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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
The Foundation
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
An inspiring story of lives changed by philanthropy led by Penn State Students.
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
Many buildings we use today are serving very different purposes than first intended.
Old Spaces, New Places
Episode 4 | The God of Shadows Part 2
Max and Oskar spend the night at the veteran soldiers' home where Steiner lived.
Episode 4 | The God of Shadows Part 2
Terry Watson shares how his family history inspired him to address injustice.
Terry Watson: Be the Change
Do you know about the Swedes who pre-dated William Penn? Play the Pennsylvania Game.
Archaeology, birds & religion
Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading vil
King Arthur's Lost Kingdom
Thousands race to build Europe's biggest construction project–London's new railroad.
London Super Tunnel
Elephants and termites create lifesaving waterholes for thousands of other creatures.
The Elephant and the Termite
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Explore the life of the famous singer who became an icon for the civil rights movement.
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"
Host Scott Yoo explores the musical influences of American composer Amy Beach.
Now Hear This "Amy Beach: American Romantic"
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of the great African American composer Florence Price.
Now Hear This "Florence Price and the American Migration"
Featured Shows in WPSU Passport
Featured Shows in WPSU Passport
Kate Phillips stars in a six-part mystery as the headstrong, first-ever female detective in Victorian London. Stuart Martin plays her childhood friend, professional colleague, and potential love interest, Scotland Yard Detective Inspector William Wellington, a.k.a., The Duke.
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Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.
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La Otra Mirada
Set in 1920s Seville, where Teresa, a woman with a mysterious past, flees to a young girls' academy with a secret goal related to the academy itself. This series portrays the journey of brave women finding their own voice.
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James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in 1930’s Yorkshire get a glorious new adaptation in a seven-part series based on his beloved books. Exciting newcomer Nicholas Ralph will make his television debut as the iconic vet who became renowned for his inspiring humor, compassion and love of life.
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When a young boy is murdered, this small town of Broadchurch in Dorset suddenly becomes the focus of a major event in the full glare of the media spotlight. DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) lead the investigation, as one by one the community of Broadchurch are drawn into the police inquiry, starting with the immediate family, and then radiating outward.
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Downton Abbey, the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. The series follows the Granthams and their family of servants through sweeping change, scandals, love, ambition, heartbreak, and hope. Watch all seasons and episodes with PBS Passport starting 2/27/21.
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How much do you know about PA's role in the U.S. Constitution? Play the Pennsylvania Game.
The Constitution special
Why is Altoona known as “Railroad City”? This episode explores the legacy of PA railroads.
Railroads
Many buildings we use today are serving very different purposes than first intended.
Old Spaces, New Places
More than 97% of firefighters working to save lives and property in PA are volunteers.
Volunteer Firefighters
Follow eight freshmen hopefuls on their journey to make the Penn State Blue Band.
Making the Blue Band
Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings
“Finding Your Roots” series host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. visits campers.
Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings
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Cyndi Lauper, Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo uncover the stories of their immigrant ancestors
Far from Home
“The Golden Door” (Beginnings-1938)
Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.
“The Golden Door” (Beginnings-1938)
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism.
Roberta Flack
January 27, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
January 27, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
January 27, 2023 - PBS NewsHour full episode
A Day on the Farm with the Cast
Some stars of the series show us what a day on the farm is really like!
A Day on the Farm with the Cast
Vladimir Putin’s clashes with U.S. presidents as he’s tried to rebuild the Russian empire.
Putin and the Presidents
Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.
The Roots Residency
Behind the Scenes with Season 3's Star Horse
Samuel West and Horse Wrangler Matt Cooper introduce Mojo, the star horse of the show!
Behind the Scenes with Season 3's Star Horse
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Learn how parents and caregivers can bring the wonder of science home to kids.
Science-U at Home Special
You can find a lot of things at the bottom an old outhouse, including local history.
Adventures in Privy Digging
Follow eight freshmen hopefuls on their journey to make the Penn State Blue Band.
Making the Blue Band
Many buildings we use today are serving very different purposes than first intended.
Old Spaces, New Places
More than 97% of firefighters working to save lives and property in PA are volunteers.
Volunteer Firefighters
Why is Altoona known as “Railroad City”? This episode explores the legacy of PA railroads.
Railroads
Claire Lorts: From Biology to Artisan Jewelry
Claire Lorts decided to leave her job managing a plant biology lab to pursue art.
Claire Lorts: From Biology to Artisan Jewelry
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
An inspiring story of lives changed by philanthropy led by Penn State Students.
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
Why We Dance: The Story of THON
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