How WWII Shaped Henry Kissinger's Identity

Shortly after escaping Nazi Germany and emigrating to the United States, Henry Kissinger was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army, landing back on European soil five months after D-Day.

Hard Hat Riot: Trailer

The violent 1970 clash between student protestors and construction workers in downtown NY.

The 1970 Riot that Split America

On May 8, 1970, students protesting the Vietnam War gathered on the steps of New York City's Federal Hall. What happened next revealed America's great divide—and shaped the political and cultural landscape for decades to come.

Hard Hat Riot: Chapter 1

Watch a preview of Hard Hat Riot.

The Rise and Fall of John Lindsay

Charisma, crisis, and the battle to lead New York through its most turbulent years.

The mystery of L.A.’s smog revealed

The major breakthrough in understanding L.A.'s deadly smog came from a surprising place.

The Fight for Blue Skies

How ordinary Angelenos battled the smog stealing their sun.

Clearing the Air: The War on Smog: Chapter 1

Watch a preview of Clearing the Air: The War on Smog.

When Smog Turned Deadly - History's Most Dangerous Smog Events

Long before "air quality" became a data point in our weather apps, smog was a terrifying mystery, rolling into cities like a silent killer.

Clearing the Air: The War on Smog: Trailer

The story of L.A.’s devastating smog problem and the creation of the EPA and the Clean Air Act.

Our history, our responsibility

Everyday Heroes

In conjunction with the premiere of CHANGE, NOT CHARITY: THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, we are spotlighting several of the determined activists who fought for access and equality for all Americans.