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American Experience

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:21:12 +0000

What’s Smart About It: Do your kids need a history refresher but don’t want to watch some “boring” documentary? PBS put together an excellent docu-series that combines reenactments, historical footage and commentary to paint America’s past with vibrant colors.

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Dr. King – Documentary

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:13:46 +0000

What’s Smart About It: Host Tom Brokaw brings to life the heroic story of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and displays the leader’s remarkable journey for civil rights and racial integration

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Bone Detectives

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:40:37 +0000

What’s Smart About It: Science and history together in the same show! In every show there’s a mystery to unravel, a life to understand, a world to explore and a death to reveal.

Quick Snapshot: An archeologist travels to Egypt and beyond to study mummies and piece together the past. Might be a bit to graphic for younger viewers.

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History Detectives

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:03:38 +0000

What’s Smart About It: History is alive and well with this team of experts that track down the stories, people and places of objects that are brought to them. Letters, paintings, weapons, jewelry all have an interesting past on this show. Watch as experts, appraisers and researchers all work to uncover the real story.
Quick Snapshot: Figure out the complexities of historical mysteries and search out the facts with a team of history buffs that will explore every path until the origins of legions, folklore, and interesting objects.
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Antiques Roadshow

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:45:31 +0000

What’s Smart About It: This parent’s favorite just might get the kids hooked on antiques and history. The slower pace of the program might be difficult for some younger viewers but there’s nothing like guessing the right price of a 18th century French oak desk.
Quick Snap Shot: Probably the safest show on television. Play along and be the appraiser as people come in with expensive family heirlooms or more likely garage sale junk.

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The National Parks: America’s Best Idea

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:35:41 +0000

What’s Smart About It: Take a stroll through America’s most amazing places with a story teller that provides the incredible histories of the people and events that helped create our National Parks.

Quick Snap Shot: Documentary film maker extraordinaire Ken Burns puts together a masterpiece of stories, sights and the history of America’s national parks.

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Time Team America

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:25:28 +0000

What’s Smart About It: Want a reality show but can’t stand the trash? What about a reality show that has teams using the latest technology to excavate historic sites around the nation? Get your metal detector and shovel, you’ll feel like you’re working right next to them.

Quick Snapshot: Teams of archeologists race to uncover the mysteries of America’s past by using their experience, sharp wits, and a whole host of incredible technology.

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