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 first episode in this three-part mini-series distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe. Shot on location in Amsterdam, Germany's Rhineland, Venice, Siena, the Italian Riviera, the Swiss Alps, Paris, and London, these episodes cover Rick's favorite 3,000-mile European loop while providing viewers with essential travel skills. We cover tips on planning an itinerary, hurdling the language barrier, driving and catching the train, avoiding scams, eating well, sleeping smart, staying safe, and everything you need to enjoy the best possible experience.
Hosted by country music superstar Mickey Guyton, and featuring inspiring military stories and unforgettable music from Craig Morgan, Christian McBride, Aubrey Logan, and the U.S. Army Field Band. This heartfelt special honors our nation's heroes, past and present, and reminds us of the enduring spirit and unity that their service brings to America.
Join historian John Monsky, conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops for a Veterans Day tribute to remember in THE EYES OF THE WORLD: FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY. In an unforgettable event from Boston's Symphony Hall, Monsky takes viewers on a breathtaking and suspenseful journey through the events of D-Day, the liberation of Paris, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Allied advance into Germany. Broadway stars join Monsky and the Boston Pops on stage to tell the dramatic story of World War II's final months in Europe through a stirring mix of music and personal stories. The show centers around the images, reportage and revealing firsthand accounts of four wartime correspondents: Ernest Hemingway, Robert Capa, Voguemodel-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller and a young soldier named Jerry, later revealed as a famous author. Their rare photographs and the stories they crafted bring history to life and illuminate the bravery and sacrifices of the men and women who served in World War II.
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.
Mister Rogers visits with his friend and Neighbor Mr. McFeely. They go to Betty Aberlin's house to watch Betty's friend, Mary Jo Barron, teach a group of children some games and songs. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, a flying turkey delivers a message to Lady Elaine Fairchilde and Robert Troll.
When Ladonna befriends a new member of the Mighty Mountain soccer team, Francine becomes convinced she is leaking top secret team info. The City Council has voted to close the Elwood City Library! Can Sue Ellen save the library before it's too late?
While on a mission to investigate the exoskeletons of the Atlas and Hercules beetles, the Hercules beetle accidentally gets enlarged. Now the Wild Kratts are faced with a new mission. How to find a way to shrink the giant beetle before it demolishes everything in its path! Science Concept: Exoskeletons and their functionality.
When Alma is consumed with her starring role in a musical, she doesn't understand why her friends aren't happy for her. / Alma helps Harper feel at home during a playdate at the Rivera house.
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one. / When the Loops don't have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
While doing their annual Laundry Day, the Kratt brothers disagree on what's better: blue oceans or green forests. They're disagreeing much more than usual. Aviva takes on the role of referee to demonstrate how oceans and forests work together to make our living planet, just like Martin and Chris need to keep working together. Can the gang get Martin and Chris back into sync in time to save Planet Earth from Zach and Paisley Paver's villainous plans?
When Daniel goes on a walk with his family on an ordinary day, they find all kinds of surprises along the way!/After surprising Jodi with a heart-shaped rock, Daniel and his Dad surprise other neighbors with their colorful rock drawings.
Rosie's Rules is an 11-minute preschool family sitcom about a little girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. And it doesn't always go smoothly. In her resilient quest to make sense of the world's most mystifying concepts, she often plows her way into comic chaos. It's "learning-by-doing" and she usually does it a little bit wrong before she gets it right.
Oscar's been feeling terrible all day. Elmo, Abby, Grundgetta, and Nina find ways to help Oscar feel better by looking for different exercises he could do. Running that makes you feel awake and energized, yoga that helps your body flexible and calm, and dancing that gets your body moving. As they go off to tell Oscar all the exercises he could do to feel better, they find him coming back from a long, grouchy walk picking up trash. Oscar feels much better and is back to feeling good and rotten.
Zadie and Malik hope a cape, mask, and super strength gloves will help Zeke overcome his fear of riding a two-wheeler. / The Wombats are invited to the Fishmans' Fish Shower. But what sort of gift should they create?
Join us for an exciting look at the Porsche 911 Dakar, a unique spin on the brand's halo car that journeys off the tarmac with a different mission. Then it's back to the daily grind in the Hyundai Kona EV, a battery-electric commuter freshened up for the times. And in our third installment of "Overdrive," we invited one lucky fan out for a day of off-roading with some serious hardware.
GardenSMART visits with a gardener that has devoted his life to the art and science of growing, nurturing and caring for beautiful bonsai plants. No matter the size, the lessons learned apply to plants of all sizes.
A panel of gardening experts answer questions about plants and pests, with an emphasis on Hardiness Zone 5 growing conditions.
Fish is on the menu when Sara joins Greek Chef Maria Loi in a harbor near Athens to cook lemony, crispy skinned Branzino along with Beet, Beans and Feta Salad and Lemon Potatoes. Then it's off to Athen's Varvakios Central Market to buy Retsina at a famous tavern for a rooftop mezze party in the shadow of the Acropolis. Back at home, Sara uses canned sardines for a quick and easy pantry taco.
Keith Dresser makes Julia Collin Davison Green Bean Casserole. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his must-have Thanksgiving tools. Elle Simone Scott makes host Bridget Lancaster Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes. Julia and Bridget make Fireside and New Englander Cocktails.
Bryan Roof and Toni Tipton-Martin visit Sean Sherman in Minneapolis and leave inspired to cook from the indigenous pantry. Test cook Morgan Bolling makes Cider-Braised Turkey, and Bryan makes Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Maple Chile Crisp.
Milk Street celebrates Thanksgiving! Matthew Card prepares a Two-Hour Turkey that saves you time in the kitchen and frees up your oven for other Thanksgiving favorites. Rosemary Gill streamlines sides with Milk-Simmered Mashed Potatoes. Last by not least, Christopher Kimball shares his best pie-making secrets with his all-time favorite Double Crust Apple Pie.
Karen Clay has fond memories of her Grandma Margaret's coconut cake: a beautiful, towering creation she describes simply as "dreamy." For years, Karen has tried, but has been unsuccessful in trying to recreate the cake. Will Milk Street be able to help?
Chef Maria Loi takes us to Mykonos, one of the most famous islands in the world, to share with us the unknown side to this popular tourist destination. Maria meets with Chef Miltos Karoubas to prepare an Onion Pie, and later with Teta Fragiadaki to make Spinach and Leek Pie. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares simple dishes inspired by her travels: an Open Face Onion Pita, and Spinach Pie Muffins.
In one of Chihuahua's most remote areas, Guachochi, Pati shares a traditional Raramuri meal with community leaders Alejandro Hernandez and Margarita Gonzalez, who advocate for land rights, political representation, and cultural preservation. At Kokoyome, a sustainable ranch in the Sinforosa Canyon, she learns about organic farming practices in the region.
I treasure my childhood. I look back on those meals that shaped who I am today with gratitude. My grandfather always saved the fatty end of the prosciutto for his favorite Prosciutto and Onion Frittata. My brother and I loved to eat these Vegetable Polpette as kids. Coming from the North, we ate this Mushroom Ragu with Greens over Polenta a lot. Sharing my memories and flavors brings me such joy.
Christine gets curious about the Franconia region of Germany. Stops include: Nuremberg, and its medieval landmarks, including the Imperial Castle, the Schoner Brunnen fountain, the Frauenkirche church, Wurzburg Palace, Old Main Bridge, its famous poet; then she visits a Michelin-starred restaurant to experience an 'aroma library', and finally, visits one of thelegendary Franconian vineyards.
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.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Celebrate incredible art and artifacts from Indigenous creators and history makers. Was a Sioux beaded vest, ca. 1876, a Ruth Muskrat Bronson archive, or a Carrie Bethel basket the top $75,000 to $150, 000 find?
Jean and Lionel take a parental interest in Harry, Sandy's policeman boyfriend. Yet, the affairs of the younger generation seem to diminish in importance when Jean receives a phone message from an old flame.
Meeting with Raylan Reeve at his new golf course, Father Brown and Mrs McCarthy discover 'Go Home - or die' burnt into the grass. Inspector Mallory pays a visit to Hermione, who has a clear motive for vandalism after her garden has been compromised for Raylan's extensive golf course, but finds nothing to pin the crime on her. The next day at the golf tournament, the women's cup sees Bunty competing, in disguise as 'Miss Desiree Lecoq', being careful in case her father finds out about this pastime. She competes against Raylan's young granddaughter, Morgana, much to Tamara, Morgana's mother's disapproval. When Bunty's ball lands in the reeds, a body is the last thing she expects to find.
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.
Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour.
Skip Day - When Olive catches a case of The Skips and goes missing, rookie agent Otto must solve his first case by himself. Curriculum: Counting and cardinality; counting by threes; pattern recognition. The Great Grinaldi - Otto rushes to finish a case so he can see his favorite magician, The Great Grinaldi, perform. Curriculum: Fractions.
The Trouble with Centigurps - When Otto accidentally releases 100 small furry creatures in headquarters, he recruits Oscar to help get them back before Ms. O finds out. Curriculum: Counting and cardinality; counting by 2's, 5's and 10's to 100. Totally Odd Squad - In a flashback episode, Ms. O tells the story of how she defeated a villain called the Patternista back when she was an agent. Curriculum: Pattern recognition.
When Koki and Jimmy get stranded in the desert, Aviva and the Kratt Brothers must rely on the eyes and ears of the Elf owl to help find their friends in the harsh habitat.
After the Tortuga crash lands in the Sonoran Desert, Koki discovers that the Tellurium crystals have run out of power and they need a new supply. Martin and Chris volunteer to go out in the desert to find this important source of energy and discover more than they were expecting!
Lyla and Luke playfully create and act out variations on a fairy tale. / Lyla, Louis, and Stu explore the neighborhood to track down a lost package.
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."
When Trini's giant pumpkin crashes on the ground, she can no longer enter it into the state fair competition. Molly and Tooey cheer her up by finding something new to do with the pumpkins - turn them into pumpkin boats! / When Molly and Tooey find a stowaway baby fox in their sled bag, they want to reunite it with its mom. But, after misidentifying some tracks in the snow, Molly fears they may be mistakenly bringing the fox to the home of a lynx instead - its predator!
AJ invents "The Lacer Racer," a shoe-tying car. But, when the car gets out of control, it ties Citytown into knots. How can they build a trap to catch it? Curriculum: A solution can be found by using an engineering design process: What's the problem, what can we try, build, test, and share? / When the ice cream in Stevie Heat's ice cream cart melts, Sparks' Crew investigates how this could have happened, and what they can do to make sure it doesn't happen again. Curriculum: The sun has warming effects. The effect the sun's heat has can be reduced by making shade.
(topic: Money) - While attempting to rescue Dr. Marbles, the kids and Digit crash land on cybersite Nowhere, along with Hacker, Buzz and Delete. As a result of the crash, Hacker is shrunk, and Buzz and Delete become smart. In a race to rebuild their cybercraft and save Marbles, Digit and the kids learn to trade and barter and eventually create a monetary system. But who will finish first?!! The Big Idea: Instead of trading what you have for what you want, you can make it easy to buy and sell by creating a system where you exchange goods for tokens of different fixed values - money!
In Mexico City, the Circo orchestra gets a bad case of the hiccups, so Carmen finds a Mariachi band to fill in, causing Luna to break into wild dancing! / In Mexico City, Leo, Carmen, and Andy help return a lost cocoa bean to a friend's mother.
Little Lemmings - It's cold outside, but Nick and Sally want to keep playing. Is there a way to stay warm out in the cold? Cat's friend Lars the Lemming will know! He lives in the Wundra-Bundra-Tundra. It's cold out, but with Lars' fur coat, he doesn't even notice! They help Lars find a new home, one where there's more food for him and his family and they discover that he uses the snow to help keep him warm! Back at home the kids wear two winter coats to help them keep warm. But what's even warmer than that, hot chocolate! Keep the Beat - Nick and Sally have been running around the backyard and now their chests are thumpity thumping! The Cat explains that that is their hearts boom boom booming! But why? wonders Sally. A visit to Dr. Giggles will answer that question. By shrinking down super small, they follow Dr. Giggles' directions to follow the path that blood takes, learning about how the heart is a pump. They watch Thing 2's heart beat faster when he runs, and slows down when he stops. With all this running around, their bodies are now making another sound - rumbling tummies!
The Pteranodon kids visit the Jurassic Time Period to meet Apollo Apatosaurus, a huge, long-necked, long-tailed dinosaur who likes adventure. Apollo loves to whip his long tail, and does so as he leads the kids on a pretend adventure to find a hard-to-reach tree with yummy, delicious leaves! Mrs. Pteranodon cleans out the clutter from the family nest and the kids are amazed at the pile of stuff - leaves, flower petals, pieces of wood, and shells. Tiny stops Mom from throwing out all the stuff, determined that she and Buddy, Tiny, and Don will find a use for it all. And, they do- the Pteranodon kids have fun making nature art on the beach using the items from nest!
While camping, Daddy tells the story of the legend of Pinkfoot, a pinkerocious creature with seven toes on her giant feet! To their surprise, Pinkalicious and Peter actually meet Pinkfoot and soon learn a legend can be very different from reality. / Pinkalicious and Peter meet a mossling named Flossie who hears musical sounds in her stream. But when the stream dries up, Flossie becomes sad. Will Pinkalicious and Peter be able to cheer Flossie up?
The Peanut Problem - George Washington Carver's Laboratory. George Washington Carver will have a total of one hundred peanut-based inventions - if Peg and Cat can catch the tiny tricksters who keep swiping them. Primary Content: Counting in the 90s Secondary Content: Counting by 10s. More Adventures of Robin Hood - Sherwood Forest / The Tree / Peg's Neighborhood / The Delaware River / Ancient Egypt. When a greedy Pig shows up next door, Peg and Cat summon Robin Hood to their neighborhood. Primary Content: Greater than, less than Secondary Content: Seconds and minutes.
Tamir is leaving for robotics camp and needs to find a way to keep the garden watered while he's away. First, Slimey tries pouring a bucket of water from a helicopter, but he can only pour a little at a time. Then, Tamir comes up with the idea of putting watering cans on a clothesline but can't think of a way to fill them back up with water. A porcupine walks by and accidentally sits on a water bottle. That gives Tamir the idea to make a sprinkler with a bottle, hose, and some tape. But the sprinkler can't be moved around! Just then, Tamir gets another idea and asks the porcupine to sit on an old hose to poke holes and places the hose through the planters to make a drip irrigation system. It works! Tamir didn't give up and now the flowers, fruits, and veggies in the community garden can have plenty of sunlight, soil, and water.
Milo, Lofty and Lark are very excited when footballer Charlie Cheetah needs his kit cleaning for the big Cup Final. But when they end up playing for the first team, their rivals are soon winning! Can playing to their strengths turn the game around?
It's All Hands on Deck! when Zadie and Malik retrace their steps to locate Zeke's beloved stuffy. / When Zadie messes up Mr. E's shell garden, the key to fixing the pattern is... JunJun's song.
Uh oh! The Wombats accidentally "gift-wrapped" Snout while helping Mr. E. Can they figure out which box he's in? / Zeke misses Snout, who's accompanying Mr. E on a visit to Aunt Ida. Will a postcard from Snout chase away Zeke's blues?
The Class Votes - At school, Daniel and his classmates get to choose their new class pet! Teacher Harriet explains that they can either get a bunny or a turtle. The kids learn what it means to 'vote' and that sometimes it doesn't always turn out your way. Luckily, ALL of the kids find something to love about their new pet, 'Snowball'! The Neighborhood Votes - The Tiger family is going to Clock Factory Park today to hear a big announcement from King Friday. Daniel has to make several choices throughout the day, culminating in one BIG group decision: King Friday announces that the kids can choose one new piece of playground equipment and everyone gets to speak up for what they want by voting!
Daniel Waits for Show and Tell - Daniel is so excited to share a book he made with his class at "show and tell," but he's finding it very difficult to wait. He finds that singing on Trolley, playing during science time and imagining make the waiting much easier! A Night Out at the Restaurant - Daniel and his family are going out to dinner, and Katerina is coming too. Daniel and Katerina have a hard time waiting at the restaurant, but soon learn ways to make the waiting time easier...and even fun!
George's Super Subway Adventure - The Man with the Yellow Hat has two surprises for George today: They're going to the zoo and they're riding the subway! George is so excited to see his first underground train that he hops right on, leaving the Man behind at the subway terminal. After comical mishaps where the two barely miss meeting up and some fun stops along the way, George figures out how to take the train all the way to the zoo, where he patiently waits for his friend to catch up. Well Done, George - A certain muddy monkey needs a bath, but there's no water coming out of the faucet. George and the Man with the Yellow Hat find a broken water pump in their well and head back to the city so George can take that much needed bath. This time when the water stops flowing from the faucet, George takes matters into his own paws and uses his newly acquired knowledge to build a well in their front yard. But can he build a pump to get the water from the ground into his fifth floor bathtub?
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 helps Bob Dog play Gameshow Gator's game, "How Does It Feel?" Can he imagine himself in others' places and name their feelings to win the game?/Bob Dog is excited for the Best Ball Fest, but how can he choose just one favorite ball?
Donkey and Panda can't wait for Gameshow Gator's new game. To pass the time, they make up their own game: Acornball!/Donkey and Panda disagree on which toys from the Super Duper Magic Fun Box are fun. Does this mean they can't be friends anymore?
It's the Flower Garden's grand opening, and the kids must spread the news! / After the kids' snow sculptures are ruined, they must find out who did it!
Poor Red wants nothing more than to play with Little Boy Blue, but he keeps running away! The Super Readers venture into the tale of Miss Muffet and meet a spider who is frightening his friend right off her tuffet! The Super Readers help Spider find a better way to approach Miss Muffet, and everyone learns that curds and whey taste better when shared with someone special. Educational Objectives: To learn how to treat a friend, follow the alphabet, practice spelling and use the power to read to change the story.
It's Neighborhood Market Day and Rosie searches for something to sell, but nothing seems quite right. / Rosie and Javi open a slime store, but realize they don't have enough slime, so they have to make more.
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.
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!
Molly, Trini, and Vera are excited to plant the community garden with Auntie Midge's Wampanoag friend, Gertie, but the girls keep quarreling and can't get anything done! Will they learn to get along and successfully plant the garden? / After discovering that Grandpa Nat doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, Molly, Tooey, and Trini learn about the history of the holiday. Motivated to help, the kids work with the community to create a feast that honors the people who came before them.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book - a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon Jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita - or for any of the Molinas. Since Vicita knows the story by heart, maybe D.W. and Arthur can help her find a way to re-create it and get the family back to sleep. Prunella Packs It In - Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college - except for Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? Or will she learn to relax and focus on the things that she actually enjoys?
Slow Your Roll - A mysterious villain named The Shadow takes control of the Mobile Unit van. Curriculum: Word Problems, Friction (how to slow a moving object).
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."
Mysteriously, the Tortuga shorts and powers down while the gang is streaming a movie. Koki says it won't be back today. What are they going to do? Chris and Martin announce they can still do streaming - salamander streaming! The rest of the gang wonders, what in the world is salamander streaming? The bros explain that salamander streaming is getting miniaturized and floating down a stream in tiny little boats looking for salamanders, of course! It's a race to find as many salamanders as they can while Koki tries to fix the Tortuga.
Mission to Mars - When Jet and Sydney interrupt Sean doing some training in his backyard to eventually lead a mission to Mars, Jet suggests they just have his mom fly them out to Mars. Is Sean's concern about Martian dust devils legitimate? Curriculum: The next big frontier for human space flight is Mars. We have long range plans to get humans to Mars, but still have not solved some of the challenges, like what human inhabitants will do about the lack of oxygen and water, and the extreme temperatures. Sounds Abound - Sean is trying to work on a science project for Space Troops, but is interrupted by his friends' constant noise. His search for a quiet place to conduct his experiment leads him to the realization that sound is exactly what his experiments needed all along. Curriculum: Sound travels in waves like light or heat, but unlike them, sound travels through vibration. So, in order for sound to travel, there must be something for sound to travel through. Sound can travel through air, water, and solid objects, but not through space.
Nature Cat and his pals realize they've come to the end of their Nature Curiosity List. Meanwhile, Sir Galahad gives himself the title of King and moves into a barren castle and steals pieces of nature to make his castle look more beautiful. Oh no!
The Little Cats join The Cat in the Hat, Fish, Nick and Sally on a fun and frenzied outdoor adventure as they camp, hike and paddle their way to Fish's family reunion!
In the shadows of the night, something is making a mess of the Dingerville ballfield. Can the CyberSquad help to stop it? On earth, Inez is forced to start sharing her room with younger sister, Camila.
In Juneau, Andy and Luna want to tell their story and enlist the help of totem pole artist, and in the process learn about he traditions of the beautiful old art form totem pole carving / In Juneau, Andy wants to experience the beautiful blue light of the Mendenhall Glacier ice caves, but getting there is quite a project.
It's Neighborhood Market Day and Rosie searches for something to sell, but nothing seems quite right. / Rosie and Javi open a slime store, but realize they don't have enough slime, so they have to make more.
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.
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!
Molly, Trini, and Vera are excited to plant the community garden with Auntie Midge's Wampanoag friend, Gertie, but the girls keep quarreling and can't get anything done! Will they learn to get along and successfully plant the garden? / After discovering that Grandpa Nat doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, Molly, Tooey, and Trini learn about the history of the holiday. Motivated to help, the kids work with the community to create a feast that honors the people who came before them.
When the neighborhood garbage truck malfunctions, Lyla and Stu step in to save the day. / Lyla and Louisa take a ride on the city bus and accidentally lose Stu in the process!
Buenas Noches, Vicita - Vicita Molina has lost her favorite book - a lovely South American tale of friendship and courage in the Amazon Jungle. No book means no sleep for Vicita - or for any of the Molinas. Since Vicita knows the story by heart, maybe D.W. and Arthur can help her find a way to re-create it and get the family back to sleep. Prunella Packs It In - Everyone knows that elementary school is way too early to start thinking about college - except for Prunella. Her older sister's anxiety about college is so contagious that Prunella piles on extra-curricular activities to make her more "appealing." Will she crack under the heavy load? Or will she learn to relax and focus on the things that she actually enjoys?
SEARCHING FOR SEQUOYAH spans two countries and three Cherokee nations, leading viewers on a journey through the life and death of Sequoyah. This hour-long documentary allows viewers to learn more about Sequoyah through the written language he created for the Cherokee people, interviews with his descendants, cave writings depictions, and more.
From 1907 until his death more than 50 years later, ethnologist John Peabody Harrington crisscrossed the U.S., chasing the voices of the last speakers of Native America's dying languages. Moving from one tribal community to the next, he collaborated with the last speakers to document every finite detail before their languages were lost forever. CHASING VOICES chronicles Harrington's work and traces the impact of his exhaustive research on Native communities working to restore the language of their ancestors.
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 GOOD ROAD is an innovative, inspiring documentary series about two best friends who travel the world meeting philanthropists and change-makers, who have dedicated their lives to addressing global humanitarian issues. From depressed inner-city neighborhoods, to border camps for refugees, to rural health clinics, hosts Earl Bridges and Craig Martin explore efforts to help Rohingya refugees, stop elephant poaching, end human trafficking, alleviate poverty, and more.
Charleston has many diverse communities. We get introduced to some Jewish, Gullah and LGBTQ+ activists who have pushed for recognition of their influence in the city's history, arts and cultural scene.
In this episode, join Miranda at the Saasil Kantenah Wedding Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico for a full-body, all-standing workout to strengthen and stretch your 650 muscles.
Nestled in an infinite field of flowers, "Practice for Groundedness" connects you to the energy of the earth and at the same time provides a treat for your nervous system. Slow it down with long-held postures on the ground while focusing on the breath to release tension and anxiety so you can awaken to the innate power within you to feel grounded. When we are lost or disoriented, we need to get closer to the earth. We need to feel grounded, centered, and relaxed to be able to serve others and, most importantly, ourselves. By stretching the hips, legs, and back in a sequence of floor postures, this practice grounds you so you can feel your spirit soar. You can have a folded blanket and/or block with you if it's available. (A folded blanket and/or block can provide additional support.)
We're busy as a bee on this episode of Love of Quilting! For this bench pillow, host Sara Gallegos introduces wool applique with dimensional handwork! We'll also play with fusible applique to build a beehive shape, and we'll also build a few birdhouses using a little improvisation on the rooftops. Add some scalloped edges and a lap-backed pillow closure, and you have a 'Cozy Hive & Home'!
Sean has a touching encounter with three brothers who all have glass bone syndrome. Then, he explores the Sacred Monkey Forest, and documents the epic battle of the Ogoh-Ogohs. Sean also finds inspiration in an unlikely place for his painting "The Beggar Woman."
Jenn Nawada demonstrates two different solutions to solve a homeowner's gutter runoff problem by installing a dry well and a popup emitter; AskTOH spotlights lead carpenter Lasana Harper, who shares his journey into carpentry and how it has shaped his love for teaching; Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace her 80's-tastic ceiling fan with a more modern option.
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.
Spring is a magical time of year. Everything is coming to life - bland is rapidly changing to beautiful. In this episode, GardenSMART looks at plants that provide early season color, plus garden tips for these plants throughout the year. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
Lidia invites us back into her kitchen where her family, her story... where it all began. She beckons us with a freshly baked Focaccia di Recco, filled with stracchino cheese. Then Olivia Bastianich returns home to make a quick salad matching salty pecorino romano cheese with sweet pears and peppery arugula. Lidia finishes the meal with an easy hearty pasta dish, Rigatoni with Sausage and Cabbage. So pull up a chair and join Lidia in her kitchen because here, it's always delicious.
When it comes to a surefire win, you can't go wrong with barbecue. Of course, in Lidia's Kitchen, it's with an Italian twist! To start, an American classic, Four Cheese Baked Macaroni, but this one is packed with asparagus and peas the Lidia way. Then Miles swings by the kitchen to pick up some leftovers, and gets a lesson on making his grandmother's childhood drink, a Cider Vinegar Spritz. And the star of the meal, a family favorite - Spicy Vinegar Ribs & Potatoes, they are finger-licking good! So tune in and let's make barbecue classics the Lidia way!
The best part about gathering around the table is sharing good food with good company. Today Lidia showcases a menu fit to feed all your friends. Grandson Ethan swings by to help Lidia build the ultimate Italian Cheeseboard. Then she cooks up an easy crowd-pleaser with her Skillet Sausage & Peppers. For a sweet finish, Lidia makes a childhood favorite, St. Joseph's Zeppole. Fried dough filled with vanilla cream topped with Amarena cherries. So tune in to learn how to entertain with showstopping ease the Lidia way!
Every so often it's nice to treat yourself and your loved ones to something special... and for Lidia and her family, that means lobster night! Everybody likes grilled vegetables, and my Grilled Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Salad is a fun and impressive way to serve them. Her grandson, Ethan Bastianich, comes over for a lesson in how to Eat Lobster Like Lidia. She then prepares a memory maker, Spicy Lobster Linguine, half the fun is seeing everyone working through the lobster with their hands. She reminds us that there's nothing better than spoiling your loved ones and yourself!
Lidia always says food is meant to bring joy, and this meal will surely bring a smile to any table. To start, she serves up Radicchio, Endive, Apple and Pecorino with Cheese Toasts. When making this salad, take the time to make the cheese toast, it adds that extra something to an already colorful dish. To complete the meal, Skillet Ricotta Mini-Meat Loaves. These individual portions are dressed in a mushroom sauce to make this family favorite a special treat while cutting the cooktime in half. There's nothing better than a table full of smiles!
It's important to Lidia to be inclusive at the dinner table, and cook dishes that meet the dietary restrictions of all - from vegetarian to gluten-free. Today's show remembers everyone! Lidia prepares Butternut Squash and Cannellini Beans. Each bite boasts a sweetness balanced by the tartness of the balsamic and can be served on toast. Lidia's granddaughter, Julia Manuali, swings by the kitchen and whips up a quick and easy dessert of Strawberries & Balsamic. And whether you are watching your carbs or gluten-free and longing for spaghetti, Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Spicy Tomato Sauce is the recipe you need! Cook along with Lidia to serve up a meal fit for anyone!
Lidia loves to try new foods and encourages us to do the same and embrace the new! Her grandson Lorenzo Manuali joins her to make simply sweet Gorgonzola Celery. She carries on the culinary adventure with a Pumpkin Risotto, a sweet creamy dish topped with what else but more gorgonzola. Just like her mother made, Lidia cooks up Liver Venetian-Style with a mushroom onion sauce. Whether you've tried them before or not, Lidia hopes you'll love these recipes just like her!
Italians are serious about their celebrations. The food, the company, the conversation, the music, and the wine are always abundant! And Lidia is ready to celebrate with you, starting with her Winter Panzanella. A mix of warm roasted vegetables is tossed with bread and kale to make one creative winter take on the traditional bread salad. Then Lidia's granddaughter, Julia Manuali, stops by the kitchen to make a Crespelle Bar, a fun, festive way to treat guests to a sweet finish to any meal. And during the holidays, Lidia's mother, Grandma Erminia, was the expert maker of these Farina Gnocchi. All you need is a good stock to cook them and let the celebration begin! Like Lidia says, what's a celebration without lots of food?!
Dinner doesn't have to feel like you're struggling. It can be as graceful as can be, just follow Lidia's lead! The first move is to make Kale Salad with Avocado and Pistachios, as one of the best-selling salads at Felidia, it became part of Lidia's family meals at home. Then, Lidia makes her go-to sauce, Marinara, with her grandson, Ethan. To complete this quick and easy meal, it's no mess Cheesy Baked Chicken Wings. Join Lidia on the dance floor... of Lidia's Kitchen that is!
What fuels Lidia's soul is being in the kitchen, surrounded by the smells and memories that remind her of her loved ones. So today, she invites us to do just that, starting with her Dandelion and Chickpea Salad, which brings back memories of foraging for this simple nutritious childhood favorite. And sometimes it's not just about the memory, but the warmth a dish delivers, like her One-Pan Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana. It's so easy to throw together while still satisfying that classic craving. So let's cook the kind of food that nourishes the body, mind & soul!
Country music legend Vince Gill gives Tommy a tour of his favorite spots in Nashville. At the project house, kitchen island legs are fashioned from recycled cedar posts and exterior paint colors are selected.
Jenn Nawada demonstrates two different solutions to solve a homeowner's gutter runoff problem by installing a dry well and a popup emitter; AskTOH spotlights lead carpenter Lasana Harper, who shares his journey into carpentry and how it has shaped his love for teaching; Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace her 80's-tastic ceiling fan with a more modern option.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a simple Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie. Science Expert Dan Souza demonstrates the absorptive power of eggplant. Test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster a British classic, Fisherman's Pie.
Test cook Lawman Johnson makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Grilled Flank Steak with Basil Dressing. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for herb keepers. Finally, test cook Christie Morrison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make a show-stopping Fresh Tomato Galette.
Switzerland - a country of great peaks, waterfalls, glaciers and grand scenery - served as the birthplace of adventure tourism, the wellspring of ecotourism and an inspiration for organized tours into the wild. In his latest travel special, adventurer Richard Bangs sets off for old-world Europe. In RICHARD BANGS' ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE "Switzerland: Quest for the Sublime," he explores the origins of adventure travel and searches for what philosophers and poets of the past called "the sublime." Bangs' quest to unearth the true meaning of "sublime" begins in the heart of Switzerland: Lucerne. Later, he travels to the chic winter resort of St. Moritz, climbs aboard the famous Glacier Express train and heads to Zermatt and experiences the rapture of the Matterhorn.
Narrated by actor Kevin Bacon, DAD'S SECRET WAR: FRANCE 1944 focuses on two top-secret World War II organizations - the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) and the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) , American and British organizations responsible for silent, unseen, highly classified missions of critical importance to defeating the Nazis. The documentary shares the riveting, true story of an American who joined the British SOE and was parachuted into France with a small team just after D-Day to organize the French Resistance into a cohesive army. The mission was to stop Germany's most feared troops from reaching Normandy in the days after the D-Day landings of June 6, 1944. While missions such as this were classified as "Top Secret" by the American OSS and "Most, Most Secret" by Britain's SOE, some records were partially declassified in 1998, revealing the collective courage, risks, failures, and successes of the brave men and women who volunteered to be secret agents.
Venture to the Pacific Northwest to capture the stories of ongoing traditions and perseverance of its original inhabitants. For the tribes of this region, water is life. The rivers that crisscross this land were the highways for trade and fresh water grocery stores for thousands of years. Today, tribes celebrate their cultures by participating in a yearly canoe journey, an opportunity for people to gather and travel to all the places their ancestors once inhabited. From totem poles, to language preservation to traditional crafts, host Chris Eyre (Cheyenne Arapaho) discovers the wilds of the North.
Discover the cosmological secrets behind America's ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world's largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky.
Discover how resistance, survival and revival are revealed through an empire of horse-mounted Comanche warriors, secret messages encoded in Aztec manuscript and a grass bridge in the Andes that spans mountains and centuries of time.
A Native American girl from an isolated Blackfeet reservation uses her basketball skills as a ticket to a college education and the opportunity to give back to her people. Her chief described her as "a warrior."
Discover the cosmological secrets behind America's ancient cities. Scientists explore some of the world's largest pyramids and 3D-scan a lost city of monumental mounds on the Mississippi River; native elders reveal ancient powers of the sky.