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Henry David Thoreau pursues a career as an author, retreating to a cabin in the woods to live simply and write.

Thoreau finds solace in nature and writes two books at Walden Pond; over his two year stay, an expedition to Maine and an act of civil disobediance protesting slavery reshape his idea of freedom.

Tiffany Studios Turtle-Back diver's lamp circa 1905; John George Brown's Making Houses of Sand Oil circa 1880; a Chinese silk dragon panel circa 1775.

Brain, D.W. and Bud explore the inner workings of the brain; Brain may finally see a meteor shower.

Omar gets stuck in a white void all by himself; Opal and Oswald search the Old Woods to find ingredients for the antidote to help Omar's case of Clown-i-tosis.

The Wild Kratts are busy coloring eggs for Easter; the bros think an adventure can be to go find the real Easter Bunny; Chris thinks it's the snowshoe hare, while Martin thinks it's the jackrabbit.

The Hunters try to help an injured bird so it can join its friends migrating south for the winter.

Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter; Lyla and Everett learn Double Dutch to become part of a neighborhood crew.

Carl loves the new sweater his Pop Pop knit him, but it feels itchy when he wears it; Carl is nervous about his new school bus stop.

Daniel meets a new friend, Max, who is autistic; Daniel and his friends help make Max more comfortable at Chime Time.

Phoebe plans a birthday surprise for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must tend to the bell pepper in the garden.

Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.

Zadie helps Malik design a faster route to bring ice cream to a sick Sammy; Zadie tries to host a fun campout.

Duck Duck can't figure out how to fly Harriett's new Swoop-a-rino; Donkey takes Duck Duck on an adventure.

Rosie tries to send Abuela a birthday party in the mail; Rosie tries to send Gatita in the mail.

Elinor learns how webbed feet help ducks and other animals get around in the water; Elinor and Olive plan a camping breakfast for Elinor's dad's birthday.

The physics behind bicycles, from stability and steering to gears and wheels; spoke decorations.

An efoiling adventure on Lake Huron; water infrastructure woes in Benton Harbor Mich.; new edition of "The Catch.".

An intermediate flow practice includes postures to help strengthen abdominals, legs and thighs.

Actresses Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey explore the stories of their ancestors whose bold decisions reshaped their families.

The excavation of an entire block of the city, unearthing what life was like before the eruption and the horror faced by the victims, and those who survived, when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

Sister Eileen Schieber reflects on her ministry to gay men during the late 1980s and early 1990s providing care and housing for those with HIV/AIDS.

The first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland opens up about the obstacles she overcame to make history in ballet.

A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

An efoiling adventure on Lake Huron; water infrastructure woes in Benton Harbor Mich.; new edition of "The Catch.".

Whitewater rafting on the Kettle River; Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center brings classrooms outdoors.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, a look at the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.

Understanding how the brain shapes reality, including the tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to keep a person alive; with neuroscientist Heather Berlin.

Four people on four continents face environmental change driven by climate change; as resources grow scarce, they witness shifts in wildlife behavior.

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, a look at the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.

An insider's look back at 40 years of creating the London Parade, and a look ahead to the 2026 parade which will fill the streets on New Year's Day.

Understanding how the brain shapes reality, including the tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to keep a person alive; with neuroscientist Heather Berlin.

Four people on four continents face environmental change driven by climate change; as resources grow scarce, they witness shifts in wildlife behavior.

An Edgar Allan Poe daguerreotype; a Teco collection circa 1905; a 1907 Frank Lloyd Wright archive.

Thoreau returns to society, taking on roles as surveyor, scientist and abolitionist, and makes two more Maine trips; Thoreau writes with renewed energy as he faces a lifelong illness.

Actresses Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey explore the stories of their ancestors whose bold decisions reshaped their families.

George spends time with his new friend, Carl, who has Asperger's syndrome; D.W. and James ask their siblings to coach them through the pre-school swim meet.

The team learns about friction and how to slow down a moving object when a masked villain takes over the Mobile Unit van's computer.

On their annual laundry day, the Kratt brothers disagree on whether blue oceans or green forests are better; Aviva demonstrates how oceans and forests work together.

It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.

Everett faces his fear of water by taking a swimming lesson; Lyla doesn't want Miss Emmaline to move.

Carl takes his friends on an "Amazing Smell Tour of Fuzzytown," but Lotta doesn't agree with Carl's list of the best smells; Carl and his friends go on a camping trip.

Daniel has many activities he wants to do with Juan Carlos, but Mom reminds him to ask his guest what he wants to do; Daniel can't wait to show Juan Carlos the Clock Factory.

Phoebe and Jay set a new record for the longest paper airplane fight; Phoebe and Jay learn how to build a stable pillow fort.

Abby, Big Bird and Cookie Monster play against Gabrielle, Zoe and Elmo in I Wonder If We Can Use This, a game where they figure out if items can be used for something.

Malik enters the Undergroundborhood to retrieve JunJun's favorite ball; the Wombats cheer up Buckley with balloons.

Duck Duck learns how to fix her broken bookcase; Donkey welcomes Greeble the Treeble to Someplace Else.

Rosie learns about a surprise for a sister, and tries to find out who that sister is; Rosie looks for someone to be her twin.

Honeybees disturb Elinor, Art, Olive and Koa during their picnic in the forest; the kids work together to move their dirt bike path so turtles can get to the water.

Alma wants to hang out with Eddie's friends, but doesn't like it when she starts to feel like a little kid; Junior becomes everyone's pretend little brother.

Five families that have been visiting Houghton Lake for more than 50 years talk about their experiences.

Part 4/4. Steps nine to 12 in the Salute to the Sun; linking all 12 steps.

From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, a look at the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.

A regular panel of guests from across the political spectrum discuss the biggest international stories of the day.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

Hunting, fishing and conservation in Michigan.

Discovering the people and places of Michigan.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

Laying out the wiring for radiant floor heating; custom kitchen cabinets; work is done on the built-in bookcase.

Upgrading shutters in a historic New Orleans neighborhood; how to read fertilizer labels and choose between organic and synthetic options; upgrading battery-operated smoke detectors to a hardwired combo alarm system.

Hunting, fishing and conservation in Michigan.

Discovering the people and places of Michigan.

Shining a light on the diverse tapestry of West Michigan through storytelling, showcasing its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and individuals who call it home.

Regions to visit from around the country.

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

Exploring the relationship between humans and the skies, from how ancestors used the sky to navigate and tell time to the birth of modern science.