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Hollywood has been glamorizing the work of spies and detectives for decades. This week, get a look at real-life intrigue and investigations, from the animal kingdom to outer space.

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Food, water and shelter are necessities, but for animals and humans alike, survival often requires so much more – from the ability to adapt to the environment, to perseverance in the face of tremendous challenges. This week on PBS, get a variety of perspectives on what it takes to survive.

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Whether it’s reaching the top of the acropolis or the heights of royalty, this week PBS highlights things at the top --  or falling from it.

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As human civilization has evolved, so have its weapons - from arrowheads carved from stone, to nuclear missiles and biowarfare. This week PBS provides insight into the art, history, and effects of weaponry throughout the ages.

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Freedom is a common concept, but the application of freedom is anything but simple. PBS explores the nuances of freedom this week with stories of song, success and struggle.more

PBS always encourages you to “be more,” and this week, we explore who we’ve become, highlighting the science of humanity itself both in our broadcasts and on the Web.more

The Beatles were right: we get by with a little help from our friends.

We here at Engage are lucky to have some stellar friends that we'd like you to meet - namely, the members of our Advisory Board, who represent some of the best thinkers and innovators in online media.  We asked each Board member to choose three of the following questions to answer:more

Once a festival for music industry insiders to get out of their studios on the coasts and hear the hottest new independent bands, the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas has expanded in recent years to also include showcases for film and online innovations.

In fact, "South by" - as those in the know call it - has become so tech-forward that there are a number of ways to participate in the festival online, without leaving home. more

PBS is having a party and you're invited.

All you have to do is come to South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX March 14-16.  Can't make it?  You can join in the fun online as well.

PBS has been a part of SXSW for the past four years, but this year, we're setting up shop at The Mooseknuckle, a bar on the main strip in downtown Austin.  The three day event will include a live chat, musical performances and live interviews as part of PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio.

The schedule is full, so plan accordingly.more