Thoreau lives at Walden Pond for two years, where he writes two books, travels to Maine, and gets arrested in an act of civil disobedience.

A young Thoreau pursues a career as an author. Disheartened, he retreats to a cabin in the woods to live simply, deliberately—and write.

As hope fades in prison, Edmond meets Abbé Faria, who reveals the secret of a legendary treasure.

A potential rabies outbreak causes panic in Poplar. Trixie cares for a patient in difficult labor.

Creed Chameleon, originally from Waipahu, has spent over two decades rocking the mic, sharing stages with hip-hop legends.

On March 26, 2024, the world collectively gasped as a massive container ship, the Dali, lost control and plowed into the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth.

The Hawaiian Railway Society restores vintage locomotives and takes passengers on a scenic journey over 6.5 miles of restored train tracks starting in ʻEwa, Central Oʻahu. Local artist and designer Jana Lam is a global success but that path wasn’t always clear and Kaua’i police officer Desmond Thain is known for masterful work as a gyotaku, or fish printing artist.

After a triumphant return from sea, Edmond Dantès is betrayed and falsely imprisoned.

Chance encounters throw the lives of rival cousins, Jo and Soames Forsyte, into disarray.

Sister Catherine cares for her first solo patient. The midwives attend a women’s lib meeting.

Diane Paloma’s story is one of resilience and strength, rooted in Hawaiʻi and guided by hula.

During the program, you can phone in a question or leave us a comment on our YouTube.  KĀKOU: Hawaiʻi’s Town Hall also streams live on pbshawaii.org.

For over two centuries, archaeologists have hailed Pompeii as a sophisticated city at the heart of an advanced ancient civilization…

Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, shaped by its history as a global trading hub.

Go behind the scenes of the new MASTERPIECE series inspired by The Forsyte Saga novels.

Hawai‘i filmmaker Ann Marie Kirk partners with historian and surfer John Clark to provide a detailed history of the beaches, surf breaks and shoreline of Diamond Head.

NASA’s Cassini reveals the mysteries of Saturn’s rings—and new hope for life on one of its moons.

Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds.