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.
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.
Meet the Neuse River Waterdog salamander, butterflies in slo-motion, how scientists are trying same endangered gopher frogs, and sea turtle nesting.
Travel to Indianapolis for hidden treasures including an 1898 Alphonse Mucha JOB poster, a 1974 George Nakashima "Kent Hall" floor lamp and a 1961 Ty Cobb-signed baseball. Which is the big find?
Two Koli fishermen in Bombay are driven to desperation by a dying sea, testing their bond. Immerse in this tale of friendship between Rakesh and Ganesh, fractured by the weight of a changing world and a sea threatened by climate change.
SIT AND BE FIT is a popular exercise series designed to make exercise fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. Programs focus on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform; including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation. Host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN designs programs with physical therapists, using creative choreography and a diverse selection of music. Her warmth and encouragement effectively reaches out to people of all fitness levels and ages. She is especially loved by older adult viewers, children, and those managing chronic conditions and physical limitations.
In this episode of Classical Stretch, join Miranda Esmonde-White by the spa pool in beautiful Mexico. In this entry level standing and barre workout, Miranda will lead you through a series of exercises that will leave you feeling energized.
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.
A Case of the Sing-Alongs - When Mayor Macklemore catches a case of the Sing-A-Longs, Olive and Otto must discover the cause before the Mayor sings his way out of his job! Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; patterns. Ms. O Uh Oh - When a Ms. O from the past shows up at the office, Otto and Oscar must send her back to the day she came from or risk causing a time catastrophe. Curriculum: Measurement; calendar.
Puppy Palooza Part 1 Tooey is worried one of his sled dogs, Cali, isn't feeling well. When Tooey, Molly, and Trini take her to a vet for a check-up, they receive some surprising news. Puppypalooza Part 2 Tooey gets to decide which one of Cali's puppies to keep and train as a lead sled dog. Can he prove his older brothers wrong and successfully identify which one would make a good lead dog?
When Alma's new friend, Beto, is disappointed that the Bronx Beach doesn't feel like his old beach in San Diego, Alma and Andre try to show him that even though this beach is different, it's just as fun. During a trip to the beach, Junior's sandcastle gets washed away by the tide. Can Alma find a way to cheer him up?
Liana recruits Lyla to help put together a puzzle with over 1000 pieces in order to win a prize. / Lyla and Luke make their dream of driving a train come true by constructing one they can ride in using household materials.
Martin and Chris discover a hermit crab on the beach and soon the Wild Kratts team is exploring the amazing world of this shell changing creature.
Calm at the Restaurant - The Tiger Family goes to the restaurant for taco night with Jodi and Dr. Plat. Daniel and Jodi find out that there are times to be silly and times to be calm. Calm in Class - Music Man Stan comes to school for a special musical story with the class. Daniel, Katerina, and Miss Elaina learn to be calm so that everyone can enjoy the story.
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's a little trickier than they thought. / For Valentine's Day, Rosie tries to make a family tree by putting her family in a real tree.
Elmo and Abby learn how to compromise and combine their two favorite songs, creating the Best Friend Song.
When Malik and Zadie can't agree on how tidy to keep their bedroom, the solution seems easy. Divide one room between three Wombats! / It takes a village of Zeke's friends to build enough houses for the "fairies" who have moved in.
Donkey is disappointed when all her pals are away for the day. Can she find ways to have fun on her own?/Donkey wants to be just like Fashion Penguin, who has a passion for fashion, but copying him isn't exciting. Can she find her own Donkey passion?
Pinkalicious and Peter build a fairy house to attract the Springtime Fairies. But when the fairies turn out to be noisy roommates, they decide it's probably best if they build a home for the fairies instead. / Pinkalicious and Peter create Robotta, a robot that can do anything, including helping them clean their rooms. But when Robotta malfunctions, they're left with a big mess. Fortunately, the kids figure out a way to make clean-up fun -- pretend to be robots!
Elinor and her friends learn what makes Olive's mom's curry so spicy. / After playing too much baseball, Ari's muscles hurt.
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."
Hamster Cam - Steve's pet hamster, Hogie, is on the loose in the city streets with nothing but a small video camera tied to his back. George helps Steve track his whereabouts using clues from the hamster cam and his best monkeyish map-reading skills. But can a monkey with a map keep up with a hamster on the run? The Great Monkey Detective - It's mystery movie night at Chef Pisghetti's restaurant. But the big mystery really begins when Chef Pisghetti's cookbook suddenly vanishes! A fan of Detective Basil Know-it-All, George understands that clues are the key to solving a mystery. Will George be able to crack the case of the missing cookbook or will this mystery remain unsolved?
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.
WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE is a 13-part travel and lifestyle series named for the long-running publication enjoyed by readers across America for more than 80 years. With New England among the nation's top tourist destinations, the magazine-style program takes viewers on an insider's exploration of the cities, countryside locales and far-flung places in the quaint and scenic region. The series is hosted by Richard Wiese, (Born to Explore) , an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, author and explorer who has traveled to all seven continents, participated in two expeditions to Antarctica, and cross-country skied to the North Pole. Amy Traverso, a senior food editor at Yankee magazine who has appeared on The Martha Stewart Show and the Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay, joins Richard as co-host. She highlights recipes, local flavors and the sense of community that make up the regions' food and dining scene. WEEKENDS WITH YANKEE offers an "all-access" behind-the-scenes pass to the unique attractions that define the region, and the hidden New England that only locals know.
This episode of Life in Bloom focuses on the influence of Dutch culture on flowers. Visit a second-generation flower farm, Oregon Flowers, founded by Dutch immigrants. J creates a hand tied bouquet with flourish, arranges flowers in Delft pottery, and mimics flower paintings by arranging in the style of the Dutch masters. Arrangements by a viewer are also shared.
A walking tour of the roof reveals its various pitches. A built-in gutter system is installed. Rough-in has begun on the interior. A home originally built and remodeled by the same architects is toured. New energy-efficient windows are installed.
Lee shares key tools and products in a winter weather kit; Richard shares a unique water heater; Mark shares homeowner-friendly masonry tools; Tom and Kevin build a new miter saw station.
Head to the coast, where James Beard Award-winning chef Ricky Moore shares his passion for sourcing NC seafood. Then pay a visit to Asheville to meet chef J Chong, who uses Cantonese dishes to connect culture and community. Plus, get to know Anna Gibala, founder of Moonbelly Meat Co., a sausage and charcuterie business in Durham.
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.
Mary Jo Cagle started as an ob-gyn but now is the president and CEO of Cone Health in Greensboro. She shares how the company is working to better manage the costs and delivery of health care and using AI to make us healthier.
Go on a lip-smacking tour across the state with visits to restaurants, caf?s and more.
Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina that reveal individuals who battled to build a better life for their families.
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe's showdowns in the Wimbledon finals in 1980 and 1981 are among the most memorable matches in the sport. They bring glamour and celebrity to what many consider the fiercest rivalry in men's tennis history.
Inside the rise of far-right extremism in Germany. Tracing the increasing threat to democracy from the far right, its connections to extremist ideas and plots, with accounts from intelligence officials, politicians and the far right itself.
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.
109A It's family movie night, and Rosie wants Javi's popcorn, so she tries to find the perfect trade. 109B Rosie is making a seashell museum at the beach, but she needs to find a service to trade for Crystal's purple seashell.
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. / Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.
Carl has agreed to play the accordion for George's puppet show. But his routines are getting in the way of rehearsals. Now George must decide: keep Carl and risk the show, or replace Carl and risk his friendship? Educational Objective: George learns that, even though Carl has autism, he can still be relied upon to make a creative contribution. Buster enlists Binky's help to keep him from gorging on delicious Tuvaluna cookies. Will Buster's self-control hold...or crumble? Educational Objective: Buster learns the importance of self-control.
Oona and the Oonabots - Oona uses her Oonabots to fix an odd problem. Curriculum: Coding; Spatial reasoning. The Ninja Situation - Odd Squad must go undercover to recover a stolen gadget. Curriculum: Fractions: partitioning simple shapes into halves, thirds, fourths, sixths and eighths.
While exploring the Black Forest in Germany, Chris and Martin are amazed to discover a black and yellow salamander crawling out of the fire! They don't understand how this is possible, since salamanders need water - not fire - to live. It's a mystery that the Kratt Brothers are determined to solve and unravel the secret of the Fire Salamander. Science Concept: Salamander life cycle.
While doing an overhaul of the Creature Power Suits over Germany, Aviva loses the all-important MicroXT Power Chips that power the suits. The gang must try to find the lost chips, spread out somewhere across a huge field.
After feeling left out, Luke decides that he wants to swap places with Stu, but being Stu isn't easy. / The Loops kids throw their parents a surprise party, and to keep it a secret, they come up with signals their parents won't pick up on.
Going Toe to Toe with a Dinosaur Molly and Vera join scientists as they visit a dinosaur excavation site. Will they find a real dinosaur fossil? After a few false starts, the girls uncover what they think might be the discovery of a lifetime. Sassy Ladies on Ice The Sassy Ladies of Saskatoon are back-this time in search of a glacier they saw 30 years ago. Molly is excited to join them, but after a long plane ride and hike, Molly and the Sassy Ladies are surprised to discover that the glacier has disappeared. What happened to it?
A meteor blazes across the Qyah sky, and Molly and Tooey set out to find it. But, Jay insists on going and thinks he has a better way of retrieving it than his brother Tooey. Who's right? / Molly learns that her basketball team is playing against the War Chiefs, whose mascot is a tomahawk-waving stereotype of an Indigenous person. Molly and her teammates set out to find a new mascot for them, but can they persuade the team to change?
Sparks' Crew is accidentally shrunk to the size of bugs and have to find their way out of an overgrown, weedy area. They are inspired by the different abilities of insects and arachnids, and imitate those abilities to try to find their way out. Curriculum: Mimicking how insects and arachnids use their body parts can help humans solve problems. / Sparks' Crew comes to the rescue of Lucita's grandmother when her favorite scenic spot becomes flooded. Our heroes discover that beavers have built a blockage in the river. But why? Curriculum: Living things, such as beavers, can change their environment to meet their needs.
In the world of Cyberchase, Motherboard has summoned three adventurous Earth kids Jackie, Matt, Inez and their bird pal Digit as the "CyberSquad." Using brain power, perseverance and math problem solving skills, the CyberSquad has the awesome task of saving "Cyberspace" from the dastardly Hacker and his partners in chaos, Buzz and Delete. Each episode also includes a comedic live-action epilogue that shows that math is everywhere and everyone can use it.
"Me and My Elephant" Leo becomes a reluctant caregiver of an orphaned baby elephant in Nairobi. "Mukandi's Farm" The kids learn about creative farming in Nairobi when Luna volunteers to take care of her friend's farm for a day.
Mount Norma Jack's dad reads to the kids about his old travel buddy, Ravi, who scaled a mountain and chose a name for it. The kids are inspired to pretend to be mountain climbers themselves and scale a "mountain" of their own-the local hill. But, there are many pretend obstacles along the way, and they have to figure out what to name it! Hide and Sneak The friends are playing an epic game of Animal Star Rangers Hide-and-Seek to save the galaxy! When Clifford's size makes playing hide-and-seek difficult, Emily Elizabeth finds a creative way to help him.
"Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part One" - The whole Pteranodon Family takes a rollicking adventure on the Dinosaur Train Riverboat! Buddy and Don vow to spend every minute together, but while Buddy wants to spend all his time investigating the creatures on the river, Don wants to spend all his time playing games and investigating the buffet. Can they come to some kind of agreement? "Rollin' on the Riverboat: Part Two" - While still rolling down the river on the Dinosaur Train Riverboat, Grandpa Pteranodon tells Buddy about the Legend of Admiral Globidens - a HUGE Mososaur that supposedly lives on the river, but no one has ever seen. Buddy enlists Dad and Tiny's help to look for Admiral Globidens, but they can't seem to find him. Does Admiral Globidens really exist, or is he just a figment of someone's imagination? Educational Objectives: River ecosystems tend to be lushly vegetated and full of diverse life forms because of the constant presence of water and the diversity of habitats (i.e., aquatic and land-based). Also, a Globidens was a large mososaur from the late cretaceous that lived in the water and used its large, globe-shaped teeth to eat turtles and other large shellfish.
It's Pinkville's Flower Festival and the whole town has gathered to plant flowers in the park. When an ordering mishap leaves Pinkville with balls of yarn instead of flowers bulbs, Pinkalicious rallies everyone to use the yarn to make the park pinkatastic. / It's a very windy day in Pinkville, so Pinkalicious and Peter decide to make homemade kites. But Pinkalicious gets carried away - literally. How can she and Peter use their creative problem-solving skills to get her back down again?
Farmer MacBarm is hosting the first annual Sunny Field Farm Chicken Roll, but the race gets off to a slow start when the chickens don't roll. The Mechas realize that gravity will start the race and build ramps to get the chickens moving. / Ranger Nat needs to get his telescope to the ranger tower to see Pinecone's Comet, but things go downhill when the telescope falls to the bottom of the cliff. The Mechas arrive to save the telescope, but get themselves and Ranger Nat stuck as well!
Gabrielle and Tamir are making a family photo album for Grandma Nell's birthday present. When a gust of wind blows four of their pictures away, Gabrielle, Tamir, Elmo and Abby go on a photo hunt to find the missing pictures. They head off to Abby's Garden and find a photo of Tamir's mom when she was a kid. She has the same skin color as Tamir. Two more photos are found in the arbor. One is of Tamir and his cousin, who has darker skin than Tamir and the other photo is of Gabrielle and her dad, who has lighter skin than Gabrielle. They find the last missing photo of Grandma Nell with Tamir, Gabrielle and their cousin. During their photo hunt, they learn about melanin and that sometimes people in a family can look the same and sometimes they can look different but are still the same family.
Elmo and Abby learn how to compromise and combine their two favorite songs, creating the Best Friend Song.
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!
Because Zeke won't let go of his beloved stuffy, and because Malik wrecks the instructions, Operation "Wash Stinky Snout!" doesn't go as planned. / The Wombats ask their friends for help in making a special Thank You treat for Super.
Daniel's Sleepover - Daniel and his parents go to Prince Wednesday's castle for a family sleepover. When Daniel and Prince Wednesday go through their bedtime routines together, Daniel realizes how different it is sleeping at Prince Wednesday's castle. As bedtime nears, Daniel and Prince Wednesday notice some things that are just a little bit scary...but they soon learn that once they investigate further, they actually aren't scary at all! Backyard Camping - Daniel and O the Owl are camping in the yard with Dad Tiger and O is a little hesitant to sleep in this unfamiliar setting. However, once he examines this new setting closely, he learns that it's not so scary! In fact, different can be fun!
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!
Hundley wants to cool down at the dog beach, but once he gets in the water, he's spooked by a wave and some seaweed. Taking inspiration from new canine companions, George builds Hundley his very own raft to cool off in style. / George has volunteered to be the drummer in the birthday band for the Man with the Yellow Hat's surprise birthday party at Pisghetti's. Almost as challenging as finding his rhythm and playing with others, though, is keeping the birthday secret. Good thing he gets lots of help from unlikely places.
Hundley Jr. - What's long, low to the ground, and loves to clean milkweed off the lobby floor? Hundley's newest friend and caterpillar, Hundley Jr! But when Hundley is torn between looking after the lobby and caring for his new friend, he turns his lobby duties over - to a monkey! Curious George Gets Winded - Bill needs one more newspaper delivery to win the coveted Golden Pouch, but a big snowfall ruins his chances. Even with George's help, there's no way he can deliver all those papers in time. Can George's monkey-made wind sled help the duo sail to victory?
Donkey and Panda discover a golden rainbow outside after a storm. Will it lead them to a mythical bowl of Golden Crunchdoodles cereal? /When Grampy's walking stick breaks, Donkey vows to help fix it. But how? Maybe her pals' ideas can help.
Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation. When his pals remind him of what he's good at, will he find the confidence to graduate?/Panda loses his Super Porcupine puppet. If Donkey pretends she is Panda, can she find it for him?
Echo Location - On a camping trip, the kids discover that Ari is really good at playing Marco Polo. Even without saying "Marco," a blindfolded Ari can easily figure out where Olive and Elinor are. How does he do it? They get a clue when they learn about echoing voices from a cliff face and understand that bats make a special noise only a few animals can hear that helps them know what's around them. Ears to You - One day while playing at the lake, Elinor and her friends notice something very interesting -- they can't see ears on some animals. That's so interesting! How do they hear? This question sets the kids off to explore, and they soon learn how frogs, fish and moles hear. Even though it looks like those animals don't have any ears at all, the kids discover they do have ears, but that they're just hard to notice, because they are good for hearing underground or underwater. Just like there are lots of different kinds of animals, there are also lots of different kinds of ears!
104A When Rosie can't figure out where to take Mom for Mother's Day, Mom shows Rosie how to read symbols on a map. 104B Crystal takes the kids to the merry-go-round at the amusement park, but first they need to plan their route on a map.
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.
Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that choosing to work hard on his lemonade stand now can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams later. / Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that if they want to work together as a team to create a special art project, they should listen to everyone's ideas.
Alma really wants to have a sleepover in her room with her dog, Chacho, but when the mischievous pup hides Abuelo's lucky sock on the day of a big baseball game, Alma must find it before Chacho is sent to the doghouse. When Rafia wins the neighborhood spelling bee, Alma is chosen as her alternate for the city-wide competition. Rafia wants to practice for the big day, but Alma doesn't get it: What's so important about being an alternate?
Frankie Four Feet is getting rid of a giant cardboard box, and Alma knows just what her friends will do with it: turn it into a clubhouse! But when they're done decorating and try to pile inside, they don't fit! Can Alma think of a way for all of her friends to be included in the clubhouse fun? It's a hot day in the Bronx, and Andre and Rafia can't wait to get to the park to split a sweet, icy piragua. When Alma arrives at the park, the piragua is gone, and her friends are angry at each other for allegedly eating it! Can Alma find clues to help her solve the case?
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
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."
The Wheel Deal - After an injury, Brain has to spend some time using a wheelchair. But now he can't compete in a basketball tournament for charity! Or, can he? He meets a new friend, Lydia Fox, who just happens to be a wheelchair basketball player...and shows him how it's done. (Lydia is the winning character of the "ARTHUR CVS All Kids Can" Contest!) The Buster Report - The kids are assigned to write a report on someone they admire. To everyone's surprise, most especially Buster's, George picks....Buster! Will George focus on Buster's joke telling, the sandwich named after Buster, or Buster's famous food collection? Or...will George sing the praises of some of Buster's other traits that often go overlooked?
Two Agents and a Baby - Olympia and Otis are forced to babysit Baby Genius. Curriculum: solving for an unknown number, early multiplication, early division. Ocean and the Fly - Oona tells the story of when she switched bodies with a fly. Curriculum: measuring length and circumference.
Chris and Martin are taking Aviva's sub prototype out for a test drive when it gets sucked into a battle between a Sperm whale and Giant squid, spiraling down into the depths. The brothers want to follow, but their damaged sub can't take that kind of pressure. Aviva develops whale and squid Creature Power Suits, so the brothers can go where no sub has gone before. Science Concept: Pressure is force applied to an area.
Chris and Martin are determined to prove to Aviva that there's more to crocodiles than their reputation as scary brutes. They use an egg disguise, created by Aviva, to infiltrate a crocodile nest for an insider's look at the challenging journey of the infant crocs and their mom. Science Concept: Heat can be produced in many ways, and can move from one object to another by a process called conduction.
Lyla is coming up with a sandwich special for Loops Lunch, but when her siblings contribute their ideas, Lyla will need to lead the project before it crumbles. / Lyla helps her mom build a vertical garden behind Loops Lunch.
Layla's big pilot exam is right around the corner, but she's too sick to fly. Molly turns to a traditional remedy to help her mother get better in time - a steam bath. Can she and Oscar build one in time? / When Oscar thinks he's seen a snow monster, he's too scared to walk home from school. Molly and Trini offer to help. Now they're scared too! Inspired by a story from Auntie Midge, the three kids band together to face the monster.
By Sled or Snowshoe Grandpa Nat and Nina are out in the field observing an active volcano when it erupts! When their camera breaks, Molly persuades Tooey and her mom to deliver a new one - and to see a real-life volcano. But getting there won't be easy. The Shortest Birthday It's winter solstice and Trini's birthday. Molly and Tooey have planned the perfect present-a trip to Qyah's best bird-watching spot. With only a few hours of daylight and after much delay, they reach the special spot at dusk, only to encounter an extra special surprise.
When a toy train display featuring a model replica of City Town is ruined, Sparks' Crew sets out to learn more about the landforms that make up City Town and help to rebuild a new replica. Curriculum: Many different types of landforms can make up an area. / AJ invents a gadget that switches everyone's powers. But, having different powers is harder than they thought. How can they use their new powers to get their old powers back? Curriculum: When you need information to solve a problem, you can ask an expert.
Trouble is brewing beneath Serene Greens! Hapo the earthworm needs help underground, but how can the CyberSquad possibly help their miniscule friend? With one zap of Digit's "shrinkray," the team shrinks to the size of tiny insects and portals underground. They're literally IN the soil! The diminutive Matt, Jackie, Inez, and Digit come face-to-face with all sorts of critters that make up this thriving ecosystem. The only problem is Hapo's home turf, Bug Bayou, is anything but flourishing. The roots are mushy, the ground is clumpy and dry, and food is scarce, causing creatures to flee to healthier ground. Something is damaging Hapo's soil. But what? The CyberSquad digs in to get to the root of the problem.
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.
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.
Madam C.J. Walker shows Xavier that choosing to work hard on his lemonade stand now can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams later. / Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that if they want to work together as a team to create a special art project, they should listen to everyone's ideas.
Alma really wants to have a sleepover in her room with her dog, Chacho, but when the mischievous pup hides Abuelo's lucky sock on the day of a big baseball game, Alma must find it before Chacho is sent to the doghouse. When Rafia wins the neighborhood spelling bee, Alma is chosen as her alternate for the city-wide competition. Rafia wants to practice for the big day, but Alma doesn't get it: What's so important about being an alternate?
Frankie Four Feet is getting rid of a giant cardboard box, and Alma knows just what her friends will do with it: turn it into a clubhouse! But when they're done decorating and try to pile inside, they don't fit! Can Alma think of a way for all of her friends to be included in the clubhouse fun? It's a hot day in the Bronx, and Andre and Rafia can't wait to get to the park to split a sweet, icy piragua. When Alma arrives at the park, the piragua is gone, and her friends are angry at each other for allegedly eating it! Can Alma find clues to help her solve the case?
Head to the coast, where James Beard Award-winning chef Ricky Moore shares his passion for sourcing NC seafood. Then pay a visit to Asheville to meet chef J Chong, who uses Cantonese dishes to connect culture and community. Plus, get to know Anna Gibala, founder of Moonbelly Meat Co., a sausage and charcuterie business in Durham.
Explore the life story of Charlie Albertson, from his successful career as a country music singer and songwriter to becoming one of the longest-serving state senators in North Carolina. This film catches up with him at age 91, as he continues to write and record music, driven by a passion to create positive change.
This documentary details the life of James B. Duke. From his humble beginnings on a farm in North Carolina, James B. Duke became one of the wealthiest industrialists of the 20th century. Through business and philanthropy, he helped transform the Carolinas. Learn more about this native son and his family's enduring legacy.
Go on a lip-smacking tour across the state with visits to restaurants, caf?s and more.
Head to the coast, where James Beard Award-winning chef Ricky Moore shares his passion for sourcing NC seafood. Then pay a visit to Asheville to meet chef J Chong, who uses Cantonese dishes to connect culture and community. Plus, get to know Anna Gibala, founder of Moonbelly Meat Co., a sausage and charcuterie business in Durham.
It was an important moment in the life of North Carolina, when in 1916, the General Assembly appropriated $20,000 to preserve one of the last remaining Spruce/Fir forests around the highest peak east of the Dakotas. Mount Mitchell State Park was the beginning of a century of extraordinary stewardship. In the last 100 years more than 40 Tar Heel parks have opened between Jockeys Ridge on the Outer Banks and Gorges State Park in the southwest corner of our state. Today, these parks preserve the best of our cultural and natural history. In 2016, the State Parks System will celebrate 100 years of service to the people of North Carolina. Since the summer of 2014, we have been planning, researching, and filming this one-hour documentary detailing the history and importance of North Carolina State Parks. During the past year and a half, we have visited all North Carolina State Parks--some of them many times. While researching each park, we sought out the heroes and heroines who helped make our parks possible. With great images, music by the Southern String Band, and a compelling story, we have tried to put a much deserved spotlight on one of the finest park systems in the nation. In a very real sense, our State Parks tell us who we are and where we came from. The 200,000 acres within our Parks' System contain extraordinary geological and biological diversity, but they also help tell the story of Native Americans and of a young nation. With a growing population and increasing development across our state, North Carolina State Parks are essential to quality-of-life, and help attract new business and talent to North Carolina. Today, today 95% of all North Carolinians are located within a half an hour of one of our State Parks. "Saving the Best: North Carolina State Parks at 100" is a tribute to the men and women who work in the parks, park volunteers who give their time and energy, and the 15 million annual visitors who use our parks each year. This program was made possible through funding from State Employees Credit Union. With offices in it every county in North Carolina, SECU was a "natural partner" in celebrating North Carolina State Parks.
In picturesque Hot Springs, Arkansas, a one-winged American black vulture named Adonis captivates a small town. The bird is lovingly cared for by two devoted women: Jayne, a down-on-her-luck Arkansas waitress, and Ann, her 80-year-old British roommate. Broken Wings asks: How can a bird who devours the dead inspire the living?
Education Matters aims to provide the public with real facts about the state of public education in North Carolina. The weekly television show explores everything from the history of public education to the impact of legislation and policy decisions on our public schools. Education Matters is hosted by Keith Poston, President & Executive Director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina. "With this show we want to get away from a traditional he said/she said format, having two pundits on either side of an issue highlighting opposing extremes," said Poston. "Education Matters will be an opportunity for viewers to hear directly from subject-matter experts and real front-line educators as they navigate everything from funding challenges, teacher recruitment, and the impact of poverty on student learning, to testing, academic standards, and the major racial and ethnic shifts in the student population." "One of our primary goals is to help the public understand how education policy plays out in our schools, and what kind of impact these policies are having on our students and teachers," said Poston. "Education Matters will provide a window into the classroom that is often lacking from typical media coverage or political debates."
For decades, strategists and political leaders have warned about the challenge of a powerful China to the United States. Author Michael Sobolik argues the two countries are already locked in a new cold war, and the United States is losing.
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.
SIT AND BE FIT is a popular exercise series designed to make exercise fun, easy and safe for people of all ages. Programs focus on therapeutic exercises that make everyday activities easier to perform; including core strengthening, balance work, stretching and relaxation. Host, Mary Ann Wilson, RN designs programs with physical therapists, using creative choreography and a diverse selection of music. Her warmth and encouragement effectively reaches out to people of all fitness levels and ages. She is especially loved by older adult viewers, children, and those managing chronic conditions and physical limitations.
You need a strong back to be active and independent. Strengthen your spine with this episode of Classical Stretch set in front of the quaint water sports center in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Instructor Wai Lana's approach to the ancient science of yoga targets overall health by focusing not only on the body, but also on the mind and spirit.
Explore the life story of Charlie Albertson, from his successful career as a country music singer and songwriter to becoming one of the longest-serving state senators in North Carolina. This film catches up with him at age 91, as he continues to write and record music, driven by a passion to create positive change.
This documentary details the life of James B. Duke. From his humble beginnings on a farm in North Carolina, James B. Duke became one of the wealthiest industrialists of the 20th century. Through business and philanthropy, he helped transform the Carolinas. Learn more about this native son and his family's enduring legacy.
Go on a lip-smacking tour across the state with visits to restaurants, caf?s and more.
Head to the coast, where James Beard Award-winning chef Ricky Moore shares his passion for sourcing NC seafood. Then pay a visit to Asheville to meet chef J Chong, who uses Cantonese dishes to connect culture and community. Plus, get to know Anna Gibala, founder of Moonbelly Meat Co., a sausage and charcuterie business in Durham.
It was an important moment in the life of North Carolina, when in 1916, the General Assembly appropriated $20,000 to preserve one of the last remaining Spruce/Fir forests around the highest peak east of the Dakotas. Mount Mitchell State Park was the beginning of a century of extraordinary stewardship. In the last 100 years more than 40 Tar Heel parks have opened between Jockeys Ridge on the Outer Banks and Gorges State Park in the southwest corner of our state. Today, these parks preserve the best of our cultural and natural history. In 2016, the State Parks System will celebrate 100 years of service to the people of North Carolina. Since the summer of 2014, we have been planning, researching, and filming this one-hour documentary detailing the history and importance of North Carolina State Parks. During the past year and a half, we have visited all North Carolina State Parks--some of them many times. While researching each park, we sought out the heroes and heroines who helped make our parks possible. With great images, music by the Southern String Band, and a compelling story, we have tried to put a much deserved spotlight on one of the finest park systems in the nation. In a very real sense, our State Parks tell us who we are and where we came from. The 200,000 acres within our Parks' System contain extraordinary geological and biological diversity, but they also help tell the story of Native Americans and of a young nation. With a growing population and increasing development across our state, North Carolina State Parks are essential to quality-of-life, and help attract new business and talent to North Carolina. Today, today 95% of all North Carolinians are located within a half an hour of one of our State Parks. "Saving the Best: North Carolina State Parks at 100" is a tribute to the men and women who work in the parks, park volunteers who give their time and energy, and the 15 million annual visitors who use our parks each year. This program was made possible through funding from State Employees Credit Union. With offices in it every county in North Carolina, SECU was a "natural partner" in celebrating North Carolina State Parks.
In picturesque Hot Springs, Arkansas, a one-winged American black vulture named Adonis captivates a small town. The bird is lovingly cared for by two devoted women: Jayne, a down-on-her-luck Arkansas waitress, and Ann, her 80-year-old British roommate. Broken Wings asks: How can a bird who devours the dead inspire the living?
NOVA follows the epic operation to secure, raise and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and tragically capsized off the coast of Italy on January 13th 2012, killing 32 passengers. Moving the ship - which stretches the length of three football fields, weighs over 114,000 tons and lies half submerged on the site of a protected reef with a 50-meter long hole in its hull - from its precarious perch on the edge of a 60 meter high underwater cliff will be a huge technical and logistical challenge. Now, NOVA joins a team of more than 500 divers and engineers working around the clock as they attempt the biggest ship recovery project in history.
Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a "mystery ship" that turned away from the "unsinkable" Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thousands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths.
Discover how public health has doubled life expectancy, but the system is now in jeopardy. When the world has to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health sector revisits the past to create solutions.
Learn how data collection has been an essential public health tool for centuries. Increasing understanding and mitigating the spread of disease, data has helped make sense of the threats to collective health.
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.
We hear from tribal artists and authors who share traditional stories of the past that live on today, as well as carry on the Ojibwe language and cultural roots in writings, artwork, and exhibits.
Join us for intimate interviews with everyday individuals who are embarking on their own personal investigations. From uncovering family secrets to delving into past traumas, our show shines a light on the courage and determination of those who are seeking the truth about their own stories. Through raw, unfiltered interviews and captivating storytelling, we follow these individuals as they navigate through the twists and turns of their personal journeys, offering a glimpse into the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
The unprecedented single-family housing boom in North Carolina reached a notable milestone in 2020 as the state reached annual home price growth of over 10% for the first time in almost 30 years. And there?s no sign of the market slowing down. Experts say this is a product of the COVID-19-induced housing boom in the state. The pandemic lowered federal interest rates, making mortgages more affordable. People working from home increased people?s desire to move to the state as well as in-state migration. This accelerated high demand, reducing already limited housing supplies to record lows, which spiked prices, while the pandemic also increased home construction material costs.
The arts have served as more than just a creative outlet for children. They have historically been a pathway to empowerment, a means of self-expression and a source of hope in the face of adversity. Host Kenia Thompson sits down with creatives Nicole Oxendine, owner of Empower Dance Studio, and Shana Tucker, a singer-songwriter and cellist.
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.
Sheri shares her love of every kind of apple, especially the heirloom varieties with two scrumptious apple recipes that every home cook will want in their recipe box.
Vivian learns the old-timey way to can tomatoes. She prepares for a Southern Foodways Alliance luncheon where food enthusiasts from around the country are coming to study BBQ, and Vivian plans to serve them the ultimate tomato sandwich.
The origin of the Dooky Chase Restaurant, established in 1941, was a sandwich shop across the street owned by Edgar "Dooky" Chase Sr. and his wife Emily. Chefs Dook Chase and Cleo Robinson return to the restaurant's roots with three hearty sandwiches - French Fried Potato Po-boy, Hot Sausage Po-boy, and Pork Chop and Oyster Po-boy.
Lawman Johnson makes host Bridget Lancaster Japanese Steakhouse Steak and Vegetables, and Toni Tipton-Martin discusses the legacy of a Japanese Steakhouse in the US. Adam Ried shares his top picks for cast iron skillets. Bryan Roof makes host Julia Collin Davison Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Bell Peppers and Mozzarella.
Today on Homemade Live! It's all about taking your favorite Late Night Bites and kicking them up a notch. Leading the way is NFL Legend Reggie Bush and his wife Lilit who join host Joel Gamoran in the studio. We recreate Reggie's ultimate late night treat, along with a cocktail that is sure to shake things up.
Michigan's Little Bavaria, Frankenmuth Michigan, is a charming town that transports visitors to another part of the world. Though the founder's heritage can be experienced year-round Haylie learns traditions like the raising of the maibaum and schuhplattler dancing can only be experienced during the annual Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival.
The competition continues as the recipe swap challenge returns with the home cooks putting a spin on a fellow competitor's recipe. In the second round, the cooks share dishes inspired by a friend.
Travel to Indianapolis for hidden treasures including an 1898 Alphonse Mucha JOB poster, a 1974 George Nakashima "Kent Hall" floor lamp and a 1961 Ty Cobb-signed baseball. Which is the big find?
It's all about cotton! Rob Stewart takes viewers to a Louisiana cotton harvest. You'll learn how cotton fibers are transformed into denim jeans. And you'll discover why cotton seed is a favorite with dairy farmers.
One of Michael's musical heroes is legendary Celtic band Clannad. He meets them at Emerald Guitars outside Derry for a song and a chat before walking through the guitar workshop to learn how they are made. He takes a walking tour around the city of Derry to explore its history of conflict and it celebration of coming together to form a more peaceful time for everyone, He gets to sample the best scones in Ireland before foraging and cooking with Wild and Slo. Derry is home to a great friend, fellow Riverdance singer and confirmed Derry Girl Denise O Kane who shares her thoughts on the city. He also gets to tell the story of The Derry Air and sings the song he is famous for, Danny Boy.
We find out what Sechselauten really means when we join Joseph on his springtime visit to Zurich, Switzerland. Considered a dry, formal, business town, Zurich casts off the stereotypes and its residents slough off their inhibitions when they welcome spring in celebration with the town's historic medieval trade unions. On parade day Joseph dons a baker's cap and joins the Bakers Guild for a romp through the streets of Zurich to the square where the Bogg (snowman) who, in observation of the end of winter, loses his head in a burst of firecrackers. Once he is engulfed in flames winter is banished and the citizens of Zurich use the glowing embers of his pyre to roast sausages, along with quaffing local wine and partying well into the night.
Along the Loire River Valley, the beautiful French countryside is studded with evocative chateaux. Home-basing in Amboise, we visit four unique castles: elegant Chenonceau, massive Chambord, stately Cheverny, and fragrant Villandry. Along the way, we tour Leonardo's home, feed hunting dogs, enjoy the local cuisine, and savor a princely garden.
Medieval York and Georgian Bath - easy side-trips from London - pack an exciting pair of sightseeing punches. Rick explores Roman hot springs, cruises quiet canals, marvels at England's finest Gothic church and gets a surprising dose of Viking history as he enjoys England's easy urban delights.
Of all the magnificent regions in Switzerland, the Valais Region is home to Barryland, where Samantha visits this living museum that serves as a breeder for the famed St. Bernard dogs. Off to Geneva, Samantha visits the historic Beau Rivage Geneva hotel and talks about its legacy with the great grandson of its founder. Samantha then takes a stroll through Old Town, walking past the world's longest bench while making her way to Initium, where she learns about the watchmaking tradition and assists in designing an authentic Swiss watch. Cruising on, Samantha boards a steamship and takes in the stunning views along Lake Geneva. At Chaplin's World, Samantha meets Eugene Chaplin, son of the legendary Charlie Chaplin, who shares personal stories as she tours the estate turned museum-studio. Traveling onto the Lavaux wine growing region, Samantha samples some of the fabulous Swiss wines at Dance Vineyards. From film to music, Samantha enjoys sounds of Mellisa Kassab at a popular music festival in Lausanne with a local blogger. Once in Nendaz, Samantha takes a gondola ride to the top of the Alps, where she gets a lesson in playing the iconic alphorn instrument.
American horses are icons. Mustang. Appaloosa. Morgan. Quarter Horse. Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them.
NOVA follows the epic operation to secure, raise and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and tragically capsized off the coast of Italy on January 13th 2012, killing 32 passengers. Moving the ship - which stretches the length of three football fields, weighs over 114,000 tons and lies half submerged on the site of a protected reef with a 50-meter long hole in its hull - from its precarious perch on the edge of a 60 meter high underwater cliff will be a huge technical and logistical challenge. Now, NOVA joins a team of more than 500 divers and engineers working around the clock as they attempt the biggest ship recovery project in history.
Discover the Gulf of Maine and how its bounty was forever changed by European settlers. Now with the Gulf warming faster than 99 percent of the global ocean, witness how wildlife and people are adapting to rapid change.
Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan as he explores efforts to confront climate change in Australia, Brazil, California and Kenya. Knowledge from Indigenous communities and the latest science combine to create innovative and inspiring solutions.
Join conservation scientist Dr. M. Sanjayan for a global environmental health check of seven of Earth's bellwether biomes. From the Arctic to the Amazon, these vulnerable habitats are changing, revealing surprising animal behaviors as species adapt.
Joseph heads to South Padre Island for a host of activities that highlight the many pleasures available to visitors to the longest barrier island on the South Texas Coast. Besides enjoying the local's favorite pastime of kicking' back and breathing in the sweet sea breezes, Joseph partakes of the islands' many natural and manmade attractions. From fishing to bird watching and horseback riding, from building sand castles to kayaking the lagoon and hitting the surf, Joseph joins in the fun. A highlight of his visit is his in-depth visit to the only Sea Turtle rescue set in the United States -- South Padre Island Sea Turtle, Inc. To round out his stay he follows the Sandcastle Trail and Sea Turtle Art Trail and proves that South Padre Island has something to offer every visitor and the best time to visit is now.
In OUTSIDE: BEYOND THE LENS, host Jeff Aiello and his Emmy Award-winning camera crew tell the stories of travel cinematically. They explore national parks and scenic wonders from Queenstown, New Zealand to Tornado Alley, Texas to the Alaskan wilderness, celebrating the art of photography by documenting how scenic shots are caught on film. But beyond the lens, Jeff and his team also discover the real magic of travel in the people, food and unplanned adventures on each trip.
Forged in Europe's religious struggles, Baroque art inspired the faithful and dazzled the masses. We start in Rome, with its awe-inspiring St. Peter's, fleshy Bernini statues and bubbly fountains. In Belgium, we see the dramatic canvases of Rubens. And finally: the ultimate Baroque palace, Versailles, with its chandeliered Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens where nobles played as Revolution brewed.
No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery and greatest opera house...not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna...classic honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps.
Foodies celebrate artisanal wines and beers. Now a California man is serving up some very different kinds of beverages with artisanal Vodka! Kentucky is world famous for its bourbon and one farmer's corn is critical to the flavor of this special drink. Vacationers to Hawaii love to bring home Kona coffee. Reporter Sarah Gardner discovers what makes one coffee brand so unique. And while Nebraska is known as the "Cornhusker State", one Nebraska farmer is staking his future on wine.
In the late 1600s, the Spanish Crown sent Catholic missionaries to northwest Mexico to pacify Indians and make the way for European settlers. One cleric is remembered for his charisma, his geographical wandering, and his penchant for founding missions, including the architectural masterpiece of the Southwest, the Mission San Xavier del Bac: Francisco Eusebio Kino.
Join the party in the barn as the home cooks serve up their most cherished dish from a special event in their lives and best family-style holiday meal.
Accompany Vivian on a trip to the Mississippi Delta and farther south to learn that not all dumplings are the same. But whether filled with minced meat, chopped veggies or nothing at all, they stretch our ingredients and our imaginations.
This season's first half-hour of RECUT wows guests with treasures that include a 1976 Apple-I operation manual mock-up for Apple-II, a 1934 All Americans team-signed baseball, and a 1967 Ansaldo Poggi viola. One is $200,000 to $330,000!
Watch fascinating Filoli finds in this half-hour RECUT, including a 1956 Gustave Baumann Rain in the Mountains print, a Pairpoint Puffy Owl lamp, and Charles Marion Russell mixed media drawing. Discover which Filoli find is $80,000 to $100,000!
"I cannot dance upon my toes," Emily Dickinson writes -- "no man instructed me." Join host Elisa New, actor Cynthia Nixon, cellist Yo Yo Ma, dancer and choreographer Jill Johnson, and poet Marie Howe in an exploration of the challenges of art and audience across time, space, and artistic medium.
One show, three Grammy winners! American folk legend, Tom Paxton, shares the stage with Don Henry and Jon Vezner, AKA The Don Juans. Music, fun, and thoughts on the creative process. Hosted by singer-songwriter Eric Gnezda.
Lan Lam makes Bridget Lancaster Roasted Oysters with Mustard Butter. Dan Souza makes Julia Collin Davison Baked Brie en Croute. Jack challenges Bridget to a tasting of non-alcoholic cocktails, and Erin McMurrer makes Julia Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts & Parmesan.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison a show-stopping Slow-Roasted Fresh Ham. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for inexpensive stand mixers. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof makes host Bridget Lancaster famous St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake Bars.
The Farne Islands is home to many seals and seabirds, early Christian communities, and the first attack by Viking raiders.
Explorer Stewart McPherson visits the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, visiting the 5,000-year-old standing stones of Callanish, traditional Scottish blackhouses, and cut peat with a modern crofter.
Donegal town is home to Donegal Castle, the O Donnell fortress. Damien McGeehan and his singing wife Shauna Mullin perform an haunting slow air in the keep of the castle. Across the road is Hanna Hats where Michael gets fitted for a handmade cap having worn their stylish hats for many years, on and off the stage. Donegal is also home to its famous tweed so Michael explores the looms of Studio Donegal before a well deserved tipple of sherry infused gin at Ardara Distillery. The Henry Girls combine jazz and traditional Irish music at well known eaterie, The Red Door at Fahan.
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, prehistoric Europe bloomed with surprisingly sophisticated art. From Ireland to France, Scotland to the Greek Isles, we traverse that mystical world of mighty megaliths, torchlit cave paintings, magical goddesses, and wrinkled bog people. We stand in awe as a massive tomb is radiated by a dramatic beam of sunlight and listen to ritual horns that still play today.
Samantha goes green and marks off the Northwest coast of Ireland from her bucket list as she starts an epic adventure in County Donegal. Samantha is inspired by a poetry reading of William Butler Yates by a local historian, as her exploration continues, Samantha hikes up the sea cliffs of Slieve League, herds sheep on a local farm, learns about the dying craft of wool-weaving and takes an exhilarating horseback ride along the beach. Samantha frequents a local Gastropub and meets its owners, who are transforming Irish cuisine and serving up regional Irish craft beer. Topping off her County Donegal experience, Samantha visits famous Leo's Tavern, where she meets Irish celebrity, Moya Brennan of the band Clannad. Brennan is joined by her sisters and family to perform Celtic music in a rousing live performance. Finally, Samantha visits County Sligo, where she forages seaweed from the Atlantic Ocean and learns of its nutritional importance.
Foodies celebrate artisanal wines and beers. Now a California man is serving up some very different kinds of beverages with artisanal Vodka! Kentucky is world famous for its bourbon and one farmer's corn is critical to the flavor of this special drink. Vacationers to Hawaii love to bring home Kona coffee. Reporter Sarah Gardner discovers what makes one coffee brand so unique. And while Nebraska is known as the "Cornhusker State", one Nebraska farmer is staking his future on wine.
While "paradise" is a word freely bantered about in the travel world, the Cook Islands is a traveler's paradise. With its turquoise waters, sugar white beaches, colorful history, special island lifestyle and a homegrown welcome beyond belief, it is a genuine breath of fresh air in a universe of travel-brochure hyperbole. During Joseph's visit to Rarotonga and Aitutaki, the Cook's most popular islands, he enjoys "tourist attractions" that choose to educate visitors as well as entertain them. Joseph discovers that by offering the visitor authentic experiences in their beautiful land, the Cook Islanders are able to protect their heritage from commercial exploitation and perpetuate their cultural wealth by passing on their legacy to future generations. Along with its scenic treasures the people's cultural focus makes the Cook Islands a special Pacific island visit.
In the early 1920s, a small group of Japanese peasants received a land grant deep in the vast forests of the Amazon. Today their descendents have become prosperous farmers, raising tropical crops and pepper, all the while protecting large tracts of primary tropical forest.