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PBS is heading into fall with a packed lineup of documentaries and specials exploring everything from ancient human creativity to the space race, evolution, and the complicated history of crime and punishment in America.

LeBron’s arrival echoes that of Dr. J; now comes the hard part

Ken Burns, the brilliant documentarian, is fond of repeating a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Burns usually says this in reference to landmark events that shaped the world in which we live, not something so trivial as the fortunes of a pro basketball team.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / November 14

Roush Review: Ken Burns’ Deep Dive Into ‘The American Revolution’

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year, TV’s most eloquent historian, Ken Burns, reminds us in his latest sweeping epic just how grueling the nation’s birth pangs were.

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20 gripping documentaries about devastating natural disasters

The immense power of nature is both terrifying and unforgettable, a feeling the films below capture perfectly. Check them out.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / September 25, 2025

The American Revolution: A New Epic from Ken Burns and Tom Hanks on PBS

The story of America’s founding is one we think we know. This fall, get ready to see the birth of a nation in a whole new light. A landmark television event, “The American Revolution” is set to air on PBS this fall to redefine our understanding of the nation’s formative years.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / July 7, 2025

Ken Burns Speaks Out About About Trump’s Plans to Cut PBS Funding

Renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has spoken out about President Donald Trump‘s plans to cut federal funding for PBS, calling the proposal “shortsighted.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / February 15, 2025

Ken Burns Shares the ‘Tragedy’ of His Filmmaking Roots in the Criterion Closet

The famed documentarian selected "Odd Man Out," "Seven Samurai," and more.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / November 25, 2024

Ken Burns Thinks Leonardo da Vinci Would Be a Filmmaker If He Were Alive Today

The legendary documentarian also described what was the biggest surprise in his journey to bring the Renaissance polymath's life to TV.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / November 23, 2024

‘Leonardo Da Vinci’ Peels Away the Paint — and the Myth — on the Renaissance’s Renaissance Man

Directors Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon tell IndieWire about the visual tricks that opened up the mind of Leonardo Da Vinci in their two-part PBS documentary series.

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The 20 best movies and TV shows about the American Revolution

Even though the Revolutionary War was and is one of the most important events in the history of the United States, it has relatively rarely been imagined on-screen. Nevertheless, several notable movies and TV series, both fictional and nonfictional, have shone a fascinating light on both the Revolutionary War and those who fought in it.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / June 24, 2024

Ken Burns Is Still Telling American Stories, Even with Leonardo da Vinci

Ken Burns discusses his new two-part film on the Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci and how it fits in with his own codex of documentaries.

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Every country music fan needs to read these 18 books

Now nearly 100 years old, country music is a genre with a rich and complex history. It's influenced by gospel, rock n' roll, and the blues, and has been home to a cast of complicated characters throughout the years.

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The 20 most memorable Civil War movies

The American Civil War left many lasting scars in the national psyche, which helps to explain why it has repeatedly proved to be such a popular subject for filmmakers, and it has gained new currency thanks to the forthcoming release of Alex Garland’s aptly titled Civil War.

Entertainment News / IndieWire / February 12, 2024

Ken Burns Tackles First Non-American Subject of His Career in New Doc: Leonardo da Vinci

Guillermo del Toro is among the commentators in the PBS documentary, co-directed by Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon.

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The greatest barrier-breaking African-American moments in MLB history

Black History Month is upon us, and with spring training primed to get started later in the month, it is the perfect time to take a look back at the rich history of the intersection of the sport and the culture. The story of blacks in baseball is a triumphant one that remains relevant and unforgettable to this day.

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Negro Leaguers every fan should know

It's time for Satchel Paige Day in Major League Baseball

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Celebrating 50 Years of PBS (Made Possible By Viewers Like You)

The Public Broadcasting System has long been America's most reliable source of quality educational and informational television programming. For parents,