Warsaw, the heartbeat of contemporary Poland, is gilded with a grand palace, home to a hard-fought 20th-century history, and busy with Chopin concerts. After a stop at the gingerbread bakeries in red-brick Torun, we ogle the massive Teutonic Knight fortress of Malbork. Finishing in maritime Gdansk, we experience handsome Hanseatic townhouses, amber jewelry, and stirring Solidarity history.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
Celebrate the influential icons of our collective and recent memory with treasures like a Jean-Michel Basquiat oil stick drawing, a Fred &Joanne Rogers trolley and card, and Julia Child's copper pans. Which has an updated value of $500,000?
Enjoy Tchaikovsky's holiday classic set in Edwardian-era London. Clara embarks on a fantastical adventure with her enchanted nutcracker featuring over 100 dancers and a magical, dreamlike realm. Choreographed by Aaron S. Watkin and Arielle Smith.
Europe's Christmas markets are explored, as they come alive in winter with festively decorated wooden stalls offering all sorts of treats and delights. Cities and towns in Germany, France and Switzerland are visited, and the Kingston Trio provides special folk arrangements of traditional Christmas carols-- adding to the magic and enchantment of the medieval and castle towns visited.
Jenn and Nathan review Tulsa's stormwater management and install a rain barrel; Mark helps a homeowner divert water from her pooling patio; the team shares new additions to their tool bags.
Prunella Sees the Light - To make everything perfect for her sleepover with Marina, Prunella happily styles her room to resemble a "Henry Skreever" book. But then she panics - since Marina is blind, will decorations she can't even see offend her... or worse, make her trip? Or will Prunella discover that her worries about protecting Marina - and their friendship - are more about Prunella's own perceptions rather than Marina's actual capabilities? Return of the Snowball - For six months, two weeks and four days, D.W. has been trying to solve the mystery of her snowball's disappearance. So when it re-appears in the freezer, she's ecstatic!! But wait - if it was taken once, how can she stop it from being stolen again? Can D.W. keep the snowball safe from plotting thieves... or even from melting?
Who Is Agent Otis? - Olympia discovers a secret about her partner. Curriculum: charts, line graphs, data analysis and collection.
The Wild Kratts crew lament the extinction of different animals in recent history and how they'll never ever be able to see them. Aviva decides that it's finally time to unveil her most secret invention yet - the Time Trampoline! Using the trampoline, the Wild Kratts jump back in time to meet the extinct Dodo Bird of Mauritius. But once there, they run into Gourmand's ancestor, who decides Dodos are definitely on the menu! It's Wild Kratts to the rescue!
Plans are underway in Elwood City for the best holidays ever as Arthur, D.W., their family and friends make preparations for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even "Baxter Day" (Buster and his mom's special celebration). The only problem is, just like in real life, perfection is hard to attain, and things start to fall apart.
Carl realizes his favorite sour pickle scratch-n-sniff sticker lost its smell. He must get that sour pickle smell back! / Carl notices that his baby blanket, Knit-Knit, has a hole in it. What could have happened? It's a Knit-Knit mystery!
Daniel, Dad, Prince Wednesday and Prince Tuesday are all going sledding! But once they get to the hill and see how tall it is, Daniel and Prince Wednesday get scared. Dad assures them that if they try it a little bit at a time, they might surprise themselves and have a great time.
The Shuffler traps the Super Readers in a high-tech maze! Mr. More and The Eraser wage a battle of opposites! When Mr. Furmore goes missing, Mr. More comes to the Super Readers for help!
Phoebe & Jay learn to use a chore chart to move through their duties in an organized way. Phoebe & Jay help Mr. Gurley and Ms. Dennis complete their challenge of walking 10 laps around the courtyard and they learn to use lane markers.
On a really hot day, Abby makes a snowman to help keep her and Elmo cool. But after they return from getting some decorations, their snowman has disappeared, and they wonder where it went.
The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. Super fans Sammy and Louisa save the celebration! / This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.
Someplace Else is getting ready for New Year's Eve, and Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie. After neighbors celebrate the countdown in their own ways, they come together for a new tradition!
112A Mom yearns for past snowy winters, so Rosie tries to make her a snowy winter in the backyard.112B Rosie, Iggy and Papa are on hike in a national park, but it turns into a rescue mission when Lote falls in the river.
The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary. / After Ari's sandwich grows mold and he names it Doug, he's determined to learn more about it.
Alma and Junior want to stay awake until midnight on New Year's Eve, but will they make it? / When Eddie Mambo gets sick, Alma gets impatient waiting for him to feel better.
When Molly arrives in Shiprock, home of the Dine people, she's excited to gift beaver mittens to her new friend, Kevin. But, when she is hit with the desert heat, she worries they may not be a good gift. Can she salvage this gift-giving snafu? / Grandpa Nat's new drone gets swept away by a dust devil when showing Molly an ancient Dine volcano in Shiprock, New Mexico. Determined to recover the lost drone, Molly and Grandpa Nat must use clues within the pictures it snapped before it crashed.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the time when Milwaukee PBS broadcasts annual favorite LETTERS TO SANTA. Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Television and Video Students produce this tribute to the holiday. In addition to featuring dozens of community children who tell Santa just what they are wishing for this Christmas, the programs explore themes like the importance of teamwork and why it’s the thought that counts.
Experience the majestic Danube River as it passes through stunning European landscape, history and culture. The cities visited along the Danube, are particularly spectacular during the Christmas season.
Comedians Phil Hammond and Maria McErlane's antique adventure takes them through Cheshire, Lancashire and Wales. Helped by experts Margie Cooper and Phil Serrell, both take charge of the shopping. Phil comes face-to-face with the inspiration for 'Sherlock Holmes,' and Maria hears how a beautiful well in Flintshire has been credited with healing powers for over 700 years.
Celebrate the influential icons of our collective and recent memory with treasures like a Jean-Michel Basquiat oil stick drawing, a Fred &Joanne Rogers trolley and card, and Julia Child's copper pans. Which has an updated value of $500,000?
St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota presents music for the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Season. First held in 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States, and features more than 450 students from St. Olaf College's renowned choirs and orchestra. Featuring familiar carols, beloved choral works, and exciting new compositions, themes of the Advent and Christmas season are explored through music in this cherished tradition.
ADELANTE is a monthly, locally produced series celebrating the rich heritage of Latino people. The program airs in Spanish with subtitles in English. Program segments originally taped in English are captioned in Spanish.
Outdoor Wisconsin travels to Bender Park in Oak Creek. Elizabeth Cramer goes dogsledding in Bayfield County with Wolfsong Adventures. Jeff Kelm looks at new ice fishing technology. And Dan Small learns how to make a wing bone turkey call with Wisconsin Turkey Commander Loren Voss.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected family trees of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson, using DNA and long-lost records to redefine notions of the black experience-and challenge preconceptions of America's past.
Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee's iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock 'n' roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.
As PBS' premier public affairs series, FRONTLINE's stature is reaffirmed each week through incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human, social and political experience.
See how carbon is drawn down by the oceans. Discover how plankton, whale poop, the fish we eat and the secret organisms at the deepest depths of the ocean play a fundamental role in removing carbon from the atmosphere.
Host Julia Collin Davison makes host Bridget Lancaster an impressive Garlic-and-Herb Rubbed Pork Crown Roast. Science expert Dan Souza hops in a go-kart to explain carryover cooking. And test cook Nik Sharma makes Squash Agrodolce with Toasted Hazelnuts and Burrata for Julia.
Daniel Boulud, using four kinds of peas, creates a chilled green pea soup with rosemary. Gordon Hamersley prepares "perfect" tossed salad, noting the importance of tossing the salad correctly.
The rocky planets have similar origins, but only one supports life. Was it always this way?
Before it was the dry Red Planet, Mars was a wet world that may have had the ingredients for life.
High on a mountaintop in northern Chile, a remarkable new eye on the sky is poised to transform our understanding of the universe. The groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory, featuring massive mirrors and the largest digital camera on Earth, will collect more data in its first year than all previous optical telescopes combined. Witness the tense moments of its first light and the triumphs of scientists as they strive to answer humanity's biggest questions, from identifying threatening asteroids in our Solar System to the very origins and ultimate fate of our universe. Prepare to see the cosmos as never before.
In the Alps, December transforms the mountains and valleys into a winter wonderland. Spruce and fir forests glisten with sparkling frost as goldcrests dart across in search of their feast. Marmots retreat to cozy underground homes, chamois race across the highest peaks, while deer and wolves trot through deep snow. Catch a glimpse into the Alps' most enchanting time of year.
Instructor Wai Lana's approach to the ancient science of yoga targets overall health by focusing not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit.
Try a range of backbends to strengthen your spine, stretch your abdominal organs, and build your stamina.
This fluid sequence incorporates the Moon Salutation, offering a soothing alternative to an active practice and providing equilibrium in an uncertain world. It is also a nice practice for the evening when you wish to slow down and connect to some inner quiet.
Bask in the colorful springtime bloom of poppies as we enjoy a series of simple stretches designed to create more ease in your neck, shoulders, chest, back, legs and more while using a chair for support.
Join Miranda for this targeted no-impact workout designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles by rebalancing the entire body. In just 23 minutes, you will learn to decompress the hip joints by releasing chronically tight hip flexors - allowing you to properly activate, strengthen and tone the largest muscle group in the body (which will help burn more calories!) Easy to follow and moderately paced, this standing and floor glute-centered workout will leave you feeling strengthened, freer in the joints, while improving posture and alleviating pain in the lower back, knees and hips.
By doing exercises with eyes closed, Host Mary Ann Wilson, RN, builds an awareness of how good spinal alignment feels. Mary Ann gives a tip of the day! (12 of 20)
The country of the Netherlands inspired the Dutch masters, and became a powerhouse that conquered the sea. Rudy bicycles to Amsterdam's great art museums, to see the works of Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Then he climbs to the attic where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis. Later, he prowls windmills and check out Amsterdam's infamous red-light district. The next stop is the Hague, home to the International Court of Justice. Finally, he peeks at the delightful city of Delft, where he learns techniques for making world-renowned china. Tips are also given on riding trolleys and buying Delftware.
Who built a chapel on the edge of an Alpine cliff? What does a pagan beast and a Catholic tradition have to do with a children's parade? Where can you dance the Schuplattler? And eat an 'Imperial Mess'? Why did the Luftlmalerei tradition start? When did Emperor Franz Joseph & Empress Sissi sleep in a snowy retreat? How do you make an igloo? Yodel-Lay-Hee-Hoo, it's time to get curious about Tyrol!
Magnificent, wild and culturally rich, Zambia is everything you think Africa is and more. Joseph first flies into the South Luangwa National Park for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters. We join Joseph on village visits, jeep excursions as well as on a walking safari for close encounters with the King of Beasts! He then heads south along the great Zambezi River. There he canoes through "Hippo City", visits with a pride of lions, and for the icing on the cake journeys to Victoria Falls or as the locals call it, Mosi-oa-Tunya - "The Smoke that Thunders." In one of the world's great wonders he swims in the "Devil's Pool" and leans out into the 300-foot abyss. In the end, he discovers that although Zambia's wildlife is impressive and its natural wonders, breathtaking, it is the majesty of its people's gentle smiles, open hearts, and quiet strength that outshines it all!
Sarah talks with Jeremy, the neighborhood ice cream man, who shares touching stories about selling treats and the joy it brings across generations. He recalls a child offering a precious stone for ice cream, highlighting the simple pleasures of his work. Meanwhile, Roger paints an ice cream sundae using oils, carefully capturing light, shadow, and melting details to create texture and realism while balancing artistic style with accuracy.
Watch, delight and learn as Bob Ross paints a novel twist in his beautiful wooded scene.
Jenn and Nathan review Tulsa's stormwater management and install a rain barrel; Mark helps a homeowner divert water from her pooling patio; the team shares new additions to their tool bags.
Upgrade your sewing ability with popular presser feet and instructions from Nancy. Nancy's techniques are amazingly simple for using the Invisible Zipper Foot, Roller Foot, Walking Foot, and Satin edge Foot as you make samples for this workbook lesson. Basic techniques and new ideas merge for a comprehensive class on presser feet.
It's a stuffed pasta showdown as Sara travels to an ancient Tuscan villa to learn the secrets of homemade ravioli from a real Italian chef, a delicious but time-consuming task involving asparagus, goat cheese and a whole lot of chianti. Back home in her American kitchen, Sara shows us a hack to make a homemade ravioli stuffed with spicy greens, quick enough for a weeknight and pretty darn tasty. Which is best? Only the cook knows.
Test cook Dan Souza makes host Julia Collin Davison Porchetta-Style Turkey Breast. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews smart ovens. Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Bridget Lancaster Roasted Fennel with Orange-Honey Dressing.
Bread machine "wizard" Lora Brody of West Newton, Massachusetts visits Julia Child in her kitchen. Brody demonstrates how to make bread machine buttermilk white bread. After the machine kneads the dough, she bakes one loaf in the oven and the other is baked in the machine. Using the same dough, she forms cloverleaf rolls and twisty rolls and breadsticks. Brody creates a salsa quitza made from a dough containing refried beans and flour then topped with cream cheese, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Host Laura Theodore prepares a Spanish-inspired supper menu. Special guest: Dr. Pam Popper. "Quinoa and Butternut Squash Paella" highlights quinoa, which stands in for the traditional rice, while butternut squash adds welcome texture and taste. First course features "Avocado-Tofu Salad" with "Lively Lemon Dressing." For dessert, elegant "Baked Apples in Parchment" provide a delicious finish to this satisfying menu. (4 of 13)
In Casas Grandes, Pati rides in style with local art curator Mayte Lujan in her 1960s Cadillac. Mayte owns a bed and breakfast, Las Guacamayas, where she invites Pati into the kitchen to make chile con queso in impossibly soft flour tortillas. Later, Pati learns about another tasty export from Chihuahua, pecans, at Gustavo Vazquez's farm, where his family has been growing them for generations.
Mickela heads to Lafayette, Louisiana to celebrate the 50th Annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles, the largest celebration of Cajun and Creole music, dance, and culture in the world! She learns to the play the iconic rubboard with Tee Don Landry, tries zydeco dancing at a traditional Creole La La, and tastes the delicacies of the area on a Cajun Food Tour!
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
Some of the world's most beautiful waters and beaches await visitors to southern Thailand, where the names of Andaman Coast towns such as Phuket are well known to backpackers and sun seekers. But there's more to this 16-million-year-old ecosystem than just golf and sunbathing. Dramatic limestone cliffs and rock formations jut from translucent waters of Phang-nga Bay. Rudy paddles through hidden entrances of small islands to find mangroves few people ever see. He meets locals in a seaside village devastated by the recent tsunami as they struggle to rebuild by offering sustainable tourism and home stays to visitors. (7 of 13)
Burt and Nicholas set out to discover the origins of the word "resort, " first used in England to describe holiday towns like Brighton, where visitors stayed and dined at local hotels. Then they journey to the Palm Beaches, Florida, where the idea of a resort has transformed the area into one of the world's most iconic vacation destinations.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
Ron and Ashlyn push through bear country in the boreal forest on a 100 year old railway track to reach a breathtaking basecamp on Kingsmere Lake in Prince Albert National Park which is one of Canada s historic National Parks.
ADELANTE is a monthly, locally produced series celebrating the rich heritage of Latino people. The program airs in Spanish with subtitles in English. Program segments originally taped in English are captioned in Spanish.
BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA delivers coverage and analysis of international events and issues with a fresh perspective, connecting the dots between the United States and the world. Katty Kay serves as series anchor.
With a global focus, BBC News The World Today focuses on big, breaking international news stories with in-depth reporting, interviews and analysis. Maryam Moshiri presents from the studio and the field.
Tension sparks when James buys an X-ray machine for practice, challenging Siegfried's traditional methods. Mrs. Hall learns more about Siegfried's shenanigans, and Mrs. Pumphrey seeks advice from the team when Tricki seems unusually distant.
Tristan and Siegfried find themselves in competition to treat the horse of a wealthy family that's new to the area. Mrs. Pumphrey and James prepare Tricki for a special visitor, and Mrs. Hall uncovers a surprising secret of Tristan's.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
In the Alps, December transforms the mountains and valleys into a winter wonderland. Spruce and fir forests glisten with sparkling frost as goldcrests dart across in search of their feast. Marmots retreat to cozy underground homes, chamois race across the highest peaks, while deer and wolves trot through deep snow. Catch a glimpse into the Alps' most enchanting time of year.
Chef Maria Loi heads to the Papantoniou Museum in beautiful Nafplio, where she speaks with Ioanna Papantoniou, about her life as a stage production designer and the history of Greece's miracle ingredient, tomato paste. Inspired by her conversation, Chef Loi makes her mom's recipe for Patates Kokkinistes (Red Potatoes). Back at home in New York City, Chef Cesare Casella joins Maria in her kitchen. Together the two collaborate on a Greek-Italian Kritharaki me Ntomata (Orzo with Tomatoes) and Spastes Patates me Pelte (Smashed Potatoes with Tomato Paste).
Morgan Bolling makes host Julia Collin Davison Jamaican Oxtail, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about oxtail dishes around the world. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for countertop compost bins, and Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster Jamaican Rice and Peas.
Cassandra experiences Napa, visiting James Moss, Founder of J Moss winery. Joining her is Tonya Pitts, sommelier who shares her wine skills. Cassandra also embarks on the ride of a lifetime with the picturesque Napa Valley Wine Train ride.
Cassandra travels to Mexico on an exclusive trip courtesy of Baja Wine & Dine Tours. Ultimate dining experiences, wine and tequila tasting, and a visit from the queen of ceviche, Cassandra and her friends get the VIP treatment.
Host Andreas Viestad visits some of the richest fish banks in mid-Norway and then prepares a seafood dish with native scallops, crabs and lobster. The region also holds some of the most modern aquaculture for salmon and mussels--and Andreas makes the most of these ingredients.
Silesia is historically the center of Poland's hard industry and there are certainly many rich traditions and hearty, homemade meals that were born out of this old way of life. Katowice is the bustling city capital of the region, offering visitors plenty of attractions to explore! The heart of an agglomeration over 2-million people it was once identified as a booming center of heavy industry and it is still recognized for its numerous mines, old ironworks and factories. It's cuisine both present and past, is inseparable from the industrial landscape of the area. The everyday work life of the locals gave birth to a warm and hearty menu, full of filling dishes, rich in flavor. The region, unlike many others in Poland, fiercely defends its local culinary heritage as recipes are passed on from generation to generation carefully preserved in their original form. In this episode, Aleksandra will dive deep into the region's industrial past with a visit to the Guido Mine in Zabrze (an old coal mine located nearly 1,000 feet beneath the surface of the earth!), a tour through the city center of Katowice, a visit to the old workers' neighborhood, Nikiszowiec (the birthplace of the region's cuisine!), and finish off with a meal at a couple of Katowice's modern restaurants which proudly uphold the region's old traditions.
Kevin follows original window repairs. Zack builds a cedar bracket to support the roof and visits a factory that fabricates pine flooring from salvaged wood.
The team looks back at how smart home technology has evolved over the 25 years of filming the show, from solar windows to robotic garden tools. Ross Trethewey installs smart privacy film to a bathroom window, allowing it to be clear or frosted with the flip of a switch. Jenn Nawada travels to Santa Fe to help a homeowner select and plant structural, drought-tolerant plants for their landscape.
The quintessence of charming England is the "West Country": quaint Cotswold villages with their fine churches, manor homes, and gastropubs; Wells, England's smallest cathedral town; and the New Age capital of Glastonbury, with its legends of the Holy Grail and King Arthur. He finishes by pondering the dramatic prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.
Bob Ross paints the deepest, darkest place in the forest on a vertical canvas; so mysterious!
Katie Lila joins forces with a nonprofit to create clever auction items for a community event. Then the community comes together to help Katie Lila and her team create a river of Dahlias on the stairs of the Library.
It's a Dickens of a Christmas special, with inspired ideas for flowers, crafts, recipes, and entertaining that will carry you through the past, present, and future of the holiday season. Included: Sugar Cookie and Gluhwein recipes.
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
The Automatic Continuous Clothing Closure, commonly called the zipper, was first invented in 1917. Sewing in a zipper may seem like a daunting task for someone just learning to sew. Though it will take plenty of patience and practice, learning how to do it is worth your time and effort. Peggy's guest Ella Pritsker demonstrates easy and efficient methods of zipper installation.
Steve builds an outdoor table for two. Prefect for that intimate dinner outside.
It's a Dickens of a Christmas special, with inspired ideas for flowers, crafts, recipes, and entertaining that will carry you through the past, present, and future of the holiday season. Included: Sugar Cookie and Gluhwein recipes.
Pati steps into Mexico City's creative scene at El Volador, where Francisco Enriquez shows how his team builds the towering art behind Day of the Dead parades and festivals. Over alambre, they reflect on the power of imagination. Later, Pati visits papel picado artist Yuriria Alfaro and her team to learn about the history of punctured paper and share fish tamales that honor its enduring spirit.
Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist. Like delicious ravioli made with wonton skins to save time, or lasagna made with polenta rather than noodles. For a show stopper, try her butternut squash farrotto, just like risotto but with the ancient grain farro. On top, delicious fried sage.
Explore Mississippi's vibrant college towns, from Oxford's historic charm to Starkville's spirited campus life and Jackson's cultural highlights, discovering local flavors, history, and the unique energy each town brings to the Magnolia State.
Joseph experiences a Southern Christmas in South Carolina, delving into Gullah Geechee history and culture, attending a Christmas service, and viewing Brookgreen Gardens Night of a Thousand Candles. Joseph meets Ron and Natalie Daise, learns about autism awareness, and paints with a penguin. Christmas caroling and a traditional low country boil bring heartfelt moments to the holiday.
Arcing along the southeast coast of England, Rick travels from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). Then he hikes the trails that top the towering chalk cliffs of the South Downs, wander into the beachy resort of Brighton (England's Coney Island), and push on to Portsmouth, whose naval heritage has left it with the best collection of historic sailing ships anywhere.
Take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross and enjoy a springtime cactus surprise.
Pati steps into Mexico City's creative scene at El Volador, where Francisco Enriquez shows how his team builds the towering art behind Day of the Dead parades and festivals. Over alambre, they reflect on the power of imagination. Later, Pati visits papel picado artist Yuriria Alfaro and her team to learn about the history of punctured paper and share fish tamales that honor its enduring spirit.
Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist. Like delicious ravioli made with wonton skins to save time, or lasagna made with polenta rather than noodles. For a show stopper, try her butternut squash farrotto, just like risotto but with the ancient grain farro. On top, delicious fried sage.
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
The Automatic Continuous Clothing Closure, commonly called the zipper, was first invented in 1917. Sewing in a zipper may seem like a daunting task for someone just learning to sew. Though it will take plenty of patience and practice, learning how to do it is worth your time and effort. Peggy's guest Ella Pritsker demonstrates easy and efficient methods of zipper installation.
Steve builds an outdoor table for two. Prefect for that intimate dinner outside.
It's a Dickens of a Christmas special, with inspired ideas for flowers, crafts, recipes, and entertaining that will carry you through the past, present, and future of the holiday season. Included: Sugar Cookie and Gluhwein recipes.
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison tall and tender Butter and Lard Biscuits, and Toni Tipton-Martin addresses the debate between lard and shortening. Equipment expert Adam Ried weighs the benefits of full-sized and mini food processors. Bryan Roof visits Asheville, NC and shares his version of Mimosa Fried Chicken with host Bridget Lancaster.
Pati steps into Mexico City's creative scene at El Volador, where Francisco Enriquez shows how his team builds the towering art behind Day of the Dead parades and festivals. Over alambre, they reflect on the power of imagination. Later, Pati visits papel picado artist Yuriria Alfaro and her team to learn about the history of punctured paper and share fish tamales that honor its enduring spirit.
Who doesn't love Italian food? Sara's got some of your favorites made with a twist. Like delicious ravioli made with wonton skins to save time, or lasagna made with polenta rather than noodles. For a show stopper, try her butternut squash farrotto, just like risotto but with the ancient grain farro. On top, delicious fried sage.
Explore Mississippi's vibrant college towns, from Oxford's historic charm to Starkville's spirited campus life and Jackson's cultural highlights, discovering local flavors, history, and the unique energy each town brings to the Magnolia State.
Joseph experiences a Southern Christmas in South Carolina, delving into Gullah Geechee history and culture, attending a Christmas service, and viewing Brookgreen Gardens Night of a Thousand Candles. Joseph meets Ron and Natalie Daise, learns about autism awareness, and paints with a penguin. Christmas caroling and a traditional low country boil bring heartfelt moments to the holiday.
Arcing along the southeast coast of England, Rick travels from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). Then he hikes the trails that top the towering chalk cliffs of the South Downs, wander into the beachy resort of Brighton (England's Coney Island), and push on to Portsmouth, whose naval heritage has left it with the best collection of historic sailing ships anywhere.
DOOK CHASE: A CHEF'S JOURNEY is a culinary tour showcasing the rich food traditions of New Orleans. The series explores cultural connections in every bite with Dook Chase, the executive chef of the historically significant Dooky Chase Restaurant. Episodes follow Dook as he visits places and people at the heart of New Orleans' legendary cuisine. Then, he brings those experiences back to the kitchen where he prepares dishes that incorporate the flavors and techniques of the city’s mosaic of culinary traditions. With an emphasis on how dishes and ingredients reflect the city's history, Dook connects with chefs who have elevated Creole, Cajun and West African cuisine to the forefront of fine dining in New Orleans. Dook also visits local Italian, Vietnamese, Indian and Latin American establishments where chefs recreate the food from their homeland.
An up-close-and-personal experience with farm-raised catfish offers Vivian an enlightened perspective on the industry. When a staff member's last day at the restaurant finally arrives, heavy emotions, and fond memories create a bonding moment for the entire crew. It's the holidays and Vivian is crowned Grand Marshall of the Pink Hill Christmas Parade.
As we become more aware of our dinner's carbon footprint, many are seeking to grow as much as possible close to home using environmentally-sensitive methods. In St. Louis, Matt Lebon of Custom Foodscaping builds permaculture food forests, focusing on native plants and resource management to create bountiful urban harvests. From restaurants to churches to schools, his food forests fulfill a range of needs, feeding bodies as well as spirits with his innovative edible landscape designs.
Milk Street offers something new and something old when it comes to holiday cookies. Inspired by Austrian linzertorte, we make a batch of Linzer Bars with raspberry jam and a warmly spiced crust. Then, we bake up Chocolate-Dipped Tahini and Browned Butter Cookies, showcasing the flavor combination of chocolate and sesame. Finally, it's Polish Gingerbread Cookies with Honey and Rye.
DOOK CHASE: A CHEF'S JOURNEY is a culinary tour showcasing the rich food traditions of New Orleans. The series explores cultural connections in every bite with Dook Chase, the executive chef of the historically significant Dooky Chase Restaurant. Episodes follow Dook as he visits places and people at the heart of New Orleans' legendary cuisine. Then, he brings those experiences back to the kitchen where he prepares dishes that incorporate the flavors and techniques of the city’s mosaic of culinary traditions. With an emphasis on how dishes and ingredients reflect the city's history, Dook connects with chefs who have elevated Creole, Cajun and West African cuisine to the forefront of fine dining in New Orleans. Dook also visits local Italian, Vietnamese, Indian and Latin American establishments where chefs recreate the food from their homeland.
Liora and Yolanda visit Hardanger in Norway to find out more about apples and hard cider, the wine of the north. Did you know that the fjord valley with its steep mountains create a microclimate perfect for growing fruits? Our hosts are eager to learn more about this, so they meet up with three apple-farmers to select three different ciders. Chef Steinar Rinaldo is ready for the chef's challenge. Will his dishes match the chosen ciders?
The hosts travel to Portugal in search of the finest Portuguese wines. The journey takes them from Alentejo in the south to the capital, Lisbon. Portugal offers a wide variety of wines with distinctive personalities, but can chef Joao Rodrigues prepare dishes that complement the chosen wines at his Michelin-starred restaurant Feitoria?
Arcing along the southeast coast of England, Rick travels from Canterbury (with its famous cathedral) to Dover (stoutly fortified from Roman times to the Battle of Britain). Then he hikes the trails that top the towering chalk cliffs of the South Downs, wander into the beachy resort of Brighton (England's Coney Island), and push on to Portsmouth, whose naval heritage has left it with the best collection of historic sailing ships anywhere.
Joseph experiences a Southern Christmas in South Carolina, delving into Gullah Geechee history and culture, attending a Christmas service, and viewing Brookgreen Gardens Night of a Thousand Candles. Joseph meets Ron and Natalie Daise, learns about autism awareness, and paints with a penguin. Christmas caroling and a traditional low country boil bring heartfelt moments to the holiday.
Explore Mississippi's vibrant college towns, from Oxford's historic charm to Starkville's spirited campus life and Jackson's cultural highlights, discovering local flavors, history, and the unique energy each town brings to the Magnolia State.
Take a drive deep into the desert with Bob Ross and enjoy a springtime cactus surprise.
DOOK CHASE: A CHEF'S JOURNEY is a culinary tour showcasing the rich food traditions of New Orleans. The series explores cultural connections in every bite with Dook Chase, the executive chef of the historically significant Dooky Chase Restaurant. Episodes follow Dook as he visits places and people at the heart of New Orleans' legendary cuisine. Then, he brings those experiences back to the kitchen where he prepares dishes that incorporate the flavors and techniques of the city’s mosaic of culinary traditions. With an emphasis on how dishes and ingredients reflect the city's history, Dook connects with chefs who have elevated Creole, Cajun and West African cuisine to the forefront of fine dining in New Orleans. Dook also visits local Italian, Vietnamese, Indian and Latin American establishments where chefs recreate the food from their homeland.
Milk Street offers something new and something old when it comes to holiday cookies. Inspired by Austrian linzertorte, we make a batch of Linzer Bars with raspberry jam and a warmly spiced crust. Then, we bake up Chocolate-Dipped Tahini and Browned Butter Cookies, showcasing the flavor combination of chocolate and sesame. Finally, it's Polish Gingerbread Cookies with Honey and Rye.
On December 30, 1994, a man entered two abortion clinics in Brookline, MA. By day's end, two women were dead, five wounded, and a community was left mourning. Thus began a clandestine dialogue between leaders of the pro-choice and pro-life movements and the beginning of the most unlikely friendship.
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.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
In GOSPEL's hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
Six organizations work to bridge divides by bringing people together from different backgrounds.
On December 30, 1994, a man entered two abortion clinics in Brookline, MA. By day's end, two women were dead, five wounded, and a community was left mourning. Thus began a clandestine dialogue between leaders of the pro-choice and pro-life movements and the beginning of the most unlikely friendship.
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.
In GOSPEL's hour 3, gospel goes mainstream, taking the good news everywhere.
Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers.
Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.
A South Carolina blacksmith, a North Carolina potter and a New Jersey glass artist are showcased.
A look at how people acquire the knowledge and necessary skills to achieve a career in craft.
New Mexico-based archaeologist and artist Charles Carillo evokes traditional Spanish colonial style.
DW News - a daily newscast from the heart of Europe. As one of the world's largest international broadcasters, Deutsche Welle provides public television viewers the unique opportunity to see our world from another perspective.
BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA delivers coverage and analysis of international events and issues with a fresh perspective, connecting the dots between the United States and the world. Katty Kay serves as series anchor.
NEWSLINE is produced by NHK, Japan's news leading public broadcaster, featuring global news and current affairs, business, sports, science and technology trends plus global weather forecasts from over 30 news bureaus throughout the world.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Travel across Africa's Sahel, where Muslims and Christians unite to fight desertification.
The Dalai Lama, a rabbi and a bio-ethicist talk about the nature of consciousness.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
The Day provides viewers with the background and analysis they need to understand the top stories of the last 24 hours. Join our Chief News Anchor Brent Goff as he puts the day's events into context and discusses them with experts and correspondents in the field.
BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.
The Hunters host a young visitor from Nigeria and rejoice at the chance for her to experience winter. But, when she doesn't enjoy the cold, the Hunter kids set out on a mission to show her the fun of playing in the snowy wonderland outside.
The Weight of the World Depends on Orla - Orla shares the story of how she was chosen to protect the 44-leaf clover. Curriculum: Measurement Weight / Density. Substitute Agents - With the Mobile Unit agents in trouble, Oxley and Olanda must come to the rescue. Curriculum: Prediction and Probability.
The Wild Kratts accidentally lose some Hispid hares in a wintery North American forest.
When an injured bird who is struggling to fly appears in the Hunter's backyard, the kids spring to action. In a test against time, they try to speed up the bird's recovery so it can join its bird friends migrating south for the winter.
Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. There's only one dilemma - neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present! In the end, both gift-giving predicaments are simply and beautifully resolved, revealing the true spirit of the holiday season.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
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!
The kids rescue the star circuit inventor and stop Hacker from turning out the lights in Cyberspace!
AJ wants to do all the activities on his super fun list, but it's summertime and everything on his list is a winter activity. Sparks' Crew works together to devise solutions for adapting to the seasonal changes. Curriculum: Humans devise solutions for adapting to seasonal changes. / On a cold winter morning, Fur Blur isn't her usual self: she keeps sleeping. Sparks' Crew takes her to see Benny's grandfather, a veterinarian. But, it's a challenge to get there through the snow. Curriculum: Seasonal changes require us to change the way we do things. Animals can adapt to the winter in their own ways, such as hibernation.
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.
Elmo got his first bike! He loves it so much until he sees Abby's new bike that can fly! Elmo feels jealous and does a heart breath. He now realizes he loves his bike just the way it is. Meanwhile, Grover fixes Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart.
Mr. More adds syllables to the word banana' and makes a never-ending ba-na-na-na-na-na-na-na! When Alpha Pig shows Wonder Red his new Shrink Ray, it accidentally shrinks THEM! Mr. More turns harmless flowers into enormous monster plants!
Ski Monkey - When a blizzard covers the country house with a foot of snow, George can't wait to get outside to play. But he soon learns that such deep snow isn't easy for a monkey to play in, until he learns how much fun it can be to ski, snowshoe and sled.George the Grocer - George really wants the toy oven he sees in the window at the toy store, but first, he has to find a job to earn money to buy it. Since neither Chef Pisghetti nor Mr. Glass need help, George decides to go to work at the Grocery Store. While George is pretty proud of the job he does helping customers, the grocer is pretty confused about who is causing such chaos in the aisles.
Elmo feels jealous that his mom and Abby are having fun together as teammates. Elmo does a heart breath to feel better and apologizes to Abby and Rudy for not making game night fun. Meanwhile, Cookie Monster and Grover try to win a game.
Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat are having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. There's only one dilemma - neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present! In the end, both gift-giving predicaments are simply and beautifully resolved, revealing the true spirit of the holiday season.
Only one way to find out if there are unicorns on the moon build a spaceship and go see for yourself! / Louisa tells Zeke she's a Moon Magician who can turn the moon into different shapes. Would Zeke like to learn how she does it?
Daniel and Max see their friends playing, but don't know how to join in. They learn that sometimes, you just have to ask! /O the Owl is worried about joining his friends, but when he asks if he can play too, they say yes!
Daniel is going to Prince Wednesday's castle to play, but when Mom tells him that they will be walking and NOT riding Trolley, Daniel gets mad. Mom explains to Daniel that he can't always get what he wants but shows him a way to feel better.
Mr. More adds syllables to the word banana' and makes a never-ending ba-na-na-na-na-na-na-na! When Alpha Pig shows Wonder Red his new Shrink Ray, it accidentally shrinks THEM! Mr. More turns harmless flowers into enormous monster plants!
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? / Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to become a good listener?
Skylar is upset when Lotta doesn't come over after school for a Friendicorn High Watch Party. Can Lotta find a way to tell Skylar about her recharge routine? / Forrest and Lotta team up for the Student Super Chef competition at their school.
Plans are underway in Elwood City for the best holidays ever as Arthur, D.W., their family and friends make preparations for perfect gifts, perfect parties and perfect family traditions for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even "Baxter Day" (Buster and his mom's special celebration). The only problem is, just like in real life, perfection is hard to attain, and things start to fall apart.
Rosie is thrilled to spend Christmas with Abuela in Mexico City, but in her excitement, she forgets Abuela's present, and now she has to find a new present before their Noche Buena celebration.
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.
I am Winston Churchill Brad is excited to join a small group of boys building a castle in the KidZone, but his enthusiasm quickly disappears when they refuse to listen to any of his ideas. Brad knows he could help make their castle amazing, if only they'd listen. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes go back in time to meet someone who knew exactly how to command attention: Winston Churchill. They meet Winston just as he's about to play a game of capture the flag with his new schoolmates, but none of them want to listen to his ideas on how to play the game! Knowing he could lead his team to victory, Winston keeps on sharing his ideas, confidently and politely, until the boys finally listen. Their big win shows Brad how important it is to speak up for yourself. I am Cleopatra Xavier is stoked to see a super awesome super moon in real life! There's just one problem: he'd have to stay up past bedtime. How can he ask his parents? What if they say no? To the Secret Museum! Our heroes go back in time to meet someone who was skilled at the art of negotiation: Cleopatra. They arrive in Ancient Egypt and find Cleopatra just as she's preparing to ask her father a big question of her own: she wants to end her daily lessons a full hour early so she can attend a festival in town. Luckily, Cleopatra knows exactly how to ask! You have to be prepared, confident, and polite. Seeing how well Cleopatra's strategy works shows Xavier how important it is to ask for things the right way.
It's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate, but when the Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission. Our heroes must race against time to thwart their greedy archrivals' most miserly scheme yet! Will they be able to travel to the ends of the earth and return their baby animal friends to their homes in time for the holidays?
It's Rafia's first time ice skating, and Alma is sure she'll find it easy since she's so good at sports. When Rafia has trouble on the ice, Alma must find a way to help her friend learn without making her feel self-conscious. When Junior loses his first tooth, Alma tries everything to cheer him up. But with Junior still bummed out after she gives him all his favorite things, Alma realizes that the one thing she can do to make him happy is to help him find it.
The Loops pack holiday cookies and Stu helps deliver them. While he's away, the Loops tell stories of when they first met Stu. When Stu doesn't come back from his delivery, Lyla and her family need to figure out a way to get Stu back home.
After the playground is too hot to use on a scorching day, the Hunters decide to embark on an adventure searching for cool places in the neighborhood. But, they realize they didn't have to go far, finding unexpected shade in their backyard.
In the middle of summer, Olive and Otto must figure out why parts of the town are turning snowy and cold. Then, Olive and Otto interrogate two suspects to figure out which one is innocent and which one is guilty.
When a rogue wave crashes into the Tortuga, the Wild Kratts get separated. Jimmy and Aviva end up on rafts in the middle of the ocean. Koki is trapped on a sinking Tortuga. While Chris and Martin end up on two islands. Chris is alone on his island, but Martin isn't. He soon discovers a creature friend - a Puffin! Martin begins to devise a plan to use the powers of this little bird to get off the island and rescue his friends.
When Dot and Al announce the Hunters are spending Christmas in Nigeria, Corky worries about skipping their usual cold-weather traditions. But as they plan an exciting celebration, Corky wonders: can she have a fun Christmas without snow?
Lyla and Louis train Stu to help at the diner. / Lyla and Luke teach Stu how to ride a scooter so he can join the Loops Family for the Roll N' Scoot community event.
It's the Elwood City Dog Show and Sebastian Winkleplotz, the snobby, championship-winning poodle is a contestant. Arthur agrees to watch his neighbor Alberto's dog Amigo while Alberto is away.
The gang finds a fluffle of baby bunnies with mom nowhere in sight. Oh no! Can the gang reunite the bunny family? / Nature Cat's backyard is full of bouncy castles, but now there's no room for deer on the move! Can the gang find a compromise?
Martin and Chris must make it through the day in one of the harshest habitats on Earth, the rocky intertidal. The Kratt Bros. must use the creature powers of the intertidal to outlast each other.
When Hacker traps all the penguins in icy depths, the kids must save them and save their holiday.
A little girl's kitten is on the loose. It's Sparks' Crew to the rescue. They observe how animals use their tails and they apply that new information to their day-saving rescue. Curriculum: Observe, describe, and compare how animals use their tails for many purposes. / At the movie theater, Sparks' Crew meets Stevie Heat, a teen with an out of control superpower: his hands heat up and melt anything he touches. The team has to help Stevie clean up and learn to control his heat hands before the movie starts. Curriculum: When matter is heated or cooled, it may change. Some of those changes can be reversed and some can't.
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.
I am Winston Churchill Brad is excited to join a small group of boys building a castle in the KidZone, but his enthusiasm quickly disappears when they refuse to listen to any of his ideas. Brad knows he could help make their castle amazing, if only they'd listen. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes go back in time to meet someone who knew exactly how to command attention: Winston Churchill. They meet Winston just as he's about to play a game of capture the flag with his new schoolmates, but none of them want to listen to his ideas on how to play the game! Knowing he could lead his team to victory, Winston keeps on sharing his ideas, confidently and politely, until the boys finally listen. Their big win shows Brad how important it is to speak up for yourself. I am Cleopatra Xavier is stoked to see a super awesome super moon in real life! There's just one problem: he'd have to stay up past bedtime. How can he ask his parents? What if they say no? To the Secret Museum! Our heroes go back in time to meet someone who was skilled at the art of negotiation: Cleopatra. They arrive in Ancient Egypt and find Cleopatra just as she's preparing to ask her father a big question of her own: she wants to end her daily lessons a full hour early so she can attend a festival in town. Luckily, Cleopatra knows exactly how to ask! You have to be prepared, confident, and polite. Seeing how well Cleopatra's strategy works shows Xavier how important it is to ask for things the right way.
It's Christmas time and the Wild Kratts are taking a break from creature adventuring to celebrate, but when the Wild Kratts receive an alert that their favorite creatures are suddenly disappearing around the globe, their holiday party quickly turns into a rescue mission. Our heroes must race against time to thwart their greedy archrivals' most miserly scheme yet! Will they be able to travel to the ends of the earth and return their baby animal friends to their homes in time for the holidays?
It's Rafia's first time ice skating, and Alma is sure she'll find it easy since she's so good at sports. When Rafia has trouble on the ice, Alma must find a way to help her friend learn without making her feel self-conscious. When Junior loses his first tooth, Alma tries everything to cheer him up. But with Junior still bummed out after she gives him all his favorite things, Alma realizes that the one thing she can do to make him happy is to help him find it.
The Loops pack holiday cookies and Stu helps deliver them. While he's away, the Loops tell stories of when they first met Stu. When Stu doesn't come back from his delivery, Lyla and her family need to figure out a way to get Stu back home.