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.
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.
Explore the outlook for NC small businesses and how the Trump administration could impact business communities statewide. Also, kick off the holidays with a small business spotlight. Host Kenia Thompson speaks with Chisa Pennix-Brown, chief curator of Give It to the People, which crafts custom events for businesses; and Kevin S. Dick, president and CEO of Carolina Small Business Development Fund.
As Sir David Attenborough enters his 98th year, this unique and charming film documents the highlights of his incredible life. Follow Attenborough's journey from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a host on Zoo Quest, to his programs using pioneering technology of the day such as 3D and 4K. This intimate portrait depicts Attenborough's years on the road, from the islands of the Galapagos to the mountains of Canada to the jungles of Borneo. Combining exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, candid interviews with Sir David on location, and stunning excerpts from his ground-breaking documentaries, this episode captures an Attenborough you have never seen before.
From the time our species first evolved, we've been on the move. Not content to stay in one place, we've schemed and invented and built our way from one place to the next. From affordable deep sea subs to flying taxis to next-gen space habitats, see how today's engineers are designing and building creative new ways for us to get all around - and even off - our planet.
The discovery of gold and silver artifacts in Laos leads to ancient sites of worship from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
All the exercises in this program highlight range of motion throughout the shoulders and back.
Release joint tension and activate the stabilizer muscles in your core and legs, while you stretch and strengthen all 650 muscles and tone your lower body. By working gently yet effectively, you'll also liberate your hips, which will help improve your gait and balance. This full-body standing and floor workout will leave your body feeling energized throughout the day.
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.
16-and-a-Half Blocks - The Mobile Unit must bring a villain to The Big O's safe house. Curriculum: Mapping. Follow the Leader - The Mobile Unit goes undercover as villains to try and stop The Shadow. Curriculum: Deductive Reasoning.
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.
Inspired by meeting Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Alma tries to help her friends determine what's fair. / When Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game, Alma wonders if she made the right call about a play.
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.
When Carl freezes after Nico falls, he shares something about himself to help her understand why he didn't know what to do. / Carl learns a new word - shindig. Will he get to say it just the right way at just the right time?
Daniel Learns About Lizards - Daniel and Prince Wednesday discover a small lizard in Daniel's backyard. They have a lot of questions about the lizard. When they wonder and explore, they learn so many new things. Daniel Wonders About Trolley - Daniel and his friends learn more about their favorite Neighborhood Trolley! Strategy: When you wonder you can try to find out more.
Arthur and his family are getting ready for Thanksgiving! But when Pal disappears to go on his own adventure, family, friends and the rest of Elwood City try to get Pal home. Will they be able to celebrate the best Thanksgiving yet?
The Wombats decide to celebrate a summer version of their favorite holiday - Halloween! / Zeke so wants to play in the snow, but it's summer and the Everything Emporium does not sell snow. Next best thing? Build Zeke a giant snow globe!
Donkey gives her new flower too much water, and it grows so big that it disrupts her garden and her pals' fun. Can she learn from her mistake to fix the problem?/When the wind ruins Donkey and Panda's Camp Buddy Buddy plan, they must change the plan.
When Pinkalicious loses her favorite button, they visit the Fairy Button Exchange in Fairyland to find it. / Peter is having trouble in the Pink Pong tournament, but he learns that music might be able to help him concentrate.
The kids each tell a spooky tale about a creature in nature who pretends to be scary. / Af-ter Ari's sandwich grows mold and he names it Doug, he's determined to learn more about it.
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."
This series follows the adventures of Molly, a feisty and resourceful Alaska Native girl, as she helps her parents run the Denali Trading Post in their Alaskan village. Viewers are introduced to the rich history and modern-day experience of family life in the heart of the Alaskan tundra through the eyes of Molly, her parents, and her friends. Designed to help kids develop skills around informational text such as using a map and following an instruction manual, this is the first nationally distributed children's series in the U.S. to feature an Alaska Native lead character.
Michelangelo shows Brad that even when you want something done quickly, doing something well takes time. / Dorothy Levitt shows Xavier that when learning a new skill, such as skateboarding, it helps to start with the basics.
From roasted to mashed, Milk Street gives potatoes a makeover! Christopher Kimball visits Turkiye, where he learns a recipe for cheesy Turkish Mashed Potatoes. Then, Wes Martin prepares Patatas Bravas, sharing tips for getting perfect crispy potatoes without deep-frying. Finally, Rosemary Gill brings out the spice with Suya-Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Tomato-Chili Relish.
Host Bridget Lancaster makes host Julia Collin Davison a scrumptious S'Mores Pie. Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals our top picks for rolling pins. Test cook Morgan Bolling and host Toni Tipton-Martin bake up M&M Cookies.
Preserving a space-keeping it clear of paints or dyes-has a marvelous artistic effect. Cindy Lohbeck explores dextrin from corn and potatoes to create a resist for fabric dye, showing you the techniques for mixing, applying, dyeing, and washing. Next, Brandy Maslowski uses tape as a resist with paint to incorporate words into her art. Learn how resistance can be the path to creativity on today's episode of Quilting Arts!
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!
See how to turn your embroidery machine into a quilting machine with Nancy Zieman and guest, Eileen Roche, embroidery specialist. Nancy and Eileen show how the traditional way of quilting can be revolutionized, letting the computerized machine do the tricky stitching. Learn four of the eight embroidery lessons.
For the 25th anniversary of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, Angela Huffman created a medallion quilt that spans two episodes. In this first episode, applique is the focus, and three methods for creating the appliqued flowers. You'll also learn how to construct the border diamonds and the Jacob's Ladder Block.
Weekly program about doing business in the Carolinas.
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.
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.
Extreme weather and disasters can happen without warning. And with the impacts of climate change, more Americans than ever are at risk. Weathered will highlight real stories from people affected by disasters across the country and explain how families and communities can be prepared.
An NC State linguistics professor travels to Ocracoke to study a fading dialect. Also, the story behind the mountain tourist destination Tweetsie Railroad.
In THE KEY INGREDIENT WITH SHERI CASTLE, renowned cookbook author, food writer, and cooking teacher Sheri Castle shares favorite recipes from her kitchen and the stories behind some of our most beloved ingredients. From apples and oysters to muscadines and cornmeal, Sheri explores ingredients from the ground up, going straight to the source with field trips to a trout farm, berry field, and dairy, among other adventures. She meets with local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs, and then shares approachable home cooking recipes incorporating the featured ingredient.
Discover how Lumbee farmers use Indigenous practices and share their knowledge with the next generation. Explore how nature-based tourism is saving a polluted river and helping a nearby town, and see how science is helping farmers grow a fungus that has become a food delicacy. Plus, high-speed photography captures wasps in ways never seen before.
A look at inns and boutique hotels across the state, including the NuWray Hotel, North Carolina?s longest continuously operated hotel.
The Connells deliver their timeless alternative rock hits live at Sonark Studios in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The Raleigh band?s performance features melodic harmonies and lyrical depth, offering a memorable musical journey.
Confronting the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women's health in America where she's prepared for midlife.
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.
Lyla feels guilty when she causes a group project to break and doesn't take responsibility. / Lyla's glider toy is stuck in a big puddle. Lyla, Everett, and Stu try different ways to get it out without getting wet.
Buster's Garden of Grief - With Fritz gone, Buster is in charge of the community garden, but it proves to be too much for just one person. Can Buster and his friends put the "community" back in community gardening or will it end up getting paved over? Through the Looking Glasses - Arthur can't find his glasses and has to get new ones, but all the attention he is getting from these new hipper glasses has gone straight to his head! Buster figures that it's up to him to get the old Arthur back.
Life of O'Brian - When a miffed O'Brian won't let Olive access the tubes, she has to solve the mystery of what she did to upset him. Curriculum: Time. Whatever Happened to Agent Oz? - Olive tells Otto the story of what happened to Octavia's partner, Agent Oz. Curriculum: Estimation.
The Jackies - Ms. O and her team will stop at nothing to win their very first Jackie Award. Curriculum: Greater than and less than. Invasion of the Body Switchers - When Ms. O and Oscar accidentally switch bodies, Olive and Otto must set things right before the entire Odd Squad team finds out what happened. Curriculum: Geometry.
While hanging out with Golden pheasants in China, Martin and Chris wonder how important color is for creatures. But when Donita Donata begins to steal animals and remove their color, they soon discover just how critical it is for survival. It's a race to stop Donita and get color back into the creature world! Science Concept : Colors and patterns in social lives of animals.
The Wild Kratts are on a mission to defend the honor of the wild turkey and to stop Gourmand, who is hunting for the largest, fattest turkey in the forest.
Lyla feels guilty when she causes a group project to break and doesn't take responsibility. / Lyla's glider toy is stuck in a big puddle. Lyla, Everett, and Stu try different ways to get it out without getting wet.
The gang finds a fluffle of baby bunnies with mom nowhere in sight. Oh no! Can the gang reunite the bunny family? / Nature Cat's backyard is full of bouncy castles, but now there's no room for deer on the move! Can the gang find a compromise?
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.
Hero Elementary student, Rubberband Robbie, is super stretchy. But, when he coils up into a ball and bounces all over the school, Sparks' Crew has to find a way to stop him, and to keep him from bouncing out of control again. Curriculum: When there's a problem to solve, first be sure you understand the problem. Then, figure out an idea to try. Build it. Test it. Share what you find out. Then, keep building and testing your ideas until you find a solution that works. / When Lucita flies to pick up pizza, she accidentally causes a communication tower to fall over, knocking out all phone service. How will the pizzeria get its pizza orders now? Sparks' Crew tests out different low-tech ways of communicating long-distance. Curriculum: There are many ways to send messages over long distances. Through engineering, you can design and test alternative solutions.
A quiet day at Jackie's house is ruined by a noisy snowblower. Meanwhile, loud music in Botsberg is ruining two cyberkids' dream of setting a new domino record. The CyberSquad investigates what's causing all that racket.
In Beijing, when the kids decide to give Luna her own special day, they discover that China already celebrates her with the Moon Festival. / In Beijing, while Carmen searches for a new home for Honey, the mischievous hamster takes residence in a giant drum that's about to be used in a drum ceremony.
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
Elmo and Gabrielle share about what they want to be when they grow up. Gabrielle wants to be the first African American woman formula one race car driver. But Elmo isn't sure if he can be the first monster-cook-teacher-cooking teacher. Gabrielle performs a show and tells Elmo and Grover about Bessie Coleman. She shares that Bessie Coleman wanted to learn how to fly an airplane but wasn't allowed to because of the way she looked. However, Bessie Coleman didn't give up and went far away to a school that taught her how to fly an airplane no matter what she looked like. With Bessie's courage, she became the very first African American and Native American woman to fly an airplane! Thanks to Gabrielle's show, Elmo and Grover learn that just because they may be the first person to do something doesn't mean that can't do it. Elmo doesn't give up and decides to become the first monster-cook-teacher-cooking teacher.
"A Fairy Thanksgiving" When Pinkalicious and Peter accidentally damage Fairyanna's Thanksgiving table, they are determined to make things right and give the fairies the most pinkamazing Fairy Thanksgiving yet! Curriculum: (Visual Arts) - Create art from found objects in nature. "Pinkfoot Playdate" Pinkfoot is back and is eager to spend the day with Pinkalicious and her friends. But Pinkalicous struggles to find something that's pinkaperfect for her giant pink furry monster friend. Curriculum: (Dance) Using movement, explore contrasts in force, e.g. hard/soft, strong/light. Interstitial: Kids use elements from nature to create a fairy house in their backyard.
Elmo and his puppy Tango take a fantastical adventure through magical lands to retrieve a nutcracker toy.
Big Bird's aunt, Nani Bird, is visiting Sesame Street from Hawaii. Nani Bird shares special things with Big Bird, Elmo, Abby and Nina that are part of Hawaiian culture. They learn how to say "aloha" which means hello and goodbye in Hawaii, make lei with paper flowers that are given as gifts to family and friends, and learn about hula which is a kind of dance to tell a story by moving your hands and body. They thank Big Bird and Nani Bird for sharing special things their family does in Hawaii.
When Milo, Lofty and Lark become Tour Guides for the day at The Royal Castle, they're hoping they'll bump into Queen Mabel herself! But after discovering some secret underground tunnels, their tour group get far more than they bargained for!
The Wombats learn the hard way that you can't keep a talent show in order if all the props are out of order. / Feeling left out of the Treeborhood's Collection Bonanza, Zeke goes in search of a collection he can call his own.
While Super hunts high and low for a favorite lost sticker, the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old Sticker Monster story. Then the Wombats travel in and around the Treeborhood, teaching Zeke how to count in order from 1 to 10.
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is an animated series with live-action interstitials. Fred Rogers' original Neighborhood of Make Believe is recreated in vibrant color and texture; his signature puppet Daniel Striped Tiger is transformed into a curious and playful 4-year-old joined by his friends O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Katerina Kittycat and Miss Elaina. The series curriculum is school-readiness and social-emotional learning, and each preschool themed episode offers a musical strategy for children and parents to use together.
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is an animated series with live-action interstitials. Fred Rogers' original Neighborhood of Make Believe is recreated in vibrant color and texture; his signature puppet Daniel Striped Tiger is transformed into a curious and playful 4-year-old joined by his friends O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Katerina Kittycat and Miss Elaina. The series curriculum is school-readiness and social-emotional learning, and each preschool themed episode offers a musical strategy for children and parents to use together.
When Carl freezes after Nico falls, he shares something about himself to help her understand why he didn't know what to do. / Carl learns a new word - shindig. Will he get to say it just the right way at just the right time?
Molly's family goes on an epic river trip to a traditional Gwich'in village to celebrate their late Grandma Catherine. Getting there won't be easy. Molly will need to listen to the land and connect with her culture to get them there safely.
Grampy's piano was delivered to Donkey's windmill by mistake. Can Donkey and Panda deliver it before the sing-along?/Panda really wants to win the Bongo-lympics but has never come in first place before. Coach Donkey is here to help him practice!
The kids are inspired by different colored foods. / The kids join a wildlife photographer and learn how to snap the perfect picture of a puffin.
112A Mom yearns for past snowy winters, so Rosie tries to make her a snowy winter in the backyard. 112B Rosie, Iggy and Papa are on hike in a national park, but it turns into a rescue mission when Lote falls in the river.
102A The Fuentes family can't decide what sport to play, so they decide to hold a vote. 102B Rosie and Papá enter a cake decorating contest, but when the vote ends in a tie, Rosie realizes they can vote again.
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.
Alma teaches Emi how to be just like her, but now Emi won't stop imitating her. / Should Alma keep running and finish the "world's longest race"...or not?
When Alma is elected mayor of Cardboard City, she promises to help the city run smoothly. But when Cardboard City's citizens start to feel unhappy with Alma's rule-making, she has to figure out how to make rules that are fair to everyone./Alma and Junior want to help out in a big way, but, after trial and error, they discover it's the little acts of kindness that make the biggest difference.
Lyla and Everett design a waffle costume for Stu, but they'll need to change it to withstand the elements like wind and pigeons! / Lyla creates an original game to reignite everyone's interest in family game night.
Francine's Pilfered Paper - Thanksgiving can be a time for a long, relaxing weekend with family and friends. But for Mr. Ratburn, it's a chance to assign a five-page paper about the holiday! Instead of despairing like her friends, Francine finds the perfect Web site for her research, which she happily copies and pastes in a matter of minutes for her entire report. There's nothing wrong with that....is there? Buster Gets Real - Everyone loves the new "Top Supermarket" reality series on TV - everyone except Arthur. So when Buster stops watching Bionic Bunny to watch this popular new show, Arthur fears their friendship is over.
Oswald in the Machine - Oswald has to go undercover as a robot to enter a villain warehouse run by robots. Curriculum: Coding. The B-Team - The Mobile Unit learns how things might have been if they hadn't joined the team. Curriculum: Addition and Doubling.
The Weight of the World Depends on Orla - Orla shares the story of how she was chosen to protect the 44-leaf clover. Curriculum: Measurement Weight / Density. Substitute Agents - With the Mobile Unit agents in trouble, Oxley and Olanda must come to the rescue. Curriculum: Prediction and Probability.
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.
While Koki and Jimmy work on the family farm of Wild Kratt kid Scarlett, harvesting crops, Aviva, Martin and Chris go on an adventure in the amazon rainforest where they discover a hidden community of farmers - Leafcutter Ants! Science Concept: Agriculture.
Lyla and Everett design a waffle costume for Stu, but they'll need to change it to withstand the elements like wind and pigeons! / Lyla creates an original game to reignite everyone's interest in family game night.
When Nature Cat and his pals spend the day playing Wild Animal Rescue, they come across a little baby fox with a cut on its front paw. Oh no! The little baby fox is injured and needs help. Looks like it is time to call the greatest animal rescuer in the whole wide world, Racer the Rescue Raccoon. Good golly, hello dolly! / What a bummer! Sadie hurt her paw and now she has to wear a cone and sit in her apartment for a whole month while it heals. Doctor's orders! Now, Sadie can't go to the nature playground across the street and watch all of her favorite bugs and birds. The gang feels so badly for her, and Hal wishes there was a way to bring nature to her while she's healing. That's it! Hal's a genius. Maybe there is a way to bring the bugs and birds to Sadie's balcony. Onward and cityward!
Rocky Rescue A routine science expedition with Grandpa Nat and Nina becomes a rescue mission when Nina hurts her ankle in a snowboarding accident and must be airlifted home. But dense cloud cover makes it nearly impossible for Mom to find them from the air. Can Molly figure out how to get Mom to see them? Canoe Journey Molly and Mom join Randall and his family in Sitka for their traditional canoe trip to Celebration in Juneau. When they are unable to find the shortcut to Juneau in time for the festivities, Molly must do some quick thinking about the instructions given by her Elders to get the group back on track.
AJ wants to do all the activities on his super fun list, but it's summertime and everything on his list is a winter activity. Sparks' Crew works together to devise solutions for adapting to the seasonal changes. Curriculum: Humans devise solutions for adapting to seasonal changes. / On a cold winter morning, Fur Blur isn't her usual self: she keeps sleeping. Sparks' Crew takes her to see Benny's grandfather, a veterinarian. But, it's a challenge to get there through the snow. Curriculum: Seasonal changes require us to change the way we do things. Animals can adapt to the winter in their own ways, such as hibernation.
It's Giving Thanks Day in Cyberspace! The CyberSquad is excited to celebrate together with a meal featuring Jackie's famous pumpkin pie. But, there's a big problem-all the pristine produce in Cornucopia is sold out for the season! The last customer was none other than... Hacker. Hacker is busy preparing his own spectacular meal, but he refuses to share any extra fruits and vegetables. With only unwanted, dented, and bruised produce left at the farm, can the CyberSquad pull off a successful Giving Thanks Day feast? Or is there more to food than meets the eye?
Follow the adventures of three friends - Leo, a wombat from Australia; Carmen, a butterfly from Mexico; and Andy, a frog from the U.S. - as they traverse the globe with their parents' traveling performance troupe, "Circo Fabuloso." At each of the Circo's stops, Luna the Moon, voiced by Judy Greer, guides the trio as they get to know the local region and its people. The gang's adventures take them through cities around the globe - from London to Cairo to Beijing - where they explore the food, music, art, architecture and other features that make each place distinctive.
102A The Fuentes family can't decide what sport to play, so they decide to hold a vote. 102B Rosie and Papá enter a cake decorating contest, but when the vote ends in a tie, Rosie realizes they can vote again.
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.
Alma teaches Emi how to be just like her, but now Emi won't stop imitating her. / Should Alma keep running and finish the "world's longest race"...or not?
When Alma is elected mayor of Cardboard City, she promises to help the city run smoothly. But when Cardboard City's citizens start to feel unhappy with Alma's rule-making, she has to figure out how to make rules that are fair to everyone./Alma and Junior want to help out in a big way, but, after trial and error, they discover it's the little acts of kindness that make the biggest difference.
Local Native American tribes push for change as a predominantly white community fights to keep its "Indian" mascot in a battle that exposes centuries of abuse while asking if reconciliation is possible.
Discover how classic yellow school buses are built in High Point, and journey from Manteo to Bath on the Elizabeth II, a representation of a ship used to carry the first English colonists to the Americas. Then, hear how J. Larry Keith of the Lonesome Road Band was inspired to write the heartfelt song ?The Story of Virginia Johnson? after hearing his wife?s tales of her mountain childhood.
Catch a case of "Treasure Fever" as Roadshow examines artifacts and artistry with health and medicine history including a Lakota Sioux doctor's bag, a Civil War medical officer's sword and a Fern Isabel Coppedge oil. Which is $120,000-$180,000?
Native women are leading, innovating, and inspiring in the arts, politics, and protecting the planet. NATIVE AMERICA explores the diverse ways they carry forward deep traditions to better their communities, their lands, and the world.
Local Native American tribes push for change as a predominantly white community fights to keep its "Indian" mascot in a battle that exposes centuries of abuse while asking if reconciliation is possible.
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.
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'".
Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a standing & floor workout in Bermuda! This oceanside workout will rebalance your full body and strengthen your posture. By loosening, lengthening, and liberating your spine you will feel greater mobility between your vertebrae. This increased range of motion will allow you to go deeper into the strengthening exercises.
Practice these poses to get your abs back in shape and tighten up the pelvic muscles. Wai Lana will also show you a deep breathing technique you can do alongside your baby.
Travel with us across the state to meet people whose passion, creativity and talent are making a mark on North Carolina.
Discover how classic yellow school buses are built in High Point, and journey from Manteo to Bath on the Elizabeth II, a representation of a ship used to carry the first English colonists to the Americas. Then, hear how J. Larry Keith of the Lonesome Road Band was inspired to write the heartfelt song ?The Story of Virginia Johnson? after hearing his wife?s tales of her mountain childhood.
Catch a case of "Treasure Fever" as Roadshow examines artifacts and artistry with health and medicine history including a Lakota Sioux doctor's bag, a Civil War medical officer's sword and a Fern Isabel Coppedge oil. Which is $120,000-$180,000?
Native women are leading, innovating, and inspiring in the arts, politics, and protecting the planet. NATIVE AMERICA explores the diverse ways they carry forward deep traditions to better their communities, their lands, and the world.
Local Native American tribes push for change as a predominantly white community fights to keep its "Indian" mascot in a battle that exposes centuries of abuse while asking if reconciliation is possible.
David Attenborough presents seven of the most remarkable animal songs found in nature and explores the significance of these songs in the lives of their species. Each one - from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale to the song of the lyrebird - was recorded in his lifetime. But will they soon be heard no more? Contrary to Charles Darwin's theory of sexual selection, a new generation of scientists have discovered that animal song is not just the preserve of males. Females sing too. But there are also fears that we do not have much longer to hear them. Because as humankind gets noisier, the rest of the planet is falling silent. Joyous, surprising and poignant, this story of pioneering research and astounding insight is a chorus of wonder and a wake-up call.
Join Sir David Attenborough as he pieces together the remarkable discovery of the Ichthyosaur, a fearsome fish lizard that lived during the age of dinosaurs.
Sir David Attenborough unearths a once in a lifetime discovery: the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known. Follow a team of forensic experts on a perilous expedition to excavate the skull, uncover the predatory secrets lying deep inside the fossil, and unlock clues about the life of this giant sea beast.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Learn along with NC Teachers as they share fun math and reading lessons and activities.
Join Nedra Glover Tawwab, NYT best-selling author and licensed therapist, as she discusses identifying toxic behaviors, recognizing abuse, and establishing effective ways to create healthy connections in relationships. Learn to detect gaslighting and set healthy standards for your family relationships. This episode is packed with insights and practical advice for fostering healthier connections.
When his future mentor walked out on stage in a perfectly crafted custom suit, everything changed for Jacob, founder of J.C Scott Custom Clothing. After years of hustling and even living out of his car, Jacob is now living his dream of becoming a custom clothing designer, manufacturer and stylist.
The Outer Banks-based Twiddy & Company navigated the COVID lockdown so successfully that Harvard Business School made them a case study. Clark Twiddy, who is at the helm of the family-owned business, discusses how it continues to make strides with its business model.
Weekly program about doing business in the Carolinas.
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.
Discover how Lumbee farmers use Indigenous practices and share their knowledge with the next generation. Explore how nature-based tourism is saving a polluted river and helping a nearby town, and see how science is helping farmers grow a fungus that has become a food delicacy. Plus, high-speed photography captures wasps in ways never seen before.
Travel to Kyrgyzstan with Steve as he searches for snow leopards, one of the world's most endangered species. If evidence of snow leopards breeding in the Djangart valley is found, Steve and his team hope to turn it into a protected nature reserve.
Discover how cranberries and pumpkins became fall fundamentals with Samantha Brown and Chris Packham. Catch gangs of turkeys and rare bird art. Peek into the world of nighttime critters with Bob Poole.
Join Stephen Hawking as he sets three ordinary people a truly mind-bending challenge: Can they work out why they exist at all? Hawking takes them down a rabbit hole of profound realizations, helping them think like philosophers as much as scientists.
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.
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.
Native innovators lead a revolution in music, building, and space exploration. From the surface of Mars to the New York City hip hop scene to the Pine Ridge Reservation, Native traditions are transforming life on Earth and other worlds.
Across Native America, warrior traditions support incredible athletes and connect people to combat, games, and glory. Celebrate and honor the men and women who live and breathe this legacy today.
The arts help revitalize communities that were once struggling.
NC State develops new ways to collect solar power and grow plants, and NASA astronaut and UNC alum Zena Cardman talks about her mission to the International Space Station. A tiny mechanical marvel safely returns fish inadvertently caught by anglers to deep water, thereby helping to save a fishery. Plus, high-speed photography captures amazing video of fleas."
Rick island-hops through the Aegean, sampling three classic Greek getaways - Santorini, Mykonos, and Rhodes - and basking in their dramatic beauty. He tours ancient ruins, traces the vestiges of the Crusaders, samples rustic cuisine, savors classic Greek-island views, and compares beaches - from the ultimate party beach to idyllic quiet hideaways. And he shows how a cruise ship can be an efficient way to link up great island stopovers.
At the Abbey of the Genesee, Samantha talks with Father Isaac about the history of the Abbey and the popular Monks' Bread that the church's Trappist monks have been producing since the 1950's to help support the Abbey. In Mount Morris, Owner/Chef Melanie Alvarez Santiago welcomes Samantha to Boriken Restaurant, where they sample authentic Puerto Rican dishes and discuss Chef's move to the area from Puerto Rico in 2017 with nothing to her name. Exploring the "Grand Canyon of the East", Samantha takes in the sights of Letchworth State Park and its three major waterfalls along the Genesee River. Within the Park, Samantha discovers the Autism Nature Trail (ANT) and talks with Co-Founder Gail Serventi about this new recreational trail designed specifically to allow visitors with autism and other developmental disabilities to push boundaries, explore new activities and develop skills. Finishing her hike, Samantha then meets Jen Hackett and her service dog, Algonquin, who may be the first dog trained specifically for autistic children. Artist Shawn Dunwoody then welcomes Samantha to his Community Paint Day, where they join volunteers of all ages to paint a public mural that Shawn designed. At the 19th-century living Genesee Country Village & Museum, Samantha crafts a bucket with a local cooper and discusses the museum being the largest and most comprehensive collection of buildings in New York State and third largest in the US. Finishing off her trip, Samantha takes in the Peony Tree Festival at Linwood Gardens, where she talks about travel and living in the Genesee River Valley with her friend, Travel-Blogger, Carol Cain.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest's hidden connections to history and to music.
Catch a case of "Treasure Fever" as Roadshow examines artifacts and artistry with health and medicine history including a Lakota Sioux doctor's bag, a Civil War medical officer's sword and a Fern Isabel Coppedge oil. Which is $120,000-$180,000?
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought Osborne House in 1840 as their perfect hideaway.
How Nottingham House was renovated by William III and turned into Kensington Palace.
The Farne Islands is home to many seals and seabirds, early Christian communities, and the first attack by Viking raiders.
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!
Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis. Maria meets with the ladies at Pylos House to make Braised Chicken with Fresh Peasant Pasta. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares meals inspired by her travels, Greek Honey Buns with Pecans and Homemade Pasta with Ground Turkey Sauce.
Where Europe comes face to face with Asia, we'll explore the fascinating, multilayered city of Istanbul. We'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and feast like kings with locals at a fisherman's wharf. We'll follow the fall of the Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. To escape the city bustle, we'll board a boat on the churning Bosphorus, make friends over backgammon, and try a traditional bath.
Bulgaria, so mysterious to most Americans, has a vivid identity as a crossroads of the Balkans. Rick traces the country's complex history, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments. And he enjoys an intimate taste of contemporary culture: the yellow brick road of Sofia; the gregarious craftspeople of the medieval capital, Veliko Tarnovo; and the thriving pedestrian zones of cosmopolitan Plovdiv.
Joseph continues his Taiwan Rail Adventure. As he rides the rail system he finds natural and cultural adventures that entertain, educate and enchant the traveler. Along with Taiwan's natural beauty, cultural richness and colorful history, Joseph learns that rather than demolish the old, the Taiwanese are repurposing outdated train stations, rail lines and the remnants of industries the rails once supported in order to serve Taiwan's ever-growing and changing population in new ways. It only goes to prove that there is, indeed, no end to the surprising, enlightening, exhilarating and heart-warming experiences that can be had when visiting this beautiful island nation.
Rob Stewart is taking us cross country this time for a visit to some of the fairs and festivals that celebrate our rural lifestyle. You'll head for some good eating at the National Cornbread Festival in Tennessee. You'll meet a Wisconsin teenager whose future lies in dairy farming, but whose hobby is demolition derby driving at rural county fairs. Country cooking is on the menu as Chef Sharon Profis serves up tasty dishes using barley and a small Iowa city pulls out all the stops for its annual town festival.
On September 16 each year, Mexicans from all parts of the Republic flock to the small city of Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato to commemorate the "Grito," the call for independence from Spain. The grito's originator, the popular but unconventional priest Miguel Hidalgo, issued the call in 1810 from the steps of the town's stately church. The annual celebration involves the entire community but we are offered a special tour by one of Father Hidalgo's descendants.
Travelscope heads to Lausanne, Montreux and Basel, Switzerland to bask in the glow of a Swiss-style Christmas at some of the country's best Christmas Markets. Joseph's adventures include a visit to a Christmas ornament artist, samplings of Swiss culinary specialties, a journey to old St. Nick's village and a close encounter with Father Christmas himself and his trusty companion the Schmutzli, who's been checking his list to find out who's been naughty or nice. A full slate of holiday fun is guaranteed for all!
Travel North Carolina's magical coast with stops at historic U.S. Life-Saving Stations and a bustling farmers market in Beaufort.
In this first of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick cheers with the masses at Siena's crazy Palio horse race, tosses a caber at a Scottish Highland Games, dons a mask for Carnevale in Venice, and celebrates Easter in Greece. Dropping in on some of the Continent's top parties, he discovers that each one is a celebration of traditional culture, and all of them are full of opportunities to sing and dance, feast on traditional food, and party with locals.
In this second of two episodes on Europe's greatest festivals, Rick dances with Spaniards at Sevilla's April Fair, celebrates Bastille Day in Paris, runs with the bulls at Pamplona, and hoists a frothy stein at Munich's Oktoberfest. And he celebrates a traditional family Christmas, browsing the holiday market in Nurnberg and sledding down alpine slopes by torchlight in Switzerland. With the entire Continent as his playground, fun is his mission.
In southwestern Brazil, the Pantanal, the world's largest freshwater swamp, is home to a startling variety of wildlife, especially birds and caimans. Throughout this vast swampland, cowboys still roam America's oldest ranches on specially adapted horses to follow herds of swamp cattle.
Host Will Clinger journeys hundreds of feet underground to tour the historic QUEEN COPPER MINE in Bisbee, Arizona; spends the night at the nearby bucolic SHADY DELL retro trailer park; goes nowhere but up at a WHITE MOUNTAIN HOT AIR BALLOONFEST and then tries to dodge ferocious flying carp at the annual central Illinois REDNECK FISHING TOURNAMENT (spoiler alert: he fails).
Christine gets curious about Regensburg, Germany. Highlights: Regensburg's Roman roots as Radasbona; a curious window in its town hall, the Goliath House, Regensburg Cathedral & the Stone Bridge. Then she visits Eilsbrunn for the Guiness World Record holder for the oldest permanently open inn; then back to Regensburg to learn a traditional bead-stitching art form.
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.
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!
In Ciudad Juarez, Pati joins in with a group of Pachuco dancers, who are passionately preserving this distinctive Prohibition-era culture's traditions. Together they head to the iconic Kentucky Bar, rumored to be the birthplace of the margarita. Later, she savors an icon of Juarez's food scene, the burrito, at Burritos El Compa where the Olivares are keeping their family legacy alive.
Poland is ready to be rediscovered as the old "east" transforms itself into the new heart of Europe. Krakow, with its bubbly Baroque and cobbled charm, is emerging as the exciting "next Prague." Nearby, a visit to Auschwitz teaches us a timeless, soul-searching lesson. Systematically destroyed during World War II, Warsaw is a lively, thriving capital once again.
Samantha explores the natural beauty of Lake Taupo by kayak and stops off for a soak in the hot springs before hiking upstream to the magnificent Huka Falls. At Te Puia, Samantha experiences Pohutu, the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere and learns how to cook in boiling hot geo-thermal pools. She also meets Katz, who heads the woodworking school of the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, and talks about the Maori culture and the struggle to keep the culture alive. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley is filled with vast thermal activity and an active volcano, which is the next stop for Samantha, who tours the valley by boat and hikes to the Inferno Crater. Traveling by helicopter, Samantha gets a firsthand view of White Island, an active volcano, to further understand the thermal activity of this area. Hiking into the bush, Samantha joins a couple of rangers to learn about the national Kiwi bird and helps with their conservation efforts. At "The House That Came Home", Samantha takes part of a customary ritual and is welcomed into the Marae as part of the family, where she talks to Will about the history and community of the Marae. Concluding the ritual, Samantha is invited to a Hangi and joins the community for this traditional feast.
The dramatic story of how America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people, was driven to the brink of extinction. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world.
By the late 1880s, the buffalo that once numbered in the tens of millions is teetering on the brink of extinction. But a diverse and unlikely collection of Americans start a movement that rescues the national mammal from disappearing forever.