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The War
Episode Three “A Deadly Calling” November 1943-June 1944 Continue
The War
Episode Two “When Things Get Tough” January 1943-December 1943 Continue
History Detectives
Learn the truth about an evocative symbol, a swatch of fabric, Native American clothing and a Lincoln signature. Continue
To The Contrary
To the Contrary travels to China to learn what a foreign service officer in the consular section does overseas. Continue
To The Contrary
The shocking video of an Afghan woman's execution by the Taliban. Then, a first for women and the Olympics? And, Behind the Headlines: BPA. A plastic by-product that's everywhere and rasing health concerns. Continue
Next Avenue
Nagasaki, Siberia, Vietnam are among popular travel destinations despite their bleak past. Continue
Michael Wood's Story of England
Track Kibworth’s history from the 17th century to the present. 7/17/2012 Continue
Queen & Country
London is, indisputably, the capital of Britain’s royal life. Here, the young Princess Elizabeth grew up before World War II. It's where she and her sister mingled, incognito, with the joyous crowds on VE Day. Where she was crowned queen at the age of 26 after the death of her father, King George. Join Sir Trevor McDonald as he introduces us to the ongoing traditions of the monarchy in London. Continue
History Detectives
Get the facts about a disputed picture frame, Woolworth signs, German toy soldiers and a book of liquor recipes. 8/7/2012 Continue
The War
Episode Four “Pride of Our Nation” June 1944-August 1944 Continue
Golf's Grand Design
Examine the history of American golf course architecture and the relationship between golfers and courses. 8/3/2012 Continue
The War
THE WAR, a seven-part documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, explores the history and horror of the Second World War from an American perspective by following the fortunes of so-called ordinary men and women who become caught up in one of the greatest cataclysms in human history. 7/31/2012 Continue
History Detectives
Uncover information about Clint Black’s book of posters, a slide of Bettie Page and the original Hollywood sign. 7/24/2012 Continue
History Detectives
Learn the real stories behind a set of Civil War-era pistols, K.K.K. Records and a battered Ampeg B-15 amp. 7/24/2012 Continue
Queen & Country
Tour with Queen Elizabeth prior to the opening of an important meeting in Perth, Western Australia. 7/22/2012 Continue
History Detectives
HISTORY DETECTIVES roars into its 10th season with three stories devoted to rock ‘n’ roll. Continue
POV
In this short video companion to 'Granito: How to Nail a Dictator,' a forensic archivist and a forensic anthropologist explain the steps that led them to uncovering the stories of those disappeared during the Guatemalan genocide. 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
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Modern visitors may see Scotland as simply the beautiful northern countryside of Great Britain, not realizing the complicated, violent history predating the 1706 Treaty of Union.
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