Apr 16 Watch Retracing Roots with 'The African-American National Biography' Renowned African-American writers Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham discuss their latest joint project, 'The African-American National Biography'. Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch HBO's 'John Adams' Takes Fresh Look at Founding Father A new HBO miniseries based on a Pulitzer-Prize winning biography by David McCullough aims to present an authentic portrayal of the life and times of America's second president, John Adams. McCullough and actor Paul Giamatti, who plays Adams in the… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch Charles Simic: From Belgrade to Poet Laureate Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate last month by the Library of Congress. Born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, he has authored 18 books and won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer. Simic reflects on his craft. Continue watching
May 14 Watch Advocates Discuss Agreement to Add Hispanic Voice to WWII Film After much pressure, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns agreed to add stories about Hispanics' role in World War II to his documentary, "The War." A Latino history professor and a film festival CEO give their views. Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch Britain Hails Iranian Release of British Sailors Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday his government would release the 15 British sailors and marines who have been held since March 23. Foreign policy analysts comment on the Iranian government's motivation. Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch For Palestinians, Identity Is Regained Through Poetry Poets in the Arab world have historically been important cultural figures, and this tradition continues among Palestinians. In the second of his reports on Middle East poetry, Jeffrey Brown discusses poetry's role in Arab society with three leading Palestinian poets. Continue watching
Mar 21 Watch Israel's Poetry Reflects Story of a Nation Poets played a major role voicing the hardships and joys during Israel's founding. Today, the poetry scene is more fractured, much like the land itself. Three prominent Israeli poets reflect on the situation. A follow-up piece will feature Palestinian poets. Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch Exhibit Reveals History of Slavery in New York City Although slavery was abolished in New York City in 1827, residents remained divided on the issue through the Civil War. NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill talks with historian James Horton about slavery's impact on the future of New York. Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch Books Written on the War in Iraq and on President Bush Will Impact History Numerous books written by journalists have been published on the war in Iraq and on President Bush. A journalist and two historians discuss the impact these writings will have on historical accounts. Continue watching
Jan 01 Supreme Court History By Admin, PBS News Hour "It is relatively easy to describe in one or two sentences the role of the Supreme Court of the United States in our nation's system of government," Chief Justice William Rehnquist wrote in his book, "The Supreme Court."… Continue reading