Around the world, engineers are finding ingenious ways to amplify our abilities and senses - allowing us to access and shape the world way beyond our natural abilities. From helping a blind man see without the use of his eyes to building a sling so powerful it can shoot rockets into space, see why engineering just might be the closest thing to a superpower we humans have.
In this captivating tale, lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world's most unforgiving places, Namibia's brutal Skeleton Coast. Stander's passion for these majestic creatures began 40 years ago, when he encountered a lone desert lioness on the Coast shores. But the desert lions soon disappeared from the region, and more than a decade later, he discovers a female cub called "Queen" whose life unlocks the survival secrets of desert lions. One day tragedy strikes the Queen's three granddaughters who become unexpectedly orphaned, and they embark on a harrowing journey through the empty desert facing starvation. Stander documents their every move, revealing the unique and complex relationship between land and marine predators.
A recent discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos tells the story of the Khmer Empire and may point to a lost city of immense power and wealth older than the megacity of Angkor.
Ana and Cristina search for the perfect gift for Alberto's birthday. Rita is finding it hard to cover for her sister Clara, who's cheating on Pedro.
Riddled with survivor's guilt after his unit lost 17 men during "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan, Marine veteran Anthony Marquez makes it his mission to reconnect with the Gold Star families of the fallen. By carving and hand-delivering a battlefield cross for each of the families affected by loss, Anthony finds the path to heal himself.
Yoga reminds us to feel an inner dignity and to cultivate self-respect. One frequently practiced yoga pose, beautiful in its shape, is Pigeon Pose. How wonderful that a common bird like a pigeon can be so beautiful and filled with inner grace.
The Making of Arthur - Matt Damon guest-stars in animated form as the host of a new series, "Postcards from You." When the Oscar # winning star puts out a call for homemade videos for his TV show, he sets off a frantic rush among Arthur and his gang to film their lives. Could the experiences of kids in Elwood City really interest a television audience? They'll have to wait and see if Matt Damon thinks so. (Note: This episode promotes the real "Postcards from You" initiative that encourages kids around the country to make their own videos.) Dancing Fools - Mrs. Molina is a teaching a dance class for kids. The class creates the opportunity for some unlikely dance pairings - Muffy and Binky, D.W. and the Tibbles, and, the most unlikely of all, Francine and George. Will the two survive the dance class? Or, could they possibly emerge as the next Fred and Ginger?
Mister Rogers shows how people make construction paper and makes some paper chains. It can take a lot of trying to learn something the important thing is to keep trying.
Alma wants to see everything at the museum fast, and Junior wants to go slow. / Alma's friends want to add their favorite things to Alma's Bronx diorama.
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.
Nico is tired of being mistaken for her twin sister, Arugula. It's up to the Detail Detectives to observe what makes the twins unique. / Carl gets upset when Nico breaks the Lint Dinosaur Monday rules and makes a Lint Monster instead.
Langdon and Wil Reid, sons of Don and Harold Reid, of the legendary Statler Brothers, pay tribute to their roots and honor the legacy of their fathers with heartfelt renditions of hits including "I'll Go to My Grave Loving You," "The Class of '57" and more. Hosted by award-winning Grand Ole Opry Announcer Bill Cody, the program finds the cousins adding their touch to these musical gems, showcasing their signature talents and continuing the family tradition of Statler Made tight harmonies and energetic arrangements.
The ultimate romantic pairing: a full symphony orchestra with a magnificent organ. French composer Camille Saint-Saens created his "Organ Symphony" in 1886, and it has thrilled audiences worldwide ever since! The program opens with Mexican composer Carlos Chavez' Sinfonia india from 1931 featuring authentic melodies of indigenous peoples and native percussion instruments of Aztec heritage.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country. The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source. Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.
DINING WITH THE CHEF introduces Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine. Hosted by Yu Hayami who cooks alongside master chef Tatsuo Saito, and co-host Patrick Harlan who cooks with chef Rika Yukimasa, with occasional appearances by other guest chefs, the series presents delicious Japanese dishes that can be made at home. Chef Tatsuo Saito, a prominent master of Japanese culinary arts, has served as head chef at the Japanese embassies in Paris and Washington and was an instructor in Japanese cuisine at a Swiss hotel school. He has also prepared tastings for the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. In Tokyo he operates a cooking school and is a prolific author, often appearing on television, in magazines and on the lecture circuit. In DINING WITH THE CHEF, Chef Saito takes us to the heart of Japanese cuisine by demonstrating culinary techniques, explaining ingredients, and showing how to arrange food to bring out its distinctive characteristics. Host Yu Hayami is an international singer and actress who was born in Japan and raised in Guam and Hawaii. Aside from her career and being a mother of two, she is also involved in charity work. Yu is a lover of good food, as well as a fine wine enthusiast.
Sheri Castle visits a farmers market to explore sweet potatoes of all shapes, colors and sizes. She then heads to the kitchen to share her favorite recipes for sweet potato casserole and twice-baked sweet potatoes. Asheville-based chef J Chong demonstrates a twist on Cantonese cuisine with her sweet potato and pork dumplings, and Sheri shares how to create the perfect sweet potato puree.
Is there more to food than food? I think you know that I'll say yes. Of course, there are our macronutrients, fat, protein and carbohydrates along with vitamins and minerals essential to our wellness. And then there's the energy of the food; the impact it has on us in more than just physical ways. Can it help us to relax? Feel energized? Annoyed or happy? Yes, yes and yes. Recipes: Kasha with Bowties and Tempeh; Crispy Chickpea Salad
It's second nature for me to cook with seafood and I want that for you too. Baked Sardines is my favorite way to enjoy a fish that was always abundant growing up. Fennel with Anchovies bruschetta reminds me of the sandwiches I ate as a child. Foraging at the beach would reward me with a plate of this Istrian Pasutice with Mixed Seafood. Take a chance, open your kitchen to the bounty of the sea!
Christopher Kimball heads back to Paris to satiate his sweet tooth with two show-stopping recipes, one of which has Chris the most excited he's ever been about a dessert! First up is Parisian Flan, where we harness the science of cornstarch to make a pastry cream filling with a double dose of vanilla. Then, Rose Hattabaugh makes Babas Au Rum, a French dessert flavored with candied orange and rum.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED uses a common-sense, practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated test kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series also features the popular segments viewers know and love. In "The Tasting Lab," expert Jack Bishop puts supermarket staples to the test before revealing the series' top food recommendations. Then, equipment tester Adam Ried takes viewers through an exhaustive and unbiased search for the best kitchen items in "Equipment Corner." Meanwhile, in "Gadgets Galore," Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and reveals which ones are worth the cost-or not.
In this episode, Mary is working behind the scenes at a beautiful Indian wedding, helping the caterers while adding a recipe of her own to the menu. She reflects on her own wedding. She cooks some of her own recipes sure to wow the guests.
America's Forests with Chuck Leavell celebrates our nation's woodlands. On this episode, Chuck visits Maine - the most forested state in the USA. Chuck begins his journey through Maine with a Wabanaki native guide. He goes fly-fishing at the base of Katahdin where private lands welcome public visitors. He visits a state-of-the-art factory making building insulation out of wood chips and tries his hand at competitive tree-felling at the Game of Logging. And he finishes up playing rollicking old-time logging songs given new life by contemporary musicians.
It's moving day in Nashville, as the renovation of the 1920s brick cottage wraps up. The crew tours the interior, which doubled in livable space, and the new front yard, designed for Southern living. The location of the next project is revealed.
Ask This Old House travels across the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home improvement projects. For 20 seasons, our expert contractors have revealed tricks-of-the-trade while working alongside homeowners to solve each problem.
MotorWeek, television's longest running automotive series, is in its third decade of reviewing cars, trucks and utilities spanning the needs and dreams of a broad spectrum of buyers. From pure-electric to pure performance, MotorWeek looks at factors mattering most to consumers. But, MotorWeek is more than just a show about new cars. It's also about keeping the car you own running, and keeping pace with the latest automotive lifestyle trends as America continues its love affair with cars.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
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.
The Queen stages a comeback following the crisis surrounding Princess Diana's death.
Mrs. Wilcox surprises her family with a final request regarding Howards End. The Schlegels face eviction from their house. The Schlegel sisters take up the cause of Jacky Bast's husband.
Anne gives birth to a baby girl, failing to produce Henry's longed-for male heir. Cromwell demands the nobility and church swear an oath acknowledging Anne as lawful queen, but will Thomas More agree?
After the death of her daughter, Sisi urges Franz to negotiate with Napoleon.