Nov 05 From ‘A History of the World in 100 Objects’ By Tom LeGro Originally presented as a BBC radio series and now a book published in America, "A History of the World in 100 Objects" tells the story of humanity using artifacts selected from the British Museum. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch Ex-French Resistance Fighter Hessel: ‘It Is Good for Us to Feel Outrage’ Stephane Hessel, a 94-year-old former French resistance fighter, is urging young people to take to the streets and show their outrage. Ray Suarez and Hessel discuss his book, "Time For Outrage," which is also titled "Indignez-Vous!" in French. Continue watching
Oct 04 Watch Author Daniel Yergin on Energy Costs, SUVs and a ‘Nuclear Patchwork’ Author Daniel Yergin on Energy Costs, SUVs and a 'Nuclear Patchwork'… Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch ‘Heart of a Soldier’ Opera Chronicles Heroism, Love Amid Tragedy of 9/11 Rick Rescorla saved lives during the Vietnam War, and again on 9/11, but he lost his life as a result. His story, told in the book "Heart of a Soldier" by James Stewart, has been recast as an opera in… Continue watching
Sep 16 Watch Conversation: Tom Piazza, Author of ‘Devil Sent the Rain’ Jeffrey Brown talks to Tom Piazza, author of "Devil Sent the Rain."… Continue watching
Sep 15 Watch Recordings of Jacqueline Kennedy Offer Rare Glimpse of Life With JFK The new book, "Jacqueline Kennedy: Historic Conversations on Life With John F. Kennedy," includes never before heard audio recordings of interviews conducted with the former first lady in 1964. Ray Suarez discusses the rare and intimate glimpse with presidential historian… Continue watching
Sep 13 Watch Jim Lehrer Reads From His Book, ‘Tension City’ The PBS NewsHour's Jim Lehrer reads two excerpts from his book, "Tension City."… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch Journalist Reflects on Covering 3 Decades of War in Afghanistan Jeffrey Brown talks to Edward Girardet about his new book, "Killing the Cranes," which details his personal experiences in Afghanistan -- including a debate with Osama bin Laden -- and the history of a country at war for nearly 30… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch Real-Life Thriller Explores al-Qaida Triple Agent’s CIA Infiltration, Bombing In the real-life thriller, "The Triple Agent: The al-Qaeda Mole Who Infiltrated the CIA," author Joby Warrick examines the unlikely story of an operative who infiltrated the CIA and detonated a suicide bomb at a U.S. base in Afghanistan. Margaret… Continue watching