Ken Burns and his team set their eyes on the Holy Grail of U.S. history: The American Revolution

The directors and writer of the six-part docuseries say the revolution is 'wrapped in a lot of mythology and nostalgia,' ...
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African American Studies

Students explore history, brewing, art, and reading in inspiring programs across California. Discover AP African American Studies, where students explore Black history and culture. Meet future ...
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Ken Burns gives Detroit audience a sneak peek at new PBS series 'The American Revolution'

Ken Burns, the preeminent documentary filmmaker of his generation, knows how to captivate audiences, whether it's with history or a quip. When he told hundreds of fans at a Wayne State University ...

‘The American Revolution’ presents a fresh picture of America’s complex founding

Ken Burns, with co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, gives us an in-depth look at the war for independence that ...
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Wisconsin African Americans in the Civil War

Historian Jeff Kannel shares stories of Wisconsin African American Civil War soldiers. Historian Jeff Kannel shares stories of Wisconsin African American soldiers during and after the Civil ...
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The American Revolution: A New Epic from Ken Burns and Tom Hanks on PBS

The story of America’s founding is one we think we know. This fall, get ready to see the birth of a nation in a whole new light. A landmark television event, “The American Revolution” is set to air ...

Ken Burns Brings the War of Independence to the Unruly Present

In “The American Revolution,” an illustrated companion to a new documentary series, the conflict is global, gruesome and ...