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The River with Animals Found Nowhere Else | Full Episode | The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West - June 17, 2026 - PBS
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At the end of Lalin, the Kimberley’s intense hot dry season, parched wallabies face peril to reach water in rivers ruled by fearsome saltwater crocodiles. When heat and humidity peak, frill-necked lizards battle for mates under skies rippling with lightning. Wilakarra (the rainy season), returns life to the Kimberley and revives the mighty Martuwarra/Fitzroy River, where Nyikina man and actor Mark Coles Smith launches a rafting expedition to explore its remote reaches. Tiny jacana chicks learn the ropes in the wetlands and frill-necked lizard hatchlings emerge, joining the host of new life born in the wet season.
River of Life | The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West
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The Kimberley: Australia’s Wild West
This three-part series captures never-before-seen footage of The Kimberley, Australia’s remote northwest region, from a First Nations perspective, chronicling a year of extreme tropical seasons to reveal the stories hidden within the rugged landscape.
The Kimberley spans over 400,000 square kilometers of tropical wilderness, including turquoise coastlines, towering gorges, sandy deserts and sprawling savanna. The harsh, inaccessible terrain hides remarkable biodiversity, from the fearsome crocodiles who rule the rivers, to the marsupial gliders who soar over the savanna, to the hundreds of thousands of migratory shorebirds who travel from all over the planet to feed on the rich coastline. This near-pristine corner of the world is vital refuge for countless creatures. It is also the frontline of biodiversity conservation, where Traditional Owners and ecologists are working together to save the species who call the Kimberley home.
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Banjo’s Most Famous Song is Secretly Racist | Short Documentary - June 16, 2026 - PBS
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A novice banjoist embarks on a journey to uncover the instrument’s overlooked Black origins. Through lessons, history, and community, she confronts the banjo’s complex legacy, culminating in a celebratory jam session that reconnects past and present. Directed by Candace Mae.
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For all the wonders of the South — the food, the music, the people, the land — the collective heritage of the region is complicated, to say the least. But the ability to witness and understand that complexity and foster empathy is more important than ever. Which is why REEL SOUTH exists. @reelsouthdocs is a PBS documentary series that showcases authentic and inspiring stories which unearth the spirit of the South today. With every film, the series explores the multifaceted layers of Southern life across themes of social justice, cultural experience, environmental challenges, and more. REEL SOUTH aims to leverage our region’s rich storytelling tradition as a catalyst for positive change and deeper understanding — in the American South and beyond.
REEL SOUTH is co-produced by PBS North Carolina, South Carolina ETV, and Louisiana Public Broadcasting and produced in association with Alabama Public Television, South Florida PBS, Tennessee Public Television Council, and WABE.
What Archaeologists Found Under Cairo | Full Episode | Ancient Invisible Cities - June 15, 2026 - PBS
Archaeologist Darius Arya uses the latest scanning technology to reveal the historical secrets of Cairo and Ancient Egypt. He explores the Great Pyramid of Giza and the first pyramid ever built. He also explores a hidden Roman fortress and discovers a well deep in the rock below the Arabic citadel of Saladin. [Originally aired in 2018]
Cairo | Ancient Invisible Cities
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Ancient Invisible Cities
Professor @DariusArya explores the hidden secrets of three of the most fascinating cities of the ancient world: Cairo, Athens and Istanbul. 3D scans allow us to view the architectural jewels of these cities as they've never been seen before.
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This Indigenous composer's music defies boundaries | Stankface Standing Soldier | In The Making - June 11, 2026 - PBS
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Watch as Oglala Lakota artist, musician, and composer Mato Wayuhi, known for his work on Reservation Dogs, draws on ancestral knowledge to inform his present artistic processes and visions for the future.
Mato Wayuhi: Stankface Standing Soldier
Directed by Josiah Jones
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Ben Franklin's Bones | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead | PBS - June 10, 2026 - PBS
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In November 1997, when the skeletal remains of at least 28 bodies were unearthed in the basement of an elegant townhouse, police feared it was the work of a serial killer. But when research indicated the bones actually dated to the mid-1700s, the implications became even more dramatic. This was no ordinary house: 36 Craven Street was the former residence of Benjamin Franklin. [Originally aired in 2015]
Ben Franklin's Bones | Secrets of the Dead
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Why Athens Built Its Strangest Temple | Full Episode | Ancient Invisible Cities - June 8, 2026 - PBS
Professor Darius Arya uses scanning technology to reveal the hidden secrets of ancient Athens. From the buildings on the Acropolis to the silver mines and quarries beyond the city, he investigates the story of the city that gave the world democracy. [Originally aired in 2018]
Athens | Ancient Invisible Cities
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Why Loneliness Might Be Killing You | Full Documentary - June 1, 2026 - PBS
Scientists now link friendship to a remarkable range of benefits—both physical and mental: lower blood pressure, stronger immunity, reduced dementia risk, better sleep, and longer life. But technology and the pace of contemporary life threaten our ability to connect. Cutting-edge science reveals how isolation can harm us, while meaningful relationships can heal.
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Wired for Connection | Full Documentary
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Wired for Connection
Examine the biological imperative for social bonding, contrasting our evolutionary need for connection with the rising paradox of modern isolation in the digital age. Featuring groundbreaking research, from primate field studies to advanced neuroscience, the film reveals the physiological toll of disconnection across the human lifespan, linking loneliness directly to conditions such as heart disease, immune dysfunction, and cognitive decline. It also showcases how meaningful relationships can heal.
A widely-circulated report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently revealed that chronic loneliness impacts our physical health as severely as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day, yet skepticism remains regarding the urgency of this public health threat.
Jamey Johnson sings "Lead Me Home" | National Memorial Day Concert 2026 - May 29, 2026 - PBS
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Country music singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson performs a moving version of his song "Lead Me Home" at the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert. The song originally appeared on his 2006 debut album "The Dollar".@jameyjohnsonofficial is also a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
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Crafting ancestors from cardboard | Warren King: King of Cardboard | In The Making - May 28, 2026 - PBS
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Follow Warren King as he transforms cardboard into intricate sculptural reflections of his Chinese-American family’s immigration and his path from engineer to artist. Preparing for a Wisconsin homecoming show, King explores belonging through art.
Warren King: King of Cardboard
Directed by Curtis Chin
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China's Ancient Bronze Age Kingdom | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead | PBS - May 27, 2026 - PBS
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A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan – remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1986. More than 10,000 unusual items have been found at the site which experts believe may be as archaeologically important as the Terracotta Army of Xi'an. Could this be the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom?
China's Bronze Kingdom | Secrets of the Dead
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The Bats Saving Mexico's Mezcal Industry 🦇 | Shared Planet - May 26, 2026 - PBS
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Bats have long had a bad reputation. Dr. Rodrigo Medellín, one of the world's top bat experts, is working with mezcal producers in Mexico to prove that bats are essential pollinators of the agave plant. Without them, the entire industry is at risk so they might just be what saves your favorite drink.
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Shared Planet
See inspiring stories of people and wildlife flourishing together, celebrating the unique benefits of making room for nature. In an age of serious environmental challenges, this four-part global series offers a look at an alternative and more hopeful future. The series spans dozens of countries and features individuals from all walks of life interacting with nature in innovative ways. Each story explores how people and wildlife can thrive together in every ecosystem — from oceans to forests, from megacities to grasslands.
What Was a Mountain Lion Doing in Hollywood? | Shared Planet - May 20, 2026 - PBS
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The mountain lion known as P-22 became one of the most beloved animals in America after crossing two ten-lane freeways to live in LA's Griffith Park. Meet Miguel Ordeñana, the biologist who discovered him, and explore how one wild cat inspired the construction of the world's largest wildlife overpass.
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The Spy Who Betrayed Benjamin Franklin | Lucy Worsley Investigates - May 19, 2026 - PBS
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By 1776, George Washington was losing the Revolution. Benjamin Franklin's secret mission to Paris was America's last hope...but a spy inside his inner circle was reporting everything back to King George III. Was Franklin's mission successful, or was it thwarted by the spy? Lucy Worsley uncovers the answer.
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More about: Lucy Worsley Investigates
Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues. For over two decades, Lucy Worsley OBE served as the Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces in the U.K. She's the author of popular books about Jane Austen and Queen Victoria as well as the Sunday Times no. 1 bestselling biography of Agatha Christie. She is the host of dozens of PBS specials and series including LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES, LUCY WORSLEY’S HOLMES VS. DOYLE, AGATHA CHRISTIE: LUCY WORSLEY ON THE MYSTERY QUEEN, LUCY WORSLEY’S ROYAL MYTHS AND SECRETS, and many others.
The Lost Art of Building Hale Structures in Hawaiʻi | Kūkulu | In The Making - May 14, 2026 - PBS
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Follow Aliah and Kēhau as they take on the male-dominated practice of building Hawaiian hale, traditional thatched structures — a personal and political effort as they reclaim cultural traditions nearly lost to colonial erasure.
Aliah Irvine & Kēhau Kapua’a: Kūkulu
Directed by Aukai Ligairi
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