*Two Days in October* recounts two events of 1967—a Viet Cong ambush and a violent anti-war demonstration at the University of Wisconsin—that together signaled a critical shift in the American experience of the Vietnam War. The ambush, whic…

"Race to the Moon" recounts the Apollo 8 mission, the first human journey to the moon. As Walter Cronkite observed of the December 1968 voyage, "It was an event beyond all other events," a pivotal step that paved the way for the lunar landi…

The tale of the city's famed gambling hub unfolds through fragments of news reports and personal recollections. Part One of a two-part account.

Footage from news archives and personal recollections chronicle the evolution of the gambling hub, charting its transformation from a quiet rail town into a prominent destination for travelers. Part Two of a two-part series.

Simon Russell Beale and Linda Emond deliver a compelling portrayal of the nation’s second president and his wife. The production explores the complex relationship – a blend of friendship and rivalry – between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson…

This compelling account details the historic prosecution that commenced on November 20, 1945, holding Nazi Germany's leaders responsible for war crimes often justified by the defense of "following orders." The narrative centers on Hermann G…

The program presents a compelling portrait of the outlaw, James (1847-1882), weaving together dramatic reenactments, insights from historians, and historic photographs. It charts James’s life from the age of sixteen to his death at thirty-f…

In 1970, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine orchestrated the simultaneous hijacking of four jetliners. The aircraft, evacuated of passengers, were subsequently destroyed in Jordan. This account examines the militants’ strateg…

This compelling portrait chronicles the life of a celebrated playwright (1888-1953). The work features excerpts from his plays, brought to life by a distinguished cast including Al Pacino, Zoe Caldwell, Christopher Plummer, Vanessa Redgrave…

The poignant story of David Vetter (1971-1984), a boy afflicted with severe combined immunodeficiency, unfolds within the confines of a sterile plastic chamber that became his world for twelve years. This account features reflections from h…

The Alaska Pipeline, constructed in the 1970s to convey oil across eight hundred miles of untouched wilderness from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez, is a story interwoven with significant events. It began with the 1968 discovery of North America's la…

This is the story of Oakley (1860-1926), the sharpshooter who achieved a level of fame unprecedented for an American woman. Her rise to stardom began at fifteen when she defeated Frank Butler, her future husband, in a shooting competition. …

This documentary explores the life of Joseph Goebbels (1897-1945), a key figure in the ascent of Adolf Hitler. Kenneth Branagh lends his voice to readings from Goebbels' private diaries. The film incorporates archival footage from Germany, …