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From PBS Voices. A child sexual assault survivor confronts her Amish community’s silence around sexual abuse. With rare access inside Amish communities, Keep Quiet and Forgive reveals stories of trauma, faith, and resilience as survivors seek justice and healing. Thirty years after her assault, Lizzie fights to expose Amish abuse and support survivors silenced by…
From LADbible Stories. “My Dad was respected, successful… and hiding something I couldn’t see.” In this episode of Minutes With, Fiona Rugg shares her story of growing up as the daughter of John Smyth, a highly respected barrister and church camp leader and the devastating moment she discovered the truth about his actions. Fiona opens…
From DW Documentary. Before Earth existed, there was only dust and gas left behind by ancient stars. Over time, that material gathered together to form our planet. The same elements that once made those stars now make up most of our bodies – a quiet reminder of where we come from. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #stars…
From National Geographic. Follow along with agents across the United States as they crack down on illegal smuggling operations in this To Catch a Smuggler MEGA Episode. Featuring, three full episodes: Not My Meth A mother crossing by car with her kids is caught smuggling cocaine in El Paso. AMO shoots out the engine of…
From DW Documentary. Octopus is considered a delicacy – grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished. Stocks are shrinking dramatically, especially in the Mediterranean. In Greece, illegal traps are often used for fishing. Together with the coast guard, the environmental…
From National Geographic. In the wake of the explosive and devastating Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995, it’s a race against time to find survivors. Speculation over who is responsible spreads as investigators launch a nationwide search to find the attacker. Questions of motivation also start to fall into place as the FBI makes…
From DW Documentary. Islamist terrorism continues to claim numerous victims worldwide. Extremist networks are financed in part by donations from Germany. But investigations often prove to be difficult. Money from Germany repeatedly finds its way into structures that support Islamist terror. This occurs via bank transfers, donation associations, online payment services, and even cryptocurrencies. Many…
From PBS Voices. The Inquisitor traces Barbara Jordan’s rise from Texas congresswoman to national icon, highlighting her powerful voice, integrity, and influence on U.S. politics. She confronted presidents, championed civil rights, and set a new ethical standard in American politics. From her fervent speech condemning the Watergate scandal, to her passionate battles for equal rights,…
From National Geographic. Dive into the life of Grace O’Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland. Her rise from wanted pirate to Chieftain is won through a warrior’s sword and a woman’s grit. Her life took her to many places, from the tumultuous Irish Sea to an audience with Queen Elizabeth I. Pirates: Behind the Legends…
From PBS Voices. PBS Documentaries will debut an expansive, diverse collection of documentaries across all forms of nonfiction storytelling. The channel is part of a broader effort to serve public audiences through increased accessibility, while building a centralized, scalable hub that elevates PBS’s nonfiction content, features the best in feature-length independent film, and strengthens the…
From DW Documentary. Jérôme was sexually abused as a child. When he files a complaint against the former priest, he also picks up a camera. He then films the six years leading up to the trial. Jérôme combs his memories for clues. He confronts the complicity of those around him at the time. This is…
From LADbible Stories. “The things I say aren’t a choice… they just come out.” In this episode of Honesty Box, nineteen-year-old Grace Cope answers the most honest questions about living with Tourette’s syndrome. From what Tourette’s actually is, to the biggest misconceptions people have, Grace opens up about the reality of living with tics —…
From DW Documentary. If you dominate EV battery manufacturing, you dominate electromobility. China is building one gigafactory after another, while Europe struggles with political uncertainty, lack of know-how, and large-scale projects that end up delayed or cancelled. This is the story of an industry that’s shaping the future. The EV battery is the core of…
From DW Documentary. Invasive species threaten flora and fauna and can destroy ecological balance. However, combating these dangerous invaders is costly and requires unusual measures. The EU list of invasive species includes 42 animal and 46 plant species. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has identified these unwanted intruders as one of six "climate killers,"…
From LADbible Stories. What does it take to survive something that changes your life forever? In this episode of Minutes With, Andreas Christopheros shares his story of surviving a life-altering attack – and the long road to recovery that followed. Andreas was a successful businessman and father when, in a targeted incident, his life changed…
From National Geographic. Explorer Albert Lin heads deep into the Mexican jungle in search of an ancient lost city, once home to the Maya civilization that built the great pyramid city of Palenque. Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin | S1 E1 Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get…
From DW Documentary. The heart is the hardest-working muscle in our body. It works quietly and reliably, especially when we are young. It only warns us when it has no other choice. While diet and lifestyle are very important, our genes also influence the risk of heart issues. It is essential to listen to our…
From NOVA PBS Official. This discovery changed what we know about life—and death—at Göbekli Tepe. The human skulls found at Göbekli Tepe could be the earliest known evidence of ritualized behavior, possibly even a “skull cult.” 📺 Watch the full film, "Stone Age Temple Mystery": https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/stone-age-temple-mystery/ 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) For the first time in decades, a brand new, independent, $2 billion theme park resort had been announced. Located just outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma, this new theme park was promised to be revolutionary, creating a new entertainment hub in the middle of America and leveraging former…
From DW Documentary. The heart is the most unusual muscle in our body. It works tirelessly, begins beating in the womb and can even continue functioning when the brain fails. Yet, when we’re young, we barely pay any attention to it. 29-year-old twins Naomi and Joëlle Karfich are active, have healthy diets and feel fit.…
From DW Documentary. In the highlands of Ecuador, options for women are limited. Many work in the country’s dominant cut flower industry. In greenhouses, plants are sprayed frequently with toxic pesticides and workers report illness and long-term health risks. Other women who cannot work are financially dependent on their husbands’ wages. But agroecology workshops are…
From NOVA PBS Official. See how quantum mechanics powers tomorrow’s tech—and rewrites our understanding of reality itself. Quantum particles are breaking the rules of reality – or so it seems. Can they truly communicate across time and space instantly? Einstein dismissed this “spooky action at a distance,” convinced it exposed flaws in quantum theory. But…
From DW Documentary. The beaches of Zanzibar are heavenly. But there’s more to this paradise than white sand and turquoise water. The country is poor and the infrastructure is often inadequate. Nevertheless, people’s optimism is tangible. In this predominantly Muslim country, it’s common for men to take second and third wives, leaving their first wives…
From DW Documentary. Every new tsunami alert in Japan triggers traumatic memories of March 11, 2011 and fears of another nuclear meltdown. 15 years after a tsunami led to disaster at the Fukushima power plant, Japan is still dealing with the fallout. Hundreds of tons of radioactive debris are still stored at the Fukushima plant…
From NOVA PBS Official. Originally published in 2016. Plants usually get the nutrients they need from sunlight, water, air, and soil. But in nutrient-poor environments like bogs and wetlands, some plants have evolved a very different strategy … they eat animals. 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos,…
From DW Documentary. Artificial insemination has been a possibility for decades, yet some aspects of it are still being debated — including in Europe. Not least of those is whether there should be a limit on how many times a donor can give sperm. Hanna got pregnant while without a partner — through a sperm…
From DW Documentary. Sabine, Clais and Orm were children when their fathers were murdered. The killings, carried out by the far-left German terrorist group the Rote Armee Fraktion ("Red Army Faction”), or RAF, brought an abrupt, violent end to their childhoods. In this film, they share how terrorism changed their lives forever. May 2025 marked…
From DW Documentary. The current US opioid epidemic was fueled in what is known as the first wave by the overprescription of painkillers by pharmaceutical companies. In the 1990s, Perdue Pharma introduced OxyContin, a highly addictive painkiller stronger than morphine and earned billions of dollars with it. This triggered a race among dozens of pharmaceutical…
From DW Documentary. Earth influences all life on our planet. The same is true in reverse: Animals, plants, and inanimate matter also shape habitats. But humans are currently changing this dynamic cycle. The documentary shows the evolutionary history of our planet, in which the history of humankind represents only a brief moment. Rocks existed on…
From NOVA PBS Official. How fast does electricity move – and why? In 1746, a French physicist electrocuted a large group of monks to learn about electricity, and he concluded that it moves with “infinite speed.” That wasn’t quite right, but it would take decades to figure out the real answer and its reason. Hosted…
From DW Documentary. Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production. [Part 1: https://youtu.be/5yp-Yj_ENnc] Anyone who wants to tell the story of the conquest of America cannot ignore…
From DW Documentary. Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production. Anyone who wants to tell the story of the conquest of America cannot ignore sugar. At the…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Like many suburban malls in America, Westminster Mall was the classic indoor shopping experience when it opened in 1974. It lasted through renovations, recessions and major store closures, all continuing to be a local community hub. However, it would ultimately close in 2025 and in just…
From NOVA PBS Official. What do we really know about the most mysterious objects in the universe? Explore the black hole observations that could reshape our understanding of the cosmos. What if black holes are hiding the answers cosmologists have been chasing for a century? Born from the explosive deaths of massive stars, black holes…
From NOVA PBS Official. In 1944, Captain Dixon — one of the famed Tuskegee Airmen — vanished during a mission over Europe. He was just two flights away from completing the 70 missions required of Black pilots at the time. 📰 Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and…
From NOVA PBS Official. Have you ever looked at your dog and wished they could just tell you what they want? 📋 Sign up for Federico’s study: https://cclab.ucsd.edu Join us for a live conversation diving deeper into our film "Can Dogs Talk?" We’re bringing together the pioneer of the talking dog movement, Christina Hunger, and her…
From PBS Voices. Throughout history, many Deaf people were told to prioritize speech over sign to help them “blend in” within a hearing-centered society. Deaf theatre pushes back by celebrating ASL and the uniqueness of Deaf culture. This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s…
From “Bright Sun Films”. ( YouTube / Nebula ) Use code BSFFB50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus free breakfast for 1 year at https://bit.ly/3ZSAelw! Since it’s complete liquidation in 2018, the Toys R Us brand was seemingly dead. However, following its revival in 2019 with brand new stores, it appeared that…
From PBS Voices. Think Mulan was one of a kind? Chinese opera’s been full of warrior women like her for centuries. Meet the “Wudan” and “Daomadan”: fierce fighters and generals in dazzling armor, flipping and spinning swords on stage. Once banned from performing—or even watching—the opera, women fought their way back a century ago, and…
From PBS Voices. Through embroidered maps, families in the Sierra Tarahumara keep their homeland alive. In Chihuahua City, Mexico, Rarámuri families from Coloradas de la Virgen keep their home in the Sierra Tarahumara alive through ritual, memory, and thread. This episode follows their narrative embroidery, showing how, amid violence and displacement, storytelling turns into a…