Absolute Zero
Views: 323,402See the full episode at video.pbs.org What is cold? How do you achieve it, and how cold can it get? www.pbs.org
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The Way of the Samurai
Views: 277,983www.pbs.org - Tokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years.
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Secrets of the Parthenon
Views: 219,806See the full episode at video.pbs.org For 25 centuries, the Parthenon has been shot at, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its sculptures, and disfigured by misguided restorations. Now, a team of architects and engineers is investigating the many mysteries of this icon of Western Civilization: How did the ancient Greeks design and build their masterpiece so quickly? www.pbs.org
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VIDEO GAMES LIVE Civilization IV PBS
Views: 446,160The Video Games Live orchestra and choir perform the theme from "Civilization IV" in this excerpt from the new "Video Games Live" PBS special. VGL, coming to TV for the first time in summer 2010 on PBS, is an immersive concert event featuring music from the biggest video games of all time. Filmed in New Orleans with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and choir, watch as top musicians from around the world perform along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, guitarists, percussionists, live action and unique interactive segments to create an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. The PBS special -- consisting of never before televised live musical performances from the Mario, Zelda, Sonic, Halo, Warcraft, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, God of War, Civilization, Chrono Cross, StarCraft and Guitar Hero franchises, and a musical journey through classic gaming -- premieres July 31, 2010 and airs throughout August onPBS stations (check your local listings at pbs.org ). Edited by Kevin Moy. Support your local PBS station now -- you make it possible for your PBS station to offer amazing performances and the opportunity to discover something new every day, whether on TV or online. To donate to your local PBS station, visit pbs.org
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Battle of the XPlanes
Views: 92,557www.pbs.org - NOVA goes behind the doors of BoeingÕs Phantom Works and LockheedÕs legendary Skunk Works to record classified meetings, flies the most revolutionary planes, and examines the high-stakes battle to build the most capable and versatile fighter ever createdÑthe Joint Strike Fighter.
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BILL MOYERS JOURNAL David Simon Part 1 of 2 PBS
Views: 125,779www.pbs.org Buy the DVD: www.shoppbs.org From crime beat reporter for the BALTIMORE SUN to award-winning screenwriter of HBOs critically-acclaimed The Wire, David Simon talks with Bill Moyers about inner-city crime and politics, storytelling and the future of journalism today.This show aired April 17, 2009. Bill Moyers Journal airs Fridays at 9 pm on PBS (check local listings). For more: www.pbs.org
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Marathon Challenge
Views: 54,617See the full episode at video.pbs.org Every year thousands of athletes from across the globe flock to Boston to run the cityÕs marathon, known worldwide as the ultimate test of stamina and endurance. But how do you run 26 miles if you have trouble making it around the block? With good coaching, discipline, and lots of group support, as NOVA shows when it follows 13 sedentary people through a nine-month regimen designed to prepare them for the grueling Boston Marathon. www.pbs.org
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BILL MOYERS JOURNAL David Simon Part 2 of 2 PBS
Views: 34,708PBS www.pbs.org From crime beat reporter for the BALTIMORE SUN to award-winning screenwriter of HBOs critically-acclaimed The Wire, David Simon talks with Bill Moyers about inner-city crime and politics, storytelling and the future of journalism today.This show aired April 17, 2009. Bill Moyers Journal airs Fridays at 9 pm on PBS (check local listings). For more: www.pbs.org
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Downton Abbey Season 2 A Special QA with the Cast ...
Views: 111,286Find answers to some of fans' most popular questions in this special panel with the cast of "Downton Abbey," filmed at a screening in New York City in Dec. 2011. www.pbs.org
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The FourWinged Dinosaur
Views: 96,625See the full episode at video.pbs.org Long ago in the age of dinosaurs, a volcano in eastern China erupted and buried a host of strange creatures in ash, creating exquisite fossils that preserved a big surprise--many dinosaurs were covered in feathers. In The Four-Winged Dinosaur, NOVA investigates the most bizarre of these feathered dinosaurs, which has rekindled a fierce, decades-long debate over the origin of bird flight. www.pbs.org
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NOW A Tribute To Kurt Vonnegut PBS
Views: 132,531Buy the DVD: www.shoppbs.org As a tribute to Kurt Vonnegut, the literary icon who passed away April 11, 2007, NOW proudly shares one of his last broadcast television interviews. On our October 7, 2005 program, NOW Host David Brancaccio interviews Vonnegut about his life and the current state of American democracy. With his classic wit, the legendary author of CAT'S CRADLE and SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE delivers some choice words for our parties, our system, and our president. For more information about this episode of NOW, and to see the *entire* interview visit www.pbs.org . To find out when NOW airs on PBS in your area, check local listings or www.pbs.org http:..www.pbs.org/now
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The Medici Pope
Views: 88,654www.pbs.org - Giovanni de' Medici becomes Pope Leo X in 1513 and begins to sell indulgences to restore papal funds; Martin Luther protests the selling of indulgences.
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PLAYING FOR CHANGE PEACE THROUGH MUSIC Stand By M...
Views: 368,331Musicians from around the world perform an amazing rendition of "Stand By Me" in the new PBS special PLAYING FOR CHANGE: PEACE THROUGH MUSIC. Playing for Change is a multimedia effort to unite musicians and vocalists from diverse parts of the globe while seeking to immerse audiences in a movement to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music. Using mobile audio/video units, technicians traveled the world, recording local musicians outdoors in towns and cities worldwide. In addition, musicians from all over the world are now brought together to perform benefit concerts that build music and art schools in communities in need. The special premieres August 1 and airs throughout August 2009 on most PBS stations. Check local listings for dates and times in your area at pbs.org. You can help PBS continue to offer everyone — from every walk of life — the opportunity to experience amazing performances and explore new ideas through television and online content. To donate, please visit www.pbs.org
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Lord of the Ants
Views: 686,723See the full episode at video.pbs.org Every so often a giant emerges on the stage of science, someone who transcends the narrow boundaries of a particular line of research and alters our perspective on the world. EO Wilson is such a man. www.pbs.org
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In Performance at the White House Five Long Years...
Views: 61,736See the full show at video.pbs.org Watch Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Gary Clark Jr., and Mick Jagger perform "Five Long Years" at In Performance at the White House: Red, White & Blues. Hosted by President and Mrs. Obama, the evening will pay homage to the great figures of the Blues and the songs they made famous by tracing the influence of the Blues on modern American music from soul to rock'n'roll. Taped on February 21, this concert honors the musical form that sprang from the Mississippi Delta and flourished in the Westside of Chicago. Airs on PBS Monday, February 27th at 9p.m. ET.
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The Day My God Died
Views: 917,807www.pbs.org - An unforgettable look at young girls in Bombay whose lives are shattered by the child sex trade.
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Steampunk Off Book PBS
Views: 114,122Subscribe to the new Off Book channel at www.youtube.com Steampunk art evokes an alternate reality where steam is the primary source of power. Technology, though highly advanced, has taken on a very different look and feel, and fashion is heavily influenced by Victorian styles. In this episode, we explore the Steampunk aesthetic and art movement. We speak with a Steampunk artist, a composer who created an entire piece of music inspired by Steampunk, and a performing arts collective whose work falls naturally into this intriguing world. Featuring: Joey Marsocci aka Dr Grymm: www.drgrymmlaboratories.net Third Rail Projects: thirdrailprojects.com David Bruce, Composer: www.davidbruce.net Ensemble ACJW: www.carnegiehall.org Additional Art By: www.flickr.com www.flickr.com www.flickr.com www.flickr.com danielproulx.blogspot.com urbandon.blogspot.com cyborgnecromancer.deviantart.com www.etsy.com www.instructables.com robinlatkovich.com acidkitty3.deviantart.com shirtoid.com ericpoulton.blogspot.com http chadheird.com Music by Anitek: www.jamendo.com Follow Off Book: Twitter: @pbsoffbook Tumblr: pbsarts.tumblr.com Produced by Kornhaber Brown: www.kornhaberbrown.com
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A Walk To Beautiful
Views: 97,687See the full episode at video.pbs.org A difficult journey that begins in loneliness and shame for thousands of Ethiopian women ends in a productive new life and hope for the future in this award-winning film. www.pbs.org
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PBS PREVIEWS NATIONAL PARKS Extended Preview PBS
Views: 75,891www.pbs.org Buy the DVD: www.shoppbs.org PBS brings you a preview of the newest Ken Burns documentary series, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICAS BEST IDEA. The 12-hour, six-part documentary series, directed by Burns and co-produced with his longtime colleague, Dayton Duncan, who also wrote the script, is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. Coming in September, Only on PBS. Premieres Sunday, September 27th, 2009 (check local listings) Buy the DVD: www.shoppbs.org
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Chiefs
Views: 39,161www.pbs.org - CHIEFS explores the struggles of Native American basketball players at Wyoming Indian High School.
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CARRIER Flight Deck Danger PBS
Views: 88,578Help ustell stories like CARRIER on-air and online. Support PBS www.pbs.org Chief Patrick Reynolds describes some of the dangerous aspects of the flight deck on the USS Nimitz. CARRIER follows a core group of participants aboard the USS Nimitz, from the elite fighter pilots to the youngest sailors and everyone in between, as they navigate personal conflicts around their jobs, families, faith, patriotism, love and the war on terror. CARRIER premieres Sunday-Thursday, April 27-May 1, 2008, 9:00-11:00 pm ET on PBS (check local listings). For more information, visit www.pbs.org
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Masterpiece Sherlock Series 2 A Special QA with t...
Views: 12,181Find answers to some of fans' most popular questions in this special panel with Masterpiece Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch, co-creator Steven Moffat and producer Sue Vertue, filmed at a screening in New York City in May 2012. www.pbs.org
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Lost King of the Maya
Views: 86,832www.pbs.org - In an ancient Mayan arena, enemies of notorious King Yax KÕuk Mo square off in a ball game that appears much like modern soccer. But in this fateful contest, winners liveÑand losers lose their heads.
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Years of Eruption
Views: 55,107www.pbs.org - Rival generals fight for control in Rome; Mount Vesuvius erupts; Emperor Trajan expands the empire.
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In Performance at the White House Gary Clark Jr C...
Views: 69,826See the full show at video.pbs.org Watch Gary Clark Jr. perform Catfish Blues at In Performance at the White House: Red, White & Blues. Hosted by President and Mrs. Obama, the evening will pay homage to the great figures of the Blues and the songs they made famous by tracing the influence of the Blues on modern American music from soul to rock'n'roll. Taping on February 21, this concert honors the musical form that sprang from the Mississippi Delta and flourished in the Westside of Chicago. Airs on PBS Monday, February 27th at 9p.m. ET.
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Product Design Off Book PBS
Views: 28,321Subscribe to the new Off Book channel at www.youtube.com We swim in an ocean of products. Behind each one, there is someone (hopefully) thinking about the way we experience it. In this episode of Off Book, we explore three aspects of product design: build quality and engineering fundamentals, humanism and sustainability, and speculation on the future of the product experience. In discussion with the 4th generation owner of a classic brand, a brilliant designer of socially progressive products, and an MIT researcher looking to revolutionize the product experience through 3D printing, we'll capture a sense of the values and challenges in the contemporary world of product design. Featuring: Dr. Harvey Moscot, Moscot Eyewear Yves Behar, Fuseproject Peter Schmitt, MIT Personal Robotics Group Special Footage Credits: Makerbot Industries Follow Off Book: Twitter: @pbsoffbook Tumblr: pbsarts.tumblr.com Produced by Kornhaber Brown: www.kornhaberbrown.com Music by Tryad, tryad.org Transient, http Anitek, www.jamendo.com Silence, www.jamendo.com
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Typography Off Book PBS
Views: 134,060Subscribe to the new Off Book channel at www.youtube.com Type is everywhere. Every print publication, website, movie, advertisement and public message involves the creation or selection of a fitting typeface. Online, a rich and artistic typographical culture exists, where typefaces are created and graphic design seeps in to every image. In episode 2 of Off Book, typeface designers Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones outline the importance of selecting the right font to convey a particular feeling. Graphic designer Paula Scher talks about building identity in messaging, while Eddie Opara uses texture to create reaction. Infographic designers Julia Vakser and Deroy Peraza map complicated data sets into digestible imagery, mixing color, graphics and type. www.pbs.org Artists: Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones, Typeface Designers Paula Scher, Designer Eddie Opara, Designer Deroy Peraza and Julia Vakser, Designers Music by: VLOOPER: vlooper.bandcamp.com Anitek: www.myspace.com Reno Project: soundcloud.com Stidiek: www.myspace.com Hinariku216: soundcloud.com Follow Off Book: Twitter: @pbsoffbook Tumblr: pbsarts.tumblr.com Produced by Kornhaber Brown: www.kornhaberbrown.com
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MARK TWAIN PRIZE Modern Man PBS
Views: 257,499www.pbs.org Taped at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on November 10, the 90-minute 2008 Mark Twain Prize honoring George Carlin features tributes and comic testimonials from a star-studded cast including Richard Belzer, Lewis Black, Margaret Cho, Ben E. King, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Joan Rivers, Garry Shandling, Jon Stewart, and Lily Tomlin. The Eleventh Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize will air on PBS stations nationwide on Wednesday, February 4, at 9pm ET. www.pbs.org
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NATURE Behind the Scenes of Hummingbirds PBS
Views: 990,479See the full episode at video.pbs.org We all have preconceived ideas about what hummingbirds' lives are like, but so much of their world is imperceptible to the human eye. Filmmaker Ann Prum describes the breakthrough science and latest technologies that allowed her and the crew to reveal incredible new insights about these aerial athletes. "Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air" aired on PBS Wednesday, September 28, 2011 and waspart of the 28th season of the Peabody and Emmy award-winning series produced by Thirteen in association with WNET.ORG for PBS. Major support provided by Canon USA Inc. www.pbs.org
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The Will of the Shogun
Views: 93,368www.pbs.org - The grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners.
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BILL MOYERS JOURNAL Preview Wendell Potter pt 1 ...
Views: 32,941www.pbs.org Meet Wendell Potter. Bill Moyers interviews former health insurance industry executive Wendell Potter, who left the field after almost 20 years to become a health reform advocate. Check out Potters personal story here and tune in to Bill Moyers Journal, Friday, July 10, 2009 at 9PM on PBS (check local listings www.pbs.org ) for his experiences inside the health insurance industry, their work fighting a public option, and the insurance companies close ties to Washington. The entire interview will be available after broadcast at www.pbs.org/moyers www.pbs.org
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