"It is blatant, it is cheap, it is the apotheosis of the ridiculous. But it is something more; it is like Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone Park; it is a national playground, and not to have seen it is not to have seen your own country," said Reginald Wright Kauffman in 1909 of Coney Island, the tiny spit of land at the foot of Brooklyn that, at the turn of the century, became the most extravagant playground in the country and one of...

FRONTLINE examines living through the year of the pandemic, filmed around the world, from lockdowns to funerals to protests. Using extensive personal video and local footage, see how people and countries responded to the virus, with the differing struggles, beliefs and responses, across cultures, race, faith and privilege.

In the past 15 years we have seen the Towers fall again and again in a series of powerful documentaries and TV shows. Movies have expertly rendered the courage of first responders and the passenger takeover on United Flight 93. But in the smoke of 9/11, one story still remains largely overlooked: the attack on the Pentagon...On September 11th, 184 people lost their lives at the Pentagon. Today many people are surprised to hear that the Pentagon was...

For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. But life’s genetic blueprint is incredibly fragile, and researchers have struggled to find DNA in fossils that could survive millions of years. Then, one maverick scientist had the controversial idea to look for DNA not in fossils or frozen ancient tissue – but in dirt. Join the hunt as scientists decipher the oldest DNA ever found, and reveal for the first time the genes...

Two celebrities hit the road in classic cars for a tour through Great Britain. With antiques experts by their sides, they search the local stores for treasures, competing to see who can turn a limited budget into a small fortune. Their adventures take them off the beaten path and allow them to learn about the little-known stories behind some of the greatest events in British history.

Celebrate Southern identity with contemporary creators of literature, music, film, and TV.

What was the New World like before it encountered the Old? Now, scientific expeditions in North and South America are woven with drama recreations to investigate and present a new vision of America, and how the clash of civilizations forever altered the history of our world.

Fred is a house cat who loves the great outdoors! Once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, “backyard explorer extraordinaire,” and heads outside for action-packed nature adventures! With help from his animal friends, Nature Cat investigates and explores nature while encouraging children ages 3 to 8 to get outside and understand the need for environmental conservation.

Follow the adventures of three friends – Leo, Carmen, and Andy as they traverse the globe with their parents’ traveling performance troupe, “Circo Fabuloso.” Along the way, Luna the Moon introduces the trio to the local culture that makes each place distinctive. Each episode encourages children ages 4-7 to explore global culture and make connections between communities all over the world.

Join host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot as ten talented home cooks showcase signature dishes, share heartfelt stories and compete to win the national search for THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE.