Arts & Music
Human Nature
An international group of artists explore fundamental questions around what it means to be human.
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Stories from the Stage
Heart First
We’re taught to protect the heart – until love asks us to lead with it.
Austin City Limits
Leon Thomas
Newly minted two-time 2026 Grammy Award-winner Leon Thomas delivers hits from album "Mutt."
Sound Field
The Black Parade Would've Been a Hit in 1820
What do My Chemical Romance and Beethoven have in common? The answer: Romanticism.
Art21
Human Nature
An international group of artists explore fundamental questions around what it means to be human.
Craft in America
WEST episode
WEST celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade in the American west.
Articles & Interviews
HENRY DAVID THOREAU | KEN BURNS
Henry David Thoreau’s Famous Works
Henry David Thoreau was one of the most influential American writers of the 19th century. Explore his most famous works of writing and iconic quotes.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
What Makes a Musical?
Have you ever wondered what makes a musical a musical? There's more to it than you might think!
Art21
What is Contemporary Art? | Explained by Art21 on PBS
Do you feel intimidated by contemporary art? Art21 explains how to understand contemporary art using examples from their upcoming 12th season on PBS.
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Michelangelo's Famous Works: Breathing Life into Stone
Michelangelo, one of the most celebrated figures of the Renaissance, pioneered a life of artistry and innovation.
AMERICAN MASTERS
Five musical genres Brenda Lee mastered
Throughout her extraordinary career, Brenda Lee has transcended genre boundaries.
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Documentaries About Pioneering Black Artists
We could all use some inspiration in our lives and this collection of documentaries and performances featuring pioneering Black artists will do just that.
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10 PBS Shows You Didn't Know Were Adapted from Books
Spend some time reading your favorite books, or by watching their adaptations on PBS.
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Exploring the lives of Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael
Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty shows how the greatest artworks of all time were born of an era of war, rivalry and bloodshed.
AMERICAN MASTERS
Hazel Scott was a force for Black experimental music
Why did Hazel Scott drift into obscurity despite her contributions to experimental music, art and civil rights?
GREAT PERFORMANCES
The Violin: An Individual Voice
Julian Rhee on his relationship with his violin, a 1699 Stradivarius titled “The Lady Tennant.”
LEONARDO DA VINCI | KEN BURNS
Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting
The Mona Lisa is much more than just a painting, it's a cultural icon. Learn how Leonardo da Vinci created this iconic image and why it's so famous.
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Meet the Musicians In 'Southern Storytellers'
Southern Storytellers celebrates Southern identity through the eyes of contemporary creators of literature, music, film and television.
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The Dazzling, Daring History of Disco
Take a journey into the heart of disco to learn where this genre came from, where it went and how it’s still impacting the world today.
AMERICAN MASTERS
How does art help communicate the climate crisis?
Through paintings, watercolors and other mediums, artists and scientists are creatively addressing the impacts of climate change.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Kenny Leon on Hamlet, Directing, And More
We spoke with Tony-winning director Kenny Leon of both "Hamlet" and "Purlie Victorious" about the similarities between the two shows and how he approached them.
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Learn How to Craft with PBS
Whether knitting, pottery, sewing or painting - learn the art of crafting with PBS.
Art in the 21st Century
‘Everyday Icons’ in Art: An Educators' Guide
Explore a guide for planning lessons, facilitating discussions, and introducing Art21: Season 11 to students.
INTERACTIVE
Exploring Li Cheng's A Solitary Temple Amid Clearing Peaks
Simon Schama explores A Solitary Temple Amid Clearing Peaks, attributed to one of the first great masters of landscape art, Li Cheng.
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Explore the Wonderful World of Jazz
Experience the passion of the Jazz Age as we learn about the musicians who shaped the genre and watch them perform.
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10 Influential Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
A selection of 10 Asian American & Pacific Islander authors who wrote influential stories across genres of poetry, fiction, fantasy, memoir, and theater.
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10 Iconic Latino Music Artists to Add To Your Next Playlist
What are you listening to this Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month? You want rock? Salsa? Jazz? Reggaeton? This list of musical super estrellas has it all.
NATIVE AMERICA
'We are here. We are present.' Native DJs Defy Genre
A new sound has emerged from American Indigenous communities, one equal parts fresh and familiar.
Ken Burns | Hemingway
Hemingway and Masculinity
Scholars and writers on masculinity in the works of Hemingway.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Sandbox Percussion Breaks Down Andy Akiho’s “Pillar V”
Recipients of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant Award, Sandbox Percussion has sought to expand the breadth of percussion as an art form.
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