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An entire country of women jugglers exists in Tonga, where the tradition of Hiko is passed down from mothers to daughters through oral history.
At the end of WWII, a team of experts, including Robert Edsell and historian James Holland, investigates Hermann Göring's missing multi-billion dollar treasure.
Two men are on trial in London for a conspiracy to pass off millions of dollars in fake modern art, including works attributed to famous artists.
Inside the Pergamon and Neues Museums in Berlin, curators tackle complex puzzles and explore artifacts from ancient civilizations.
At the end of WWII, a team of experts, including Robert Edsell and historian James Holland, investigates Hermann Göring's missing multi-billion dollar art collection.
More than 5,000 paintings were created by Canadian artists during World War II to document military life and the home front.
Fifty thousand people live in the entire county where artists and everyday Americans share their views on art and its role in their lives.
The Bardo Museum in Tunisia showcases artifacts from ancient gladiators and highlights the cultural connections between Tunisia and the Star Wars franchise.
Extreme jobs around the world are explored through the experiences of a commercial diver, an extreme makeover artist, and a salt mine sculptor.
At the end of WWII, a team of experts, including Robert Edsell and historian James Holland, investigates Hermann Göring's stolen multi-billion dollar art collection.
The Shroud of Turin measures 14 feet 3 inches long by 3 feet 7 inches wide and bears the faint image of a man with horrific wounds.
At the end of World War II, a team of experts, including Robert Edsell and historian James Holland, investigates Hermann Göring's missing multi-billion dollar art collection.
At the end of World War II, a team of experts, including Robert Edsell and historian James Holland, investigates Hermann Göring's missing multi-billion dollar treasure.
Aboriginal artists can only paint stories that they own, passed down through initiation ceremonies and age grading ceremonies.
At the end of World War II, Allied forces uncovered vast treasures, prompting experts like Robert Edsell and James Holland to investigate Hermann Göring's stolen art collection.
Tim Gunn moderates a discussion featuring Valerie Steele, Lisa Kathleen Graddy, and Tracy Reese on the fashion choices of American First Ladies.
Stratford, Ontario, established its own Shakespearean theatre and festival, showcasing the town's cultural commitment to the playwright's legacy.
Roz Chast, a prominent cartoonist for The New Yorker, reflects on her challenging childhood and the influence of Charles Addams on her humor and storytelling.
Phil Taylor travels to California's Central Valley to paint a portrait of fallen Navy Corpsman James Layton, highlighting the personal stories of military sacrifice.
Sandro Botticelli's extensive artistic exploration of Dante's depiction of hell reveals intricate narratives and symbolism within his Renaissance masterpieces.
A legend from India is brought to life through vibrant animation and music, exploring themes of gods, men, and the cosmos in Ishu Patel's artistic interpretation.
Julian Schnabel reflects on his friendship with Jonas Mekas, highlighting Mekas' influence on avant-garde cinema and his commitment to creative freedom and authenticity.
Federico Fellini's casting process involved a character he created from real-life experiences, reflecting his unique approach to filmmaking.
Violeta Parra's life story unfolds from her impoverished childhood in Chile to her rise as a celebrated singer and folklorist, revealing her complex inner world.
Nazi Germany's systematic art theft during World War II, driven by Hitler and Göring's ideology, led to a decades-long recovery effort by the Allied Monuments Men.
Fab 5 Freddy reflects on his upbringing in New York City, the graffiti scene, and his contributions to hip hop culture, including the film Wild Style and activism with B Noble.
Frederick Douglass, the most photographed American of the 19th century, is examined as a pioneering figure in photography and a theorist of its social impact.
Newfoundland-born artist David Blackwood is examined for his significant contributions to contemporary etching in Canada.
A respected gallery owner in the art world suspects a forgery after purchasing a painting from a well-known artist, prompting a police investigation into art fraud.
Leo Mol, a sculptor who fled the Soviet Union during Hitler's invasion, navigated a life marked by artistic success and personal loss.
Lotte Reiniger, a pioneering German animator, created The Adventures of Prince Achmed in 1926, the oldest surviving feature-length animated film.
Artists and scientists collaborate to reconstruct the appearance and environment of dinosaurs, exploring methods of visualizing a long-extinct world.
Renowned writers and editors share insights into the art of storytelling that has defined the magazine over its 125-year history.
Daniel Dancis, an archivist at the National Archives, discusses the creation of Spanish language posters commissioned during World War II to engage Hispanic Americans.
Art from Santa Fe, New Mexico showcases the region's rich cultural heritage and its influence on American art through diverse styles and historical contexts.
A street poet in Brooklyn writes personalized poems for passersby, blending art and commerce while reflecting on love and truth in her life.
Ava DuVernay highlights Gordon Parks's impact on Hollywood, the significance of his 1969 film The Learning Tree, and the ongoing relevance of his work today.
A painting attributed to Willem de Kooning could be worth $500,000, but experts ultimately determine it is a forgery.
Edward Jones, a powerful figure in Chicago during segregation, wielded significant influence and wealth as the King of Policy Kings.
Four corpses discovered in the Altai Mountains of Siberia in 1948 are preserved natural mummies over 2,000 years old, housed in the State Hermitage Museum.
For over 70 years, Canada has had a legion of superheroes who have entertained generations of comic book fans, yet most are now largely forgotten.
Bruges, a medieval city in Belgium, showcases its rich religious history through landmarks like the Beguinage convents and a stolen Michelangelo masterpiece.
Eight million visitors each year are drawn to the Louvre, largely due to the fame and mystery surrounding the Mona Lisa, which was stolen in 1911.
Laserium started in the early 1970s at the Griffith Park Observatory, becoming the only continuing laser concert in the world.
The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, housed in the Winter Palace, showcases a rich history of art and culture spanning centuries.
Bruno Lohse, appointed by Hermann Göring, played a key role in the theft of over 30,000 artworks from French Jews during World War II.
