American Experience.

American Experience

"American Experience" combines dramatic re-enactments with commentary by historians and authors to present an absorbing look at the personalities, events and resources that have had a profound impact on the shaping of America's past and present. Many of the program's documentaries have received major honors in the broadcasting community, including Emmy, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia University awards.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Thu, 2/6 at 10:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Riveted: The History of Jeans

The history of jeans, from their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop.

Fri, 2/7 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

Riveted: The History of Jeans

The history of jeans, from their roots in slavery to the Wild West, hippies, high fashion and hip-hop.

Fri, 2/7 at 9:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The American Diplomat

The experience of Black diplomats serving during the Cold War.

Sat, 2/8 at 12:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The American Diplomat

The experience of Black diplomats serving during the Cold War.

Thu, 2/13 at 10:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The American Diplomat

The experience of Black diplomats serving during the Cold War.

Fri, 2/14 at 2:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

The American Diplomat

The experience of Black diplomats serving during the Cold War.