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Paul Elam, founder of A Voice for Men, claims men are the majority of the homeless, suicides, and school dropouts in America.
Women in Kathikera village learn to produce biodegradable sanitary pads, aiming to improve feminine hygiene and challenge menstrual taboos in their community.
Five years of conflict in Aleppo are documented through the eyes of a journalist and mother raising her daughter amid the Syrian Civil War.
More than 2,000 people were interviewed across 60 countries for a documentary that features their stories against a backdrop of aerial footage.
Twenty years after a series of outtakes from a Winnebago sales video went viral, filmmaker Ben Steinbauer tracks down the man behind the infamous clips.
Dilawar, an Afghan taxi driver, died after being beaten for days at Bagram Air Base, with his death certificate marked "homicide."
Camp Jened opened in 1971 as a summer camp for teens with disabilities, becoming a catalyst for future disability rights advocates like Judith Heumann.
Over 80,000 musical instruments are maintained in a downtown Los Angeles warehouse for local public school students by craftspeople specializing in repairs.
Urban life in the United States contrasts sharply with natural landscapes, revealing the effects of technology on society and the environment through visuals and Philip Glass's music.
An 11-year-old boy in Baghdad becomes an apprentice to a garage owner after losing his father in the conflict.
Post World War II Jewish refugees faced significant challenges from liberation to the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948.
3,600 Lost Boys of Sudan, including John Bul Dau, Daniel Abul Pach, and Panther Bior, resettled in the United States after years of fleeing war and violence.
The Big Comfy Couch, a beloved Canadian children's show, is explored for its cultural impact and memorable characters in this engaging episode of DefunctTV.
Bashar, a cab driver in Damascus, shares his experiences of war, loss, and resilience while guiding a visitor through the city's historic landmarks and cuisine.
Under the Umbrella Tree, a beloved Canadian puppet show, is explored through its history and cultural impact in this engaging retrospective.
Music's impact on culture and society is explored through ten fascinating facts that highlight its significance across various genres and eras.
A group of modders creates a comprehensive bug-fixing patch for Skyrim, sparking controversy and community backlash that escalates over time.
Oobi, a beloved children's show featuring barehanded puppetry, emerged from the collaboration between Nickelodeon and the Children's Television Workshop on Noggin.
Celebration City, an abandoned themed amusement park in Branson, Missouri, highlights the rise and fall of ambitious entertainment ventures in the 20th century.
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman, a PBS Kids Go! reality game show, is explored through its history and impact in this engaging episode of DefunctTV.
Carmen Sandiego's franchise history is explored, focusing on the iconic PBS game show that captivated audiences with its educational adventures.
Trabzonspor, the only non-Istanbul football club to challenge Turkey's elite, ignited a passionate fanbase as they sought their first title in 38 years.
A group of forum users experiences chaos and mismanagement as their collaborative colony simulation game spirals into disarray and eventual failure.
After five years of searching, the filmmaker discovers that a stylized symbol resembling the letter S is recognized globally but lacks a clear origin.
PBS Kids animated series Dragon Tales is examined through its history and impact on children's programming in this engaging episode of DefunctTV.
Native American cuisine, rooted in 10,000 years of history, remains underrepresented in the U.S. despite its rich cultural significance and flavors.
On January 4, 2012, a user on 4chan posted an image that initiated one of the most elaborate scavenger hunts in internet history.
The 90's PBS puppet show, The Puzzle Place, is examined for its cultural impact and legacy in this episode of DefunctTV.
The Liverbirds, formed in Liverpool in 1962, were one of the first all-girl rock bands, challenging the male-dominated music scene of the time.
Disney's Living Character Initiative aimed to revolutionize theme parks with interactive robots, but its execution raises questions about the future of entertainment.
A buried potato is used to cure warts in the folk medicine practices of Louisiana's bayous, where healers known as traiteurs offer herbal remedies and rituals.
A team of scientists at a UK forensic pathology lab attempts to mummify Alan Billis, a taxi driver, to unlock ancient Egyptian preservation techniques.
A nonprofit community bank in Little Rock, Arkansas, aims to reduce the racial wealth gap by providing financial services to marginalized communities.
Real Betis fans, known for their eccentricity and passion, celebrate their team's chance to win the Copa de Rey final after a 17-year trophy drought!
The Bogdanoff brothers, once infamous for dubious Ph.Ds, gained notoriety for their bizarre antics involving a sock puppet army that perplexed physicists.
In a world increasingly reliant on automation, engineers and innovators explore the unintended consequences of creating limitless robotic systems.
Sally Schmitt was one of the first California cooks to create real California food and reflects on her life and career after the death of filmmaker Ben Proudfoot's father.
The crank-powered hurdy gurdy, known for its unique droning sound, has roots in history that reveal its influence on modern music culture.
Mousercise, a fitness program launched by Disney in the 1980s, combined exercise with beloved characters to promote health and fun for children.
Toys "R" Us in Times Square, once a vibrant flagship store, is explored for its history and impact on retail culture in this engaging episode.
Tatiana Aya Tupinambá recounts her first experience with Ayahuasca, which led her to return to the Amazon rainforest after years of living in New York.
Mount Hermon serves as a focal point for exploring archaeological and biblical traditions linked to Qasr Antar and Caesarea Philippi, alongside Sir Charles Warren's investigations.
The Wiggly history of the defunct Big Red Car Ride at Dreamworld in Australia is explored through insights and anecdotes from various theme park experts.
Thirteen sections depict the aftermath of the Gulf War in Kuwait, focusing on the oil fires that blacken the sky and scar the land.
A debate featuring nine individuals-vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores-explores ethical meat consumption, veganism's future, and societal attitudes towards vegans.
In late 1934, animators from Walt Disney Studios gathered after hours at the studio's headquarters in Silverlake, Los Angeles, for a presentation by Walt Disney.
Kahlil Greene explores five significant yet overlooked stories that shaped New Orleans' history, including its connections to voodoo, torture, and piracy.
Subway graffiti artists in New York City created over 1,000 unique tags and murals during the late 1970s and early 1980s, transforming urban landscapes.
