Uncover the hidden energy that is embedded in our modern way of life, revealed as the underlying force behind water, food, wealth, cities, transportation and war. Filmed around the world, the six-part documentary series takes viewers on a journey through the past, present and future of energy.
Emmy Award-winning actor John McGivern explores what it's like to live, work and play in 13 different communities in Wisconsin. He will talk to employers, residents and “enjoyers” of these neighborhoods. What he finds is that they are all different - and all the same. John Gurda, local history expert, reveals the past of the featured community and maps out the boundaries so you’ll know where to go if you want to do your own exploring.
Uncover the secrets of the vast Great Lakes region, which extends from the Canadian border to the American Midwest. It's a place of breathtaking natural beauty, with a unique set of challenges threatening its delicate environmental balance.
What secrets run in your blood? This reality series uncovers the hidden identities in family pasts, proving that the best way to know who you are is to know who you came from.
The story of 31 inexperienced teenagers, biking a daunting coast-to-coast 3,600 miles in the summer of 1982, to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis, unaware of how this grueling adventure would resonate throughout the rest of their lives.
Oregon is one of the largest states in the United States by landmass. Most of that area is remote and rugged. Even after 25 years exploring every corner of the state, Oregon Field Guide continues to discover gems of stunning beauty that people rarely see. Our award-winning photographer go further, climb higher and dive deeper to capture out-of-the-way inspiring vista, revealing a side of Oregon the world doesn't know exists.
OREGON REVEALED invites you to take in Oregon's hidden treasures and discover new places to explore. With minimal narration, OREGON REVEALED lets nature do the talking.
Formerly known as Bluegrass Underground, this magical, "musical adventure" series is taped deep within the subterranean amphitheater of The Caverns in Tennessee's majestic Cumberland Mountains. Now in its eleventh year and re-branded as "The Caverns Sessions," this series features both long-established and emerging artists within a broad spectrum of genres.
Features the stories of artists, makers, and creative institutions right here in our backyard of Western New England and across the country. A celebration of all things creative, AHA! features everything from the traditional to the innovative.
Signature Dish discovers and reveals the standout dishes at a wide array of the DMV's best restaurants, from the latest dining hot spots to strip-mall eateries serving up authentic global cuisines.
DragonflyTV is a science education television series for children aged 6–12, produced by Twin Cities Public Television, broadcast on most PBS stations. DragonflyTV showcases our most eager young scientists in a way that encourages all kids to discover the wonders of science. It’s a new approach in science television for kids, because it features ordinary children and their own science investigations. Whether shooting over moguls on freeride skis, getting up close and personal with alligators, or cooking up experiments in their own kitchens, the DragonflyTV kids empower viewers to explore, question, and learn. In each episode, children tell how they pursued their own investigations, communicating the infectious excitement that comes with making their own discoveries. Seasons 1-4 are co-hosted by Michael Brandon Battle and Mariko Nakasone. Seasons 5-7 are hosted by Eric Artell and are produced in partnership with science museums. DragonflyTV was created in collaboration with Project Dragonfly at Miami Uni
From wildfires to hurricanes to tornadoes, Weathered will teach you about natural disasters from the people who have survived them, as well as what you can do to prepare.
Much of Los Angeles's past is lost to history, but through the region's archives, we can uncover the inspiring dreams and bitter realities that built the modern-day metropolis.