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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

History & Culture
Please note that only primetime shows (7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
are listed and described.

July:

	Rick Steves' Europe America's most popular European guidebook author shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. & Tuesday, July 1, 8 & 29, 7:30 p.m.
	Wide Angle: Heart of Darfur With the Darfur Peace Agreement in shambles and fears rising that the region is headed for a new cycle of bloodletting, Wide Angle provides an eyewitness account of what the U.N. Secretary-General has called “the largest humanitarian crisis in the world.” Tuesday, July 1, 9:00 p.m.
	Globe Trekker Come along for an unforgettable journey to destinations around the world with Globe Trekker as your guide. Tuesdays, 10:00 p.m.
	Great Lodges of the National Parks Take a fascinating tour of America’s national parks and their charming historic lodges. From the edge of a volcano in Hawaii to the rugged mountain peaks and pristine lakes of the Rockies, discover the stories behind these treasures and the many ways to enjoy their awe-inspiring beauty. Wednesday, July 2, 7:00 p.m.
	American Experience: Buffalo Bill Buffalo Bill’s legendary exploits helped shape the myth of the American West. In 1883, he created a world-famous traveling show, Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. Part circus, part history, he toured for three decades, playing to enthusiastic crowds around the world. Wednesday, July 2, 8:00 p.m.
	Carrier This 10-part series takes a rare look at life aboard the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier during a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf. From the elite fighter pilots to the youngest sailors and everyone in between, follow along as they navigate personal conflicts around their jobs, families, faith, love and the war on terror. Wednesdays, 9:00 p.m.
	Meet Mary Pleasant Called the "Mother of Civil Rights in California," Mary Pleasant is one of the most influential women in history. Born a slave, she became an abolitionist that helped shape the 19th century. Sunday, July 6, 9:30 p.m.
	Independent Lens: Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story The true story of a 13-year-old Japanese girl kidnapped by North Korean spies in 1977 and her parents’ 30-year battle to bring her home. Sunday, July 6, 10:30 p.m.
	Antiques Roadshow Learn about the value and origin of antiques across the nation with host Mark Whalberg. Mondays, 8:00 p.m.
	History Detectives America's top gumshoes are back for a sixth season to prove once again that an object found in an attic or backyard might be anything but ordinary. The team travels around the country to explore the stories behind local folklore, prominent figures and family legends. Mondays, 9:00 p.m.
	The War of the World In the last two of this three-part series, historian Niall Ferguson shows how economic volatility, ethnic conflict and empires in crisis were the fatal ingredients of World War II. Monday, July 7 & 14, 10:00 p.m.
	Wide Angle: Japan's About Face Since World War II, Japan's constitution has mandated a strictly defensive military force, but the line between defense and offense has blurred in recent years, as Japan looks over its shoulder at North Korea's nuclear missiles and China's growing military. Tuesday, July 8, 9:00 p.m.
	Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies This two-part program showcases the stunning terrain, breathtaking views and charming lodges of the Canadian Rockies. From the five-star Banff Springs Hotel to the remote cabins of Twin Falls Chalet, these lodges combine roughing it with elegance and luxury. Wednesday, July 9 & 16, 7:00 p.m.
	American Experience: Jesse James According to legend, Jesse James was a Western outlaw and the most famous member of the James-Younger Gang. American Experience tells the story of this gunfighter who played an important part of the guerrilla insurgency after the Civil War. Wednesday, July 9, 8:00 p.m.
	Great Museums: China: West Meets East The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses one of the greatest Chinese collections in the world, including wall hangings, sculpture, textiles and clothing. Works include a 13th-century painting documenting China's exploration of the Eastern world nearly two centuries before the voyage of Columbus. Friday, July 11, 10:00 p.m.
	P.O.V.: Traces of the Trade: A Story From the Deep North When filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history, she and nine fellow descendants set off to retrace the Triangle Trade: from their old hometown in Rhode Island to slave forts in Ghana and a sugar plantation in Cuba. Sunday, July 13, 10:30 p.m.
	Wide Angle: Birth of a Surgeon With more than half-a-million women dying each year during pregnancy or childbirth, a new program in Mozambique is teaching midwives how to perform life-saving surgeries—offering hope to developing countries worldwide. Tuesday, July 15, 9:00 p.m.
	American Experience: Annie Oakley Born in Ohio in 1860, Annie Oakley gained fame as an American sharpshooter whose talent led to a starring role in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 p.m.
	China From the Inside This four-part series explores China through the eyes of those who live there, going beyond China's economic miracle to deal with the issues such as governance, women, nature and freedom. Friday, July 18 & 25, 10:00 p.m.
	P.O.V. Election Day Factory workers, ex-felons and American-Indian activists around the country take the process of democracy into their own hands on election day, November 2, 2004. The result is an entertaining, inspiring and sometimes unsettling tapestry of citizens determined to make their votes count. Sunday, July 20, 10:30 p.m.
	Chasing Churchill: In Search of My Grandfather: The Other Country Winston Churchill’s quest for his inner self took two forms: a constant thirst for exotic travel and a passion for art. His granddaughter Celia Sandys traveled extensively with Churchill towards the end of his life and offers an intimate portrait of her grandfather. Monday, July 21 & 28, 10:00 p.m.
	American Experience: The Great San Francisco Earthquake On April 18, 1906, an earthquake hit San Francisco that forced buildings to collapse and streets to buckle. The shock snapped gas mains—creating a huge firestorm that leveled much of the city. Wednesday, July 23, 8:00 p.m.
	P.O.V.: The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández In 1997, U.S. Marines patrolling the Texas-Mexico border shot and killed Esequiel Hernández Jr. Mistaken for a drug runner, Hernández became the first American to be killed by U.S. military forces on native soil since the 1970 Kent State shootings. Sunday, July 27, 10:30 p.m.
	Secrets of the Dead: Doping for Gold In the 1970s, female East German athletes came out of nowhere to dominate international sport. But behind their success lay a secret, state-sponsored doping program. Now, as grown women (and—in some cases—men), their broken bodies bear witness to a government that pursued glory at the expense of its athletes. Wednesday, July 30, 7:00 p.m.
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