American Experience

As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.

Wed, Nov 6 2:00 P.M. The American Diplomat     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover how three Black diplomats broke racial barriers at the US State Department during the Cold War.

Wed, Nov 6 3:00 P.M. Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal     NH Explore (11.2)

Revisit the story of the 1970s Love Canal disaster, one of the most notorious environmental and public health disasters in US history.

Thu, Nov 7 3:00 A.M. Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal     NH Explore (11.2)

Revisit the story of the 1970s Love Canal disaster, one of the most notorious environmental and public health disasters in US history.

Tue, Nov 12 9:00 P.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NHPBS (11.1)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Wed, Nov 13 1:00 A.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NHPBS (11.1)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Wed, Nov 13 1:00 P.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NH Explore (11.2)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Thu, Nov 14 3:00 A.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NHPBS (11.1)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Fri, Nov 15 7:00 P.M. Nazi Town, USA     NH World (11.3)

In February 1939, more than twenty thousand Americans filled Madison Square Garden for an event billed as a "Pro-American Rally.

Fri, Nov 15 8:00 P.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NH World (11.3)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Sat, Nov 16 12:00 A.M. Nazi Town, USA     NH World (11.3)

In February 1939, more than twenty thousand Americans filled Madison Square Garden for an event billed as a "Pro-American Rally.

Sat, Nov 16 1:00 A.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NH World (11.3)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Sat, Nov 16 8:00 A.M. Nazi Town, USA     NH World (11.3)

In February 1939, more than twenty thousand Americans filled Madison Square Garden for an event billed as a "Pro-American Rally.

Sat, Nov 16 9:00 A.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NH World (11.3)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Sat, Nov 16 2:00 P.M. Nazi Town, USA     NH World (11.3)

In February 1939, more than twenty thousand Americans filled Madison Square Garden for an event billed as a "Pro-American Rally.

Sat, Nov 16 3:00 P.M. American Coup: Wilmington 1898     NH World (11.3)

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina's largest city in 1898 -- the only coup d'etat in the history of the US.

Fri, Nov 22 9:00 P.M. Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game.

Fri, Nov 22 10:00 P.M. Riveted: The History of Jeans     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment.

Sat, Nov 23 1:00 A.M. Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game.

Sat, Nov 23 2:00 A.M. Riveted: The History of Jeans     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment.

Tue, Nov 26 2:00 P.M. Riveted: The History of Jeans     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating story of this iconic American garment.

Tue, Nov 26 3:00 P.M. Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game.

Wed, Nov 27 3:00 A.M. Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History     NH Explore (11.2)

Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game.


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This Old House | E4 | Nashville Brick Cottage | A Grand Time At The Opry
Ask This Old House | E4 | Rusty Bulkhead, Granite Stairs | Ask This Old House
American Experience | The American Vice President
Secrets of the Dead | Returning to Babylon
Antiques Roadshow | Vintage Atlantic City, Hour 2
Austin City Limits | Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas
VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos | Threads in the American Tapestry
VOCES | Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends
NOVA | Solar System: Storm Worlds
The Caverns Sessions | DAN TYMINSKI BAND
Big Cats 24/7 | Episode Four
American Masters | Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined [ASL]
Hispanic Heritage Awards | 37th Hispanic Heritage Awards
POV | Who's Afraid of Nathan Law?
After October 7: A Personal Journey to Kfar | After October 7: A Personal Journey to Kfar
Van der Valk | Episode 1: Safe in Amsterdam: Part 1
America's Test Kitchen | Pork and Apples
Cook's Country | North Carolina Barbecue
Moonflower Murders | Episode 1
Ridley | A Sleeping Tiger, Part 1
Jack Has A Plan | Jack Has A Plan
Tradfest | 'a haon'
Odysseus Returns | Odysseus Returns
The Best of the Joy of Painting with Bob Ross | Serenity
A Boston (R)Evolution | A Boston (R)Evolution
The Great American Recipe | The Grand Finale
Rick Steves' Europe | Iceland
Gods of Tennis | Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert
Hotel Portofino | Entitled
Doc World | Surf Nation
Confluence | The Material World
Dynamic Planet | Earth
Grantchester | Episode 1