LOVE LETTER FROM 1940'S THAT AMY TAN'S DAD SENT TO HER MOM 🥰 #FINDINGYOU ..
Henry louis gates, jr. shares with amy tan the love letters from her father to her mother written in the 1940's which researchers found in shanghai court archives. made possible by viewers like you. support your local pbs station: https://www.pbs.org/donate enjoy full episodes of your favorite pbs ..AMPHETAMINE USE IN WORLD WAR 2 | FULL EPISODE | SECRETS OF THE DEAD | PBS
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3mhxfbj | #secretsdeadpbs follow historian james holland on his quest to understand how the use of amphetamines affected the course of world war ii and unleashed the first pharmacological arms race. [originally aired in 2019] stories about drug use by hitler and germa ..A 95-YEAR-OLD RETURNS TO HIS MOST BELOVED PLACE | JOYRIDE
Rodney chow recently transitioned to living at wood glen senior living in santa barbara, california after selling the ranch he called home for most of his adult life. his 95 years of life experience are packed full of stories from his chinese ancestors building the railroads in sacramento, to growin ..DID THIS SHOCKING EXECUTION DRIVE GUY FAWKES’ GUNPOWDER PLOT? | LUCY WORS ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/4gy7q1j | #lucyworsleypbs lucy worsley investigates the gunpowder plot, the notorious event of the 5th of november 1605 when a network of men were foiled before they could blow up the houses of parliament. what drove them to such a radical act of extremism? at the hist ..THE TRAIN ACCIDENT IN MICHAEL IMPERIOLI'S FAMILY HISTORY | FINDING YOUR ROO ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3ta8505 | #findingyourroots michael imperioli's maternal grandfather, alberto luzzi, was born in new york city in june, 1914. alberto had a difficult childhood due to the early passing of his father, michael's great grandfather, who died in an accident cleaning trains ..TOUR A ROMAN IMPERIAL BATH COMPLEX WITH @DARIUSARYA 🧼 #SHORTS
The sprawling roman imperial bath complexes, which covered 30 acres, served thousands of bathers at once. these baths were more than places for hygiene — they were essential to roman social life. citizens would visit the baths after their morning business, using the time not only to clean but to s ..CRUCIFIXION IN ROMAN ERA BRITAIN | FULL EPISODE | SECRETS OF THE DEAD | PBS
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3mhxfbj | #secretsdeadpbs uncover what happens when archaeologists study a skeleton found with an iron nail through its heel bone, suggesting the person was the victim of crucifixion in roman-occupied britain. only one other skeleton with evidence of crucifixion has ev ..HOW ALOHA CONNECTS NATIVE HAWAIIANS LIVING AWAY FROM THEIR HOMELAND | DEAR ..
“aloha” is a way of life for native hawaiians, who are taught from a young age to treat people with kindness and compassion. this film asks the question, how do native hawaiians in the diaspora keep the feeling of aloha in their hearts, even when they live thousands of miles away? dear aloha fol ..HOW WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR REWROTE HISTORY | LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/4gy7q1j | #lucyworsleypbs discover how the bayeux tapestry was used as powerful propaganda tool for william the conqueror’s invasion of england in 1066, a momentous chapter in english history when the duke of normandy invaded the country to claim the title of king of ..AMANDA SEYFRIED DISCOVERS ANCESTOR WAS AN ARMY MUSICIAN | FINDING YOUR ROOT ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3ta8505 | #findingyourroots amanda seyfried's third great grandfather, peter friesell, was living in pennsylvania with his wife lydia and their daughter in 1860. he voluntarily enlisted in the civil war to fight for the union to end slavery. he ultimately served as a m ..HOW ISLAM INFLUENCED BLACK AMERICANS IN 1920S CHICAGO | AMERICAN MUSLIMS: A ..
The 1920s saw a revival in islam among black americans fleeing poverty and persecution in the jim crow south. in northern cities including chicago, detroit, philadelphia, newark, and new york, they found strength and security in a range of muslim organizations, from the india-based ahmadiyya movemen ..CELEBRITIES OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: POWER, GLORY AND SCANDAL | LIFE IN ANCIENT ..
In antiquity, the most famous figures were emperors, empresses, gladiators, actors, musicians, and philosophers. what sets ancient rome apart is that many of these celebrities—particularly gladiators, actors, and musicians—were slaves, performing in public arenas to gain fame, sometimes even ach ..LEA SALONGA'S GRANDPA HAD A TOUGH JOB 🥵 #FINDINGYOURROOTS #SHORTS
Feliciano, the grandfather of @msleasalonga, endured work in the boiler room of a coal-burning navy ship. unlike his peers, there were no records of him violating any rules of being disciplined. lea is amazed by his attitude and work ethic. multiple award-winning actress and singer lea salonga is ..WAS JACK THE RIPPER'S INFAMOUS LETTER A HOAX? | LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/4gy7q1j | #lucyworsleypbs historian lucy worsley dives into the archives to uncover the infamous "dear boss" letter, purportedly written by the killer and signed “jack the ripper.” with criminologist dr. martin glynn, she deciphers the letter, questions its authent ..INSIDE THE $40 BILLION NFT INDUSTRY | MINTED | FULL DOCUMENTARY | INDEPENDE ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/il_2024 | #indielenspbs an insider’s look at the rise and fall of the nft (non-fungible token) phenomenon and how technology transformed the traditional art world, for better and worse. featuring verité footage and candid interviews with groundbreaking artists ..SARA BAREILLES AND RUFUS WAINWRIGHT PERFORM "SHE USED TO BE MINE" | NEXT AT ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3cbecja | #kencennextpbs pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist sara bareilles is joined by trailblazing power-tenor rufus wainwright and the national symphony orchestra to perform critically acclaimed musical theater super- hit “she used to be mine” at the k ..GLADIATORS EVOLVED AS ROME EXPANDED 🗡🏛️ (FEAT. @DARIUSARYA) #SHORTS
Rome’s long tradition of war and conquest meant that enslaved populations often came from newly conquered territories like gaul and dacia. over time, even former enemies were integrated into roman society, blurring the lines between romans and foreigners. gladiators often came from these newly con ..SARA BAREILLES'S UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCE OF 'LOVE SONG' | NEXT AT THE KEN ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3cbecja | #kencennextpbs pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist sara bareilles brings an unforgettable performance of her grammy™ nominated song of the year “love song” accompanied by the national symphony orchestra to the kennedy center’s sold-out concer ..SARA BAREILLES SINGS POWERFUL COVER OF 'GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD' | NEXT A ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3cbecja | #kencennextpbs pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist sara bareilles pays homage to revolutionary singer-songwriter, elton john, by performing the iconic “goodbye yellow brick road” with the national symphony orchestra at the kennedy center’s sold ..WHEN YOUR MINCE PIES AREN'T AWARD WORTHY 🥧 ☹️ #MIDWIFEPBS #SHORTS
Sister veronica eagerly waits for the results of the mince pie contests. but she soon discovers not everyone is a winner. #callthemidwife #mincepies #midwifery #pbs made possible by viewers like you. support your local pbs station: https://www.pbs.org/donate enjoy full episodes of your favorite p ..BEING A ROMAN SOLDIER WAS AN INTENSE JOB! ⚔️🛡️🎖️ FEAT. @DARIU ..
One of the most coveted jobs in the roman world was being a roman soldier. soldiers served for 25 years, and upon retirement, they were often granted land in far-flung parts of the empire. the life of a soldier was demanding, involving military training, campaigns, and marching across the empire, eq ..SANTA MAKES A SPECIAL STOP IN POPLAR 🎅 #MIDWIFEPBS #SHORTS
With the festive season in full swing, the children currently residing in the hospital are gifted a surprise: santa! although, is it really just fred buckle? #callthemidwife #santa #midwifery #pbs made possible by viewers like you. support your local pbs station: pbs.org/donate enjoy full episode ..2000 YEAR-OLD SCROLLS AND A SCANNER 10 BILLION TIMES BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN ..
Watch more: https://to.pbs.org/3mhxfbj | #secretsdeadpbs the herculaneum papyri are carbonized scrolls from the ancient roman town of herculaneum. reading the fragile scrolls requires multiple scientific steps that starts with a modeling process to transport them in cases that match their exact shap ..HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT EGGNOG? 🤔 #SHORTS
How do you feel about #eggnog? while #holidaydrinks can be polarizing to some, 15 millions gallons of eggnog are consumed in the us each year! 😲 #eggnogarmy #pbsfood #holidays #holidayfood made possible by viewers like you. support your local pbs station: pbs.org/donate enjoy full episodes of ..HOW MUSLIMS INFLUENCED THOMAS JEFFERSON AND AMERICA’S FOUNDERS | AMERICAN ..
Did you know that thomas jefferson owned a copy of the qur’an? that george washington owned enslaved people who were muslim? and that a muslim diplomat broke his ramadan fast in the white house in 1805? these are some of the facts that aymann ismail (staff writer, slate magazine) discovers as he e ..HOW ONE U.S. LAW KEPT NON-WHITE PEOPLE FROM BECOMING CITIZENS | HISTORY OF ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/il_2024 this catchy, musical short chronicles the arbitrary system of race in the united states, which kept people who were not white and male in an ongoing battle of identity. see how immigrants had to play "race roulette" with a biased court system due to the a ..LEONARDO DA VINCI DESIGNED AN AIRPLANE 500 YEARS BEFORE IT EXISTED?! 🤯 # ..
Did you know that leonardo da vinci designed parachutes and tanks long before they were invented? or that his sketches of the human body shaped modern anatomy? learn more from the new ken burns film "leonardo da vinci" on the pbs app or at pbs.org! made possible by viewers like you. support your lo ..CALL THE MIDWIFE 2024 HOLIDAY SPECIAL | OFFICIAL PREVIEW | PBS
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/2025ctms14 | #midwifepbs it's christmas 1969, and the funfair and carol concert add color to frosty poplar. yet, the festive spirit at nonnatus house is dampened by the spread of influenza alongside growing fears of an escaped prisoner after a spate of break-ins ..ISN'T HE JUST ADORABLE? 😬 #ALLCREATURESPBS #SHORTS
James herriot is a new veterinarian in the 1930's yorkshire dales. he meets mrs pumphrey and her highly-pampered dog tricki, who offers a paw to james but gives tristan farnon a cold shoulder. apparently, tricki is holding a grudge from when tristan accidentally stood on his tail! watch more all cr ..WHY BATHHOUSES WERE THE HEART OF ROMAN CULTURE | LIFE IN ANCIENT TIMES WITH ..
Explore the role of water in ancient rome, a city sustained by 12 aqueducts that supplied its fountains, bathhouses, and even private homes. rome’s population reached one million, an unprecedented number for antiquity, and the aqueducts were a marvel of roman engineering, channeling water from nat ..MICHAEL MALIAKEL SINGS "JOY TO THE WORLD" WITH THE TABERNACLE CHOIR AT TEMP ..
Watch on the pbs youtube channel or the pbs app! the treasured “christmas with the tabernacle choir” special returns to pbs for the 21st year. broadway star michael maliakel and beloved british actress lesley nicol (from downton abbey, the masterpiece tv series) join the iconic @thetabernaclech ..IRANIAN AMERICAN COMIC PREPARES FOR HIS BIGGEST HEADLINING ACT YET | UNITED ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/il_2024 | #indielenspbs legendary chicago comedy club zanies, where anyone who’s anyone in standup (seinfeld, eddie murphy, kevin hart) has appeared since 1978, is bringing out a new voice: iranian american comic sohrab forouzesh. ready for your headliner? | u ..THE POWER OF ACCESSIBLE PRODUCE 🥬🥕🍅 | LIDIA CELEBRATES AMERICA: CH ..
Watch the full show: https://youtu.be/xuooi7bnygg lidia meets nicole steele, who works to improve access to healthy foods in inglewood, ca, by delivering free produce to pop-up markets, schools, and clinics. every friday, the social justice learning institute (sjli) distributes up to 15,000 pounds o ..WHAT MAKES “THE MONA LISA” A REMARKABLE WORK OF ART | LEONARDO DA VINCI ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs toward the end of his life, leonardo da vinci finally finds the perfect patron – the king of france – and leaves leaving italy for the first time. he stages spectacles, teaches, and continues to draw since painting becomes difficult. wh ..THE INFINITY OF VISUAL SPACE: “THE VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH SAINT ANNE” | ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs all of leonardo da vinci’s accomplishments are showcased in his unfinished painting “the virgin and child with saint anne.” from his scientific and artistic knowledge to observations on how atmospheric phenomena – light, haze, vapor ..THE INNOVATIONS POWERING SPACE TRAVEL | POWER TRIP: THE STORY OF ENERGY | F ..
Watch more of this series with pbs passport: https://to.pbs.org/4hoieah modern energy takes us on a journey to the final frontier. this episode traces the history of space travel, with a focus on the energy innovations making it possible. lifting off into space depends on modern energy, and survivin ..HOW SOUTH ASIAN MUSLIMS AND MEXICAN AMERICANS UNITED IN THE 1920S | AMERICA ..
Asma khalid travels to sacramento and phoenix to piece together the story of a man named mir dad, a south asian muslim who arrived in the united states in 1917 and made a home in the american southwest. asma discovers the prejudice faced by south asians of all religions traveling to america in the e ..LEONARDO'S SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS AND DISCOVERIES | LEONARDO DA VINCI | PBS
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs muslim scientists in the middle east had been testing their theories with experiments for a long time. however, most natural philosophers in europe continued basing scientific conclusions on observation alone. but, as leonardo da vinci ages ..ONE PART STANDUP COMEDIAN, ONE PART CLOWN | UNITED STATES OF COMEDY | INDEP ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/il_2024 | #indielenspbs los angeles native christina catherine martinez, walks the line between traditional comedy, modern clown, and performance artist. she champions “the art of clown” and pushes the boundaries of standup, propelling this fascinating comedi ..MIND-BLOWING FACTS ABOUT LEONARDO DA VINCI 🤯 #LEONARDOPBS #SHORTS
Did you know that leonardo da vinci had very little formal education? or that he was left-handed? learn more from the new ken burns film "leonardo da vinci" on the pbs app or at pbs.org! made possible by viewers like you. support your local pbs station: https://www.pbs.org/donate leonardo da vinci ..DISSECTING A 100-YEAR-OLD MAN AND THE DRAWINGS THAT CHANGED ANATOMY | LEONA ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs leonardo da vinci resumes his investigation into human anatomy, merging rigorous scientific exploration with expert artistry. the scope of his studies grew, and he strove to describe human anatomy from the fetus to the fully grown man and w ..THE BATTLE OF ANGHIARI AND THE MICHELANGELO RENAISSANCE RIVALRY | LEONARDO ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs in october 1503, leonardo da vinci begins work on a monumental mural, “the battle of anghiari.” but the commission also put him in close proximity to his rival, michelangelo, who was hired to paint a second mural in the council hall. ju ..THE VITRUVIAN MAN AND ANATOMICAL STUDIES | LEONARDO DA VINCI | PBS
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs leonardo da vinci believed extensive knowledge of human anatomy was essential to depicting the human form. since medical teachings were inadequate, he began a meticulous study of his own – and he didn’t stop at the surface. he also drew ..WATCH ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL FROM THE BEGINNING | MASTERPIECE | PBS
Official site: https://to.pbs.org/3odyakx | #allcreaturespbs watch all seasons on the pbs app with pbs passport! start the series from the beginning and follow the adventures of james herriot, a veterinarian in the 1930’s yorkshire dales. with plenty of heart, animal hijinks, a picturesque setti .."AMERICA'S GAY CHRISTIAN SWEETHEART" COMEDIAN TAKES THE STAGE IN ATLANTA | ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/il_2024 | #indielenspbs atlanta comic ian aber, self-described as "america's gay christian sweetheart," takes the stage at the famous laughing skull lounge in atlanta, with jokes about growing up queer in the south. he courageously examines his upbringing through ..A JAMES BEARD CHEF CELEBRATES INDIGENOUS FLAVOR AND CULTURE | LIDIA CELEBRA ..
For more lidia, recipes, episodes and tips: https://to.pbs.org/3msltvr lidia meets with james beard award-winning chef and restaurateur sean sherman to sample the fare at his upscale restaurant owamni, in minneapolis, mn. celebrating native ingredients, flavor, and culture, sean’s dishes include ..THOUSANDS OF PAGES OF INVENTIONS, IDEAS AND FLYING MACHINES | LEONARDO DA V ..
Official website: https://to.pbs.org/davinci | #leonardopbs approximately 4,000 pages of leonardo da vinci’s notebooks remain. over his lifetime, he made meticulous observations, drew fantastical flying machines, sketched castles and church architecture, invented weapons of war, and more. these su ..THE ANCIENT ORIGINS OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE | STORY OF CHINA W/ MICHAEL WOOD ..
Watch more of this series with pbs passport: https://to.pbs.org/4i1vb0c | #storyofchinapbs starting with a family reunion, when 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors on 'tomb sweeping day,' michael explores ancient myths and archaeological sites to uncover the origins of the chinese state; ..'C.R.E.A.M.' BY WU-TANG CLAN LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE 🎤 | PBS
Watch the full show: https://to.pbs.org/4hnkvlt "c.r.e.a.m." by hip hop group wu-tang clan, was released in january of 1994. the track was the second single from wu-tang's debut studio album enter the wu-tang (36 chambers). this program is made possible by viewers like you. support your local pbs ..FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: THE LITTLE-KNOWN STORY OF MUSLIMS AND THE CIVIL WAR
Muslims have been present at every defining moment in american history, including the civil war. malika bilal (senior presenter., al jazeera english) tells the recently discovered story of muhammad kahn, an immigrant from afghanistan who traveled to the united states in 1861, fought in the union arm ..