Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music. COUNTRY MUSIC features never-before-seen footage and photographs, plus interviews with more than 80 country music artists. The eight-part series...

When celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell sat down with veteran journalist Bill Moyers for a discussion about his life's work, the nation was captivated. The series brought Campbell's theories into popular culture and led to a bestselling companion book. Includes six episodes.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. presents an examination of one of the most consequential and least understood chapters in U.S. history when, after the Civil War, the nation struggled to reunite North and South while living up to the promise of citizenship for millions of freed African Americans.

This two-disc DVD includes the new Rick Steves' Europe public television programs. Included are ten half-hour episodes, ranging from Estonia to Bosnia to Morocco, along with a one-hour special on Spain's Andalucia. Featured shows: Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain; Croatia: Adriatic Delights; Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips; The Best of Slovenia; Granada, Cordoba and Spain's Costa del Sol; Andalucia, Gibraltar, and Tangier; Norway's West: Fjords,...

Peaceful, intelligent, friendly beings that swim as if they own the sea, dolphins have long evoked humans affection and fascination, but still little is known about them. Viewers will get a fresh look at the world of the dolphins and meet up with scientists who will provide a better understanding of them. See what happened 50 million years ago when wolf-like mammals evolved into the family of dolphins, porpoises, and killer whales. Contains five episodes....

The first accurate non-stop voyage from Earth to the edge of the Universe using a single, unbroken shot through the use of spectacular CGI technology. Building on images taken from the Hubble telescope.

An exciting collection of some of the most hilarious stand-up comedians of all-time!

"Prepare to be transported to strange worlds within worlds where it seems as if Nature has thrown the rule book out the window. Go in for a closer look, and see how the magic of evolution and the forces of nature have together shaped eccentric animals, eclectic lifestyles, and unorthodox patterns of behavior. Includes 6 episodes"--Science Channel web page.

This documentary series explores the history of science and how we found our place in the cosmos.

North Atlantic right whales are among the planet’s most critically endangered large ocean mammals. With fewer than 350 remaining as of 2023, they could be extinct within 20 years. But teams of marine biologists and whale rescuers are determined to help save the species. Follow their efforts and get a glimpse into the lives of these giants of the sea and their prospects for survival.