Biography & Profiles
The War
Episode Three “A Deadly Calling” November 1943-June 1944 Continue
History Detectives
Discover what has been Tukufu's favourite reveal after 10 seasons of History Detectives. In this clip from Season three, we see an emotional reveal with Tukufu and two brothers from New Jersey. Continue
Bill Moyers
David Cay Johnston who says America's system has been rigged to benefit the super-rich. Harvey J. Kaye whose book Thomas Paine and the Promise of America channels the "the greatest radical of a radical age." Craig Unger, author of the bestselling House of Bush, House of Saud. A Bill Moyers essay on Martin Luther King, Jr., LBJ, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Continue
PBS Presents
Accompany four party guests as they savor a once-in-a-lifetime occasion: a garden party at Buckingham Palace. 7/20/2012 Continue
American Masters
Watch as Judy Garland gets center stage all to herself. 6/22/2012 Continue
Bill Moyers
As President Obama prepares to announce how many more troops he will send to Afghanistan, Bill Moyers remembers the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and the agonizing decisions that escalated America's involvement in Vietnam. Through Johnson's secret tapes of phone calls and conversations, and his own reminiscences, Moyers recalls the events that plunged us ever deeper into war. Continue
American Experience
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. 5/15/2012 Continue
PBS Presents
Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month this May and every day with a PBS video collection that explores this culture's diversity. Continue
Finding Your Roots
Margaret Cho learns the reasons for her father’s family’s hurried escape from northern Korea when he was ten years old. Continue
Finding Your Roots
Through the histories of clergy of three different faiths, unearth a story about the spiritual foundations of this country. 4/15/2012 Continue
Washington Week
Bill Raspberry was the one who made it his business to keep an eye out for the young, black reporters who could otherwise get lost in the rush of an important, big-city newsroom. Continue
Bill Moyers
In this special performance edition of Bill Moyers Journal acclaimed actor Sam Waterston and historian Harold Holzer explore Lincoln's legacy and legend in the poetry and prose by great American writers across the decades who have wrestled to define the true Lincoln through the lens of their own times. Continue
A Capitol Fourth
Learn about some of the exciting performances planned for this year’s show, including a musical tribute to American legend Gene Kelly for his 100th birthday and a patriotic send-off to Team USA as they head to the 2012 Olympics in London. Continue
PBS Presents
Examine the battle between Disraeli and Gladstone for control of the British government. 6/26/2012 Continue
PBS Presents
Explore the changes brought to Britain by the industrial revolution, and witness the clash of Victorian values and Indian culture, culminating in the Great Mutiny and Cawnpore massacre. 6/19/2012 Continue
NOVA
The story of how African-American Percy Julian defied the odds to become a famous chemist. Continue
PBS Presents
From history to drama, explore Great Britain this summer on PBS. Uncover the Enchanted Isle's unique history with programs like Michael Wood's Story of England, and Queen Victoria's Empire. Plus look at Britain's darker side with special Masterpiece Mysteries. And get a glimpse of the royal lifestyle with Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work. All this summer, only on PBS. Continue
Finding Your Roots
Martha Stewart learns the fate of her great grandparents and comes to understand why much of her family ended up in America Continue
Finding Your Roots
The history of the India/Pakistan partition is told through the story of Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s mother’s experience. Continue
American Experience
This guide has been created to accompany Clinton, a four-hour AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary that presents a rich biographical portrait of America's 42nd president. Continue
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