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Mon Jan. 23, 2012
In celebration of this year's Black History Month, PBS will showcase an expansive lineup of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African Americans. From the abolition of slavery to the rise of the black power movement, these programs take a profound look into a variety of historical events and individuals. Continue
Independent Lens
Thu Feb. 02, 2012
A feminist before the term was invented, Daisy Bates refused to accept her assigned place in society. Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock tells the story of her life and public support of nine black students who registered to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, which culminated in a crisis - pitting a president against a governor and a community against itself. Continue
NOVA
Mon Jan. 23, 2012
Experts investigate whether a portrait sold for about $20,000 in 1998 is a lost Leonardo. Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Fri Feb. 03, 2012
Descendant Kate Willis talks about learning of John S. Williams and why exploring the story was important, even when the stories are negative. Continue
Michael Feinsteins American Songbook
Thu Feb. 02, 2012
Unravel the mystery of a manuscript attributed to Irving Berlin, and hear an unpublished, unrecorded song by Jerry Herman. 2/10/2012 Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Thu Feb. 02, 2012
Long promo of SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME. Continue
Antiques Roadshow
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
A collection of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustreware; a gold charm that once belonged to Lucille Ball; and a romantic English Regency rosewood settee. 2/6/2012 Continue
American Experience
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
In 1988, Bill Clinton bungled the biggest speech of his young career during the Democratic National Convention. Harry Thomason, Arkansas-born television and film producer and longtime friend of the Clintons, remembers the ill-received speech and his wife Linda's idea to have Clinton redeem himself by going on the Johnny Carson show. Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
Historian Mary Ellen Curtin breaks down the emergence of sharecropping and how it came to be. Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
Historian Mary Ellen Curtin explains the complications of sharecropping and how conflict was inevitable. Continue
Ken Burns
Thu Jan. 19, 2012
Twain traveled abroad with the idea that America is the center of the universe, not Europe. Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
Historian Risa Goluboff explains the creation of the NAACP and its importance at this time in history. Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Fri Jan. 27, 2012
Historian Talitha LeFlouria explains the chain gang system, population breakdown and its significance in the South. Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Fri Feb. 03, 2012
Descendant Susan Burnore talks with her cousin Kate about learning the history of her great-grandfather John S. Williams. Continue
American Experience
Thu Feb. 02, 2012
Explore the history of an American president who rose from a broken childhood to become one of the most successful politicians in modern American history. 2/20/2012 Continue
NOVA
Thu Feb. 02, 2012
Forget Happy Hour. These scientists drink water trapped in Ice Age bones. Continue
Freedom Riders
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
Find inspiration in the story of a courageous band of young civil-rights activists who journeyed through the Deep South in 1961. 2/7/2012 Continue
Antiques Roadshow
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
A playful pair of beautifully preserved tin toys; a Civil War cavalry guidon that may have been used in the Battle of Shiloh; and a 1960 jeweled gold moretto. 2/6/2012 Continue
Slavery by Another Name
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
Historian Pete Daniel tells about the influential voices reaching out to him about peonage. Continue
American Experience
Wed Feb. 01, 2012
Earl Tupper patented a method of washing articles of clothing in 1980. Hear former Tupperware executive Gary McDonald's story of how Tupper described this invention. Continue
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