An interesting Wikipedia compilation of over 1000 films based on historical facts teaches us many things about history....

Some of cinema’s most visionary filmmakers, writers, and actors have been Jewish-Americans. The same can be said about professional baseball, comedy, politics, and many in the “Greatest Generation,” ...

A furious political leader shouting a message of hate to an adoring audience. A child crying over the massacre of her family. Emaciated men in prison uniforms, starved to the edge of death because of ...

This month’s picks look at an organized-labor fight, a student impostor and a lecturer chronicling racism in America. By Ben Kenigsberg The proliferation of documentaries on streaming services makes ...

“War does not determine who is right—only who is left,” someone once said. War reshapes lives, leaving stories of courage, loss, and survival. Filmmakers have made countless great war movies — but ...

This month’s picks include two disturbing looks at domestic dysfunction, and — on a brighter note — a portrait of a brilliant Leonard Bernstein protégée. By Ben Kenigsberg The proliferation of ...

Martin Luther King Jr.’s courage, hope, and determined commitment to end segregation is why he’s one of the most influential figures of all time. There are plenty of movies to watch on Martin Luther ...

Step back in time to discover the untold stories behind 8 Lake Erie historic lighthouses. Step back in time and discover the untold stories behind Lake Erie’s historic lighthouses. In this episode, ...

Hearing the letters “PBS” can bring back all kinds of TV memories. From the chaotic Muppets of Sesame Street to peaceful paintings of Bob Ross, to the nerdy New Englanders of This Old House (required ...