In April 1775, war breaks out in Britain's most troublesome territory. Now the American Colonial Army faces what seems like an impossible challenge - to militarily defeat the world's most powerful nation. We've all heard the stories of pluck and valor, but what really led to Britain's defeat and the birth of the United States? American and British archeologists and historians unpack the real story of technology, innovation, and luck that determined the outcome of key battles - from the Massachusetts militias who fired the first shots to the Naval clashes between British and American ships of the line. This unique film brings the latest science to bear to reveal the hidden history of the Revolutionary War.
The severe drought is more intense than anything Katavi has witnessed. The natural order of life seems to have fallen apart as hippos fight to the death, a rogue lion wreaks devastation on a cub family, and fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
Carbon is the problem on our planet, but nature is the solution! There's a growing army of inspiring people, fighting to save nature - a movement that's going to help nature draw down carbon and perhaps save us all from the effects of climate change.
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.
Join Stephen Hawking as he sets three ordinary people a truly mind-bending challenge: Can they work out why they exist at all? Hawking takes them down a rabbit hole of profound realizations, helping them think like philosophers as much as scientists.
Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to work out where the universe came from. Hawking leads the trio on an extraordinary journey of discovery featuring racing cars, ice-skaters, balloons and running tracks.
Marine botanist Sylvia Earle shows Mister Rogers some of the ocean's wonders as they snorkel together off the Florida Keyes.
Flea to Be You and Me - Pal is itching like crazy and the culprit is Pepe, an Italian circus flea. To save himself from being "squeeshed," Pepe enthralls Kate, Pal, and Amigo with the story of his heartbreaking separation from brother Sale -- followed by an incredible journey across four continents! Kiss and Tell - Emily returns from her summer in Paris with the amazing news that she's been kissed .... by a boy! Just like in a fairy tale! Now D.W. wants a kiss so that she can be a princess, too. But where can she find her Prince Charming?
After discovering a pangolin and its amazingly unique keratin scales, the Wild Kratts receive an alert from two Wild Kratt kids in China. The pangolins in their forest are in trouble! The gang responds, uncovering Chef Gourmand Gaston's latest plan to make Smoothies using pangolin scales. The Wild Kratts must tap into the real power of the pangolin's scales - as an incredible defense - to rescue this little-known creature. Science Concept: Specialization for Defence.
Alma and Junior try to teach Uncle Nestor how to ride his first bike. /When Papi lets Alma go to the grocery store by herself, she realizes that she needs to focus to complete her mission.
Lyla and Everett recruit Stu to play basketball against their moms, but they'll need to teach Stu to win. / Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Arugula and Carl are on an adventure as archaeologists! With each obstacle they face, they discover you can be afraid and brave at the same time. / While practicing his theremin performance for his Mama on Mother's Day, Carl spots a UFO!
Daniel has lots of activities he wants to do with Juan Carlos, but Mom reminds him to ask his guest what he wants to do. / Daniel can't wait to show Juan Carlos the Clock Factory, but he remembers to ask Juan Carlos what he wants to do first.
Codie accidentally floats away until Mia programs Codie to pop some of his newly inflated balloons. / When Codie wishes to be bigger, Mia helps with a grow code. / When Codie and Mia find a baby bird who has fallen out of its nest, they try to teach it to fly.
Codie accidentally puts a bug in the code when he puts a "Hug" in the code. / When Super Evu gets his cape stuck up in a tree, Mia and Codie discover coding can save the day! / With Mia's help, Codie follows a sequence of code to find a pirate's treasure.
It's Friday evening and Charlie's family is preparing for a Shabbat dinner. When they find out there's a water leak in the apartment, they decide to have their dinner in the arbor and share their special meal with their friends. Meredith and Big Bird help set up the table while Charlie and Victor show Alan, Elmo, and Tamir how to make challah bread, a traditional Jewish bread they eat as part of their Shabbat dinner. It's now sundown and the table is set with beef and potato stew, green beans, candles, a kiddish cup, and challah bread. Once everyone gathers at the table, Meredith lights the candles and says a blessing in Hebrew to welcome Shabbat. Victor then says a blessing to the children and together they say a blessing over the grape juice and challah bread. After everyone enjoys the meal, Charlie's friends thank her for including them. Charlie is happy to share her family's special meal with her friends.
There are sound patterns all over the Treeborhood -- so many that Zeke keeps forgetting the one drum pattern he needs to remember. / Zadie has a hard time admitting that she lost Louisa's toy blimp. If only she had kept track of where it was!
We’re right around the corner on the lawn of Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, in Charlottesville to talk with Jocelyn Johnson. Her book, My Monticello, is a collection of powerful stories that show people fighting to survive in America.
Hosted by Rose Martin, Life Coach Susan Harf, a trained personal and professional life coach, offers tips and solutions to everyday problems we face in our relationships at home and at work.
One of the most telling things about Dr. Robert Sandel, the President of Virginia Western Community College, is just how many people know him not as Dr. Sandel, but as Bobby. Since his arrival in Roanoke in 2001 enrollment has increased dramatically and the college has become a valuable asset to the business community with new programs in health careers, manufacturing, and more. Dr. Sandel recently announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year, and he's joins host Tom Landon to talk about that decision, and what he sees as the future of the college.
"Andrew Jackson's Mouth" The reunification of two halves of a vandalized sculpture of President Andrew Jackson? "Barton Letter" Why did Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, write a letter about a Civil War soldier? "Spybook" Does a Pennsylvania man have a notebook that once belonged to a World War I spy?
Great Performances at The Met delights audiences with productions featuring the world's leading stars of opera.
Hip Hop legends The Roots give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.
Hear a summary of the day's international and national news. Each weekend broadcast contains original in-depth reporting on topics including education, energy, politics, science, technology, religion, finance and the arts. John Yang anchors.
Join an American couple's courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can live in freedom. A new film by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky.
This moving, intimate, funny and true-to-life series, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth, tells colorful stories of midwifery and families in London's East End in the 1950s. Jenny Lee, a young woman raised in the wealthy English countryside, has chosen to become a nurse and now, as a newly qualified midwife, has gone to work in the poorest area of the city. Attached to an order of nursing nuns at Nonnatus House, Jenny is part of a team of women who minister to expectant mothers, many of whom give birth at home in appalling conditions. The drama follows Jenny as she meets her patients and learns to love the people who live in the East End.
The birth of a prince comes at a terrible price and Cromwell must help the King remarry. With European politics in disarray, Cromwell sees a chance to form a new alliance.
Transforming from a young Dauphine to the Queen of Style and a true fashion icon, Marie Antoinette must learn the rules and secrets of the Court and attempt to recreate Versailles in her image: free, independent and feminist. But her successes will provoke jealousy and rivalry, and her royal enemies will do everything they can to bring her down.
Colombian superstar Juanes performs a career-spanning set in a euphoric hour featuring gems from his acclaimed smash Vida Cotidiana, his 10th studio album and a career highpoint. The rock giant thrills with electrifying guitar and crowd singalongs.
Walk the Walk, showcases a unique college class where students have been going beyond talking about possible solutions to problems facing American society to actually implementing policy changes which get at their root causes. Produced by Bob Gliner (Schools that Change Communities, Barefoot College) this very timely and informative documentary focuses on three critical issues the class addresses over a twelve year period, 2007 - 2019. Viewers see a diverse range of students try to implement an innovative solution to devastation caused along the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, successfully raise the minimum wage in San Jose California, and develop policies to confront increasing cases of homelessness among college students. While many of us feel increasing frustration and powerlessness when confronted with the nation's seeming inability to solve the many pressing social problems it faces, Walk the Walk provides a model for democracy to come alive in our nation's classrooms, in the process, educating and invigorating students to improve the communities and larger society they inhabit.
Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins learn why many African Americans converted to Islam, how Muslims excelled in modern jazz and why Catholics and Muslims revere the Virgin Mary. The couple celebrate their ninth anniversary on a mountaintop.
With the arson trial near, the suspect's family argues his innocence. Meanwhile, facets of Victoria reveal the ingredients that might have turned him to hate.
Journey to Sapelo, a unique American island off the Georgia coast, to hear the story of its matriarchal griot, Cornelia Walker Bailey, and her adopted sons who are coming of age in the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people.
Walk the Walk, showcases a unique college class where students have been going beyond talking about possible solutions to problems facing American society to actually implementing policy changes which get at their root causes. Produced by Bob Gliner (Schools that Change Communities, Barefoot College) this very timely and informative documentary focuses on three critical issues the class addresses over a twelve year period, 2007 - 2019. Viewers see a diverse range of students try to implement an innovative solution to devastation caused along the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, successfully raise the minimum wage in San Jose California, and develop policies to confront increasing cases of homelessness among college students. While many of us feel increasing frustration and powerlessness when confronted with the nation's seeming inability to solve the many pressing social problems it faces, Walk the Walk provides a model for democracy to come alive in our nation's classrooms, in the process, educating and invigorating students to improve the communities and larger society they inhabit.
Learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, on the 100th anniversary of the crime, and how the community of Tulsa is coming to terms with its past, present and future.
Explore the art of storytelling through interviews with the storytellers talking about their craft, their on-stage performances, and comments and stories from the audience. Theresa Okokon and Wes Hazard host, introducing each episode's theme.
This week on ON STORY, Severance creator Dan Erickson sheds light on his source of inspiration, writing process, and first time showrunning for the gripping sci-fi thriller that captivated its audience.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
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.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
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.
Journey to Sapelo, a unique American island off the Georgia coast, to hear the story of its matriarchal griot, Cornelia Walker Bailey, and her adopted sons who are coming of age in the last remaining enclave of the Saltwater Geechee people.
Walk the Walk, showcases a unique college class where students have been going beyond talking about possible solutions to problems facing American society to actually implementing policy changes which get at their root causes. Produced by Bob Gliner (Schools that Change Communities, Barefoot College) this very timely and informative documentary focuses on three critical issues the class addresses over a twelve year period, 2007 - 2019. Viewers see a diverse range of students try to implement an innovative solution to devastation caused along the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina, successfully raise the minimum wage in San Jose California, and develop policies to confront increasing cases of homelessness among college students. While many of us feel increasing frustration and powerlessness when confronted with the nation's seeming inability to solve the many pressing social problems it faces, Walk the Walk provides a model for democracy to come alive in our nation's classrooms, in the process, educating and invigorating students to improve the communities and larger society they inhabit.
Dr. Chavis talks to Gabriel Groisman, attorney, global government relations expert and a senior advisor to the human rights organization, "Combat Antisemitism Movement" to discuss strategies to fight the global rise in antisemitism.
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.
Shane explores the history and science of cotton. A prehistoric coastline from North Carolina to Texas laid the foundation for a crop that re-shaped our history, our culture, and even our DNA.
Hidden within Northern Ireland lie unexplored cultural treasures awaiting discovery. Michael's journey leads him to Ulster, where he explores the impressive art collection of King Charles and Queen Camilla, gaining a glimpse into their exquisite drawing room. Michael's itinerary includes a visit to the Ulster Folk Museum, where he delves into the art of blacksmithing and is treated to a musical presentation by The Honey Dew Drops, who are participating in the Bluegrass Festival hosted in the town.
Across all seasons or Ireland with Michael, an escapade known as the MAD DASH emerges - a collection of delights spanning the entire island. This exhilarating journey is brimming with unexpected encounters, with a brief yet memorable pause at Fore Distillery to sample rum and poitín (legitimate Irish moonshine). As usual, musical interludes punctuate the route, featuring exceptional talents such as banjo virtuoso and national champion, Aoife Dunleavy, adding to the voyage's richness.
Join Chef Missy and her gang of family & friends as she celebrates spring with a wild turkey hunt in Bastion, VA. Learn tips on outdoor entertaining and elegant family style side dishes. Join hubby with wine expert Thomas Fraley for some luxury non-alcoholic beverages and world class wines from Burgundy, France.
Kayak fishing contest, Spahr's Tuna Sliders, and Jamaican Escovitch Fish with Rice and Beans.
Great Performances at The Met delights audiences with productions featuring the world's leading stars of opera.
This program, hosted by JoAnn Castle, celebrates the celestial with songs such as "Keep Your Sunny Side Up" and "Destination Moon". JoAnn plays "I Want A Girl", Larry Hooper sings "That Lucky Old Sun", and the Lennon Sisters harmonize by the banks of "Moon River". Natalie Nevins and the Blenders sing "By the Light of the Silvery Moon".
This program features performances by Gaither Vocal Band, Mark Lowry, Lynda Randle, The Isaacs, Bradley Walker, and more longtime friends, who gathered for a time of music and fellowship. Fans will enjoy timeless favorites such as "There's Power in The Blood", "Working On A Building" and "Sinner Saved By Grace".
Follow ecological crusaders protecting the island of Palawan, one of Asia's tourist hotspots. Their struggle is akin to a battlefield as they try to stop politicians and businessmen from destroying its valuable natural resources.
Join in on the journey of exploring the historical roles women have provided to their communities by using scientific forest management while sharing the Next Wave of Conservation from the perspectives of private forest landowners, professional foresters, citizen foresters, and a groundbreaking conservation trailblazer. Planting trees and inspiration for a healthier planet for today and tomorrow.
In April 1775, war breaks out in Britain's most troublesome territory. Now the American Colonial Army faces what seems like an impossible challenge - to militarily defeat the world's most powerful nation. We've all heard the stories of pluck and valor, but what really led to Britain's defeat and the birth of the United States? American and British archeologists and historians unpack the real story of technology, innovation, and luck that determined the outcome of key battles - from the Massachusetts militias who fired the first shots to the Naval clashes between British and American ships of the line. This unique film brings the latest science to bear to reveal the hidden history of the Revolutionary War.
The severe drought is more intense than anything Katavi has witnessed. The natural order of life seems to have fallen apart as hippos fight to the death, a rogue lion wreaks devastation on a cub family, and fire and ash sweep across the parched land.
Carbon is the problem on our planet, but nature is the solution! There's a growing army of inspiring people, fighting to save nature - a movement that's going to help nature draw down carbon and perhaps save us all from the effects of climate change.
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.
Join Stephen Hawking as he sets three ordinary people a truly mind-bending challenge: Can they work out why they exist at all? Hawking takes them down a rabbit hole of profound realizations, helping them think like philosophers as much as scientists.
Join Stephen Hawking as he challenges three ordinary people to work out where the universe came from. Hawking leads the trio on an extraordinary journey of discovery featuring racing cars, ice-skaters, balloons and running tracks.
Alma and Junior try to teach Uncle Nestor how to ride his first bike. /When Papi lets Alma go to the grocery store by herself, she realizes that she needs to focus to complete her mission.
Lyla and Everett recruit Stu to play basketball against their moms, but they'll need to teach Stu to win. / Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Arugula and Carl are on an adventure as archaeologists! With each obstacle they face, they discover you can be afraid and brave at the same time. / While practicing his theremin performance for his Mama on Mother's Day, Carl spots a UFO!
Daniel has lots of activities he wants to do with Juan Carlos, but Mom reminds him to ask his guest what he wants to do. / Daniel can't wait to show Juan Carlos the Clock Factory, but he remembers to ask Juan Carlos what he wants to do first.
Codie accidentally floats away until Mia programs Codie to pop some of his newly inflated balloons. / When Codie wishes to be bigger, Mia helps with a grow code. / When Codie and Mia find a baby bird who has fallen out of its nest, they try to teach it to fly.
Codie accidentally puts a bug in the code when he puts a "Hug" in the code. / When Super Evu gets his cape stuck up in a tree, Mia and Codie discover coding can save the day! / With Mia's help, Codie follows a sequence of code to find a pirate's treasure.
There are sound patterns all over the Treeborhood -- so many that Zeke keeps forgetting the one drum pattern he needs to remember. / Zadie has a hard time admitting that she lost Louisa's toy blimp. If only she had kept track of where it was!
We’re right around the corner on the lawn of Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello, in Charlottesville to talk with Jocelyn Johnson. Her book, My Monticello, is a collection of powerful stories that show people fighting to survive in America.
Hosted by Rose Martin, Life Coach Susan Harf, a trained personal and professional life coach, offers tips and solutions to everyday problems we face in our relationships at home and at work.
One of the most telling things about Dr. Robert Sandel, the President of Virginia Western Community College, is just how many people know him not as Dr. Sandel, but as Bobby. Since his arrival in Roanoke in 2001 enrollment has increased dramatically and the college has become a valuable asset to the business community with new programs in health careers, manufacturing, and more. Dr. Sandel recently announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2024-25 school year, and he's joins host Tom Landon to talk about that decision, and what he sees as the future of the college.
"Andrew Jackson's Mouth" The reunification of two halves of a vandalized sculpture of President Andrew Jackson? "Barton Letter" Why did Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, write a letter about a Civil War soldier? "Spybook" Does a Pennsylvania man have a notebook that once belonged to a World War I spy?
Great Performances at The Met delights audiences with productions featuring the world's leading stars of opera.
Hip Hop legends The Roots give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.
Hear a summary of the day's international and national news. Each weekend broadcast contains original in-depth reporting on topics including education, energy, politics, science, technology, religion, finance and the arts. John Yang anchors.
Join an American couple's courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe. Over the course of two years, the pair will risk their lives so that hundreds can live in freedom. A new film by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky.
This moving, intimate, funny and true-to-life series, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth, tells colorful stories of midwifery and families in London's East End in the 1950s. Jenny Lee, a young woman raised in the wealthy English countryside, has chosen to become a nurse and now, as a newly qualified midwife, has gone to work in the poorest area of the city. Attached to an order of nursing nuns at Nonnatus House, Jenny is part of a team of women who minister to expectant mothers, many of whom give birth at home in appalling conditions. The drama follows Jenny as she meets her patients and learns to love the people who live in the East End.
The birth of a prince comes at a terrible price and Cromwell must help the King remarry. With European politics in disarray, Cromwell sees a chance to form a new alliance.
Transforming from a young Dauphine to the Queen of Style and a true fashion icon, Marie Antoinette must learn the rules and secrets of the Court and attempt to recreate Versailles in her image: free, independent and feminist. But her successes will provoke jealousy and rivalry, and her royal enemies will do everything they can to bring her down.
Colombian superstar Juanes performs a career-spanning set in a euphoric hour featuring gems from his acclaimed smash Vida Cotidiana, his 10th studio album and a career highpoint. The rock giant thrills with electrifying guitar and crowd singalongs.