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WATCH A PREVIEW Buddy Guy: The Blues Chase The Blues Away
Dive into the career of the legendary blues guitarist. -
In promoting the "myth of white self-sufficiency," the "Little House" books rewrite history
Writer Lizzie Skurnick on how bigotry "...is the driving force of the narrative." -
How well do you know the life and work of Laura Ingalls Wilder?
Test your knowledge with this quiz. -
FULL EPISODE Mae West: Dirty Blonde
She “climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong.” -
WATCH VIDEO Why did Flannery O'Connor detest "Gone with the Wind"?
She wrote a short story mocking the excitement over the film. -
The Marvin Gaye breakup album that deserves more attention
His catalogue is exceptionally deep, with much greatness that doesn’t always get its due. -
FULL EPISODE Keith Haring: Street Art Boy
The definitive story of the artist in his own words. -
The story behind Nina Simone's protest song "Mississippi Goddam"
Simone said that the song "...erupted out of me quicker than I could write it down." -
How Nina Simone reinvented herself after a rejection from classical music conservatory
She was crushed after a rejection from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. -
The time Tony Bennett "...saw things no human being should ever have to see."
Before he was a lover he was a fighter who spent time serving in World War II. -
WATCH VIDEO Watch these drag ballerinas get ready for a show
Putting on makeup is about empowerment as much as it is about humor. -
American Masters films that are streaming right now
This month, we are releasing a selection of films for you to stream and enjoy. -
FULL EPISODE Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
An unvarnished look at the unlikely author. Now streaming. -
WATCH VIDEO Mae West Made this "Insane" Film in her 80's
The film "Sextette," which Mae West made when she was in her 80's, was actually a "radical power move." -
4 Ways Hollywood Legend Mae West Inspired Drag Queen Culture
Her extravagant look, outrageous wit, and supreme self confidence made her someone who many drag queens have wanted to imitate. -
FULL EPISODE Flannery
Explore the life and legacy of literary icon Flannery O'Connor with never-before-seen archival footage. -
Facing death from AIDS, Keith Haring kept creating
After his diagnosis, he was driven to create art more aggressively than before, even while he traveling back and forth to doctors. -
10 lesser-known facts about Keith Haring
Street artist. Prolific AIDS activist. Sexual art pioneer. Keith Haring was all of these things and so much more. -
FULL EPISODE How It Feels To Be Free
The inspiring story of six trailblazing Black women entertainers. -
WATCH VIDEO What goes through a drag ballerina's mind while dancing?
A "Trocks" dancer describes what goes through his mind while dancing. -
Why doesn't anyone talk about Carole King's other no. 1 album (including her)?
"Tapestry" was a hit, but what about the album that followed, which was another platinum seller?
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