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Emissaries of Peace
October 15, 2009
During the turbulent era of the French and Indian War, the Cherokee
people struggled to preserve their independence. Follow Cherokee
leader Ostenaco and Virginian Henry Timberlake on their 1762 journey
from Chota (the capital of the Cherokee nation) to Williamsburg
and London in search of a lasting peace.
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A More Perfect Union
Broadcast premiere November 19, 2009
Witness the conflict and compromise that accompanied the ratification
of the U.S. Constitution. Join young eighteenth-century observers,
unseen by convention delegates, as they travel from state to
state tallying the vote. Learn about the ratification process
and Americans’ growing interest in their fledgling nation’s
new government.
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Jamestown Unearthed
December 10, 2009
Take a look at how history is written and reevaluated as new
methods of study are introduced. Using the example of Jamestown
in 1607, explore the myths and misconceptions of that era: revisit
the documents, artifacts, and other evidence through archaeology.
Learn how every generation sees the evidence in new ways, and
how this affects our understanding of the past.
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Westward!
Broadcast premiere January 14, 2010
Explore the story of the early days of American westward expansion.
Daniel Boone recounts the exciting experiences and unexpected
consequences associated with moving west. Learn about the risks
and grueling personal hardships of creating new settlements.
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The Slave Trade
February 11, 2010
Beginning with the American Revolution, this program explores
the U.S. law of 1807 that abolished the trans-Atlantic slave
trade. Meet the people who were involved in or influenced by
this pivotal legislation: the slaves, plantation owners, slave-ship
captains, common seamen, government officials, Navy officers,
and anti-slavery activists.
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The Rights of Youth
Broadcast premiere March 11, 2010
Imprisonment, whipping, forced transportation, and even death
were some of the punishments that courts sentenced children to
in the eighteenth century. Witness how justice was administered
at a time when criminal laws and sentencing guidelines made few
or no exceptions for children.
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Treasure Keepers
April 22, 2010
You have seen their work in every museum, but what do conservators
really do? Learn how conservators prevent or slow the damage
caused by “agents of destruction.” Explore how and
why preserving history is important for future generations.
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Historic Triangle
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