American Experience.

American Experience

"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 4/22 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The Sun Queen

Biophysicist and inventor Mária Telkes, designer of the first successfully solar-heated modern residence, held more than 20 patents at the time of her death in 1995.

Mon, 4/22 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program.

Tue, 4/23 at 1:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program.

Fri, 4/26 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program.

Sat, 4/27 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program.

Sat, 4/27 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program.

Sat, 4/27 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal

The 1970s Love Canal disaster and how the battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the federal Superfund program.