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Ken Burns The Civil War: The Cause

Part one of THE CIVIL WAR explores the reason for America's most defining conflict. Watch Now
NOVA Japan's Killer Quake

An account and investigation of the epic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crisis. Watch Now
FRONTLINE Money and March Madness

These days everyone's in the money in big-time college sports -- so why not the athletes? Watch Now
Masterpiece The 39 Steps

Secret agent Richard Hannay battles German spies on the eve of World War I. Watch Now
American Experience Robert E. Lee

The life and reputation of the Confederate general of the American Civil War. Watch Now

Ken Burns The Civil War: The Cause

Part one of THE CIVIL WAR explores the reason for America's most defining conflict.Watch Now

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Ryan’s ‘Path to Prosperity’ Met With Immediate Opposition

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History

Share Your Family Stories of Prohibition

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The film PROHIBITION is airing this fall and the discussion has already begun. Continue

Healthy Kids

Celebrate Spring with a Strawberry Spinach Salad

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Here's a sweet and savory salad kids will enjoy. Get the recipe from Kitchen Explorers. Continue

Technology

Test Drive the 2011 Dodge Durango

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MotorWeek

In this episode, Dodge delivers a modern take on the traditional SUV. Continue

Music

Raphael Saadiq Gives Tavis a Preview Performance

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Tavis Smiley

The Grammy-winning artist performs a track from his newest CD, "Stone Rollin'." Continue

Arts & Entertainment

Can Modern Art Survive Another Political Threat?

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These masterpieces are facing their second threat in a century. Continue

Animals

Countdown to the ‘Feathered Four’

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March Madness may be over but another tournament is quietly heating up. Continue

Cooking

Make Everyone's Favorite Comfort Food

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Everyday Food

Put chicken pot pie on your menu and satisfy your family's appetite. Continue

Antiques & Collectibles

How Much Would You Pay for an Iscribed Houdini Book?

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Antiques Roadshow

Francis J. Wahlgren appraises a 1920 inscribed Harry Houdini book. Continue

Performing Arts

Enjoy the Weekly Poem: "Paper Kisses, Paper Moon"

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PBS NewsHour

Haines Eason reads from his chapbook, "A History of Waves." Continue