WEDW-DT

Stories of four people who grew up in "the projects," surviving and thriving despite the challenges they've had to overcome.

An 1857 Queen's Cup Ascot race trophy; a 1956 Curta calculator type II; an art deco sapphire and platinum ring.

The diverse variety of marine species in the waters of Exuma harbor includes swimming pigs; lobster and grits; conch chowder; curried goat.

Hot spices, from ginger to chilies.

Searching for the finest Portuguese wines, from Alentejo to Lisbon; chef Joao Rodrigues.

Celebrating the Chinese solar lunar calendar with traditional customs, cuisine and culture; dumplings.

Utrecht's Golden Age and unique canal-carved city plan; visiting Dom Cathedral and DOMunder; Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.

Regional traditions surrounding salmon in Washington; drift net fishing with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, then smoking the fish over alder wood; how to process salmon roe; sampling salmon collar at Pike Place Market.

Visiting an Indigenous rights activist's lunch box canteen and cooking studio where a young couple perfect the sticky-rice confection kueh; lu rou fan; stinky tofu.

Tasting okra seed oil at Oliver Farm; Jon Jackson's Motherland okra, grown for greens and cooked African style.

Ouzo paired with regional mezes at a local café on the Greek island of Lesbos; making a filo wrapped zucchini pie and white bean salad in a heritage kitchen; personal-sized spiced lamb and hummus pita pizza.

Mark meets with a local mason to investigate the depth of damage caused to a chimney by fallen trees; siding starts to go up at Paula's; Kevin meets with Army Corp to discuss their continued relief efforts.

In Swannanoa, Kevin helps Jim's brother Bill tile a bathroom; father and son roofers JD and Jayden; removing rot and replacing the damaged area of Paula's deck.

A versatile cart to organize tools, gear and supplies in the garage.

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation; war gives 13 colonies a common cause.

Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army; Congress declares American independence in July 1776.

British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.

In 1956 England, Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne) lands a job as a production assistant on the set of "The Prince and the Showgirl," starring Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams). Marilyn is also honeymooning with her new husband, playwright Arthur Miller, but the combined pressure of work and the demands of the Hollywood hangers-on is driving her to exhaustion. When Miller departs for Paris, Colin seiz

Colombian musician Juanes performs a career-spanning set that includes songs from "Vida Cotidiana.".

Lucy Worsley investigates the 18th century breakup of Britain and America, including the turning points that led to America's Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776.

The history of unique American horse breeds, including the mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan and quarter horse, that helped shape the nation and the people who continue the tradition of caring for them.

Battling for dominion over the river with crocs; catching glimpses of an ultra-rare mangrove snake and an endangered nabarlek wallaby; humpback whale mothers raise their calves in the ocean; false killer whales.

A team of archaeologists researches the "desert kites," the stone megastructures across northern Saudi Arabia and southern Jordan.

The young United States declares war on Britain in June 1812, a struggle that threatens Canada's existence and divides the U.S. so deeply that the nation almost breaks apart.

Research reveals connections between diabetes, depression and bipolar disorder may influence treatment.

Using yoga postures such as Revolved Warrior II to help find balance within the asymmetries of the body.

A gentle workout to release tension in your body.

Porchetta abruzzese; pig farming in early North America; hardy greens; a quick-braised broccoli rabe with garlic and anchovies.

Making piloncillo the traditional way; orange and piloncillo adobo pork roast pizza; flour pizza dough; orange piloncillo adobo pizza sauce.

News analysis of issues and policy affecting the U.S.

A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.

Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her path to documenting history.

The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul; strolling along the Golden Horn; zipping by tram from the Old Town to Taksim Square; hopping a ferry to Asia.

A grand tour of the Jeep Grand Cherokee; Hyundai Palisade; Subaru Impreza throwback request.

Sustainable cacao chocolate in Costa Rica; Berlin's curry wurst; North Carolina's tomato pie; Melbourne's classic pasta and espresso; New Orleans' coffee blends; Rothenburg's powdered "snowball" pastry; Michigan's cherry ice wine.

General Howe takes Philadelphia, but the Americans' surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga encourages France to support the U.S.

The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

A businessman is shot in a packed boardroom; a dead magpie points the investigation into the world of magic; Patience traces her mother's address and hears some shocking news.

Alphy finds himself adrift following his mother's departure, until a mysterious case forces him back to work; Geordie accepts a promotion that could end their partnership; Leonard rediscovers his calling; Cathy faces temptation at CeCe's.

Tensions flare between Isobel and Cora over the management of the convalescent home; Ethel's flirtation with Maj. Bryant lands her in more trouble than she could have anticipated.

A businessman is shot in a packed boardroom; a dead magpie points the investigation into the world of magic; Patience traces her mother's address and hears some shocking news.