Frogs have been on this planet for more than 360 million years. Today, however, all their remarkable adaptations are failing them. Recent discoveries are startling: more than a third of all amphibians have already been lost, and more are disappearing every day. Watch now.
Masterpiece will be making Dickens’ Little Dorrit (all 5 parts) available, streaming online for a short period of time. Parts will be added the day after air (mondays) through April. Watch now.
In these web-exclusive videos from a Kenyan school, the girls sing songs they wrote about African women and avoiding pregnancy. Watch now.
Violent and beautiful, destructive and creative, Kilauea: Mountain of Fire explores the incredible power of the volcano and the challenges of life in its shadow, with incredible sequences of lava filmed underwater. Watch the full episode online now.
Great Performances has made this well-received production by Trevor Nunn of King Lear available online…watch it here.
Richardson, part of an acting dynasty that went back generations, recently passed away. She is survived by her husband, actor Liam Neeson, and two children. She was a frequent guest on Charlie Rose (who will do a tribute on his show March 20) and appeared on other PBS programs. Read more.
From whooper swans to monarch butterflies, many species perform epic migrations to ancient feeding, mating, and breeding grounds, sometimes covering 1000s of miles and employing ingenious methods to reach their destinations. Watch the full episode now.
Following two recent attacks by Irish Republican Army (IRA) splinter groups, Northern Ireland is on edge, fearing a return to violence. Worldfocus’ weekly radio show on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 pm will explore the situation in Northern Ireland, with a panel of experts. Ask your question now and tune in.
Sculpted millions of years ago by the advance and retreat of vast shields of ice, the Emerald Isle harbors a wealth of wildlife among its craggy mountains, fog-shrouded coastlines, steep gorges, and vast networks of inland waterways. Watch now…
The City Concealed visits Weeksville, a part of Bed-Stuy that, in the 1800s, was part a thriving community of free African Americans for decades. When the large apartment complexes came in and the neighborhood changed, only 3 houses from the era remained. Watch now.
