Not until the early 20th century was Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick first recognized as a literary masterpiece and touted as a cornerstone of modern American literature. Etching of Joseph O.

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / PBS Video app AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space," a new in-depth ...

At a time when America struggled -- often violently -- to sort out the competing claims of democracy and individual gain, Carnegie championed both. He saw himself as a hero of working people, yet he ...

When Henry Kissinger died on Nov. 29, 2023, newspapers devoted pages to his obituary and scores of world leaders praised his legacy. Yet the mere mention of his name can elicit seething contempt or ...

Some people say they love PBS and prove it by quoting Julia Child, Arthur or Call the Midwife. But can they compare to Shane Hunt? In April, Hunt completed his quest to watch every episode of American ...

Jimmy Carter’s story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics, and the film traces his rapid ascent, dramatic fall from grace and unexpected resurrection. In 1980, he was voted out of office ...

The next Mexican president’s years of living in California provide insight into how she will handle key issues in Mexico-Washington ties. By Natalie Kitroeff Reporting from Mexico City In the early ...

GBH is pausing new episodes of American Experience, public television’s signature documentary series about American history, following Congress’ move to zero out federal funding for stations, NPR and ...