Politics Apr 02 Trump's White House ballroom gets final approval despite judge's ruling halting work By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Politics Mar 31 Trump's White House ballroom construction must halt unless Congress OKs it, judge orders “The President of the United States is the steward of the White House for future generations of First Families. He is not, however, the owner!” the judge wrote. By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Politics Dec 12 Preservationists sue Trump for ballroom project reviews and congressional approval The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded group, is asking the U.S. District Court to block Trump’s White House ballroom project, which already has involved razing the East Wing, until it goes through comprehensive design reviews, environmental assessments,… By Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Nation Apr 07 Watch 7:33 What's behind an effort to preserve mid-century modern architecture in Phoenix Some people see older buildings as revered artifacts that have stood the test of time, but others see them as occupying sites that could be used for new development. That tension is currently playing out in Phoenix, Arizona, a city… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Arts Jan 10 Watch 6:37 How France is leveraging a lottery to finance historic preservation From the Eiffel Tower to the Palace of Versailles, France is famous for iconic monuments and other structures. But the country also faces a large and growing challenge with protecting and preserving its lesser-known historic sites, many of which have… By Jeffrey Brown, Frank Carlson
Aug 21 Watch 8:17 How the Trump administration is shaping the future of America's public lands By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane The Trump administration is responsible for the largest reduction of federally protected land in U.S. history, according to a recent study by the journal Science. And in the wide expanses of the American West, Trump's encouragement of industry and development… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 3:38 Cactus thieves and fossil robbers are taking treasures from the national parks At Saguaro National Park, the namesake cactus is both the main attraction for hikers -- and thieves. Special correspondent Tyler Fingert of the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University reports on how the problem is plaguing parks across… Continue watching
Oct 27 Watch 7:02 The crumbling, picture-perfect Italian town that's making a comeback By PBS News Hour, Frank Carlson There are just seven year-round residents -- and who knows how many cats -- in the Medieval Italian town of Civita di Bagnoregio, also known as the dying city. The picturesque hilltop town, visited by droves of tourists, is built… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 1:29 Library of Congress adds 25 recordings to registry By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch South African Justice Edwin Cameron on the Constitutional Court art collection By PBS News Hour Continue watching