Mar 04 Tom Sizemore, ‘Black Hawk Down’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan’ actor, dies at 61 By Associated Press Tom Sizemore, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, died Friday at age 61. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 8:37 Use of artificial intelligence generates questions about the future of art By Jeffrey Brown, Alison Thoet Artificial intelligence is everywhere and part of our conversations about education, politics and social media. It's also a hot topic in the arts world as programs that generate art using AI are widely available to the public. But what goes… Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch 4:35 Renowned Ukrainian conductor reflects on war, life as a refugee By Justin Kenny, Alli-Michelle Conti, Rhode Island PBS Weekly Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine a year ago, an estimated 16 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes. One man and his family are rebuilding their lives in America using the universal language of music. Justin Kenny… Continue watching
Mar 02 Egypt reveals newly discovered 9-meter long chamber inside Great Pyramid By Associated Press Egyptian authorities have revealed chamber inside the Great Pyramid that was recently discovered using scans. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 3:28 Republican who opposed 2020 election lies finds time for art after political career ends By Shana Fischer Arizona Republican Rusty Bowers stepped into the national spotlight when he testified before Congress about refusing President Trump's requests to help overturn the 2020 election. That stance cost Bowers his political career, but he’s since found a silver lining. Now… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 5:09 Exhibit spotlights portraits and stories of Black Southerners living during Jim Crow era By Casey Kuhn, Rachel Liesendahl, Nicole Ellis On this last day of Black History Month, we feature the stories of Black Southerners during Jim Crow, as told in a single frame. NewsHour Digital Anchor Nicole Ellis visited the University of Virginia to see how historical portraits are… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch 8:43 Alabama artist works to correct historical narrative around beginnings of gynecology By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster The history of gynecology as a medical specialty has deep roots in the American South, but that legacy is as complicated as the history of the South itself. In partnership with the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Continue watching
Feb 25 Africa’s largest film festival offers hope amid years of strife in Burkina Faso By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Most film festivals can be counted on to provide entertainment, laced with some introspection. The weeklong FESPACO that opens Saturday in violence-torn Burkina Faso's capital goes beyond that to also offer hope, and a symbol of endurance. Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch 7:57 Ukrainian ballet dancers in exile serve as cultural ambassadors as war rages on at home By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport During the past twelve months of war, Ukrainians have demonstrated their courage and resilience in countless ways. One group of artists is responding in the best way they know how. Through dance, they are bringing their work and stories to… Continue watching
Feb 24 Images of ‘Black life, Black joy,’ are immortalized in historic Charlottesville portraits By Casey Kuhn, Rachel Liesendahl, Nicole Ellis A portrait exhibit at the University of Virginia aims to show a side of the Black community that gives a more complete view of the people going through Jim Crow segregation in the South – and to do so from… Continue reading