BBC NEWS gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world. Targeted to an audience looking for more depth to their daily coverage, it features field reporting with breakdowns from regional correspondents and expert guests covering a broad range of topics from breaking news to the latest in sport.
NEWSLINE is produced by NHK, Japan's news leading public broadcaster, featuring global news and current affairs, business, sports, science and technology trends plus global weather forecasts from over 30 news bureaus throughout the world.
Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.
In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe are fighting to become Wimbledon champions, and in their own ways, they are also battling social change for equality on a global level.
Filmed over 34 years, two families struggle to survive in a changing American economy. Through hard times, falling wages, and loss of manufacturing jobs, the continuation of Bill Moyers' chronicle of perseverance as the American dream slips away.
Discover treasures from Indianapolis including a 1952 Joe Louis-signed whiskey bottle, a Sheraton sideboard, ca. 1820, and a 1928 NY Yankees team-signed baseball. Which one is the top find of the hour?
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.
Stand Back Up Inspired by real-life athletes Sharon and Shirley Firth, the first Gwich'in female Olympians, Molly trains hard to participate in a cross-country ski race where Sharon will be speaking. But cross-country skiing is not as easy as it looks, and when Molly faces some big obstacles, she must decide if she'll give up or stand back up. Seal Meal When Molly and her family go fly fishing in Bristol Bay, a hungry seal sneaks into their boat and eats their precious sockeye salmon and their lunch! Can Molly figure out a way to lure the seal away from their boat so they can get back home?
It's Alma's favorite holiday, Noche Buena (or Christmas Eve), and she can't wait to celebrate her family's yearly traditions. But when the traditions go wrong, Alma feels disappointed. Can she still have a fun Noche Buena when things are so different? When Alma finds the Christmas gift she gave Junior is still under the tree, she decides to skip playtime with her brother and make him a do-over gift before the big Three Kings Day parade. But Junior isn't thrilled.
Lyla bakes a delicious cake without a recipe and needs to recreate it by figuring out the right ingredients. / Everett teaches his cat new tricks using sounds and symbols.
While flying over the Amazon rainforest, the gang share a bowl of colorful jelly beans. Martin tells them that the jelly beans remind him of parrots. This confuses everybody until he says it's because parrots come in almost every color. Soon the bros are off on a creature mission to find as many colorful parrots as they can in the Amazon. Science Concept: Species diversification.
Daniel's Birthday - It's Daniel's Birthday! Daniel is very excited to go to Baker Aker's Bakery with his mom to pick out a cake for his party. When they arrive home after a bumpy ride on Trolley, Daniel is disappointed to find that his cake is smushed. It turns out...smushed cake is yummy too! Daniel's Picnic - Daniel, Prince Wednesday and Miss Elaina are having a picnic in front of the clock factory. When it starts to rain, the picnic is ruined, leaving them very disappointed. The friends turn this around by having their picnic inside the clock factory instead.
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.
SESAME STREET has garnered more than 100 awards, including 101 Emmys, two Peabodys, four Parents' Choice Awards and an Action for Children's Television Special Achievement Award. The series delivers academic and social education that prepares kids for grade school. Since its premiere, the show's base curriculum has been set by academic research on preschoolers. Encore episodes focus on music and art and how these tools can be used to develop the whole child - the cognitive, social, emotional and physical attributes. In addition, "Elmo's World," which looks at the world through the eyes of a three-year-old, continues as a featured segment. Themes include birthdays, pets, teeth, families, games and more.
Thanks to a pair of special sneakers, Malik is able to enter the Undergroundborhood and retrieve JunJun's favorite ball. And what would cheer up a young Beaver who's sprained his tail and has to stay inside? Balloon dinosaurs, of course!
The Pinkertons take a family vacation roadtrip to see all of the Pink Wonders of the World! But what will happen when they make a wrong turn?
Elinor gives Hazel some strawberry seeds to grow at home, but the only problem is that Hazel lives in an apartment building and doesn't have a backyard to make a garden in. That doesn't stop the kids from trying! Knowing they need the three S's (seeds, sun and soil) to grow plants, they gather what they need and discover that Hazel's balcony makes the perfect spot to grow strawberries. You really can make a garden anywhere! Elinor and the Exploring Club decide to go on a musical exploring march in the forest with all their instruments so they can play a loud song for all the animals and creatures to hear. But, while they march and play, they realize one thing is missing during their walk - the animals and creatures! The club discovers that their loud music is keeping the ani-mals and creatures away, so they decide to keep quiet and enjoy the sounds of nature.
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."
George loves Chef Pisghetti's Meatball Monday, especially when he and The Man with the Yellow Hat eat lunch on their balcony. Back home, they discover George had forgotten to lock their front door and he promises to remember in the future. As they're setting the table on their balcony, George remembers that he left the meatballs in the lobby. He runs to get them and, like a good little monkey, locks the doors behind him. When he returns, George realizes that he's locked himself out of the apartment - and locked his friend out on the balcony! He needs the Doorman's spare key, but the Doorman went out to get meatballs! Won't any key work? With Hundley's help, George dashes around the building and Pisghetti's restaurant borrowing keys - and even making one! Will George learn how keys work in time to rescue his friend before the rain ruins the meatballs - and rescue the meatballs before they are gobbled up by Compass and his hungry pigeon friends?? / George loves exploring the woods. One day, while picking up rocks, sticks and pinecones, George finds a new wonder - a flat red bark beetle! George is also curious about all the bark on the ground and Bill explains that bark protects a tree like a suit of armor - which the tree sheds when it grows out of it. Fascinated, George collects the bark but doesn't see the beetle jump onto his wagon to go along for the ride! Back at home, George discovers the stowaway beetle and resolves to return it to its habitat. But first, why not make a bark suit to protect himself and the bark-loving beetle for the journey? The suit is a success, shielding them both from thorny bushes and wet sprinklers. But it turns out that the suit George cut up to make his armor is the Man with the Yellow Hat's lucky suit he was planning on wearing to the Hollering Contest this evening! Now George must help his friend figure out what his "signature holler" should be!
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.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including Roadshow appraisals such as Julius Cohen yellow diamond earrings, a 1928 Gibson Granada banjo and a collection of original comic art dating to around 1937. Can you guess which is $105,000-$140,000?
Alice returns with her new fiance and Rose turns up with a plan to win back Lucian. Cecil schemes to take control of the Hotel from Bella and drive a wedge between her and Marco, while Bella thinks she has discovered the inspector's identity.
Henry Louis Gates maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo, exploring records in Italy, Korea, and Mexico to uncover ancestors whose stories were lost when their families immigrated to America.
In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe are fighting to become Wimbledon champions, and in their own ways, they are also battling social change for equality on a global level.
Hosted by Sumi Somaskanda, BBC NEWS AMERICA gives audiences a detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington DC.
The Day provides viewers with the background and analysis they need to understand the top stories of the last 24 hours. Join our Chief News Anchor Brent Goff as he puts the day's events into context and discusses them with experts and correspondents in the field.
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.
American horses are icons. Mustang. Appaloosa. Morgan. Quarter Horse. Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them.
NOVA follows the epic operation to secure, raise and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and tragically capsized off the coast of Italy on January 13th 2012, killing 32 passengers. Moving the ship - which stretches the length of three football fields, weighs over 114,000 tons and lies half submerged on the site of a protected reef with a 50-meter long hole in its hull - from its precarious perch on the edge of a 60 meter high underwater cliff will be a huge technical and logistical challenge. Now, NOVA joins a team of more than 500 divers and engineers working around the clock as they attempt the biggest ship recovery project in history.
Discover the Gulf of Maine and how its bounty was forever changed by European settlers. Now with the Gulf warming faster than 99 percent of the global ocean, witness how wildlife and people are adapting to rapid change.
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.
Pears got their start in Oregon back in 1847 when an Iowa native brought the fruit to the region. In 2005, the Oregon legislature named the pear the state fruit as Oregon's climate and soil allow pears of many varieties to thrive. Capri visits an orchard owned by a Japanese American family whose founders were held captive in an internment camp during WWII and she learns different ways pears can be prepared.
In this episode, we make classic baked goods the Milk Street way. Milk Street Cook Bianca Borges shows Christopher Kimball how to make mile-high Deep-Dish Quiche with Mushrooms, Bacon and Gruyere inspired by Seattle's Le Pichet bistro. Then, Chris bakes Cranberry and Candied Ginger Buckle, a fruit-studded crumb cake perfect for any time of day. Finally, Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce makes Sweet Fresh Corn Pudding, a southern souffle that comes from Vivian Howard's North Carolina kitchen.
Chef Leah Chase prepared a Father's Day feast each year for her large extended family. The menu on this episode features special dishes for Father's Day including Breakfast Shrimp, Grillades, and Sugar Steak prepared by Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson.
In this episode of Kitchen Queens: New Orleans the chefs present dishes that will satisfy any meat lover. On the menu are a quick and tasty Italian Sausage Sandwich, a classic Ragu and a traditional Vietnamese Thit Kho.
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.
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.
The Pacific Rim extends from California and the Pacific Northwest to Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia, where exotic herbs and spices, chiles, and umami-rich fish and soy sauce make for larger-than-life flavor. Look for big flavor grilled meats paired with a high proportion of vegetables-barbecue as health food. Steven begins with Vietnamese-inspired Jidori chicken skewered on fragrant lemongrass. From Thailand come sweet, smoky, garlicky baby back ribs, the ultimate street food. Next is your new favorite salad of summer, featuring pungent Asian herbs and fire-roasted shrimp and pineapple. Steven visits Los Angeles' Koreatown district, for grilled beef short ribs at Parks BBQ with Jenee Kim. Koreatown short ribs and banchan side dishes; Thai sweet chili ribs; Shrimp and pineapple salad with Vietnamese flavors; Lemongrass chicken bites.
Ribs rank among our favorite foods for smoking and are one of the primal pleasures of barbecue. Few ribs are more primal-or satisfying-than our first dish: Brontosaurus-size, grass-fed, barbecued beef plate ribs. Next up: spare ribs from heritage breed Berkshire hogs, slathered with Jamaican jerk seasoning and smoked over exotic pimento wood. Our third rack comes from Colorado: Spice-Smoked Lamb Ribs with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce. And to round out the meal: a delectably different coleslaw-apple sweetened and hickory-smoked, and smoky bacon-cheddar cheese cornbread. From offset smokers and upright barrel smokers to electric smokers and handheld smoking devices, we'll show you the tools and fuels you need to get the job done. Recipes: Big Bad Beef Ribs; Jamaican Jerk Spare Ribs; Spice-Smoked Lamb Ribs with Cherry Cola Barbecue Sauce; Smoked Slaw; Smoked Cheese-Bacon Cornbread.
On the North Shore of MA, homeowners Bill and April Harb begin building their dream home on a plot of raw land. The traditional farmhouse will look as though it's been there for 200 years, but the building methods are at the forefront of innovation.
Host J Schwanke visits the world-famous Flower Fields in California, and learns its history. Also included: "fields" to grow in your own garden, flowers to hang on a wall, and a flatbread flower field.
Traveling across Germany, we learn how fascism rose and then fell, taking millions of people with it. Visiting actual locations - from Munich to Nurnberg to Berlin - we trace the roots of Nazism in the aftermath of World War I, when masses of angry people were enchanted by Hitler. We explore the totalitarian society Hitler built, and see the consequences: genocide and total war. Learning from Germany's fascist story, we can recognize that hateful ideology as well as the tricks of wannabe dictators in our own age.
Travel with Bob Ross into the silent misty forest and experience the breathtaking beauty of nature as it awakens from slumber.
Sweets & Meats, a BBQ food truck and catering business that serves award-winning smoked meats, homemade sides and deserts. This is a story about humble beginnings and staying true to your vision.
"Our roots ground us and bring us nourishment." Bring extra awareness to your feet and legs, which are your roots, so each yoga posture can build from a strong foundation. Nestled under towering trees, this practice includes postures to strengthen and stretch the lower and upper body. It also consists of different balancing postures to improve focus and balance and bring extra awareness to improve how we use our legs and feet. With solid roots we can face our world with more strength and resilience.
Fit expert Peggy Sagers shares her vision for creating a garment that fits perfectly. FIT 2 STITCH concentrates on 3 elements: design, fit, and stitching. Learn the rules of pattern making and how they apply to making a garment ready for successful stitching. FIT 2 STITCH joins its sister show IT'S SEW EASY inspiring viewers to make garments that they will love to wear and that fit perfectly. Join Peggy as she ventures into the world of pattern and style for the perfect fit!
The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.
Tommy and Kevin visit the factory where the house will be built, as general contractor Erik Kaminski watches the first shipment of framing parts leave. Richard visits the property as blasting of the rock ledge begins. The foundation is poured.
"Our roots ground us and bring us nourishment." Bring extra awareness to your feet and legs, which are your roots, so each yoga posture can build from a strong foundation. Nestled under towering trees, this practice includes postures to strengthen and stretch the lower and upper body. It also consists of different balancing postures to improve focus and balance and bring extra awareness to improve how we use our legs and feet. With solid roots we can face our world with more strength and resilience.
Test cook Ashley Moore brings Julia Collin Davison into the kitchen to make Monroe County-Style Pork Chops. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews pie servers with Bridget Lancaster. Test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget the secrets to reimagining a retro dessert, Coconut Cream Pie.
In this episode, Julia and Bridget uncover the secrets to a Chinese staple: three cup chicken. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of firm tofu, and test cook Keith Dresser makes a refreshing recipe for smashed cucumbers.
Lengthen and strengthen the muscles of your legs, your arms, your entire body with poses like Wheel, Warrior, and Patient Crane.
SIT AND BE FIT is a popular exercise series designed to make exercise fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. Programs focus on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform; including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation. Host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN designs programs with physical therapists, using creative choreography and a diverse selection of music. Her warmth and encouragement effectively reaches out to people of all fitness levels and ages. She is especially loved by older adult viewers, children, and those managing chronic conditions and physical limitations.
Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With 20 million people, greater Cairo pulses with energy. We explore the back streets on a tuk-tuk, drop in on a mosque, haggle with a gauntlet of eager merchants, bake some pita bread, help chisel a tombstone, marvel at King Tut's gold, greet the ancient Sphinx, and climb into the center of the greatest pyramid.
Bob Ross teaches us the joy of painting with a bright, colorful sky, trees and cabin displayed on canvas!
Test cook Ashley Moore brings Julia Collin Davison into the kitchen to make Monroe County-Style Pork Chops. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews pie servers with Bridget Lancaster. Test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget the secrets to reimagining a retro dessert, Coconut Cream Pie.
In this episode, Julia and Bridget uncover the secrets to a Chinese staple: three cup chicken. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of firm tofu, and test cook Keith Dresser makes a refreshing recipe for smashed cucumbers.
Fit expert Peggy Sagers shares her vision for creating a garment that fits perfectly. FIT 2 STITCH concentrates on 3 elements: design, fit, and stitching. Learn the rules of pattern making and how they apply to making a garment ready for successful stitching. FIT 2 STITCH joins its sister show IT'S SEW EASY inspiring viewers to make garments that they will love to wear and that fit perfectly. Join Peggy as she ventures into the world of pattern and style for the perfect fit!
The glow of a midnight moon yields brilliant jewel tones in the surging surf of this dramatic Bob Ross seascape, painted masterfully by Nicholas Hankins today.
Tommy and Kevin visit the factory where the house will be built, as general contractor Erik Kaminski watches the first shipment of framing parts leave. Richard visits the property as blasting of the rock ledge begins. The foundation is poured.
"Our roots ground us and bring us nourishment." Bring extra awareness to your feet and legs, which are your roots, so each yoga posture can build from a strong foundation. Nestled under towering trees, this practice includes postures to strengthen and stretch the lower and upper body. It also consists of different balancing postures to improve focus and balance and bring extra awareness to improve how we use our legs and feet. With solid roots we can face our world with more strength and resilience.
Recharge in the colorful springtime meadow as we enjoy a gentle seated yoga practice designed to create more ease in your whole body. Includes stretches for your hands, shoulders, back, hips, legs and more while using a chair for support.
This slow gentle workout features simple but effective movements that positively impact every part of the body. Mary Ann adds functional choreography to the familiar song, "Ain't Misbehavin'".
Test cook Ashley Moore brings Julia Collin Davison into the kitchen to make Monroe County-Style Pork Chops. Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews pie servers with Bridget Lancaster. Test cook Christie Morrison shows Bridget the secrets to reimagining a retro dessert, Coconut Cream Pie.
In this episode, Julia and Bridget uncover the secrets to a Chinese staple: three cup chicken. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of firm tofu, and test cook Keith Dresser makes a refreshing recipe for smashed cucumbers.
WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE is a 13-part travel and lifestyle series named for the long-running publication enjoyed by readers across America for more than 80 years. With New England among the nation's top tourist destinations, the magazine-style program takes viewers on an insider's exploration of the cities, countryside locales and far-flung places in the quaint and scenic region. The series is hosted by Richard Wiese, (Born to Explore) , an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, author and explorer who has traveled to all seven continents, participated in two expeditions to Antarctica, and cross-country skied to the North Pole. Amy Traverso, a senior food editor at Yankee magazine who has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and the Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay, joins Richard as co-host. She highlights recipes, local flavors and the sense of community that make up the regions' food and dining scene. WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE offers an "all-access" behind-the-scenes pass to the unique attractions that define the region, and the hidden New England that only locals know.
Take a Revolutionary Road Trip in New Jersey, exploring history, culture, food and drinks related to our nations' founding in New Jersey's Crossroads of the American Revolution where Washington spent one-quarter of his time as commander-in-chief. Step back to Colonial Times with untold stories and interactive history with local experts. Hear about the longest one-day battle at Monmouth Battlefield and the coldest winter in Morristown. From Applejack to following in the footsteps of George Washington, join Darley Newman to learn more about the American Revolution at sites where history takes center stage.
Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With 20 million people, greater Cairo pulses with energy. We explore the back streets on a tuk-tuk, drop in on a mosque, haggle with a gauntlet of eager merchants, bake some pita bread, help chisel a tombstone, marvel at King Tut's gold, greet the ancient Sphinx, and climb into the center of the greatest pyramid.
We'll explore the storied history of the oyster in modern-day South Carolina. It was enjoyed by the first Americans and is a critical ingredient in Gullah Geechee foodways in short, an extraordinary bivalve. Capri harvests oysters with members of the Gullah community, enjoys a traditional Gullah oyster dish and shucks oysters alongside women who have been perfecting the art of hand shucking for generations.
San Antonio is the home base for this season of Planet Barbecue. One of only two cities in the U.S. designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, the Alamo City boasts a cuisine as colorful as its historic city center. Get ready for Carne Asado Breakfast Tacos, Jason Dady's Oak-Smoked Cherry-Glazed Ribs, and Beef Cheek Barbacoa prepared by local smoke master Esaul Ramos. Carne Asado Breakfast Tacos; Oak-Smoked Cherry-Glazed Ribs; Beef Cheek Barbacoa.
Host Julia Collin Davison makes One-Pan Turkey Breast and Stuffing, and Toni Tipton-Martin enters the dressing versus stuffing debate. Ingredient expert Jack Bishop shares tips for buying turkey and Christie Morrison makes Pear-Cranberry Chutney from the Recipe Box. Lawman Johnson makes Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple.
"Is dinner ready?" That daily question many folks might dread... is something Lidia wants everyone to enjoy as much as she does! Full of flavor, with simple execution, Spicy Sheet Pan Pork Chops & Broccoli, is a one-sheet wonder that gets dinner on the table in no time. Follow along as Lidia teaches her grandson Miles how to Revive Leftover Soup for an easy weeknight meal. And it doesn't hurt to have dessert on hand and ready, her Apricot Jam Half-Moons are a favorite in the Bastianich house. Learn how to revel in the glory of cooking dinner in this episode of Lidia's Kitchen!
We'll explore the storied history of the oyster in modern-day South Carolina. It was enjoyed by the first Americans and is a critical ingredient in Gullah Geechee foodways in short, an extraordinary bivalve. Capri harvests oysters with members of the Gullah community, enjoys a traditional Gullah oyster dish and shucks oysters alongside women who have been perfecting the art of hand shucking for generations.
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.
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.
Teeming Cairo, straddling the Nile, is the capital of Egypt and one of the leading cities of the Muslim world. With 20 million people, greater Cairo pulses with energy. We explore the back streets on a tuk-tuk, drop in on a mosque, haggle with a gauntlet of eager merchants, bake some pita bread, help chisel a tombstone, marvel at King Tut's gold, greet the ancient Sphinx, and climb into the center of the greatest pyramid.
Take a Revolutionary Road Trip in New Jersey, exploring history, culture, food and drinks related to our nations' founding in New Jersey's Crossroads of the American Revolution where Washington spent one-quarter of his time as commander-in-chief. Step back to Colonial Times with untold stories and interactive history with local experts. Hear about the longest one-day battle at Monmouth Battlefield and the coldest winter in Morristown. From Applejack to following in the footsteps of George Washington, join Darley Newman to learn more about the American Revolution at sites where history takes center stage.
WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE is a 13-part travel and lifestyle series named for the long-running publication enjoyed by readers across America for more than 80 years. With New England among the nation's top tourist destinations, the magazine-style program takes viewers on an insider's exploration of the cities, countryside locales and far-flung places in the quaint and scenic region. The series is hosted by Richard Wiese, (Born to Explore) , an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, author and explorer who has traveled to all seven continents, participated in two expeditions to Antarctica, and cross-country skied to the North Pole. Amy Traverso, a senior food editor at Yankee magazine who has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and the Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay, joins Richard as co-host. She highlights recipes, local flavors and the sense of community that make up the regions' food and dining scene. WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE offers an "all-access" behind-the-scenes pass to the unique attractions that define the region, and the hidden New England that only locals know.
Bob Ross teaches us the joy of painting with a bright, colorful sky, trees and cabin displayed on canvas!
MN ORIGINAL (MNO) is Twin Cities public television's award-winning weekly arts series celebrating Minnesota's creative community, across all disciplines and all cuLtures. MN ORIGINAL increases awareness of Minnesota artists, art organizations and arts venues, inspires viewers to think about the arts and artists in new ways and cultivates new audiences by promoting a deeper understanding of the creative process and curating contemporary arts in Minnesota for generations to come. The music featured throughout the series is created by and credited to Minnesota musicians. Nearly 400 songs by more than 250 artists in about 100 bands or ensembles are included in the music library.
MN ORIGINAL (MNO) is Twin Cities public television's award-winning weekly arts series celebrating Minnesota's creative community, across all disciplines and all cuLtures. MN ORIGINAL increases awareness of Minnesota artists, art organizations and arts venues, inspires viewers to think about the arts and artists in new ways and cultivates new audiences by promoting a deeper understanding of the creative process and curating contemporary arts in Minnesota for generations to come. The music featured throughout the series is created by and credited to Minnesota musicians. Nearly 400 songs by more than 250 artists in about 100 bands or ensembles are included in the music library.
Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the award-winning and bestselling author of several novels. The Bluest Sky is the powerful historical novel set in 1980 in Castro's Cuba. The young adult novel shows the emotional impact of The Mariel Boatlift and a quest for one family's freedom that is fraught with danger and deception.
Catamaran makes rhythmically enrapturing indie surf rock, using tremolo-ed guitars and syrupy melodies to craft songs that are as catchy as they are interesting. Catamaran quickly launched into the spotlight in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after making their radio debut on the 102.1 KDGE Local Show. The band was nominated for a 2013 Dallas Observer Music Award for Best Pop Act and is currently in rotation on DFW's popular independent radio station, 91.7 KXT.
It's not only what we make. It's the materials we make it with that turns stuff into art. Glass is forged into playable cymbals. An array of found objects become breathtaking sculpture. Banana leaves are transformed into fabric for the haute couture runway. Immunofluorescence turns microorganisms into artworks. Folded paper informs nanotechnology for space exploration. All are part of the story.
DREAMS OF HOPE tells the story of a historic concert at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 50 years after a hate crime there killed four African American girls. Conducted by Dr. Henry Panion III, the concert performance features musical instruments that serve as symbols of hope - violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps. The documentary incorporates behind-the-scenes interviews reflecting on the purpose of the event: to celebrate the resilience of those who have faced hate, discrimination and racism.
See how music once only performed in church is adapted by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and other top artists to be shared beyond the walls of the sanctuary.
Learn which Broadway showtunes were recorded by the Rat Pack, Johnny Mathis and other chart-topping artists of the time to be sung outside the theater as anthems, giving a broader voice to our changing society.
Enjoy Billboard chart-topping Broadway star Shoshana Bean's captivating performance in this concert special as she unleashes her passion and powerhouse vocals, igniting a dazzlingly diverse selection of songs.
This week Ear to the Common Ground welcomes Gustavo Moradel and 8 of his fans to talk about Race in America and features an intimate performance.
What does it take to make it to the top? Meet some of the people recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough and others reveal what it takes to achieve excellence.
It's not only what we make. It's the materials we make it with that turns stuff into art. Glass is forged into playable cymbals. An array of found objects become breathtaking sculpture. Banana leaves are transformed into fabric for the haute couture runway. Immunofluorescence turns microorganisms into artworks. Folded paper informs nanotechnology for space exploration. All are part of the story.
DREAMS OF HOPE tells the story of a historic concert at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 50 years after a hate crime there killed four African American girls. Conducted by Dr. Henry Panion III, the concert performance features musical instruments that serve as symbols of hope - violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps. The documentary incorporates behind-the-scenes interviews reflecting on the purpose of the event: to celebrate the resilience of those who have faced hate, discrimination and racism.
See how music once only performed in church is adapted by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and other top artists to be shared beyond the walls of the sanctuary.
Learn which Broadway showtunes were recorded by the Rat Pack, Johnny Mathis and other chart-topping artists of the time to be sung outside the theater as anthems, giving a broader voice to our changing society.
Enjoy Billboard chart-topping Broadway star Shoshana Bean's captivating performance in this concert special as she unleashes her passion and powerhouse vocals, igniting a dazzlingly diverse selection of songs.
It's not only what we make. It's the materials we make it with that turns stuff into art. Glass is forged into playable cymbals. An array of found objects become breathtaking sculpture. Banana leaves are transformed into fabric for the haute couture runway. Immunofluorescence turns microorganisms into artworks. Folded paper informs nanotechnology for space exploration. All are part of the story.
DREAMS OF HOPE tells the story of a historic concert at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, more than 50 years after a hate crime there killed four African American girls. Conducted by Dr. Henry Panion III, the concert performance features musical instruments that serve as symbols of hope - violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps. The documentary incorporates behind-the-scenes interviews reflecting on the purpose of the event: to celebrate the resilience of those who have faced hate, discrimination and racism.
Red Diamond Mandolins in Athens, Ohio, where luthier Don MacRostie puts his heart and soul into each handcrafted instrument. Quianna Simpson shares her passion for West Afriacan dance with students in Columbus. Contemporary art at "Like a Good Armchair" at Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College.
Holly Jackson is by the river with author Susan Zurenda discussing her debut book, The Girl from the Rose Motel. Susan shares how her experiences as a teacher inspired her writing and this book. Holly learns about how Susan connects with her readers.
Bella must act decisively to salvage her investment in the Hotel Portofino, but at what cost to her relationships and her children? Just when things seem to be going Bella's way, tragedy strikes with fatal consequences for one member of the family.
Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives share hits, favorites, stories - and a world premiere on THE KATE stage - their "hillbilly surf" music! The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician is living, breathing country-music history. Hear songs "Tempted," "The Whiskey Ain't Workin' Anymore," "Six White Horses," "Hobo's Prayer," "Time Won't Wait" and more.
See how music once only performed in church is adapted by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Aretha Franklin and other top artists to be shared beyond the walls of the sanctuary.
Learn which Broadway showtunes were recorded by the Rat Pack, Johnny Mathis and other chart-topping artists of the time to be sung outside the theater as anthems, giving a broader voice to our changing society.
Enjoy Billboard chart-topping Broadway star Shoshana Bean's captivating performance in this concert special as she unleashes her passion and powerhouse vocals, igniting a dazzlingly diverse selection of songs.