Ancient Greece
Whether looking at Western language, history, or institutions, no other civilization has so greatly influenced our contemporary world. This program re-creates the Greek world, from the morning market to the evening sympo..
Antigone
Antigone is perhaps the most easily accessible of all the great classical tragedies, its theme clear and up-to-date: the conflict between moral and political law. Now the tale of Oedipus and his family comes to its end-h..
Antony & Cleopatra
She's called the most fascinating female character of any age. The remarkable characterization of Cleopatra has made this sequel to Julius Caesar a timeless favorite. One of the most coveted roles for actresses, played p..
Apollo: Light and Harmony
The Greeks also called Apollo, Phoebus—brilliant one, perpetually reborn, who shoots darts from afar and who incorporates the radiant characteristics of the sun. In this program, we learn about Apollo’s mother, Leto;..
Applied Science and Technology: STEM Careers in Two Years
About the title: Jim runs the quality control lab at David Michael & Company, a food flavoring manufacturer. Aliah is a biomedical research technician at The Wistar Institute, a cancer research center in Philadelphia. An..
Are We Changing Planet Earth?
This program presented by Sir David Attenborough discusses the thickening of Earth’s carbon dioxide envelope and, using climate modeling, confirms that fossil fuels are primarily responsible for a global rise in temper..
Are We Still Evolving?
Assume, for the sake of argument, that our species has created everything it needs—all the comfort and protection that technology can provide. Does that mean our biological evolution has come to an end? Not necessarily..
As American as public school: 1900-1950
In 1900, 6% of America's children graduated from high school; by 1945, 51% graduated and 40% went on to college. This program recalls how massive immigration, child labor laws, and the explosive growth of cities fueled s..
As you like it
Shakespeare at his sunniest, posing serious questions in the most lighthearted tone. Is there a "natural difference" between a Duke's daughter and a commoner? Are men really stronger than women? Or is it just society's r..
Asian Values Devalued
As the tiger economies of East Asia turned from boom to bust in the 1990s, the general public was amazed, yet many economists nodded their heads knowingly. This program focuses on the plights of Indonesia, Hong Kong, and..