History Hit
Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind: African history
What drew Gus Casely-Hayford to researching African history? What aspects of African history and culture are commonly overlooked? Africa, The Unknown History of Humankind, Part 1
The Art Assignment
What's a Curator? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
PBS Digital Studio's The Art Assignment asks what the title "curator" really means, both traditionally and as it is used today. Can you be a curator of vintage sneakers? Let's talk about it in the comments.
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New York: The City That Never Sleeps
Let's take a look at the Big Apple, New York City. It is the most exciting city in the world, filled with restaurants, bars, museums, shopping destinations, and iconic sites.
The Art Assignment
The $150,000 Banana
Artist Maurizio Cattelan duct taped a banana to a wall, titled it "Comedian", and sold 5 editions of the artwork for as much as $150,000 each. Why did it capture our attention, curiosity, and memes? What does it mean?
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Los Angeles: The Entertainment Capital of the World
Welcome to this video about the vibrant city of Los Angeles! In this video, we will take you on a virtual tour of the entertainment capital of the world, showcasing its cultural attractions, famous landmarks, and hidden gems.
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Historical and Modern Attractions of Boston
Learn all about Boston, the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England. It's a city for those with a knack for history, while others prefer the delicious international cuisine and the thriving arts and entertainment scene.
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Exploring the Van de Graaff Generator
This video is a demonstration and explanation of a Van de Graaff generator, an electronic device that creates static electricity. The video aims to teach viewers about the concept of static electricity and the role of Van de Graaff...
The Africa Channel
African Artists Speak - El Anatisul
Taking the viewer on a visually stunning journey across the globe, African Masters reveals the story behind the African art scene. Artist Profiles; Nigeria,Ghana, behind the scenes footage of artists studios and workspaces, featuring El...
Amor Sciendi
Parthenon Marbles An Art Controversy with Christina Boszik
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece, is considered one of the most important surviving structures of Classical Greece. Originally dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena, it has changed hands many times throughout history, serving as a...
The Art Assignment
Art or Prank? | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
A pair of glasses on an art gallery floor. Art? Or prank? What about a urinal? We compare recent pranks in art museums to art that uses some of the same strategies.
Amor Sciendi
Parthenon Marbles: An Art Controversy | AmorSciendi with Christina Boszik
With the help of co-author Christina Boszik, I weigh in on the debate around the Parthenon Marbles.
Curated Video
Italy, Florence - Basilica di San Lorenzo (Basilica of Saint Lawrence)
San Lorenzo basilica was the parish church of the Medici family. In 1419, Giovanni di Bicci de' Medici offered to finance a new church to replace the 11th-century Romanesque rebuilding. Filippo Brunelleschi, the leading Renaissance...
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Trump threatens to pull Smithsonian Museum funding
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to pull funding from the Smithsonian Museum for promoting what he previously called ‘anti-American ideology.’ In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump accused the museum of focusing on ‘how...
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Trump admin orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’
Supporters of the Smithsonian museums in the US push back against the Trump administration's plans to target racial diversity.
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Immersive Van Gogh show opens in Montreal
A closer look at immersive art as Imagine Van Gogh makes its North American debut in Montreal.
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'Happy Place' exhibit hopes to have you snapping that perfect picture
Pop up museums and galleries are showing up all over, promising an interactive experience combined with a chance for that perfect Instagram picture. The trend doesn't seem to be slowing down either as 'Happy Place' has opened its doors...
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How #MeToo is changing the way museums do exhibits
The #MeToo movement is also changing the way museums handle artists' exhibits, specifically those who have been accused of abuse. The National takes you to the Royal Ontario Museum, where that change will be on display starting July 21.
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Nazi-era art to go on show in Bern
After a long legal battle, Nazi-era artwork from the Gurlitt collection is finally set to be displayed at Germany’s Bern Fine Arts Museum this autumn. The museum says the pieces were all acquired legally during the Nazi era, as its...
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24 hours in Lima
Breathtaking nature and adventure, history and culture… Monica Pinna, euronews: “Can you imagine where I am? I’m in Lima, the only South American capital on the Pacific Ocean. Here, people enjoy the water year-round.” Whether you play in...
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Twisting and turning into the future – Tate Modern extension unveiled
A towering extension has opened at the Tate Modern museum in London. The newly-opened Switch House building, which cost 260 million pounds (around 330 million euros), is a ten-storey twisted pyramid structure that sits next to the Tate...
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London and Moscow swap iconic art
London’s National Portrait Gallery and the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow are both marking their 160th anniversary this year. They have decided to celebrate by swapping treasures in one of the visual arts’ biggest UK-Russian cultural...
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Has the Royal Ontario Museum been duped?
The ROM purchased a Buddhist stupa from art dealer who has since been charged with trafficking in stolen artifacts, CBC's Adrienne Arsenault reports
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The Case of the Curious Artifact
Did one of Canada's most prestigious museums unknowingly purchase a dubious artifact? Adrienne Arsenault is on the case.
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Museum exhibit asks: how well do you know your poop?
The "Oh Crap" exhibit at the Canada Science and Technology Museum digs into what human waste says about us and society. The CBC's Matthew Kupfer dropped in and got a peek at something called 'the Fart Room.'