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The Richest Man in the World: Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie, avaricious gilded age capitalist (strikebreaker at Homestead), prolific philanthropist (donator of nearly 3,000 libraries in 33 years), or a combination of both? You can decide at the PBS (Public Broadcasting System) companion site to the American Experience biography of this multi-faceted, complex personality. The site contains a full transcript of the show, a detailed,... |
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https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/carnegie/ |
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The Life of Birds
This companion to a new PBS series featuring renowned wildlife documentary host Sir David Attenborough is not as feature-rich as some comparable sites but deserves a visit nonetheless. Essentially a collection of five thoughtful illustrated essays, the site explores bird evolution, intelligence, songs (with RealPlayer examples), parenting, and several superlative birds. Additional contents include... |
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http://www.pbs.org/lifeofbirds/ |
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PBS History
PBS has a "neighborhood" for history, to go along with its other subject and news based areas. PBS History is basically PBS web content related to broadcast series like Frontline, The American Experience, NOVA, and POV. There are also sections devoted to independent series such as The West, (discussed in the September 20, 1996 Scout Report), Thomas Jefferson, and The Great War and the Shaping of... |
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https://www.pbs.org/shows/?genre=history |
The Princess and the Press
After the tragic death of Princess Diana recently, there was much controversy over the role of the press as an intrusive force that helped lead to her demise. PBS Frontline, in a companion site to a recent TV documentary on the relationship between the English press and monarchy, examines this controversy in detail. Interviews with thirteen journalists, including Andrew Morton, who wrote a... |
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https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/royals/ |
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Liberty!: The American Revolution
This site was launched as companion site to the PBS documentary Liberty!: The American Revolution. The PBS site is divided into five sections. Chronicle of the Revolution contains significant successes and setbacks in the revolution, as well as a bibliography, time line, index of varied related subjects, and collection of annotated links. Perspectives on Liberty offers information that places the... |
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http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/ |
The Two Nations of Black America: Frontline Online
This companion site to a recent Frontline examines the growing class gap within the African-American community. The site features a powerful essay by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the correspondent and writer for Frontline's report, RealPlayer audio and text from the Du Bois Institute's 1997 forum, economic and social statistics, and interviews with prominent African-American activists and scholars,... |
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https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/race/ |
From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians
The subject of religion is fascinating and, at times, controversial. Fortunately for those with an interest in such matters, Frontline has taken on the subject of the first Christians in this meditative work. The documentary features New Testament theologians, archaeologists, and historians who serve as both "critics and storytellers." It makes for compelling viewing, and it also includes pictures... |
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https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/ |
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The Face of Russia
This site from PBS complements its three-part series of the same name. The series and site interpret the cultural history of Russia from 850 AD to the present. Exploring art, music, cinema, prose, and poetry, the show concentrates on Russian cultural history in three cities: Kiev, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. The site is highlighted by a detailed, partially annotated timeline; RealPlayer excerpts... |
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http://www.pbs.org/weta/faceofrussia/ |
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NeedCom: Market Research for Panhandlers
Launched by Weblab and the Public Broadcasting Service, NeedCom, created by artist Cathy Davies, explores market research for panhandlers. NeedCom begins with a survey of six real New York City panhandlers and their business tactics, complete with location information, photos, and .wav files of their pitches. Users are asked to record how much they would give each panhandler -- from $0.00 to... |
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http://www.pbs.org/weblab/needcom/ |
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Red Files
Red Files, a four-part documentary series from PBS, utilizes previously unavailable archival sources and interviews to present a fascinating look at the Soviet Union and its Cold War rivalry with the US. This attractive companion site offers a number of resources related to each of the four episodes: Secret Victories of the KGB, Soviet Sports Wars, Secret Soviet Moon Mission, and Soviet... |
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http://www.pbs.org/redfiles/ |
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