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Auctioning the Largest Triceratops Fossil Ever Found | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead | PBS - August 5, 2026 - PBS
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Discover the world of dinosaur collecting, a controversial hobby with a booming market. Hear perspectives on the fossil trade from private collectors, paleontologists, and others, as “Big John”—the largest Triceratops fossil ever found—is assembled in Italy and auctioned in France. [Originally aired in 2023]
Jurassic Fortunes | Secrets of the Dead
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Earth's First Apex Predator on Land Wasn't a Dinosaur | Eons: Life and Death on Pangea - July 30, 2026 - PBS
Join @eons hosts Blake and Michelle as they look for fossils at the world-famous Craddock Bone Bed near Seymour, Texas, with researchers from the Whiteside Museum of Natural History. This fossil site tells the story of life on land around 287 million years ago, when Dimetrodon, the first terrestrial apex predator, roamed the supercontinent of Pangea.
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Eons: Life and Death on Pangea
Set during the Permian Period, hundreds of millions of years ago, EONS: LIFE AND DEATH ON PANGEA transports viewers to a world shaped by the supercontinent Pangea, extreme climate shifts, and ecosystems unlike anything seen today. From mega-monsoons and vast deserts to giant terrestrial animals, bizarre marine life, and massive volcanic eruptions, the series traces how Earth reached the brink of ecological collapse, and how life ultimately recovered. The “Great Dying” remains one of the most dramatic examples of how environmental change can reshape life on Earth.
Inside Chicago's Oldest Tavern-Style Pizzeria - July 29, 2026 - PBS
Rosemary Barraco George, 80, is the third generation to run Vito & Nick’s, a Chicago pizza institution on the city’s south side. Known for their cracker-thin crust pizza, it’s called ‘tavern style’ because small square slices fit neatly on a bar napkin. Her father, Nick Barraco, discovered thin-crust pizza in Europe during WWII. Rosemary shares her knowledge about cooking and running a business.
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Capturing America - The Carol Highsmith Story
For more than 40 years, Carol Highsmith wakes up every single day with one mission: to document every nook and cranny of the United States, from its majestic mountains and quirky roadside attractions to its most unforgettable characters, known and unknown.
The Enslaved Man Who Wrote His Own Petition for Freedom - July 27, 2026 - PBS
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Abraham Skipwith was an enslaved man for some of the most celebrated dignitaries in Virginia. He learned to read and write, and eventually wrote his own petition for freedom. After this was granted he went on to become one of the first Black landowners in Virginia.
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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Follow the stories of four Black Americans as they navigate our country’s fight for independence and their individual pursuits of freedom. Discover the stories of James Lafayette, who served as a double agent for the Patriots and helped bring down the British at Yorktown; Harry Washington, who was enslaved by George Washington and escaped Mount Vernon to join the British troops; Elizabeth Freeman, previously known as Mum Bet, who sued one of the most prominent patriots in Massachusetts while living under his roof; and Abraham Peyton Skipwith, an enslaved man who used his proximity to power and his unusual literacy to petition for his own freedom and become one of the first free Black landowners in Richmond, VA.
Vijay Gupta on Being a Child Prodigy | The Drawing Room with Mo Welch - July 24, 2026 - PBS
Virtuoso violinist Vijay Gupta discovered perfect pitch at three and was on Oprah at eight. Now he plays Beethoven on Skid Row — and Hallelujah in Mo’s studio on The Drawing Room.
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The Drawing Room with Mo Welch
What happens when interviews become art projects? Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch invites notable guests to join her at the easel, turning conversations into creative collaborations. This non-traditional PBS series puts Mo’s full talents on display, blending humor, vulnerability, and artistry as she and her guest draw each other out—literally and figuratively.
Pregnancy for Black Women in America | Full Documentary - July 22, 2026 - PBS
Follow the story of three Black women navigating pregnancy within a system not built to protect them. The film "Listen to Me" challenges us to shift the narrative from crisis response to reimagine maternal health as a continuum of care, justice, healing and radical listening.
Every year, Black women in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by maternal health complications and mortality. "Listen to Me" offers an unfiltered, human lens into this crisis—creating space for deeper understanding and critical dialogue.
Listen to Me | Full Documentary
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AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange from
Now celebrating its 18th Season, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange remains the only U.S.-based public media show focused on independent documentaries and narrative films about contemporary life, art and culture found across the African diaspora. Black Public Media (@BlackPublicMedia) supports the development of visionary content creators and distributes stories about the global Black experience to inspire a more equitable and inclusive future. Find more from this series: https://www.pbs.org/show/afropop/
How One Woman's Lawsuit Abolished Slavery - July 20, 2026 - PBS
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Mum Bet, a woman enslaved in Massachusetts, is terrorized by a cruel mistress until she decides to take matters into her own hands. She successfully sues for her own freedom, and the case winds up helping to abolish slavery in the state, completely.
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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Follow the stories of four Black Americans as they navigate our country’s fight for independence and their individual pursuits of freedom. Discover the stories of James Lafayette, who served as a double agent for the Patriots and helped bring down the British at Yorktown; Harry Washington, who was enslaved by George Washington and escaped Mount Vernon to join the British troops; Elizabeth Freeman, previously known as Mum Bet, who sued one of the most prominent patriots in Massachusetts while living under his roof; and Abraham Peyton Skipwith, an enslaved man who used his proximity to power and his unusual literacy to petition for his own freedom and become one of the first free Black landowners in Richmond, VA.
The Real Story of Van Gogh's Ear | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead - July 17, 2026 - PBS
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The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut into his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. But what did he really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles? What was his state of mind? No one has been clear on the details... until now. Bernadette Murphy, a researcher living in Provence, has uncovered definitive evidence.
Even those with a scant knowledge of art know about the moment when artist Vincent van Gogh cut into his ear. The deed was dramatized by Irving Stone in his best-selling novel “Lust for Life,” and portrayed vividly by Kirk Douglas in the 1956 film.
But did Stone get it right? What did van Gogh really do on the fateful night in southern France? Afterwards, there was a successful effort by his family to play down the event. His friend, artist Paul Gauguin, who was present, gave conflicting accounts. Still others tried to profit from his local infamy. Generations have theorized about what really happened, but until now, no one has unearthed the true details. [Originally aired in 2016]
Van Gogh's Ear | Secrets of the Dead
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America Wanted Them Back as Slaves. This British Lord Said No - July 15, 2026 - PBS
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In 1775 Lord Dunmore’s proclamation promised freedom to any enslaved person who would come fight for the British. Thousands of people answered the call. But at the end of the war, the Americans tried to insist that all the enslaved who escaped, must be returned. Lord Dunmore secretly sent ships with thousands of Black British soldiers to Nova Scotia.
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Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Follow the stories of four Black Americans as they navigate our country’s fight for independence and their individual pursuits of freedom. Discover the stories of James Lafayette, who served as a double agent for the Patriots and helped bring down the British at Yorktown; Harry Washington, who was enslaved by George Washington and escaped Mount Vernon to join the British troops; Elizabeth Freeman, previously known as Mum Bet, who sued one of the most prominent patriots in Massachusetts while living under his roof; and Abraham Peyton Skipwith, an enslaved man who used his proximity to power and his unusual literacy to petition for his own freedom and become one of the first free Black landowners in Richmond, VA.
What Was it Like Being Black in America 250 Years Ago? | Full Documentary - July 13, 2026 - PBS
“Becoming American” explores the founding of the United States through the lens of Philadelphia, America’s first capital. From indigenous people and enslaved Africans to lawmakers and artisans, the film reveals how diverse communities shaped a new nation. Though rooted in Philadelphia, this is a shared American story whose debates, ideals, and consequences still resonate today.
Becoming American: Philadelphia's Story | Full Documentary
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Sarah Silverman's Best Advice - July 10, 2026 - PBS
Comedian Sarah Silverman trades her usual punchlines for paintbrushes in this candid chat with Mo. From bad early mentors to honoring her late father, Sarah proves vulnerability and humor go hand in hand.
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