a dynasty in a moment of crisis and catastrophe.
This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
Chef Brockett visits Mister Rogers to say he didn't win a cake decorating contest. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Big Bird from "Sesame Street" arrives amid much excitement and reassures Henrietta that X the Owl will still be her best friend.
Buster's Secret Admirer - Buster receives a box of chocolates in the mail from a secret admirer. Could it be Fern? Muffy? Francine?! It's driving him crazy! Who could possibly like him that much?? The Last King of Lambland - James receives a gift from his uncle in Scotland...a toy lamb that will supposedly give its owner the powers of the legendary James the Squinty, leader of the clan MacDoogal-Donal's! Will this new-found power go straight to James' head?
Martin and Chris challenge Koki and Aviva to a contest about who has the most challenging job. In their quest to win this challenge, the gang uncovers an unlikely animal partner that could ultimately lead either team to victory...or defeat.
When Alma, Harper, and Rafia see a quick-change video Safina made, Harper wants to make a video for her dad of her changing into her robot costume that's just like it. The only problem is, they can't figure out how she changed her clothes so fast! They'll need a little help to make a video of their own. Alma is supposed to help Eddie record a rap, but starts a rap circle with Junior, Andre, and Becka instead.
Liana accidentally submits art that Stu made and she feels guilty taking the credit for Stu's work. / Lyla and Luke perform an "Anansi" folktale puppet show for a Jamaica Day celebration in the neighborhood.
When Skyler calls Lotta "headphone girl," she's determined to find a way to let her know that she's more than that. / Everyone is unsure about the new kid after he caused a hullabaloo on the playground. Are all the rumors about him true?
It's Love Day! - Ugga Mugga! It's Love Day in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Daniel and all of his friends come up with their own special ways to show their love and care for one another. The kids dance, sing, and tell jokes to say "I love you." Daniel's Love Day Surprise - It's Love Day and Grandpere is coming to visit! How can Daniel find a way to show how much he loves Grandpere? With a treasure hunt, that's how! Daniel hides little hearts all over the house for Grandpere to find... that is, unless little Margaret finds them first! Strategy: Find your own way to say "I love you."
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
Elmo and Abby are hosting a cook-off called Use! That! Rice! Mia and Ji-Young make special family rice recipes: Mia and her dads make Arroz Imperial and Ji-Young and Alan make Kimbap. Everyone learns that when we share foods that are special to us, we share something special about ourselves.
Author Charles Lytton - My Brother the River, Kids in the Kitchen, and more.
Our sister station, Blue Ridge PBS Appalachia Virginia is currently building a studio in Bristol, but they're already stacking up awards, including several regional Emmys. Join What it Takes host Tom Landon and PBSA General Manager Julie Newman to learn more about this new PBS affiliate that's shining a spotlight on an underserved region.
Amelia Earhart Plane - John Ott believes he may have a piece of Amelia Earhart's airplane, the missing Lockheed L-10E Electra in which she made her ill-fated around-the-world attempt. Ott says his grandfather served as a flight mechanic on the airfield in Honolulu where Earhart had a mishap on her first attempt at the flight. She crashed during takeoff, destroying the landing gear and damaging the right wing. Ott says his grandfather took a piece of the plane that came off during the accident and sent it to his mother as a souvenir. HISTORY DETECTIVES host Elyse Luray tests the shape and the metal of the fragment against another Lockheed Electra, and checks the story against historic records to see if Ott truly has a piece of Earhart's plane. Fillmore Pardon - A Portland, Oregon, man inherited what looked to be a U.S. presidential pardon signed by Millard Fillmore in 1851. In it, the president commutes the death sentence to life in prison for a solitary Native American named See-See-Sah-Mah, convicted of murdering a St. Louis trader along the Santa Fe Trail. Fillmore's pardon saved See-See-Sah-Mah's life, but why? HISTORY DETECTIVES host Tukufu Zuberi travels to Kansas City and St. Louis to retrace the crime and trial. Was See-See-Sah-Mah a murderer or a scapegoat? And why did this obscure case about an unknown Native American matter to a U.S. President? Boxcar Home - When a Lakewood, Colorado, couple found a new home, they noticed odd supports in the basement ceiling. The husband loves the railroads, so he immediately recognized the supports as railroad car rods. Could their home have been made from a boxcar? HISTORY DETECTIVES host Gwendolyn Wright's search for answers takes viewers on an excursion from the scarcity of the Great Depression to the resourcefulness of World War II.
Eliza faces a conflict of interest when she is hired to investigate the personal life of Police Commissioner Fitzroy.
James has a bout of brucellosis, bringing long buried emotions to the surface. A broken-down car forces Siegfried and Tristan to renegotiate their relationship with amusing consequences.