2024-07-14
A 1981 concert in Central Park includes "Mrs. Robinson," "America," "Scarborough Fair," "Bridge over Troubled Water," "The Boxer," "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," "The Sounds of Silence" and "Old Friends." (Repeat).
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions. (Repeat).
Amidst shifts in Earth's climate, once-stable ecosystems are now in turmoil. Experts, Indigenous communities, and megafauna from the Arctic to the Amazon reveal how science, nature, and tradition can help prepare us for a fast-changing future. (Repeat).
The environment is emphasized as artist Leo Sewell, who creates sculptures from discarded items, is profiled. Also: Mrs. McFeely shows what she's made from other people's trash; and the trash crisis worsens in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. (Repeat).
When the Brain refuses to go to a water park with his pals, they think he's a snob---but Arthur tries to find out what's troubling him. Also: Arthur hones his joke-telling skills to prepare for a gig as a carnival clown. (Repeat).
Molly and Tooey find a frog, and Molly decides to keep it as a pet until she realizes that frogs are more high maintenance than she thought; Molly and Tooey have been learning about petroglyphs, ancient stone-carvings, and can't wait to see them in real life on their trip to Sitka, but when they arrive at the beach supposedly covered in petroglyphs, all they see is water. (Repeat).
Alma learns how to achieve perfection through practice; Alma goes too far being Junior's "super sister". (Repeat).
Lyla and Stu work on decorating cupcakes and end up making a mess; Lyle tries to get Everette's lost coin. (Repeat).
Martin and Chris learn about the monarch butterfly's 2000-mile migration. (Repeat).
Daniel wants to do many activities 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, but he remembers to ask Juan Carlos what he wants to do first. (Repeat).
Rosie volunteers to put Iggy to bed, but she must follow his routine. (Repeat).
It's Move It Day, where everyone is encouraged to move their bodies. After spending most of his days sitting and eating cookies, Cookie Monster learns that exercise gives people energy and helps make them feel better. (Repeat).
Roxy Azari goes to Ellis Island, a woman drives through a rainstorm, and a man sees a tornado. (Repeat).
Bianca doubles down on compassion with rescued farm animals at a sanctuary. Then, Michael rolls the dice to see if he can make vegan crab cakes taste like the real thing. (Repeat).
Host Richard Wiese heads for New Bedford, Massachusetts, where he explores its maritime history and tries his hand at scalloping. Co-host Amy Traverso, meanwhile, visits the rising food town of Littleton, New Hampshire, to prepare a red curry with Chang Thai Café chef-owner Emshika Alberini; for dessert, she stops at farm-to-cone ice creamery Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem. A visit to Sudbury
Why the city is considered holy to three of the world's major religions; a variety of foods; a shop that provides precious textiles to the Pope; the Jerusalem library where Palestinian women are learning to raise honeybees on the roof; and at the Western Wall, excavated tunnels with thousands of years of Jewish history. (Repeat).
Bozoma Saint John shares her extraordinary journey over a plate of lasagna at Hollywood's oldest Italian restaurant, Miceli's. (Repeat).
Amidst shifts in Earth's climate, once-stable ecosystems are now in turmoil. Experts, Indigenous communities, and megafauna from the Arctic to the Amazon reveal how science, nature, and tradition can help prepare us for a fast-changing future. (Repeat).
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions. (Repeat).
The story of the terra-cotta army found in the mausoleum of the first emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, including how and why the clay warriors were made. Also: the technology behind the statues' still-lethal crossbows, spears, and swords. (Repeat).
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels on a journey into their roots, uncovering primal scenes from our nation's past, featuring World War One battles, Civil War prison camps, and America's most infamous witch hunt. (Repeat).
With its vast empire, ancient Rome gave Europe its first common culture. From England to Turkey, great Roman cities are explored, marveling at their over-the-top art, soaring aqueducts, and crowd-pleasing theaters. As Rome fell, saints replaced Caesars and Christianity filled the vacuum with art-filled churches—preserving the grandeur of imperial Rome and inspiring the Europe to come. (Repeat).
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A young artist and musician is thrown into the spotlight and pushes him to run for city council. (Repeat).
Explores the present catharsis, following the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Dive into how the current uprising is impacting communities, and how to contribute to discussions about racial justice reform. (Repeat).
The Professor is under suspicion after the murder of his biggest rival, the man who replaced him at the university. Professor T must prove his innocence in order to regain his reputation and his job. (New).
A murder at Esme's office sends shockwaves through the Keating family. Meanwhile, Alphy's meeting with the bishop fails to go as planned. (New).
As she treads dangerously close to the truth, DI Ray becomes the target of a vicious threat. Mounting dissent from the public adds pressure to name a triple homicide suspect, and Rachita comes under fire for her role in a fatal shooting. (New).
Bella's new spa runs over budget amidst an anonymous inspection and a return from someone closer to home. (Repeat).
An improbable collection of unforgettable Americans rescues the national mammal from extinction. (Repeat).