Explore the revolutionary engineering behind Paris's iconic landmark. Completed in just over two years for the 1889 World's Fair, the iron tower smashed the record for the tallest structure on Earth,... more
In February 1939, more than 20,000 Americans filled Madison Square Garden for an event billed as a "Pro-American Rally." Images of George Washington hung next to swastikas and speakers railed against... more
How were the giant stone heads of Rapa Nui - also known as Easter Island - carved and raised, and why? Since Europeans arrived on this remote Pacific island over 300 years ago, controversy has... more
Fly With Me tells the story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants at a time when single women were unable to order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a... more
Patrick and the Whale follows Patrick Dykstra, a man who has dedicated his life to his great passion - diving with and filming whales. Over the years, Patrick has learned how whales communicate, how... more
From acclaimed scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., GOSPEL explores Black spirituality through sermon and song. From the blues to hip-hop, African Americans have been the driving force of sonic innovation... more
In 1973, America tuned into PBS and became enthralled with the first-ever reality TV show, as a documentary crew captured six months in the home lives of upper middle-class Santa Barbara executive... more
Follow Dr. Anthony Fauci as he grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and his 50-year career as the Nation's leading public health advocate. American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci reveals a rarely seen side... more
The 5-Minute Yoga Fix with Peggy Cappy is targeted for individuals convinced they're either too busy to take time out for a class―or, unable to squeeze any time in at all for themselves. Peggy's... more
Recent science is now revealing that the vital connection between your gut and your brain impacts everything: your physical health, mental health and even the choices you make. Producer: Dr. Emeran... more
As the global climate shifts, the most immediate impacts around the world are being felt by wildlife populations racing to adapt to changes in the ecosystems that had long sustained them. This... more
SYNOPSIS::This six-part series follows some of the worlds most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We fly above spectacular... more
The epic mini-series from Ken Burns, now in a beautifully restored 25th Anniversary Edition, revisits the defining war which divided America's house into two…so it ultimately could become one. This... more
Malaria is one of humanity's oldest and most devastating plagues. In many parts of the world, it remains an ever-present scourge that sickens or kills millions of people each year. What if it could... more
As the Nazi regime systematically killed six million European Jews over the first half of the '40s, was America oblivious... or aware, but simply didn't care? Neither answer's correct, and this... more
Ken Burns. Documentarian Ken Burns chronicles the complete history of that most American art form, country music. From diverse origins to centralization in Nashville to the iconic innovators,... more
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. hosts scholars, celebrities and politicians as he explores the last 50 years of African-American triumph, struggle and culture in the quest for equality and the eradication of... more
In 1918 New York hired Charles Norris, its first scientifically trained medical examiner. Along with his dedicated toxicologist Alexander Gettler, the two uncovered myriad poisoners and addressed the... more
Standing out from the crowd is tough, especially in the animal kingdom. With an estimated 8.7 million species vying for attention, the multitude of contenders must go above and beyond to make it onto... more
Centuries ago, North America's largest surviving land animal once roamed the Great Plains-as well as into the East and down to Mexico-in numbers up to 50 million. This fascinating study directed by... more
Many descendants of enslaved people have little record of their family's ancestry. Follow one family's quest to discover their lost history and see how science and genealogy can help rebuild a family... more
For this new iteration of the popular PBS docuseries, the focus shifts to existence in the 21st century for America's indigenous communities. From innovators in engineering and the arts to athletes... more
The decade of the '70s was bookended by the birth and crest of disco music-and at the trend's pinnacle, it was subject to the most vitriolic of pre-viral public backlash from rock lovers. Was it... more
Examine the history of America through some of it's most iconic symbols, objects and places, diving deep into each symbol's history and how it's meaning has changed over time ― using them as a... more