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American Experience | Stonewall Uprising

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:59:54 -0700

"It was the Rosa Parks moment," says one man. June 28, 1969: NYC police raid a Greenwich Village Mafia-run gay bar, The Stonewall Inn. For the first time, patrons refuse to be led into paddy wagons, setting off a 3-day riot that launches the Gay Rights Movement.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | This is the Army (offensive material)

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:00:20 -0700

This is the Army was a traveling, all-soldier musical revue created by Irving Berlin to raise money for WWII. These two clips from the movie version show Irving Berlin performing a classic war song; and also show a production number, "Mandy" that hearkens back, uncomfortably, to the minstrel tradition, with white actors in blackface and, perhaps even more bizarrely, in drag.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | The Art of Arrangement

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:19:33 -0700

How Michael Feinstein and conductor/arranger/producer Bill Elliott used the art of musical arrangement to create their Grammy-nominated CD The Sinatra Project, by re-imagining the signature orchestrations of Nelson Riddle and Billy May, whose big band arrangements gave Sinatra his swinging '50s sound.

Michael Feinsteins American Songbook | Buy Them Today, Play Them Tonight

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00:28 -0700

Before there were computers, synthesizers, MIDI controllers, sound cards, samplers and drum machines, there were piano rolls. This seemingly simple but devilishly complex device came into being at the end of the 19th century and peaked in popularity around 1923. In this video, Peter Mintun demonstrates to Michael Feinstein a prized roll from 1925, on his immaculately maintained Welte-Mignon grand.

POV | Trailer - The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:47:28 -0800

2010 Oscar Nominee - Best Documentary Feature: In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a leading Vietnam War strategist, concludes that America's role in the war is based on decades of lies. He leaks 7,000 pages of top-secret documents to The New York Times, a daring act of conscience that leads directly to Watergate, President Nixon's resignation and the end of the Vietnam War.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: It Ain't Over Til It's Over

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:09:37 -0700

It Ain't Over Til It's Over. THE TENTH INNING is a two-part, four-hour documentary film directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. A new chapter in Burns's landmark 1994 series, BASEBALL, THE TENTH INNING tells the tumultuous story of the national pastime from the 1990s to the present day. THE TENTH INNING premieres Sept. 28 - 29 on PBS.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Howard Bryant: Millionaires vs. Billionaires

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:21:21 -0700

Howard Bryant talks about the public's reaction to the Baseball Strike of 1994.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Marcos Breton on Barry Bonds

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:28:34 -0700

Marcos Breton discusses Barry Bonds.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Joe Torre

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:03:34 -0700

Joe Torre talks about the team chemistry while coaching the Yankees.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Breton on Clemente

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:10 -0700

Marcus Breton remembers what it meant to have Roberto Clemente as a hero growing up.

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning: Preview

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:46:48 -0700

Ken Burns's THE TENTH INNING premieres Sept. 28-29 on PBS

Ken Burns | The Tenth Inning; Interview with Ken

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:15:36 -0700

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick discuss THE TENTH INNING

Ken Burns | Mike Barnicle

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:06:58 -0700

Mike Barnicle talks about the gloves he's had since 1954.

When Worlds Collide | When Worlds Collide - Preview

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:33:40 -0700

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE, premiering on Monday, September 27, 2010, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on PBS, with host Ruben Martinez, travels to Spain and Latin America, where contact first occurred between Spanish conquistadors and native peoples.

When Worlds Collide | Origin of the Caste System

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:51:26 -0700

Origin of the Caste System

When Worlds Collide | New World Empires

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:39:37 -0700

New World Empires

When Worlds Collide | Lady of Guadalupe

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:51:31 -0700

Lady of Guadalupe

When Worlds Collide | Charles V / Need for Gold

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:28:08 -0700

Charles V / Need for Gold

When Worlds Collide | Faith of Philip

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:39:00 -0700

Faith of Philip

When Worlds Collide | Story of Isabella / Ferdinand

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:44:56 -0700

Story of Isabella / Ferdinand

When Worlds Collide | Diego de Landa - New World Inquisition

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:50:29 -0700

Diego de Landa - New World Inquisition

When Worlds Collide | Bartholeme

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:55:41 -0700

Bartholeme

When Worlds Collide | The Great Debate

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:02:30 -0700

The Great Debate

When Worlds Collide | Importance of the Mine at Potosi

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:08:27 -0700

Importance of the Mine at Potosi

When Worlds Collide | Pachamama or Virgin Mary

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:14:45 -0700

Pachamama or Virgin Mary

When Worlds Collide | Ongoing Negotiations

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:21:55 -0700

Ongoing Negotiations

When Worlds Collide | Spanish Defeat

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:29:03 -0700

Spanish Defeat

When Worlds Collide | Africans / Fall of Caste System

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:26:54 -0700

Africans / Fall of Caste System

When Worlds Collide | Indigenous Identities Survive

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:25:45 -0700

Indigenous Identities Survive

When Worlds Collide | Spain's Development

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:32:25 -0700

Spain's Development

When Worlds Collide | New World Foods

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:40:04 -0700

New World Foods

When Worlds Collide | New World Foods in Europe

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:45:54 -0700

New World Foods in Europe

When Worlds Collide | Opening

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 18:52:35 -0700

Opening

When Worlds Collide | Intro to Mestizo Culture

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:49:46 -0700

Intro to Mestizo Culture

When Worlds Collide | Origin of True Red

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:02:23 -0700

Origin of True Red

When Worlds Collide | Spanish Treatment of Jews and Muslims

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:10:55 -0700

Spanish Treatment of Jews and Muslims

When Worlds Collide | Treatment of New World Peoples

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:22:37 -0700

Treatment of New World Peoples

When Worlds Collide | Zapotec Culture Thrives

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:35:20 -0700

Zapotec Culture Thrives

When Worlds Collide | Convent and Mestizos

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:48:41 -0700

Convent and Mestizos

Nature | Preview | Cuba: The Accidental Eden

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:54:57 -0700

Cuba's wild splendor has been preserved by half a century of political isolation and economic stagnation. Now it faces the pressing challenge of protecting its precious natural assets while transitioning into the 21st Century. "Cuba: The Accidental Eden" premieres Sunday, September 26, 2010 (check local listings).

POV | Trailer - In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:55:55 -0700

Her passport said she was Cha Jung Hee. She knew she was not. So began a 40-year deception for a Korean adoptee who came to the United States in 1966. Told to keep her true identity secret from her new American family, the 8-year-old girl quickly forgot she had ever been anyone else. But why had her identity been switched? And who was the real Cha Jung Hee?

Lafayette: The Lost Hero | Preview Trailer

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:35:47 -0700

Lafayette: The Lost Hero tells the story of the Marquis De Lafayette and his quest to bring democracy to America and France, through the eyes of Sabine Renault Sabloniere, a 21st century descendant.

History Detectives | Next Time on History Detectives: September 6

Fri, 28 May 2010 06:46:27 -0700

The detectives investigate a clock, an old document and a top secret Army program.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 11

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:19:13 -0700

Chicago Clock: How could one clock regulate time for an entire region, and is this it? Universal Friends: A document seems connected to an early controversial religion, the first founded by an American-born woman. War Dogs: What went wrong during a WWII dog-training program on Cat Island?

Texas Monthly Talks | Historian and Author Douglas Brinkley

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:28:27 -0700

Historian Douglas Brinkley was described as "the best of the new generation of American historians" by Stephen Ambrose. His work stretches across a wide span of times and topics, from biographies of Jack Kerouac and Rosa Parks to an analysis of Hurricane Katrina and a shelf full of political histories.

Dialogue | Repeal the 17th Amendment?

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 21:54:45 -0700

Delegates at the Constitutional Convention voted to let state legislators elect U.S. Senators. But that changed in the early 1900s, when Idaho's Senator William Borah helped pass the 17th Amendment, which calls for direct election of U.S. Senators. Now Idaho's Republican Party wants to rescind the 17th Amendment. Supporters and opponents debate the proposal on this week's Dialogue.

Dialogue | Web Extra: Repeal the 17th Amendment?

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 21:59:14 -0700

Should the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution be rescinded? Idaho's Republican Party supports the idea. In this Dialogue Web Extra, supporters and opponents of repealing the 17th Amendment continue their debate. They discuss the influence of religion on this issue and whether this is just a ploy to eliminate democrats in Idaho. Guests also answer viewers' questions.

POV | Behind the Lens - Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:24:17 -0700

Filmmaker Stephanie Wang-Breal talks about the making of "Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy." The film tells the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. Stephanie explains why she acted as a translator between the young girl and the Sadowskys and talks about how quickly Fang Sui Yong turned into Faith Sadowsky.

POV | Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:40:26 -0700

What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? "Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy" is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her.

History Detectives | Fan Q&A: Wes Cowan

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:12:42 -0700

Wes fields your questions about what he likes to research, his career change, how he started an auction house and his personal collections.

POV | StoryCorp Shorts: Germans in the Wood

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:54:11 -0700

Joseph Robertson was an infantryman in the U.S. Army during World War II, and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. The stark black and white images in this short haunt the viewer -- just as Robertson is haunted still by his memories of that battle. "Germans in the Wood" is an animated short featuring audio from StoryCorps.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 10

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:43:50 -0700

WB Cartoons:This box of cartoon drawings and cels tells an unexpected story about animation's early days. Galvez Papers: Why did a regional governor care enough about a slave to sign her emancipation papers? Mussolini's Dagger: Did this dagger once belong to Benito Mussolini?

History Detectives | Bosko the Talk Ink Kid

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:41:44 -0700

Watch the original animation of Bosko "the Talk Ink Kid", the very first Looney Tune in 1930.

Arizona Illustrated | August 26, 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:50:40 -0700

Bill Buckmaster interviews Science Educator Dr. David Levy.

Picture This | Beaches Area Historical Society

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:09:31 -0700

Archivist Taryn Rodriguez-Boette discusses the history of Jacksonville's beaches and the origins of the Museum.

Full Focus | Exploration

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:42:40 -0700

Don McCune may be most fondly remembered by local fans as "Captain Puget." McCune was also known for hosting "Exploration Northwest," which was a series of half-hour outdoor adventures filmed throughout the northwest. For 21 years, McCune told stories about fishing, hunting, camping, sports, and more.

POV | Seltzer Works

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:38:25 -0700

In the early 1900s, thousands of seltzer deliverymen criss-crossed the nation, schlepping heavy glass bottles full of fizzy water to millions of thirsty customers. Today, there are only a handful of deliverymen left in the country. Third generation seltzer filler Kenny Gomberg is the last bottler in Brooklyn.

POV | The Edge of Dreaming

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:32:23 -0700

When Scottish filmmaker Amy Hardie dreamed one night that her horse was dying, only to wake the next morning and find the horse dead, she dismissed the incident as a coincidence. Then she dreamed she would die at age 48 -- only one year away. When Hardie does get ill, just as the dream predicted, she visits neuroscience experts and eventually a shaman.

POV | Behind the Lens - The Edge of Dreaming

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:51:10 -0700

Filmmaker Amy Hardie talks about her film, "The Edge of Dreaming," and reveals more about her family's reaction to her dream, her shamanic journey and the link between science and art.

Regional Voices | Marsh Davis | August 17, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:58:36 -0700

Marsh Davis discusses historic preservation in the state of Indiana.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 9

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:25:34 -0700

Jackie Robinson All-Stars: Does a Jackie Robinson All-Stars scorecard signal early steps toward integration of MLB? Modoc Basket: How does a basket connect us to a woman congress honored as a heroine of the Indian Wars of the West? Special Agent Five: Why did J. Edgar Hoover endorse a radio script based on an FBI case?

Public Media Commons | History of Religion in China and Chinatown

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:38:34 -0700

Religion has always been a sensitive subject in China. The Chinatown in Philadelphia became westernized through the creation of churches.

Public Media Commons | Fantastic Frozen Feat

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:25:50 -0700

Tourists and locals alike revel in enjoying cold ice cream and frosty soda at the Franklin Fountain. Eric Berley, co-owner with his brother Ryan Berley, both run the store. The Berley's felt that the community would benefit from a place to buy ice cream and soda on hot summer days. The 1910 theme for the store became the niche for the Berley Brothers in the ice cream business.

THIRTEEN Previews | SundayArts Preview 8/29/2010

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:37:57 -0700

See what's happening next week on SundayArts

Conversations | General Mike Hagee

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:43:17 -0700

Why is the National Museum of the Pacific War located in Fredericksburg,Texas? General Mike Hagee,the Museum's new President, explains that and many other lesser-known facts about the Pacific War in an in-depth look at the museum about the war that culminated in man's only use of nuclear weapons.

First | First for August 20, 2010

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:16:54 -0700

The progress of electric cars, the science of barefoot running, the danger of texting and driving, and keeping military history alive.

Arizona Illustrated | August 19, 2010

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:37:41 -0700

UA Law Professor Jack Chin discussing the ongoing SB 1070 legal battle.

History Detectives | Next Time on History Detectives

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 09:11:41 -0700

The detectives investigate an unusual artwork, some legal papers and a curious dagger.

Tavis Smiley | Ken Follett: Tuesday, 8/17/10

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:15:40 -0700

Wales-born novelist Ken Follett talks about his new book, "Fall of Giants" and the feature film "White Wedding", which he produced.

Tavis Smiley | Ken Follett - Highlight

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:11:45 -0700

Best-selling author says the British were definitely mislead on the war in Iraq.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 8

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:58:55 -0700

Hot Town Poster: What role did this striking poster play in the explosive events of 1960s America? Face Jug: Did the artist mean to scare someone with the grimace on this face jug? Lost City of Gold: What does the inscription on a rock tell us about when Spain first arrived in America?

History Detectives | Interview with Max Manning

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:12:15 -0700

An interview from History Detectives Season One, with baseball player Max Manning.

First | First for August 13, 2010

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:53:44 -0700

A look at roadside memorials, Delaware's primary election, artistic birdhouses, the Dr. Earl Bradley case, and a ride on the Kalmar Nyckel, and more.

History Detectives | FAN Q&A: EDUARDO

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:44:01 -0700

Eduardo fields your questions about where he's from, what draws him to the Southwest and how he became a History Detective.

The WETA Book Studio | Alan Beattie

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:53:07 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Alan Beattie about his book, False Economy: A Surprising Economic History of the World.

POV | First Person Plural

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:27:20 -0700

In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and sent from Korea to her new home in California. There the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated, until recurring dreams led her to investigate her own past, and she discovered that her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem embarks on a heartfelt journey.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 7

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:25:35 -0700

St.Valentine's Day Massacre: Family lore says their shotgun played a role in the Chicago St. Valentine's Day Massacre. G. Washington Miniature: Why is this miniature of Washington more than a piece of art? Stalag 17 Portrait: A portrait sketched in a WWII prison leads to a meeting 65 years later.

Friday Arts | Friday Arts - August 2010

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:48:44 -0700

Friday Arts will depart from its standard Art, Art of Life and Art of Food segment chapters to present a special College Edition, showcasing Arts and Culture existing at area colleges and universities. WHYY's Creative Campus multi-media project has produced over 150 long and short segments exploring creative and interesting projects existing at Pennsylvania's higher education institutions.

In Wisconsin | Wild Wisconsin - Minnesota Martens #2

Sun, 1 Aug 2010 18:04:46 -0700

Why are Wisconsin's pine martens failing to thrive? The animal was driven from the state by excessive trapping around the turn of the century. Wisconsin researchers re-introduced pine martens in the late 1970's but it failed to take a foothold; while martens in Minnesota & Michigan are thriving. In Wisconsin Reporter Jo Garrett gives you an update on the three year research project to find out.

Maine Experience | Episode 101

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:39:18 -0700

Explore the people, places and events in Maine's history. From in-depth profiles of celebrated figures to uncovering nearly unknown or forgotten stories, this series presents and celebrates the variety of history in our state. Rarely seen old film is also showcased, offering early glimpses into Maine's past.

San Antonio Remembered | HemisFair

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:57:27 -0700

As part of KLRN's San Antonio Remembered series, relive HemisFair. What was conceived as a "Fair of the Americas" blossomed into the 1968 World's Fair, uniting 33 nations and attracting visitors from around the globe, all during one of the most tumultuous, tragic years in America's history.

San Antonio Remembered | Downtown

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:24:23 -0700

As part of KLRN's San Antonio Remembered series, take a nostalgic visit to downtown San Antonio, much of which exists now only in our memories.

San Antonio Remembered | The Good Times

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:43:07 -0700

As part of KLRN's San Antonio Remembered series, take a ride with us through the good times. Live it up with jazz sensations at the Keyhole Club, dance away the night at the La Gloria Roof Garden, swim with the catfish at Brackenridge Park and much more.

POV | The Way We Get By

Tue, 3 Aug 2010 08:07:22 -0700

On call 24 hours a day for the past five years, a group of senior citizens has made history by greeting nearly 800,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine. By filmmaker Aron Gaudet, "The Way We Get By" is an intimate look at three of these greeters as they confront the universal losses that come with aging and rediscover their reason for living.

American Experience | Freedom Riders Trailer

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:48:12 -0700

The story of the 1961 Freedom Rides through America's Deep South for Civil Rights.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House: Dave Grohl

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:34:50 -0700

Dave Grohl performs "Band on the Run" in honor of Paul McCartney. "Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House" tapes on Tuesday, June 2 and airs on Wednesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House: Jack White

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:54:10 -0700

Jack White performs "Mother Nature's Son" in honor of Paul McCartney. "Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House" taped on Tuesday, June 2 and airs on Wednesday, July 28 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide.

In Performance at The White House | In Performance at the White House Promo

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 07:27:38 -0700

Tune in on July 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET for Paul McCartney: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

POV | Behind the Lens - Presumed Guilty

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:47:43 -0700

Roberto Hernandez and Layda Negrete, who call themselves "accidental filmmakers," explain how they met their subject Tono, what turned them into "lawyers with cameras" and what their hopes are for the Mexican justice system.

Previews | NOVA: Who Killed the Red Baron?

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:02:17 -0700

On April 21, 1918, the "Red Baron" took off on patrol over the Somme Valley. What happened next has divided historians and air buffs for decades. Airs 7/27 at 8pm. Read more...

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 6

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:18:47 -0700

Korean War Letter: The daughter of a Korean War Veteran (MIA) looks for the man her father mentioned in a letter. The letter says this man saved her father's life. Diana: Could this be the first true, widely published lesbian autobiography? Lookout Mt. Painting: This painting depicts the Civil War battle of Lookout Mountain. What's the story behind the prisoner who painted the scene?

Arizona Illustrated | July 26, 2010

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:13:28 -0700

Two Republican candidates for State Senate in Legislative District 30: Frank Antenori and Marian McClure.

Previews | SundayArts Preview 7/25/2010

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:03:04 -0700

See the latest SundayArts News, Profile, and Choice

Full Focus | The 303rd

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:10:43 -0700

Ret. Col. Louis "Mel" Schulstad of the 303rd Bomb Group was among the first pilots to lead daytime bombing missions over Western Europe in 1942. He recalls the early days of World War II and the impossible odds that these brave men faced to ensure the safety and freedom of generations to come.

POV | Mexico: Past and Present - Mark Twain

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:38:49 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Mark Twain, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

Previews | POV: El General

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:29:22 -0700

Award-winning filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico's president in 1924. Premieres 7/20 at 10:30pm. Read more...

POV | Behind the Lens - El General

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:20:07 -0700

Filmmaker Natalia Almada talks about "El General," her poetic meditation on history, memory and family. The film brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico's president in 1924.

THIRTEEN Previews | CW Test Video Post

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:25:05 -0700

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POV | Mexico: Past and Present - Plutarco Elias Calles

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:33:44 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Plutarco Elias Calles, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

POV | Trailer - El General

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:33:12 -0700

Past and present collide as filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who became Mexico's president in 1924. "El General" moves between a daughter's memories of her father as she grapples with history's portrayal of him and the weight of that same man's legacy on Mexico today.

POV | Mexico Past and Present: Octavio Paz

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:23:32 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Octavio Paz, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

POV | Mexico Past and Present: Hannah Arendt

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:19:04 -0700

Carmen Boullosa, Cuauhtemoc Medina and Jean Meyer reflect on a quote by Hannah Arendt, considering Mexico's history and how it is reflected in the present.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 5

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:10:03 -0700

Cromwell Dixon: A four-inch square of fabric tells the story of one of America's first barnstorming pilots. Bartlett Sketchbook: Does this sketchbook illustrate scenes from the first ever US-Mexican border survey? Duke Ellington Plates (R): Could this dumpster find be the printing plates for Duke Ellington's hit "Take the A Train"?

Nebraska Stories | Episode 109

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:32:34 -0700

This half-hour "magazine-style" series presents new, short-form video segments, highlighting people, ideas and events that inform Nebraskans' sense of place and their unique perspective on American life as it is lived on the Great Plains. This episode includes: On The Ropes, Hear That Train a Comin', Shifting Sands, and Let's Meet at the Fountain.

Outdoor Idaho | Eating Local

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:41:27 -0700

The way that we eat tells us a lot about who we are. Outdoor Idaho explores the growing popularity of buying and consuming locally grown food.

POV | Behind the Lens - Good Fortune

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:03:23 -0700

Filmmakers Landon Van Soest and Jeremy Levine talk about their film, which focuses on two stories of international aid in Kenya where good intentions go wrong. Van Soest and Levine explain how they came to make the film, why the two characters they focused on are emblematic of their respective communities and talk about the paternalism with which the West deals with developing nations.

POV | Good Fortune

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:57:30 -0700

"Good Fortune" is a provocative exploration of how massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the very communities they aim to benefit. The gripping stories of two Kenyans battling to save their homes from large-scale development present a unique opportunity see foreign aid through eyes of the people it is intended to help.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 4

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:27:44 -0700

Barton Letter: Why did Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, write a letter about a Civil War soldier? Andrew Jackson's Mouth: The reunification of two halves of a vandalized sculpture of President Andrew Jackson? Spybook: Does a Pennsylvania man have a notebook that once belonged to a World War I spy?

The Open Mind | "The War Lovers," Part I

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:07:43 -0700

GUEST: Evan Thomas

Here and Now | July 9, 2010 - Badger Ammunition Plant

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:07:13 -0700

Here and Now speaks with DNR Secretary Matt Frank about the army handing over the historic Badger Ammunition Plant to the DNR.

Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks | Being Muslim in Maine

Fri, 9 Jul 2010 07:53:01 -0700

In the past ten years, the number of Muslim residents here has grown exponentially. Who are they? What do they experience in Maine? And what do they want the rest of the state to understand? Maine&%27;s religious landscape has changed a great deal since the days of the early settlers, who were almost all white and almost all Protestant. One of the fastest growing faiths in Maine today is Islam.

POV | Promised Land

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 15:42:58 -0700

Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices remain unresolved. Yoruba Richen's film reveals that the most potentially explosive issue is land. The film follows black communities as they attempt to reclaim land from white owners, some of whom who have lived there for generations. "Promised Land" captures multiple perspectives, each struggling to find just solutions.

POV | Behind the Lens - Promised Land

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 12:18:02 -0700

Filmmaker Yoruba Richen talks about the making of "Promised Land," which looks at land reform in South Africa and follows two black communities trying to reclaim land from white owners.

POV | Trailer - Promised Land

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:57:31 -0700

Though apartheid ended in South Africa in 1994, economic injustices between blacks and whites remain unresolved. As revealed in Yoruba Richen's incisive "Promised Land," the most potentially explosive issue is land.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 3

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:13:05 -0700

Lauste Film Clip: Did a HISTORY DETECTIVES viewer find a clip of the first talking picture? Baker's Gold: What's the story behind Gold Rush sketches of five and eight-pound gold nuggets? Transatlantic Cable: Did a beachcomber find a section of the first transatlantic cable?

First | First for July 2, 2010

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:28:17 -0700

Delaware for lawmakers to go late into the night to pass the budget; Caesar Rodney gets a lot of attention; pressure free dental visits for children with disabilities; House Minority Whip Danny Short (R-Seaford) talks budget; Rob Tornoe's political cartoons; and a peek at the old fashioned Victrola.

Colorado Inside Out | Time Machine: 1935

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:54:56 -0700

COLORADO INSIDE OUT takes another trip in the Time Machine. This time the panel visits 1935 during a time of the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, immigration issues and growing tensions in Europe and Asia.

Arizona Illustrated | July 1, 2010

Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:09:59 -0700

With the start of the fiscal year, Bill Buckmaster gets an economic forecast from economists Marshall Vest of the University of Arizona and Dennis Hoffman of ASU.

Dialogue | The Role of The Humanities

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:04:54 -0700

Dialogue host Marcia Franklin talks with Jim Leach, the chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, about civil discourse in our national discussions, and the importance of studying the humanities.

POV | Behind the Lens - The Beaches of Agnes

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:37:57 -0700

Agnes Varda talks about acting for the first time and her process as a filmmaker. She elaborates on the theme of beaches: the beaches in Belgium and her childhood to the beaches of California and France. Varda's personal charm shines through in this delightful companion piece to "The Beaches of Agnes."

POV | Trailer - The Beaches of Agnes

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:30:24 -0700

In this delightful memoir, award-winning French filmmaker Agnes Varda employs all the magic of cinema to juxtapose the real and the imagined, the past and the present, pain and joy. 81-year-old Varda uses film clips, old photos and gorgeous reenactments to revisit her Belgian youth, association with the French New Wave, marriage to director Jacques Demy and the making of her movies.

The Wall - A World Divided | Preview Trailer

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:12:13 -0700

The Wall - A World Divided tells the story of the Berlin Wall through rare archival film and photos, as well as the unique historical insights of George H. W. Bush, Helmut Kohl, Mikhail Gorbachev and the people of East & West Germany.

History Detectives | Theremin Performance

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 06:42:10 -0700

Rob Schwimmer, an original member of the New York Theremin Society,,plays Waltz for Clara on his theremin.

History Detectives | Season 8, Episode 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:21:24 -0700

Iwo Jima Map: Did a Japanese map found during World War II play a role in the Battle of Iwo Jima? Copperhead Cane: Tracing the Civil War-era history of cane topped with a coiled snake. Theremin: Is an instrument owned by a New Mexico man one of the few built by Leon Theremin himself?

The Wall - A World Divided | Full Program

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:27:08 -0700

POV | Behind the Lens with Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:19:29 -0700

In this new online-only series, we'll be featuring current and past interviews with some of the most influential documentary filmmakers. First up are Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker, the filmmakers behind American Tongues, the film that kicked off POV in 1988. They talk about how nonfiction filmmaking has evolved over the past three decades.

Tavis Smiley | Spencer Wells: Thursday, 6/24/10

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:03 -0700

Renowned geneticist and anthropologist Spencer Wells, author of "Pandora's Seed," describes his work as director of National Geographic's Genographic Project.

Dialogue | Web Extra: Remembering the Korean War

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:45:31 -0700

Korean War veterans share memories of their service, including how they were received upon coming home and how serving in the war changed their lives.

Dialogue | Remembering the Korean War

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:05:28 -0700

Marcia Franklin talks with three Korean War veterans and a professor about the Korean War, which began 60 years ago. The group discusses the reasons for the war, their memories, and its legacy.

Tavis Smiley | Spencer Wells - Highlight

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:07:23 -0700

Population geneticist discusses the surprising recency of humans leaving Africa.

POV | William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:53:25 -0700

In this intimate biography, Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler seek to recover the real story of what made their late father one of the most beloved, and hated, lawyers in America. Winner of the L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Vision Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. A co-production of ITVS.

POV | Trailer - William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:07:15 -0700

Changing Seas | Sinking the Vandenberg

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:54:31 -0700

Off Key West, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, lies the world's second largest intentionally sunk shipwreck, the USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg. This artificial reef is now attracting fish, fishermen and divers.

History Detectives | Interview with Alan Bean

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 06:20:10 -0700

Watch Gwen's exclusive interview about Alan Bean's journey from astronaut to artist.

History Detectives | Season 8: Episode 1

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:17:11 -0700

Was this magnetic boot designed to allow walking in space? Could a three-inch square of metallic material be part of America's first satellite program? Did the Apollo 12 space mission smuggle Andy Warhol's artwork to the moon?

Unforgettable: The Korean War | Preview Trailer

Thu, 20 May 2010 20:05:42 -0700

Unforgettable: The Korean War tells the stories of the brave veterans who sacrificed their lives in the first real armed conflict of the Cold War, while being largely ignored and forgotten upon their return.

The WETA Book Studio | Kenneth C. Davis

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:48:02 -0700

Bethanne Patrick talks with Kenneth C. Davis about his book, A Nation Rising: Untold Tales of Flawed Founders, Fallen Heroes, and Forgotten Fighters from America's Hidden History.

History Detectives | Archive: Echo Satellite

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 06:47:52 -0700

Watch the first and second Echo inflation tests, with the voice of President Eisenhower transmitted via the Echo satellite, May 4, 1960.

Previews | America's Orchestra: CELEBRATING 125 YEARS OF THE BOSTON POPS

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:08:31 -0700

Craig Ferguson hosts. This tribute features some of the greatest moments from the Boston Pops' 125-year history, outlining the orchestra's transformation from summertime entertainment for Bostonians to the national icon and beloved institution of today.

Studio 12 | Haiti - A Look Back

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:19:16 -0700

Tamara Banks takes a look back at the issues still facing the country of Haiti as they try to rebuild after January's devastating earthquake. Guests include Sue and Jodel Charles, founders of Renewal 4 Haiti, Terrance Roberts, founder of the Prodigal Son Initiative and Dr. Kathleen Tierney.

Tavis Smiley | Michael Hiltzik: Tuesday, 6/8/10

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:36:48 -0700

Pulitzer Prize-winning L.A. Times columnist Michael Hiltzik, author of "Colossus," discusses why people should care about the Hoover Dam.

History Detectives | FAN Q&A: GWEN

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 08:40:12 -0700

Gwen fields your questions about her passion for history, her inspiration and gives an insight into working on History Detectives.

History Detectives | Sneak Preview: Moon Museum

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:07:35 -0700

In 1969, six major artists, conspired to put a tiny chip of their artwork on board Apollo 12. A Florida art curator has a clone of the chip. He wants to know if the original made it to the moon. Gwen Wright's investigation leads to a man named John F. although his identity remains a mystery. HISTORY DETECTIVES asks fans to come forward with any information that might help solve this case.

Dialogue | WebExtra: End the Silence

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 20:40:55 -0700

In this Dialogue Web Extra, host Joan Cartan-Hansen continues her conversation with Ilse Evelijn Veere Smit, Edith Evelijn Veer, and Dorothy Read about Ilse's journey from a Japanese concentration camp to the United States. Viewers from around the country share their families' stories about life during the Indonesian Revolution and about the Indo project which is preserving this part of history.

Dialogue | End the Silence

Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:11:44 -0700

After the Japanese invaded the Dutch East Indies, Ilse Evelijn Veere Smit, her mother & siblings were sent to a concentration camp. Ilse survived the war only to see her family to become targets of Indonesian revolutionaries determined to wipe out Dutch colonialists. Author Dorothy Read documents Ilse's story in the book, "End the Silence" and they share their story with Host Joan Cartan-Hansen.

Dakota Life | SD Go Getters

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 12:20:58 -0700

In this episode of Dakota Life we'll meet some real go getters. Former professional baseball player, Agnes Allen, Blackhills Kayaking legend Kelly Lane and rural life blogger, Matthew Trask, of Hubba's House.

A Time for Champions | | Promo

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:10:28 -0700

St. Louis has always been known as a baseball town, but the tale of how it also came to dominate the soccer landscape is told in A Time for Champions, an hour-long KETC/Channel 9 documentary premiering Wednesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m.

Nebraska Stories | Episode 108

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 11:44:34 -0700

This half-hour "magazine-style" series presents new, short-form video segments, highlighting people, ideas and events that inform Nebraskans' sense of place and their unique perspective on American life as it is lived on the Great Plains. This episode includes: The Liberators, The First Walk-On, Fantasia in Clay, Calving Season, and A Day in Fontenelle Forest.

NH Outlook | Memorial Day Special

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:22:59 -0700

We will explore the history of the Memorial Day holiday, pay tribute to canine heroes of war, and learn about the restoration effort underway at the Hall of Flags at the New Hampshire State House.

NH Outlook | Not Home Yet: The NH Guard in Vietnam

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:40:09 -0800

For veterans of the New Hampshire National Guard, 2009 was a bittersweet year. It is the 40th anniversary of their return from Vietnam after a year fighting a war that many had not signed up for.

Smart Talk | Tribute to the Troops

Fri, 28 May 2010 12:49:45 -0700

Hang Tough, the phrase used by World War II Hero Major Dick Winters, is the rallying cry for a Lebanon family raising money to honor the greatest generation. We'll sit down with two Iraq War veterans who also serve in the State House. Plus, a sneak peak at a local memorial event kicking off a month long tribute to United States Colored Troops.

Wisconsin War Stories | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 3: Draw Down

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:19:13 -0700

Though the war began to wane, dangerous missions continued against the North Vietnamese Army. Veterans recall scenes during the last major battles, where many lives were lost in the jungle terrain. Secret missions in Laos helped combat enemy threats against the Hmong population. As the U.S. began to pull back troops, thousands of refugees were evacuated and POWs were finally released back home.

WPT Documentaries | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 3: Draw Down

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:08:23 -0700

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Hamburger Hill

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:39:26 -0700

May, 1969 The Battle of Hamburger Hill, fought in the thick jungle of the mountainous A Shau Valley in South Vietnam, was an attempt to seize a heavily fortified enemy base camp. Ultimately the hill was seized, but the battle waged on many days, with many wounded and killed. Veterans recall the haunting memories of the fight. (Part 2/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Broken Bodies

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:44:32 -0700

Forever Wounded veterans and Army hospital staff describe chaotic field hospital scenes in Vietnam, where the numbers of injured and dead continued to rise as the war carried on. Two Wisconsin veterans who lost limbs in battle share their challenges of adjusting to life back at home. (Part 1/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - The End

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:20:25 -0700

War and Country Wisconsin veterans recall scenes of the end of the Vietnam War, from the release of POWs to the evacuation of thousands of refugees. (Part 7/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Rescue

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:21:44 -0700

The Secret War As the war came to a close and the United States began to pull back troops, secret missions were carried out in Laos to combat North Vietnamese threats against the Hmong population. Both American and Hmong veterans describe the last few years of battle. (Part 6/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Firebases 1970

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:27:01 -0700

Henderson & Ripcord The Battle of Fire Support Base Ripcord in July of 1970 marked the last major confrontation of U.S. military ground forces against the North Vietnamese Army. Veterans recount the fight, which lasted 23 days, as a destructive, deadly event that cost the Army more American causalities. (Part 5/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Rear Echelon

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:30:45 -0700

The Easy Life Veterans assigned to support jobs in the military describe life on and off duty and how their experiences in Vietnam affected their outlook on the world. (Part 4/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Drawn Down - Firepower

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:36:30 -0700

Air Superiority Air Force veterans recount dangerous missions in the fight against the North Vietnamese Army in the rugged jungles of Vietnam, where it was difficult to distinguish between enemy and friendly troops in the thick terrain. (Part 3/7)

Ground War | Firepower

Thu, 27 May 2010 03:26:46 -0700

Firepower tracks the development of artillery from the ancient Greeks, through the invention of gunpowder in China, to the very latest generation of big guns and directed-energy weapons.

Ground War | Command and Control

Thu, 27 May 2010 03:26:51 -0700

Command and Control considers the ways in which armies have used or modified the terrain of the battlefield to their advantage for both defense and attack.

Wisconsin War Stories | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 2: Turning Point

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:35:00 -0700

As the war waged on, scenes of deadly attacks are juxtaposed with the American public's increasing animosity toward the war. The Tet Offensive shocked both soldiers and the world due to previous beliefs that the enemy was incapable of such an effort of massive military force. Veterans reflect on the staggering causalities in Vietnam, and describe their own modes of coping with the reality of war.

WPT Documentaries | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 2: Turning Point

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:17:22 -0700

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - The Price

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:50:35 -0700

Casualties of War Veterans who cared for the wounded and dead reflect on the staggering causalities in Vietnam, and describe their own modes of coping with the reality of war. (Part 7/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - Brown Water Navy

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:54:38 -0700

Mobile Riverine Force Both Army and Navy men provided drop-off to heavily infested enemy areas and medical evacuations of injured soldiers, as well as interception of enemy supplies. On these watercrafts, veterans describe being faced with enemy attacks and exposure to Agent Orange. (Part 6/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - Hue City

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:01:23 -0700

February 1968 The battle at Hue City highlighted the dire state of the Vietnam War. Scenes of lethal sniper fire and civilian deaths described by veterans are juxtaposed with the American public's increasing animosity toward the war. (Part 5/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - Walking Point

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:04:54 -0700

The Warrior Way Veterans assigned the position of point man describe the dangers and responsibilities that accompany the crucial, often hazardous role as the forefront of a combat patrol. (Part 1/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - TET 1968

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:08:51 -0700

Vietnamese New Year Wisconsin veterans describe the Tet Offensive, the largest military operation up to that point of the war. The attack shocked both soldiers and the American public due to previous beliefs that the enemy was incapable of such an effort of massive military force. (Part 4/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - Montagnards

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:19:36 -0700

Special Forces Army Special Forces developed base camps in the Central Highlands of Vietnam and recruited local indigenous people, Montagnards, to help in the battle against the enemy's hold on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Veterans discuss their connections with the Montagnards both at camp and as fellow warriors in combat. (Part 2/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Turning Point - Khe Sanh

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:12:25 -0700

January, 1968 One of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War took place at Khe Sanh, beginning in January of 1968. Both a Navy and a Marine veteran describe the relentless ground, artillery, mortar and rocket attacks that shook the base for over two months. (Part 3/7)

Antiques Roadshow | San Jose, Hour 3

Tue, 25 May 2010 06:00:02 -0700

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Nicholas Lowry visit Stanford University's Hoover Institution and its huge collection of political posters and discuss the origins of Uncle Sam. Valuable Find: A collection of three Great Basin baskets made in Nevada and given a conservative auction estimate of $60,000 to $75,000.

American Experience | Riding the Rails

Mon, 24 May 2010 06:31:26 -0700

At the height of the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers were living on the road in America.

American Experience | Riding the Rails promo

Tue, 11 May 2010 07:06:02 -0700

At the height of the Great Depression, more than 250,000 teenagers were living on the road in America.

Wisconsin War Stories | Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories - Part 1: Escalation

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:21:23 -0700

Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Wisconsin Vietnam veterans share stories of strong bonds of combat brotherhood that came from increasing adversity. Members of the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy recall the allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early combat against the increasingly rampant advance of the Viet Cong.

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - Naval Presence

Tue, 25 May 2010 12:39:43 -0700

1964 Navy veterans explain their experiences off shore supporting Special Forces in the earliest days of the Vietnam War. Two brothers remember their tours of duty and the bonds of combat brotherhood. (Part 2/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - Advise and Assist

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:47:04 -0700

1955-1963 Early events that set the conflict and United States participation in Vietnam are outlined. Veterans discuss their first experiences in the new country. (1/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - All Hell Broke Loose

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:26:36 -0700

1967 As missions became more dangerous, casualties rose. Veterans explain the increasingly rampant advances of the Viet Cong and the personal experiences of loss in the ranks. (Part 7/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - Airmobile

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:31:03 -0700

The New Calvary A new U.S. military tactic employed helicopters for delivering troops to frontline combat. Veterans of the helicopter brigades describe experiences of bravery, danger and loss. (Part 6/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - Elusive Enemy

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:40:57 -0700

1966 As the war raged on, service people arrived via commercial aircraft and were dispersed to dangerous locations that needed exploration. Veterans describe their dangerous experiences in enemy-built underground tunnels and their growing uncertainty in the mission. (Part 5/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - Dropping Bombs

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:42:21 -0700

1966 Air Force veterans discuss the allure, challenges and heartbreaking loss of early air combat in Vietnam. (Part 4/7)

Wisconsin War Stories | Vietnam: Escalation - Send in the Marines

Fri, 21 May 2010 14:42:24 -0700

1965 Wisconsin Marines describe their arrival in Vietnam, the difficulty of jungle warfare and the strong bonds that came from increasing adversity. (Part 3/7)

Living St. Louis | Holocaust Museum

Thu, 27 May 2010 06:42:24 -0700

Ruth Ezell visits The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center in St. Louis with a group of students from Villa Duchesne Catholic High School. The students tour the museum and hear a presentation by Felicia Graber, a Polish-born Jewish woman who is a survivor of the Holocaust. Graber and her family story put a personal face on the Holocaust for the students.

Here and Now | May 21, 2010 - Vietnam Veterans

Sun, 23 May 2010 22:09:53 -0700

Here and Now sits down with Vietnam War veteran Butch Soetenga, a Wisconsin Public Television videographer and editor of "Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories," to discuss an honor ride that culminates at LZ Lambeau, which remembers those who served in Vietnam more than 35 years ago.

Northwest Profiles | The Mother of Fathers Day

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:02:52 -0700

Father's Day turns 100 years old this year. This national holiday was special significance in Spokane because it was invented here! The story of how Sonora Smart Dodd's tribute to dad has grown to a become a worldwide event

Secrets of the Dead | Deadliest Battle

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:27:07 -0700

The Battle of Stalingrad is known as one of the most pivotal actions of World War II. For decades after the war, the battle was seen as a victory for Stalin, whose carefully executed withdrawal baited Hitler's army into a battle that slowly decimated the German forces. But now, newly-released archives are revealing a very different picture of the battle that changed the course of history.

Ground War | Warrior Weapons

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:12:03 -0700

Warrior Weapons traces the evolution of soldiers and their gear.

Ground War | Battlefield Mobility

Thu, 20 May 2010 03:11:54 -0700

Battlefield Mobility explores mobility on the battlefield, and the never-ending challenge to maximize effectiveness and find the right balance of protective armor, speed, mobility and firepower.

American Experience | Hurricane of '38 Trailer

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:35 -0700

As the storm made its way across the Atlantic and up the eastern seaboard, there was little warning. Radar had not been invented. The National Weather Bureau predicted it would blow itself out at North Carolina, but it didn't. No one had ever seen a storm like this.

American Experience | Hurricane of '38 Home Movies

Tue, 4 May 2010 07:43:53 -0700

Several families documented the destruction wrought by the Hurricane of '38 with their home movie cameras. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE acquired home movies from three families.

Antiques Roadshow | San Jose, Hour 2

Tue, 18 May 2010 03:31:35 -0700

In San Jose, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Bruce Shackelford meet up at the historic Fallon House to examine works by prolific Western painter Astley David Middleton Cooper. Valuable find: A painting entitled "The Wet Nurse," by the German genre painter Carl Herpfer, valued at $80,000.

American Experience | The Hurricane of '38

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:03:58 -0700

Arizona Illustrated | May 17, 2010

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:15:42 -0700

Producer Luis Carrion looks at the economic fallout from the passage of SB 1070. Producer Tony Paniagua reports from Douglas, AZ to explore how residents of that border town feel about the new immigration law. Bill Buckmaster talks with writer Charles Bowden about his new book about the deadly violence in Ciudad Juarez.

Previews | Ground War

Mon, 17 May 2010 06:39:27 -0700

GROUND WAR explores the key technological advances that have defined ground warfare through the ages. Premieres 5/19 at 9pm.

Previews | Secrets of the Dead: Deadliest Battle

Mon, 17 May 2010 06:36:58 -0700

Reveals the full impact of the horrific Battle of Stalingrad, which changed the course of WWII and established the Soviet Union as a superpower. Premieres 5/19 at 8pm.

Here and Now | May 14, 2010 - Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories preview

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:14:50 -0700

Nearly 166,000 men and women from the state of Wisconsin served the country in the Vietnam War more than 35 years ago. Here and Now offers of glimpse of "Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories," a three-hour documentary created by Wisconsin Public Television to reflect on the courage and service of these soldiers, many of whom lost their lives.

Untold Stories | Immokalee

Fri, 14 May 2010 06:48:56 -0700

During the late 1800s, Seminole Indians living in isolated areas in Southwest Florida began developing relationships with European pioneers migrating inland. In 1885, William H. Brown and his family settled in the Immokalee area 40 miles northeast of Naples and began trading with the Seminoles. Immokalee was named after the Seminole word for "my home."

Your Stories | Lt. Colonel C.I Williams (Ret.)

Tue, 25 May 2010 21:20:02 -0700

Lt. Colonel C.I Williams (Ret.) shares memories of his role in the Tuskegee Airmen during the Second World War.

Your Stories | Anna Beall

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:21:35 -0700

Anna Beall shares memories of her role in the Army Nurse Corps during the Second World War.

Your Stories | William Case

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:52:37 -0700

World War II veteran William Case talks about his experience as an Army Air Force Pilot and B-24 Liberator.

Your Stories | Nadine Nagle

Fri, 28 May 2010 11:05:50 -0700

Nadine Nagle of Kettering talks about her service as a WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots.

Your Stories | Frank Ruby

Fri, 28 May 2010 08:26:43 -0700

Frank Ruby shares his experience of surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Your Stories | Mildred Weatherly-Jones

Fri, 28 May 2010 08:31:24 -0700

Daytonian Mildred Weatherly-Jones talks about her experience as a member of the Navy WAVES during World War II.

Your Stories | Marnee Hathaway

Fri, 28 May 2010 06:40:57 -0700

Marnee Hathaway talks about her father's experience in World War II.

Your Stories | Mel Furrow

Fri, 28 May 2010 07:49:44 -0700

Bronze Star Recipient Mel Furrow talks about his service in the Army Infantry.

WETA Around Town | Washington National Opera's Costume Shop

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:42:30 -0700

Janis Goodman takes Around Town on a walk through through the Washington National Opera's costume shop in Takoma Park, MD.

WJCT Documentaries | Jacksonville Beach: Against the Tide

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:05:03 -0700

Jacksonville Beach has been the hub of Beaches life since the early 1880's. This was the beach of fun and festivities, of the railroad and the Boardwalk. Over the years, the city's residents have witnessed remarkable change, all the while honoring their town's storied past.

AETN Documentaries | It Started Here

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:35:49 -0700

This documentary chronicles the people and land of Arkansas, between the signing of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 up to statehood in 1836. The half-hour tells the story of the 1815 land survey that began in a swamp in eastern Arkansas, establishing a starting point for land surveys of Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and the Dakotas.

Our Ohio | Inventive Ohio

Wed, 26 May 2010 07:24:34 -0700

What do Hoover vacuum cleaners, chewing gum, golf balls and cellophane tape all have in common? They were all patented in Ohio. Starting at the Hoover Historical Center in Canton, we take a look at some of the Ohio inventions that have made life a little easier.

Our Ohio | Ohio Inventor: Charles Kettering

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:15:18 -0700

From Ohio farm boy to Vice President of General Motors, Charles Kettering was a prolific inventor who helped shape the 20th century.

Our Ohio | Ohio Inventor: Frank Sieberling

Wed, 26 May 2010 06:39:57 -0700

People may not know Frank Seiberling by name, but you'd never mistake one of his company's famous blimps. That's right, the founder of Goodyear was from Summit County. Our Ohio learns more about this famous rubber baron.

Secrets of the Dead | Churchill's Deadly Decision

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:52:24 -0700

July 3, 1940. After only 54 days into office, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill ordered his Navy to take control of French ships or destroy them. What led to this unprecedented and controversial attack was a series of events that saw France being overrun by the Nazis in a matter of weeks, Roosevelt fearing that Britain would fall, and Churchill needing a way to prove otherwise.

Cincinnati Voices | Marian Spencer on Desegregating Cincinnati Schools

Tue, 18 May 2010 10:25:46 -0700

Civil rights activist Marian Spencer talks about the work undertaken to integrate the public schools in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 1960s. Mrs. Spencer also talks about the importance of education in her life and how her father worked to open the schools in her hometown to children of all colors.

American Experience | Into the Deep promo

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:24:51 -0700

The history of the American whaling industry from its 17th-century origins in drift-and-shore whaling off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the golden age of deep ocean whaling, and on to its demise in the decades following the American Civil War.

Antiques Roadshow | San Jose, Hour 1

Tue, 11 May 2010 06:00:39 -0700

In San Jose, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Rafael Eledge visit Winchester Mystery House, a bizarre Victorian mansion built by Winchester Rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. Valuable find: A Tlingit bowl and ladle inherited from the guest's great-great-grandfather who procured them on an 1877 trip to Alaska -- valued at $250,000 to $300,000.

American Experience | Into the Deep: Shanty - Bonnie Diamond

Tue, 11 May 2010 07:14:46 -0700

Whaling shanty Bonnie the Diamond

American Experience | Into the Deep Whale Vocalizations

Tue, 11 May 2010 07:51:24 -0700

Acoustic recordings of whale vocalizations. Hear the sounds of humpbacks, rights and sperm whales.

American Experience | Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:33:14 -0700

American Experience | Producer Interview: Ric Burns

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:15:02 -0700

Into the Deep producer talks about life on the set of America, Whaling & the World. Hear more about Burns' background and other films he has produced for American Experience.

American Experience | Author Interview: Nat Philbrick

Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:59:49 -0700

Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea, talks about his interest in the whaleship Essex and the history of whaling on Nantucket. Hear more about Philbrick's historical interests and other works he has written.

Regional Voices | The History of Evansville

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 13:19:03 -0700

The History of Evansville is discussed at the 2010 Intra-City Leadership Visit sponsored by WNIN and the Evansville Courier & Press.