From the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico to the computer science labs of MIT to NASA, SCIENCE investigates the unexpected intersection between art and the sciences, spanning technology, engineering, biology, math, and the climate emergency.
COLLECTORS reveals the essential role that craft appreciators play in the community. Featuring Chicano art to teapots and wooden spoons, learn what drives collectors and how their support furthers artists at all stages of their careers.
Explore the relationships and influences Mexican and American craft artists have on each other and on our cultures. The program features traditional weaving and the creation of paper jewelry.
Nashville's Hall of Fame song writer, Larry Cordle, visits with Brandon Lee Adams to discuss and perform his billboard charting hit songs, including Highway 40 Blue.
Host Brandon Lee Adams has a nice downhome visit with SPBGMA Award Winning Female Vocalist of the Year, Alisha Nugent. Alisha will be performing songs that span from the beginning of her career to her current album.
Garrett Newton & The Lovesick Drifters/Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road.
Two Wild Kratts kids wake up to find the praying mantis cocoons they've been keeping in their room have hatched - they now have 200 babies! Sending out a Wild Kratts Alarm, the Tortuga rushes to help them, and return the baby mantises safely to the wild.
Sammy speaks English, Benito speaks Spanish and Quique isn't there to translate. Can two cousins communicate without words? And Sammy wants to surprise his mom with a day of epic fun, but it all goes flat. Is fun still fun if it's not epic?
Ever wish you could pause life long enough to figure out the answers to all your problems? Alma can! Follow her adventures in Alma's Way, as she learns to think for herself-making mistakes and decisions and finding solutions along the way!
ODD SQUAD is a PBS KIDS live-action media property designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The show focuses on two young agents, Olive and Otto, who are part of the Odd Squad, an agency whose mission is to come to the rescue whenever something unusual happens. A math concept is embedded in each of their cases, as Olive and Otto work together to problem-solve and save the day in each episode. ODD SQUAD is created by Tim McKeon (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Adventure Time, The Electric Company) and Adam Peltzman (The Electric Company, The Backyardigans, Wallykazam!) and produced by Sinking Ship Entertainment and The Fred Rogers Company.
Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious seascape! Enjoy the solitude and gentle rhythm of the waves as they gently caress the shoreline.
Guest Gigi Levsen joins Sara Gallegos on this episode to teach Diamond Sparkle, a unique, creative quilt that is both feels both traditional and strikingly modern. Making pieced diamonds requires some unusual techniques, such as cutting strips sets on a new 60-degree diagonal. The settings for these diamonds also require an approach that you may not have encountered before, but the results are worth it!
Introduce some dynamic dimension into your own art after this episode of Quilting Arts! Cheryl Whited's technique of created dimensional fabric tabs can inspire you to take a new direction, and Shannon Conley uses traditional smocking in decidedly non-traditional ways. Fabric manipulation fascinates in this episode of Quilting Arts!
Nancy and Eileen Roche discuss the first three easy lessons for machine embroider. Lesson one: beginning basics provides necessary information on the top six machine features to look for in an embroidery machine and using appropriate stabilizers. Lesson two: embroidery designs enlightens embroiderers as to the differences in types and categories of designs. Lesson three: placement discusses using design templates and positioning aides to enable embroiderers to get the design to stitch in a precise location, as well as embroidery blanks.
We all get into habits, good and bad ones, like a dog that runs back and forth alongside a fence creating a groove. In Sanskrit, these patterns are called samaskaras, and they become more entrenched the longer we continue them. To cultivate better habits we have to bring awareness to what is no longer serving us and then decide to make a change. Slowing down and being aware is a place to begin.
In Puglia, eating locally means using foods produced town by town to create your pantry, fridge and eating style. Today, we head to Alberobello, famous for fairy-like houses known as trulli, but for me, the best part is their almonds and figs. I can't wait to show you this town and create some fabulous sweets as we live our healthiest lives. Recipes: Canale; Chewy Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies; Rosata di Mandorle
In Chihuahua's capital, Chihuahua City, Pati meets the first member of the Raramuri people to become a world-famous pianist, Romeyno Gutierrez, who teaches her the basics of Raramuri music before taking her to his favorite barbacoa spot. Pati's also invited into the home of Chef Ana Rosa Beltran del Rio to cook a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes and learn the art of drying chiles.
Tim Donovan has fond memories of calzone, a stuffed bread that his Italian mother and grandmother made. With no written recipe, he asked Milk Street for assistance.
Milk Street takes "project baking" to new and exciting heights. First, Christopher Kimball makes Kolaches, Czech-American breakfast treats filled with cream cheese and jam. Rose Hattabaugh bakes Chocolate and Tahini Babka, a creative twist on the braided bread. Plus, Wes Martin shares the secret to proofing your dough in a cold kitchen and Rosemary Gill offers a lesson on Yeast 101.
Hosted by Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison, Cook's Country features the best regional home cooking in the country and relies on the same practical, no-nonsense food approach that has made Cook's Country magazine so successful. Cook's Country is where family-friendly recipes from every corner of America are reimagined for home cooks everywhere.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison German Stollen. Gadget expert Lisa McManus shares how to shipping cookies, and Techniquely host Lan Lam shares tips for shaping dough. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster photo-worthy Meringue Christmas Trees.
Holidays are when Sara pulls out the stops when it comes to sweets and desserts. Try her Glazed Pears and shortbread pecan praline, or the surprising twist on potstickers filled with dried plum and apricots. On Ask Sara, she shares tips on blind baking a pie crust for the pumpkin and apple pies of the season. Then a favorite food gift in Sara's family - homemade Chocolate Peppermint Bark.
Everyone deserves to feel welcomed. As my grandkids grew, their tastes did too, so I made them these Sweet Potato Chickpea Gnocchi with Gorgonzola. This colorful Beet & Carrot Salad was inspired by my morning juice stop. And my Turbot Woodsman-Style is an impressive way to serve up fish. There will always be food options, and a place for you here in my kitchen.
Host Joel Gamoran is in the Homemade Live! kitchen sharing his top tips for taking sandwiches to the next level. The "Sandwich King" of TikTok, Owen Han, stops by to create the sandwich that made him a star, his Grandma's shrimp toast recipe. Plus we check out one of the trendiest sandwich shops in the country, Taku Sando in New York, to find out how they make their iconic Shokupan pork sandwich.
Sheri visits an heirloom watermelon patch in Virginia with food historian Debra Freeman and journalist Joshua Fitzwater. She shares her recipe for a watermelon salad and a fascinating way to make watermelon rind pickles and slaw. Rock star chef Cheetie Kumar mixes up a refreshing watermelon and cucumber cooler cocktail, and Sheri demonstrates the most approachable way to cut up a watermelon.
Christine gets curious about Utrecht, Netherlands. Utrecht's Golden Age, its unique canal-carved city plan, its ancient Roman limes, goes on a beautiful canal boat tour, visits DomCathedral and DOMUnder, a unique underground look at the city's foundations, and lives like a royal at Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
We explore Miami's Little Haiti and the experiences of the Haitian Diaspora through art, culture, food and the Little Haiti Cultural Complex as they aid refugees in their effort to build a new home in America. Vegan Healers, artists, and a Miami Herald reporter help us understand this complicated country and teach us what Haiti has to offer.
No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery and greatest opera house...not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna...classic honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps.
Plastic is cheap, lightweight, strong and versatile, so we use it in millions of products. But there are challenges with disposal and recycling, meaning plastic is increasingly in our oceans, our water, our food, even our bodies. We'll talk about all this, and plastic's energy and emissions footprints, with Dr. Anja Brandon from the Ocean Conservancy and Holli Alexander from Eastman Corp.
It's moving day in Nashville, as the renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up. The crew tours the interior, which doubled in livable space, and the new front yard, designed for Southern living. The location of the next project is revealed.
Ross Trethewey investigates a homeowner's excessive winter dry air issue and solves it by installing a whole house humidifier system; Mauro Henrique often has to paint up to 80 shutters at a time on a job, so he shares his technique for quickly painting shutters in bulk; In Build It, Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor create a triangular top outdoor end table out of teak wood.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Denise gets the chance to use her initiative, but her hard work is undermined by Moray and Katherine's entanglement. A newlywed couple promotes intrigue amongst the girls.
When the body of a child is discovered in the grounds of an Italian country villa, it seems for the English parents that the past has finally been laid to rest - their child had been abducted 15 years ago but never found, until now. Lynley, who as a family friend had played an ancillary role to the Italian investigation, goes out to Italy to support the family. But when he begins an affair with the family's now grown-up daughter - Julia - and she is then found dead in her Rome apartment, Lynley is hauled in for questioning by the Italian police. Is he guilty of her murder? Lynley is convinced that Julia's death is somehow tied to her brother's abduction and death 15 years ago. Is Sullivan, the man Lynley helped convict of the crime 15 years ago, in fact innocent as he has always claimed?
It's the team's most confounding puzzle yet when a passenger boards a flight to Dominica but then seemingly vanishes mid-flight, only to be found back on Saint Marie soil... shot dead. The pilot and flight attendant deny ever seeing the victim on their plane, raising the team's suspicions. Two further suspects are found back in Saint Marie - it transpires the victim had been caught up in a messy love affair. Neville starts to question whether he's losing his mind, seriously doubting himself for the first time, until all the pieces of the puzzle finally fit together, revealing the startling truth. Meanwhile, an old face has returned, and Neville has a huge decision to make.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
In MIDSOMER MURDERS, the town of Causton's detective chief investigator and his detective sergeant investigate the scandals and deadly deeds that lurk just beneath the well-manicured surface of the county of Midsomer. The series is bolstered by a rotating cast of investigators and many special celebrity appearances.
When family and friends want their own fancy pin, Lyla and Everett must figure out how to make the pins for everyone in time for the New Year's Eve party. / Lyla and Everett clash as they make a fun unboxing video for Phan Hardware's Summer Sale.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. In "Arthur's First Sleepover," the boys feel a bit uneasy being outside in the dark, due to the recent reports of UFO sightings. Arthur has a hard time staying up to find out what really happens at midnight, on "Arthur's New Year's Eve."
6:00 to 6:05 - In this half-hour episode, dinosaurs break out of the dinosaur room in headquarters and Olive and Otto must travel back in time to save the day. Curriculum: Measurement; telling time on an analog clock.
The Potato Ultimato - When Otto starts shrinking, Olaf leads Olive and Oren on a quest for the only known cure - the magical Growing Potato. Curriculum: Measurement: using standard length measurements and estimating length. A Fistful of Fruit Juice - Ms. O tells Olive and Otto the story of how she first joined up with Odd Squad. Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; understanding odd and even number patterns.
While in the Arctic, Martin and Chris are on a mission to discover how animals move around in different environments. Their new knowledge comes in handy when they discover that Zach Varmitech has kidnapped a Walrus calf and a Polar bear cub. The Wild Kratts team must do what it takes to return the baby animals to their mothers. Science Concepts: Buoyancy, Traction.
The brothers come across a lone baby elephant and bring him back to the Tortuga HQ for safety until they can find his mom. But they learn how mischievous baby elephants can be and get more than they bargained for when it almost destroys the Tortuga! As they rush to get the baby elephant home, the WildKratts team realizes that animals have different structures that serve various functions in growth and survival. And an elephant's trunk is like the multipurpose tool of "creature features" with hundreds of uses, including: showering, blasting water, grabbing, lifting, communicating, "hearing", pushing and pulling.
When family and friends want their own fancy pin, Lyla and Everett must figure out how to make the pins for everyone in time for the New Year's Eve party. / Lyla and Everett clash as they make a fun unboxing video for Phan Hardware's Summer Sale.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Spring Carnival Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but a hurt hip takes her out of commission. With a little help from Mr. Patak, Molly and Tooey build a special way for her to get around in the snow. Tooey's Hole-i-day Sweater Tooey's finally outgrown an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater knit by his Grandma Elizabeth. All is well until Luka accidentally takes a bite and leaves a gaping hole in the front. Can Molly and Tooey fix it before Grandma arrives for the holidays?
The class pet, Fur Blur, is competing in the school's Super Pet Races. But, has Sparks' Crew given her everything a pet needs to be ready to race? Curriculum: Animals-including humans-need food and water. Different animals get food and water in different ways. / AJ invents a wheeled robot that can do everything...except get up stairs. Sparks' Crew has to figure out how to get the robot up the stairs in time for the big Invention Fair. Curriculum: Simple Machines, such as a ramp, can be used to move something to a higher level.
It's high-flying action and problem-solving at Big Dune Beach! Digit competes in an annual kite-flying competition and Hacker is there ruining the beach's delicate sand dunes. Can the CyberSquad protect the dunes and help Digit win?
"Glocken Around the Clock" In Munich, Leo is put in charge of baby Mathilda for the day and finds it takes a special kind of Glockenspiel to make her happy. "Good Knight" In Munich, when Honey pretends to be a hamster in distress, Carmen and the others must rescue her from Neuschwanstein Castle.
Jump! - Nick and Sally can't jump high enough to get their balloon that is stuck up in a tree. Good thing The Cat knows some of the best jumpers ever! Off they go to Jumpalaroo to learn how to jump from nature's masters: grasshoppers, a kangaroo, and even a flea! Slow Down for Sloths - Nick and Sally are trying to draw a picture of a butterfly but can't get close enough to see it. Cat takes them to meet Onslow the Sloth, who teaches the kids that when you slow down, the world comes to you. After lots of practice (and a race to see who's the slowest!), Nick and Sally are now able to get closer to the butterfly and finish their picture!
Dinosaurs in the Snow - Buddy and his Pteranodon family ride the Dinosaur Train to the North Pole - where it's cooler out and the skies are dark all winter long! The kids get to play in the snow and slide on a frozen pond for the first time. Cretaceous Conifers - The whole Pteranodon family have fun celebrating Mom's favorite holiday, Winter Solstice. They learn about large conifer (evergreen) trees and help decorate them at a holiday party.
When the forecast says snow's coming, Peter and Pinkalicious build an alarm so they don't miss out on playing in the cold. / After Pinkalicious earns a ribbon for helping out Pinkville the rest of her friends are inspired to make ribbons too.
The Flat Woman Problem - Mathtropolis. Super Peg and Cat Guy face their greatest challenge yet: Triangulo and Flat Woman have teamed up to triangulate and flatten the entire town! The Hanukkah Problem - Albert Einstein's House. When Albert Einstein has Peg and Cat over on Hanukkah, he shows them how to make a 2D piece of paper into a 3D dreidel. Later, they need to use this process to bring peace to Al's home and save his Hanukkah.
Chef Pierre's tales inspire Milo, Lofty and Lark to want to work in his world-famous restaurant. After serving up some crazy culinary disasters, can they remember the secret to captivating cookery to prepare a dish fit for a Queen?
Zadie earns Jr. EMT status, and a ride in the Boo-Boo Blimp, when she assists Ellie on her emergency calls. Then the Wombats artfully use shapes to make a boat-shaped birthday cake for Cece, Carly and Clyde.
The Wombats battle sea monsters, surfing scoundrels and pointy rocks on their way to make a sandwich delivery. And Mr. E's day is saved when he buys a robot to hand out balloons - though it's soon unsaved when he messes up its programming.
Daniel's Winter Adventure - Daniel, Dad, Prince Wednesday and Prince Tuesday are all going sledding! But once they get to the hill and see how tall it is, Daniel and Prince Wednesday get scared. Dad assures them that if they try it a little bit at a time, they might surprise themselves and have a great time. Later, Daniel goes ice skating for the first time. When he tries it a little bit at a time, he realizes it is not so hard. Neighborhood Nutcracker - Daniel is going to see a show called The Nutcracker Ballet! Once he arrives at the performance, he finds out that Prince Wednesday is sick and needs Daniel to fill in for him and dance on stage. Daniel is reluctant at first but realizes that if he learns the steps a little bit at a time, he can dance the Nutcracker and the show will go on! Strategy: If something seems hard to do, try it a little bit at a time.
Daniel Takes Care of Snowball - It's Daniels turn to take care of Snowball, the class pet, at home today. When Prince Wednesday invites Daniel to play, he has to decide the best thing to do: take care of Snowball or go and have fun with his friend. Daniel learns that it's fun to take care of others and it makes him feel happy. Margaret's Bathtime - Daniel is at home playing with his toy horse when Mom asks him to help her give Margaret a bath. Reluctant at first, Daniel eventually realizes how proud and good it makes him feel to help take care of his little sister. Strategy: Taking care of you makes me happy too.
The Fuzzytown Park is covered in garbage. Yuck! Carl learns about a collection you don't keep - trash! / Carl accidentally breaks a gift for Sheldon's mom and needs to figure out how to forgive himself and help Sheldon find another present.
For more than 75 years, generations of young children have been charmed by the literary adventures of Curious George. Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H. A. Rey, the daily series expands George's world to include a host of colorful new characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books. Each half-hour episode includes two animated stories, followed by short live-action pieces showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George introduces in his stories. The series aims to inspire kids to explore science, math and engineering in the world around them.
Donkey hosts Gator's game show for the day. Can she figure out how to make the game fair and fun for everyone?/Donkey joins Harriett's Balance Ball team but feels uncomfortable doing something new. She takes things slowly until she's ready to play.
It's a snow day in Someplace Else! Will Panda's pals want to do all his favorite snow activities from Planet Purple?/Bob Dog wants to win a glowy, snowy, floating fun ball, so he thinks of things he's good at to play Gameshow Gator's new snow game.
Frozen Fish - After the lake freezes over, Elinor and her friends wonder what happens to all of their fishy friends during the wintertime. How can they survive? Do they freeze? After Ranger Rabbit cuts a hole in the ice to check on the fish, the kids gaze down through the thick ice and learn that the whole lake isn't frozen after all. The ice is only at the top, and there's still liquid at the bottom where the fish live comfortably when the lake freezes in the winter. Pirate Treasure - While the kids are playing pirates in search of treasure, pirate Ari realizes that he forgot where he hid their treasure. But, no worries, because the kids are pirates, and pirates always figure it out. Unfortunately, it's not that simple, and they can't even draw a map, because Ari can't remember exactly how to get to the treasure. Luckily, their friend Philbert the Squirrel helps them out by teaching the kids about landmarks and how to use them to find your way. So, the mighty pirates finally find their loot. Arrrr!
Whyatt is excited to have been invited to Red's Gramma's house to celebrate Chanukah, but doesn't know much about the holiday. To learn more, the Super Readers jump into the book Judith's Happy Chanukah where they meet Judith, who loves Chanukah so much that she can't wait to share it with her new friends. Educational Objectives: To learn about holiday traditions. Kids will play with the alphabet and identify the letters C, O, I, N, and S. They'll learn the word LATKES, rhyme -OIL words, and use the power to read to change the story and make both Red's and Judith's Chanukah celebrations special.
Rosie is thrilled to spend Christmas with Abuela in Mexico City, but in her excitement, she forgets Abuela's present, and now she has to find a new present before their Noche Buena celebration.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
It's Rafia's first time ice skating, and Alma is sure she'll find it easy since she's so good at sports. When Rafia has trouble on the ice, Alma must find a way to help her friend learn without making her feel self-conscious. When Junior loses his first tooth, Alma tries everything to cheer him up. But with Junior still bummed out after she gives him all his favorite things, Alma realizes that the one thing she can do to make him happy is to help him find it.
Spring Carnival Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but a hurt hip takes her out of commission. With a little help from Mr. Patak, Molly and Tooey build a special way for her to get around in the snow. Tooey's Hole-i-day Sweater Tooey's finally outgrown an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater knit by his Grandma Elizabeth. All is well until Luka accidentally takes a bite and leaves a gaping hole in the front. Can Molly and Tooey fix it before Grandma arrives for the holidays?
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
D.W. on Ice - D.W. tells her friends that she's a fantastic skater. The truth is, she can barely stand on ice! And with Emily's skating party coming up, how will D.W. face everyone and tell them the truth? Spoiled Rotten - Accused of being spoiled by her friends, Muffy sets about to prove them wrong by being the most charitable person around. But Francine is unimpressed by Muffy's token efforts - that is, until a used clothing store helps Muffy discover her true talents, and the true meaning of charity.
Night Shift - The agents discover things are very different at Odd Squad at night. Curriculum: Mapping; Using Coordinates. Put Me In Coach - Coach O determines which agents get to visit the unicorns in Cloud Town. Curriculum: Measurement; Using a pan balance to measure relative weight.
Quentin Bearantino needs a desert background for his latest movie starring Nature Cat. Can the gang find the perfect cactus? / Nature Cat and the gang head to Hugo's farm, only to find that it's barren. Can they bring some life back to it?
On their way to return some Hispid hares to Asia, the Wild Kratts accidentally lose them in a wintery North American forest. Martin and Chris must use the amazing winter adaptations and strategies of the Snowshoe hare and lynx to locate the hares before it's too late.
Jet pitches an idea for the annual Boxwood Terrace Christmas Pageant, and not only is it accepted, he gets to direct it! He casts Sean, Sydney, Mindy, and Sunspot as characters in the play, and hires Mitchell Petersen to help him find this elusive thing called "Christmas Spirit." / Jet is looking for the Spirit of Christmas, something intangible that Sean and Sydney can't quite define. Mitchell wants to belong to the group, but doesn't know how to do it. Both kids get their answer in a heartfelt conclusion.
When family and friends want their own fancy pin, Lyla and Everett must figure out how to make the pins for everyone in time for the New Year's Eve party. / Lyla and Everett clash as they make a fun unboxing video for Phan Hardware's Summer Sale.
Alma and Junior want to stay awake until midnight on New Year's Eve, but will they make it? / When Eddie Mambo gets sick, Alma gets impatient waiting for him to feel better.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. In "Arthur's First Sleepover," the boys feel a bit uneasy being outside in the dark, due to the recent reports of UFO sightings. Arthur has a hard time staying up to find out what really happens at midnight, on "Arthur's New Year's Eve."
The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. Super fans Sammy and Louisa save the celebration! / This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.
HELLO NEW YEAR, GOODBYE MOON - It's New Years Eve! While the Botsfords celebrate with the greatest party ever, Dr. Two Brains is planning to turn the moon into cheese. Will the new year begin with Two Brains acting on his resolution to feast on a cheesy moon, or will WordGirl be able to stop him in time? Vocabulary Words: Massive, Resolution. ART IN THE PARK - Becky agrees to help out Violet with her poetry/painting/music performance. Meanwhile, Mr. Big has turned into a self-help guru, touting a good kind of mind control. Can Becky help out her best friend while finding out the truth behind Mr. Big's big ruse? Vocabulary Words: Performance, Ruse.
Someplace Else is getting ready for New Year's Eve, and Donkey Hodie prepares for her special family tradition with Grampy and Cousin Hodie. After neighbors celebrate the countdown in their own ways, they come together for a new tradition!
Rosie is thrilled to spend Christmas with Abuela in Mexico City, but in her excitement, she forgets Abuela's present, and now she has to find a new present before their Noche Buena celebration.
Inspired by the best-selling kids book series, Ordinary People Change the World, by New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos, XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson when they were kids. Each adventure will help young viewers make the connection between the skills that made these historical figures heroes and those same qualities within themselves, helping them discover that they, too, can change the world.
It's Rafia's first time ice skating, and Alma is sure she'll find it easy since she's so good at sports. When Rafia has trouble on the ice, Alma must find a way to help her friend learn without making her feel self-conscious. When Junior loses his first tooth, Alma tries everything to cheer him up. But with Junior still bummed out after she gives him all his favorite things, Alma realizes that the one thing she can do to make him happy is to help him find it.
Spring Carnival Auntie Midge loves to emcee Spring Carnival, but a hurt hip takes her out of commission. With a little help from Mr. Patak, Molly and Tooey build a special way for her to get around in the snow. Tooey's Hole-i-day Sweater Tooey's finally outgrown an ugly, hand-me-down Christmas sweater knit by his Grandma Elizabeth. All is well until Luka accidentally takes a bite and leaves a gaping hole in the front. Can Molly and Tooey fix it before Grandma arrives for the holidays?
Test cook Erica Turner makes host Julia Collin Davison the Mexican stew Caldo de Siete Mares (Soup of the Seven Seas). Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his recommended induction cookware, and test cook Dan Souza makes heart-warming Albondigas en Chipotle.
Wroclaw, in a historic nutshell, was from the very beginning of its existence an object of desire. It's not surprising, thus, that throughout its past it was passed from hand to hand - from Czech to Polish to Hungarian, Austrian and German rule. The Walloons of Belgium settled here, alongside Jews, Italians and Ruthenians, their different nationalities, religions and cultures integrating with one another. The area of Wroclaw has always been regarded as the land that "lies in between." Over time, this became one of the city's greatest assets as it became Europe's gate, connecting the West with the East. The beautiful city, commonly regarded as the "Venice of Poland," abounds in monuments that tell the story of the area's long history, while its countless rivers and canals, and beautiful old town area offer a romantic tour. The local cuisine is also one rooted in the landscape and the history. The turbulent past of the Lower Silesian region contributed to the fusion of various cultures and the formation a unique blend of styles and traditions. The culinary landscape is influences by tastes of the Southeastern borderlands, Jewish, German, Czech, Balkan, Ukrainian and pre-war Polish tastes. It's no surprise that you can find some unique dishes on the local menu! The richness of the regions cuisine is also rooted in its local products. Fish from its rivers and lakes, honey, homemade breads, local beers, goat's cheeses, beef dishes and some of the finest wines in Poland are just a few of the products it can boast of! Aleksandra will explore all these aspects of Lower Silesia with a visit to Wroclaw, a river ride to one a charming riverside Tavern in Olawa and a visit to the Adoria Winery - one of Poland's the most up and coming wineries among the 400+ found in Poland today (owned and operated by a fellow American from California!).
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make the ultimate Caramel-Espresso Yule Log. Lisa reviews mini muffin tins.
The final push is on at the Nashville house to finish the renovation on time. A composite deck is installed and landscape plans are revealed. A safe room is constructed in the basement and a FEMA official gives tips on how to stay safe in a tornado.
Kevin teams up with a wallpaper expert to help a Miami homeowner create a focal point wall; Lee demonstrates a variety of common sprinkler heads; Richard installs a submersible sump pump as a solution to a homeowner's flooded basement problem.
From Italy, the Renaissance spread across Europe, revolutionizing art. We travel to Spain and Portugal where overseas plunder is transformed into lacy architecture and ethereal paintings by El Greco. In bustling Germany and Belgium, new technologies enable Durer's mass-produced engravings, Van Eyck's meticulous oil paintings, Brueghel's peasants at play, and the futuristic visions of Bosch.
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures a lonely forest river.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White at the beaches in Mexico. This workout focuses on your back and core, helping to relieve and prevent back pain.
Channel the nurturing energy of the moon as you move through a fluid practice with clear modifications in "Practice for Connection." This practice improves your strength, flexibility, and insightful alignment with building the right structure to keep your body safe. The breath guides the body through a steady flow to build connection within you and around you. Take time on your mat to comfort and nurture yourself with your breath and a mindful yoga practice. You deserve to feel your best. You can have two blocks with you if you have them. You can also do the practice without blocks.
Explore color theory while creating a quilted pillow! Designed by Kari Matthews, this project gives the effect of transparent layers of color with overlapping diamonds. The diamond-shaped angles are created using mirrored foundations, so we'll brush up on our foundation-piecing skills, and as a bonus, we'll show a little feed-dog quilting using a guide bar.
Sean lives in a treehouse, meets a man who built a literal "man cave, " and finds a body painter that makes her subjects disappear into nature. Sean also interviews an Aboriginal Elder who was taken from his native family to be raised in white society - sparking inspiration for his painting "The Stolen Generation."
Kevin teams up with a wallpaper expert to help a Miami homeowner create a focal point wall; Lee demonstrates a variety of common sprinkler heads; Richard installs a submersible sump pump as a solution to a homeowner's flooded basement problem.
The final push is on at the Nashville house to finish the renovation on time. A composite deck is installed and landscape plans are revealed. A safe room is constructed in the basement and a FEMA official gives tips on how to stay safe in a tornado.
When Jason Brown walked away from a multi-million-dollar NFL contract to be a farmer, he didn't even know how to farm. Yet, two things were certain. He would learn to farm, and as he did, he'd give away the first fruits of every harvest to those in need.
With a little planning, our gardens can have year-round interest. This gardener, rooted in horticulture, has put together a great collection of plants we should consider for extending the season. To learn more, tune in as we GardenSMART.
Lan Lam makes Bridget Lancaster Roasted Oysters with Mustard Butter. Dan Souza makes Julia Collin Davison Baked Brie en Croute. Jack challenges Bridget to a tasting of non-alcoholic cocktails, and Erin McMurrer makes Julia Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts & Parmesan.
The fall and winter holidays call for big celebrations with friends and family and, of course, lots of baking! Sara has the perfect recipes for any occasion. For Thanksgiving - roasted glazed pears topped with shortbread pecan brittle and creme fraiche. For Christmas Eve, a comforting warm chocolate cheesecake. And for Christmas morning - sticky buns that are super quick because they don't require yeast. On Ask Sara, answers to a viewer's question about vanilla beans.
Special seasonal sweets straight from Lebanon and the Middle East always signify the holiday season for Julie as she warmly welcomes you into her home for the holiday season. Ever since Julie was a little girl she grew up to the sights, sounds and smells of fragrant orange blossom water, floral rose water and the warm aroma of baklawa baking away by her beautiful mother. Today's show Julie is masterfully making and baking some of the most famous sweets and some of her personal favorites for the holiday season. First up is Julie's blissful Baklawa, a decadent phyllo dough and walnut diamond-cut dessert that is deliciously delightful. Followed by her homemade phyllo dough cups called baklawa b ashta filled with a luscious Lebanese cream and tasty toppings then finished off with her orange blossom syrup called ater b mazaher. Last, but certainly, not least is the queen sweet of Lebanon and the Middle East, a special treat simply called knefeh. Deliciously decadent and absolutely divine, Julie's Lebanese signature sweets are sure to be a special treat for your family and friends this holiday season straight from Julie's Lebanese kitchen to yours.
Sheri shares easy and delicious holiday recipes that are sure to be a hit at your next seasonal gathering. She whips up her mouthwatering roasted red pepper dip with pomegranate molasses and shares a brunch showstopper: savory bread pudding with ham, cheese and spinach. Sheri also shares her favorite recipe for a fluffy coconut cake and incredible tasty crab cake bites.
This episode explores the best recipes for holiday entertaining. Milk Street Cook Matthew Card and Christopher Kimball prepare an Argentinian-Style Stuffed Pork Loin with Chimichurri, a layered and filling dinner. Then Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce whips up a buttery and rich French Walnut Tart, which is an elevated take on the classic American pecan pie.
Host Laura Theodore serves a festive mid-day, family meal. Vegan Spinach, Onion and Red Pepper Crustless Quiche is a delightfully delicious dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free twist on a brunch classic. On the side, Baby Greens, Carrot and Cranberry Salad celebrates the season with healthy ingredients and vibrant colors. Sweet and tangy Lemon-Cranberry Muffins are served on the side. Maple-Chocolate Pots de Creme provides a luscious, rich tasting dessert.
Ellie prepares an ensemble of make-ahead dishes that are designed so that both party-giver and partygoers can equally enjoy the festivities. All these dishes can be cooked and frozen ahead of time and then simply reheated at party time. Go ahead: enjoy your own party. Recipes: Asian shrimp cakes served with 3 Ingredient Recipe: avocado-wasabi sauce; Chicken phyllo pies; Broccoli and sun-dried tomato flatbread; Chipotle black bean dip.
No one gathers around the stove to watch soup simmer or meat roasting in the oven. But fire up your grill and you instantly become the center of attention. In this episode, Steven reinvents the cocktail party, harnessing the power of live fire to take finger food over the top. He begins with West Indian rum-and citrus-glazed jumbo shrimp grilled on sugarcane. Italian-inspired "finger-burner" lamb chops are next, along with a great grilled dish from Spain: Catalan tomato bread (grilled bread rubbed with grilled garlic and tomatoes and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil). Smoked nectarine bellinis keep appetites sharp and conversation flowing. And sommelier Kristine Bocchino shares suggestions for three great wines to serve at the party. Plantation shrimp with spiced rum glaze; Finger burner lamb chops; Catalan grilled tomato bread; Smoked nectarine bellinis.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore prepares a crowd-pleasing plant-based menu to serve at a fun-filled gathering. Easy Oven-Baked Two-Bean Chili satisfies big appetites with spicy heat and hearty flavor. Jazzy Potato Skins are a delicious vegan version of a classic American nosh and Sweet and Salty Snack Almonds satisfy when munchies strike. Mom's Turtle Cookie Squares provide a decadent chocolaty finish to this super party line up.
You've sourced and seasoned your meat. You awoke early to fire up your smoker. What better way to celebrate than with a smokehouse cocktail party? We've got a big- flavored international menu for you, including grilled sangria, Danish smoked shrimp, Australian lemon-sesame chicken wings, and an eye-popping Project Smoke cheesesteak. **Lemon-sesame chicken wings; Danish smoked shrimp; Grilled sangria; The Project Smoke "cheesesteak".
The final push is on at the Nashville house to finish the renovation on time. A composite deck is installed and landscape plans are revealed. A safe room is constructed in the basement and a FEMA official gives tips on how to stay safe in a tornado.
Kevin teams up with a wallpaper expert to help a Miami homeowner create a focal point wall; Lee demonstrates a variety of common sprinkler heads; Richard installs a submersible sump pump as a solution to a homeowner's flooded basement problem.
Hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison make the ultimate Caramel-Espresso Yule Log. Lisa reviews mini muffin tins.
Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison Gorditas. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for tortilla presses. Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster New Mexico Biscochitos.
Experience top-notch breakfast baking taught by TV's bread monk Fr. Dominic Garramone, who brings his love of all things breakfast to share his recipes for classics like blueberry scones and buttermilk biscuits, along with newer creations like English muffin bread. Regular fans of Fr. Dom can expect his usual clear instructions and helpful demonstrations, while new viewers will appreciate his personal stories and his passion for baking at home. Everyone tuning in to this program will feel like they're eavesdropping on two chefs cheerfully playing around in the kitchen with the foods they love.
Forged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, with its awe-inspiring St. Peter's, fleshy Bernini statues and bubbly fountains. In Belgium, we see the dramatic canvases of Rubens. And finally: the ultimate Baroque palace, Versailles, with its chandeliered Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens where nobles played as Revolution brewed.
Christopher Kimball travels to Mexico City to learn favorite dinner recipes from cooking school instructor Esmeralda Brinn and Adriana Luna, chef at La Cocina de Mi Mamá in the Coyoacan market. Back in the kitchen, Chris prepares a layered Chicken, Salsa Verde and Tortilla Casserole (Pastel Azteca). Then, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark makes Pork in Veracruz Sauce (Puntas a la Veracruzana), a skillet dish of thinly sliced pork with a tomato, olive and caper sauce.
We travel to Jordan to learn some classic regional dishes. Back at Milk Street, Christopher Kimball makes Chicken Fatteh which layers crispy pita, basmati rice pilaf, a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce and shredded chicken. Then, Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark demonstrates Jordanian Bedouin Flatbread, a rustic loaf and Milk Street Cook Sam Fore prepares Eggplant-Tahini Dip, similar to baba ghanoush.
Pati travels to Sonora's coast on the Sea of Cortez, where local legend Tono Contreras gives her a tour including shellfish on the beach, his restaurant Mariscos El Rey, and his home kitchen for some crave-worthy recipes. She meets another local legend, a seafood stand owner known as "The Surgeon" for her great knife skills. This inspires Pati to make seafood-loaded recipes at home.
It's time for the season finale as the three remaining cooks go head-to-head to win "The Great American Recipe." They'll have some surprise helpers for their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner.
Bob Ross creates an oval scene with warm brown and gold tones that captures a lonely forest river.
Soft snowy trees and shrubs of winter; Bob Ross paints this masterpiece inside a dome-like shape on the canvas.
Experience top-notch breakfast baking taught by TV's bread monk Fr. Dominic Garramone, who brings his love of all things breakfast to share his recipes for classics like blueberry scones and buttermilk biscuits, along with newer creations like English muffin bread. Regular fans of Fr. Dom can expect his usual clear instructions and helpful demonstrations, while new viewers will appreciate his personal stories and his passion for baking at home. Everyone tuning in to this program will feel like they're eavesdropping on two chefs cheerfully playing around in the kitchen with the foods they love.
In this episode, Alfred Portale, chef/owner of Gotham Bar and Grill in New York, prepares Muscovy Duck Breast With Chinese Spices. Portale introduces the viewer to the wide assortment of ducks available and demonstrates how to bone a duck. This meal balances both sweet and strong flavors. Portale presents the duck and vegetables in an attractive and decorative fashion.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison German Stollen. Gadget expert Lisa McManus shares how to shipping cookies, and Techniquely host Lan Lam shares tips for shaping dough. Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster photo-worthy Meringue Christmas Trees.
Dig into sports food culture at Met Life Stadium from the parking lot to the luxury suites. Meet tailgating master Bradford Thompson and Elliot Chrem, who serves up unique kosher gameday offerings. Jets defensive lineman Tanzel Smart prepares his grandmother's award-winning crawfish etouffee. Former Rutgers football star, Eric LeGrand, discusses all things football, tailgating and coffee.
Morgan Bolling and host Toni Tipton-Martin make Tuna Poke and Salmon Teriyaki Poke. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of freeze-dried backpacking meals. Christie Morrison fries up Malasadas for host Bridget Lancaster.
Artists have painted its bucolic landscapes stretching from the cities of Rouen and Fecamp (home of the celebrated Benedictine Abbey) to the seaside cliffs of Etretat. Gourmet choices abound as apple orchards beget cider and Calvados, while happy cows give Camembert cheese its complexity. Leslie's sister is a long-time resident and takes her to spots only locals know. Indulging in delicious bites and sips, she encounters characters that embody French joie de vivre!
On the menu, desserts with a one-two punch-- they satisfy your sweet tooth and deliver significant health benefits at the same time. Recipe: Honey yogurt tart with graham cracker crust - Blackberry sage ice pops - 3-Ingredient chocolate almond bark with cherries - Pear brown Betty
Three Muslim chaplains in the U.S. military face resistance and uncertainty as they uphold the First Amendment and practice their faith. They work to rise to the highest ranks while calling for religious equality.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
The prosecution presents shocking evidence. As the trial concludes, the engaged citizens of Victoria seek a way to build a more inclusive community.
Meet kids who are creating a better world. Leading the pack is Symone, who has become one of the fastest girls in Chicago. Switching to the fastest animal, Joris dedicated his youth to saving cheetahs. Looking out for his own, Jahkil's empathy for those in need have caught the eyes of many. Knocking it out of the park, Cubs Charities helps the youth of Chicago embrace the game of baseball.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
CHAPLAINS explores the dynamic world of men and women who work on the front lines of faith - representing their own particular faith or religious tradition, but are trained to be of comfort and support to everyone - religious or not. It is a profession dating back to the fourth century yet is as contemporary as any today. Episode # 1 profiles Chaplain Paul Hurley, a Catholic priest and Senior Chaplain in Afghanistan, Tyson Foods, the poultry company with more than 100 chaplains on staff, and a Buddhist woman chaplain working in a men's maximum security prison.
CHAPLAINS continues with a profile of the chaplains team traveling with NASCAR, the tradition of chaplains who serve in the US Senate and House of Representatives, a Rabbi- chaplain working in a Hollywood retirement home, and the newest Muslim chaplain who joined the Detroit Police Department.
Three Muslim chaplains in the U.S. military face resistance and uncertainty as they uphold the First Amendment and practice their faith. They work to rise to the highest ranks while calling for religious equality.
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack is a weekly half hour series devoted to providing trustworthy, understandable advice about how to build and protect wealth over the long-term. One of the most experienced business journalists in television, Consuelo Mack consistently attracts experts at the highest levels, bringing the best minds in the business to explore building and protecting long-term wealth. Wide-ranging topics -- including green investing, alternative energy, and insurance -- cover all the investments viewers care about: stocks, bonds real estate, art and collectibles. Every episode ends with a personal finance Action Point to help viewers manage their financial lives.
Meet kids who are creating a better world. Leading the pack is Symone, who has become one of the fastest girls in Chicago. Switching to the fastest animal, Joris dedicated his youth to saving cheetahs. Looking out for his own, Jahkil's empathy for those in need have caught the eyes of many. Knocking it out of the park, Cubs Charities helps the youth of Chicago embrace the game of baseball.
Although they grew up as fundamentalist, evangelical Christians, these moms are now willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith communities to keep their kids safe-even if it challenges their belief systems and rips apart their worlds.
Chinese residents have patrolled Manhattan's Chinatown as volunteer police to protect their home while finding belonging in a foreign country. Their stories remind us of the hope the U.S. represented to the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses.
CHAPLAINS explores the dynamic world of men and women who work on the front lines of faith - representing their own particular faith or religious tradition, but are trained to be of comfort and support to everyone - religious or not. It is a profession dating back to the fourth century yet is as contemporary as any today. Episode # 1 profiles Chaplain Paul Hurley, a Catholic priest and Senior Chaplain in Afghanistan, Tyson Foods, the poultry company with more than 100 chaplains on staff, and a Buddhist woman chaplain working in a men's maximum security prison.
CHAPLAINS continues with a profile of the chaplains team traveling with NASCAR, the tradition of chaplains who serve in the US Senate and House of Representatives, a Rabbi- chaplain working in a Hollywood retirement home, and the newest Muslim chaplain who joined the Detroit Police Department.
Three Muslim chaplains in the U.S. military face resistance and uncertainty as they uphold the First Amendment and practice their faith. They work to rise to the highest ranks while calling for religious equality.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
With Focus on Europe, DW has developed a new program that adds a more personal touch to the issues affecting people across the continent. The weekly magazine which replaced European Journal in October 2014 provides audiences an inside perspective on the diversity of people, places, conflicts and coexistence that define Europe. Focus on Europe presents genuine stories about the lives of real people - from the Polish blacksmith to the Finnish air traffic controller, from a British businessman to a Turkish women's activist. Reporters file their stories from all over the continent and special editions are devoted to a particular country or event. Focus on Europe will continue to attract audiences with up close, visually powerful, exciting and balanced profiles and reporting. Like its predecessor, this new series is a must see for everyone who wants to be an expert on Europe.
Join author, activist and political commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and freshest voices from across the political spectrum.
Kasturba Gandhi lived her life in the shadow of her iconic husband, but now her story is finally being told. Activist and master of nonviolent protest Mahatma Gandhi credited Kasturba with teaching him about the peaceful path to change prior to him leading the civil disobedience campaign against British occupation. Narrated by actor Naveen Andrews (Lost, The Dropout), KASTURBA GANDHI: ACCIDENTAL ACTIVIST shares her story for the first time. The documentary chronicles how she became one of the first women activists in modern history and how her legacy inspires women today.
Two and a half millennia ago, a new religion was born in northern India, generated from the ideas of a single man, the Buddha, a mysterious Indian sage who famously gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree.
Likened by Buddhists to the Vatican City, Ganden is considered the most influential monastery of Tibetan Buddhism. Monks lived in the monastery for more than 500 years before a brutal invasion drove them to India. GANDEN: A JOYFUL LAND is a look at the lives and remembrances of the remaining generation of monks to have studied at the monastery in Tibet where the Dalai Lama's lineage began.
Inspired by the lawsuits filed in Florida challenging the state's abortion ban on the basis of religious freedom, Under G-d is a documentary short film about the national Jewish response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization U.S. Supreme Court decision woven through the lived experiences of impacted Jewish women and the various lawsuits currently being launched by rabbis, Jewish organizations and interfaith leaders to challenge the overturning of Roe v. Wade, state by state. Through the lens of maintaining the separation between church and state, these nationwide efforts are predicated on ultimately protecting religious freedom and democracy for all.
Two and a half millennia ago, a new religion was born in northern India, generated from the ideas of a single man, the Buddha, a mysterious Indian sage who famously gained enlightenment while he sat under a large, shapely fig tree.