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History
Explore ancient worlds with Arizona PBS
Take a step back in time. See the earth as it once was. Meet creatures and people you could only dream of like Lucy, the 3.2-million-year-old fossil. With content presented by Arizona PBS, learn about ancient civilizations and enrich yourself with fascinating histories.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lucy’s discovery
New Special
Lucy’s Lasting Legacy
“Lucy” is the fossil skeleton that forever changed our understanding of where we came from. Fifty years after her discovery in Africa, scientists are still unraveling how Lucy and her species fit into the bigger picture of human evolution. Learn about the fascinating discovery in this new special from Arizona PBS.
Shows and specials
Arizona PBS Passport
Pompeii: The New Dig
This series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Exciting discoveries and fresco-inspired animations tell the story of life in Pompeii AD 79. It also imagines the horrors faced by resident as Vesuvius erupted. Members can stream the series with Arizona PBS Passport.
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Human Footprint
How an Ancient Ocean Shaped U.S. History
From ancient seas to fertile soils, evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton explores the remarkable journey that transformed the Cretaceous coastline into the fertile “Black Belt” region of the American South. He joins oceanographer Craig McClain, professor Sven Beckert and geneticist Steven Micheletti to learn how millions of years of deposits shaped the events of Black American history.
Ancient cultures
A Film by Ken Burns
Leonardo Da Vinci
A 15th century polymath of soaring imagination and profound intellect, Leonardo da Vinci created some of the most revered works of art of all time, but his artistic endeavors often seemed peripheral to his pursuits in science and engineering. Through his paintings and thousands of pages of drawings and writings, Leonardo da Vinci explores one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds.
PBS Food
Recipes for a Roman Empire-themed dinner party
We know the Roman Empire has been on your mind. Carpe diem, and have some friends over for a dinner party inspired by the Roman Empire. Plan your menu with these recipes and discuss the frescoes uncovered in Pompeii (there was a pizza depicted in one of them!)
Ancient worlds for kids and educators
AZPBS LearningMedia
Learn about early civilizations
Get fun and engaging curriculum-aligned content on topics such as the building of the pyramids in Ancient Egypt, the writings of the Mayan Civilization and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
Let’s Go Luna!
Digging for Ancient Artifacts
In this special episode of “Let’s Go Luna!” join the kids as they go digging for ancient artifacts in Cairo, Egypt.
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