For as long as humans have been around, we've been altering the spaces around us to better suit our needs. From accessing ancient wisdom to build a better water filter to designing a robot that uses acoustics to bring coral reefs back to health, see how today's engineers are applying their craft to reshape the natural world and create new human-made environments to enhance our lives in amazing ways.
Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. With over 240 species of woodpeckers identified, explore their unique evolutionary journey and the powerful role they play in every ecosystem except Antarctica and Australia.
Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets. What do the newly discovered bones of a 14-year-old English girl reveal about what really happened during the winter of 1609?
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
Follow Lidia Bastianich across America as she meets chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs who are hard at work trying to change not only what is available but the way Americans see and think about food in the future.
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique and charming film documents the highlights of his incredible life. Follow Attenborough's journey from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a host on Zoo Quest, to his programs using pioneering technology of the day such as 3D and 4K. This intimate portrait depicts Attenborough's years on the road, from the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada to the jungles of Borneo. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews with Sir David on location, and stunning excerpts from his ground-breaking documentaries, this episode captures an Attenborough you have never seen before.
Celebrate the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Ragtime with this once-in-a-lifetime reunion concert featuring original cast members, including Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Peter Friedman, joined by Kelli O'Hara.
The All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop Full-length performances include: Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler and many more artists from the 50s and 60s.
Patti Page and Nick Clooney co-host new performances and archival classics from the vault. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER, featuring many more legends of the late fifties and early sixties pop era. In this trip down memory lane, the late Frankie Laine came out of retirement to "spend one more night in our old rendezvous" singing his sentimental "That's My Desire." Italian crooner Julius La Rosa takes the stage to perform his classics "Eh Compari" and "Domani" while Page sings her million-selling "Allegheny Moon." The Four Lads, Four Aces, Four Freshmen, Roger Williams, Herb Reed's Platters, The DeCastro Sisters and others appear to sing more greatest hits. Archival performances from Rosemary Clooney and Perry Como round out this nostalgic sequel to Magic Moments.
Meet the supergroup of Broadway stars who recreate and re-imagine some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Trace the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies to the biggest hits of today.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the global music superstar. HAUSER's masterful cello performances transport audiences to new realms of emotion and beauty. Featuring guests Caroline Campbell, Lara Fabian and Aida Garifullina.
Enjoy a peak performance from the singer-songwriter in this concert filmed on September 12, 2013, during his monumental sold-out world tour. Cohen sang songs from his 50-year career before an adoring audience at Dublin's 02 Arena.
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, along with special guests, celebrate the centennial birthday of Henry Mancini, the peerless composer for film, television and popular song. The 4-time Oscar and 20-time Grammy-winning composer of "Moon River" and the "Pink Panther" made 29 conducting appearances on the iconic Bowl's stage. Michael Buble, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz and Mancini's daughter Monica Mancini gather to perform Mancini's signature songs, interspersed with clips from his beloved movies and TV shows. In addition, behind-the-scenes documentary footage captures the recording sessions for "The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions - Henry Has Company," a new, all-star album featuring a diverse range of artists including Gustavo Dudamel, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, Take 6, Snarky Puppy, and more.
Take a musical journey through the Emerald Isle's most beloved songs with these exciting new artists. Hailing from Ulster in the North of Ireland, they are shaping the future of Celtic Music with perfect five-part harmony and cheeky Irish charm.
Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP I Don't Live Here Anymore.
The dramatic story of how America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people, was driven to the brink of extinction. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world.
HEROES CARING FOR HEROES, guest courageously share their caregiving journeys in a candid conversation about the seen and unseen scars of military life and war.
Like most girls from rural India, 16-year-old Jayshree Janu Kharpade never expected to get an education. Instead, she had to work to help support her family. But union organizers were determined that girls from poor tribal villages have a better future and built a school. Film mentor, Joyce Chopra, a pioneer of documentary film, helped Jayshree share her journey from illiterate laborer, to scholar and young activist - in this powerful story that illuminates the social and economic potential of educating girls in the developing world.
From modern art to beading and leather work to drumming, and music, we'll follow Native American artists with a connection to the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming through their creative process. These artists explain how their art connects them to their tribal past, present, and future.
GROUNDWORKS profiles four California Native co-creators of the Groundworks project - an immersive, year-long media collaboration that culminated with a performance on Alcatraz Island on San Francisco's first official Indigenous Peoples Day in October 2018. While weaving together these artists' stories and their contemporary ways of sharing traditional knowledge, GROUNDWORKS also explores land management issues, water rights, and food-security - concerns for all Americans, especially in an age of climate change.
This week on On Story, producer and showrunner Joe Wiseman discusses his work behind the American adaptation of the BBC's hit comedy series, Ghosts. Wiseman deep-dives into the art of adaptation, finding the perfect cast, and the process of recreating the story for an American audience.
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.
DW GLOBAL Us, the Environment and Development magazine from Deutsche Welle looks at the issues that are moving us today, and shows how people are living with the opportunities and risks of globalization.
Like most girls from rural India, 16-year-old Jayshree Janu Kharpade never expected to get an education. Instead, she had to work to help support her family. But union organizers were determined that girls from poor tribal villages have a better future and built a school. Film mentor, Joyce Chopra, a pioneer of documentary film, helped Jayshree share her journey from illiterate laborer, to scholar and young activist - in this powerful story that illuminates the social and economic potential of educating girls in the developing world.
THE CHAVIS CHRONICLES is a thought-provoking half-hour weekly talk show with an urban American flair featuring interviews with famous leaders and politicians, doctors and scientists, cultural leaders and influencers from around the globe. The public affairs program goes beyond the headlines offering insights on matters that impact the public, and provides a unique perspective from a renowned living legend of the African-American world. Each week, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. hosts the 52-part series. Dr. Chavis - an award-winning journalist, civil rights icon, and consummate intellectual influencer - is a skilled interviewer who presents important content and diverse conversations that are engaging, enlightening and entertaining to a wide audience.
THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW is back with more award-winning interviews and investigative reporting on the people and movements driving positive systemic change in our world today. Hosted by multi-media reporter and author Laura Flanders, the series features smart, solutions-driven conversations with forward-thinking people, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Indian writer Arundhati Roy, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, and actress/activist Laverne Cox. Laura and her team also report from the field on cutting-edge innovations and topics such as collective ownership and ways that organizations across the country are addressing disparity in the housing market. Every month, contributors S. Mitra Kalita and Sara Lomax, co-founders of the URL Media network, join Laura for "Meet the BIPOC Press," a monthly feature of the show highlighting reporters of color from minority-owned and operated media outlets from around the country. THE LAURA FLANDERS SHOW Season 5 is independently-produced and recorded in a small cabin in rural Sullivan County, New York.
Celebrate the animals we love by revisiting moments from the series where they always come first. Meet Tricki - the biggest scene stealer and smallest cast member - and the many other creatures that illustrate the bond between humans and animals.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the global music superstar. HAUSER's masterful cello performances transport audiences to new realms of emotion and beauty. Featuring guests Caroline Campbell, Lara Fabian and Aida Garifullina.
The legends of 60's and 70's soul music return to perform their biggest hits. Featuring The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more in this first-time-ever classic R&B and soul compilation from 30 years of the TJL archive.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Filmed in historic Richmond Hill United Church in December 2017, Liona Boyd: A Winter Fantasy perfectly captures a magical evening concert performed by world-renowned classical guitarist, Liona Boyd and her protege, Andrew Dolson. The film also features special guest, Grammy nominated flautist Ron Korb, as well as the Chancel Choir of Richmond Hill.
This program opens with "Button Up Your Overcoat" and ends by reminding us to "Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella". Along the way Anacani sings about "The Wayward Wind", the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins insist "It Never Rains in Southern California", Skeets Herfurt plays "Misty", and Gail, Ron, and Michael, our hosts for this program sing "I Get the Blues When It Rains". In their host segment the treat us to an encore with "On the Sunny Side of the Street".
Alberto pursues his affair with Ana, Pedro's girlfriend falls for Alberto's assistant, and Luisa pays a high price for Don Francisco's support.
Explore the work of one of the most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians with this new retrospective documentary, which explores his work and how it has made history come alive for tens of millions of Americans.
For as long as humans have been around, we've been altering the spaces around us to better suit our needs. From accessing ancient wisdom to build a better water filter to designing a robot that uses acoustics to bring coral reefs back to health, see how today's engineers are applying their craft to reshape the natural world and create new human-made environments to enhance our lives in amazing ways.
Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. With over 240 species of woodpeckers identified, explore their unique evolutionary journey and the powerful role they play in every ecosystem except Antarctica and Australia.
Follow forensic anthropologists as they excavate the early American colony and uncover dark secrets. What do the newly discovered bones of a 14-year-old English girl reveal about what really happened during the winter of 1609?
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the remarkably diverse backgrounds of country music icons Clint Black and Rosanne Cash.
Follow Lidia Bastianich across America as she meets chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs who are hard at work trying to change not only what is available but the way Americans see and think about food in the future.
Diana Rigg, Phyllis Logan and Ainsley Harriott are some of the celebrities that are hitting the Road Trip this season in search of antiques that will win big at auction. Travelling in vintage cars and accompanied by experts, these celebrities traverse Great Britain looking for the most interesting, unique and valuable treasures.
As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique and charming film documents the highlights of his incredible life. Follow Attenborough's journey from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a host on Zoo Quest, to his programs using pioneering technology of the day such as 3D and 4K. This intimate portrait depicts Attenborough's years on the road, from the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada to the jungles of Borneo. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews with Sir David on location, and stunning excerpts from his ground-breaking documentaries, this episode captures an Attenborough you have never seen before.
Celebrate the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Ragtime with this once-in-a-lifetime reunion concert featuring original cast members, including Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Peter Friedman, joined by Kelli O'Hara.
The All New Rock, Pop and Doo Wop Full-length performances include: Johnny Maestro, The Duprees, Jay Back, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Ronnie Spector, Frankie Valli, Jerry Butler and many more artists from the 50s and 60s.
Patti Page and Nick Clooney co-host new performances and archival classics from the vault. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER, featuring many more legends of the late fifties and early sixties pop era. In this trip down memory lane, the late Frankie Laine came out of retirement to "spend one more night in our old rendezvous" singing his sentimental "That's My Desire." Italian crooner Julius La Rosa takes the stage to perform his classics "Eh Compari" and "Domani" while Page sings her million-selling "Allegheny Moon." The Four Lads, Four Aces, Four Freshmen, Roger Williams, Herb Reed's Platters, The DeCastro Sisters and others appear to sing more greatest hits. Archival performances from Rosemary Clooney and Perry Como round out this nostalgic sequel to Magic Moments.
Meet the supergroup of Broadway stars who recreate and re-imagine some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Trace the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies to the biggest hits of today.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the global music superstar. HAUSER's masterful cello performances transport audiences to new realms of emotion and beauty. Featuring guests Caroline Campbell, Lara Fabian and Aida Garifullina.
Enjoy a peak performance from the singer-songwriter in this concert filmed on September 12, 2013, during his monumental sold-out world tour. Cohen sang songs from his 50-year career before an adoring audience at Dublin's 02 Arena.
The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, along with special guests, celebrate the centennial birthday of Henry Mancini, the peerless composer for film, television and popular song. The 4-time Oscar and 20-time Grammy-winning composer of "Moon River" and the "Pink Panther" made 29 conducting appearances on the iconic Bowl's stage. Michael Buble, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz and Mancini's daughter Monica Mancini gather to perform Mancini's signature songs, interspersed with clips from his beloved movies and TV shows. In addition, behind-the-scenes documentary footage captures the recording sessions for "The Henry Mancini 100th Sessions - Henry Has Company," a new, all-star album featuring a diverse range of artists including Gustavo Dudamel, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Pat Metheny, Take 6, Snarky Puppy, and more.
Take a musical journey through the Emerald Isle's most beloved songs with these exciting new artists. Hailing from Ulster in the North of Ireland, they are shaping the future of Celtic Music with perfect five-part harmony and cheeky Irish charm.
Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP I Don't Live Here Anymore.
Host Buki Elegbede sits down with Senator Cory Booker to discuss where our food comes from, food deserts and food insecurity, and the plight of Garden State farmers. Next, Buki visits the Ramapough Lenape tribe in Mahwah and joins them for a bonfire, cooks traditional Native American dishes and hears the harrowing stories behind them.