Few weapons achieve iconic status, but the samurai sword would definitely belong at the top of that short list. Samurai Sword: Making of a Legend examines the weapon's rich history, painstakingly detailed artistry, and...
ISIS is on the move in Southeast Asia. In an attempt to claim additional territory and indoctrinate more followers to their cause, the terrorist organization is bombarding the city of Marawi in the South Philippines. The city,...
Working in Japan consists of eight interview subjects who speak candidly about their employment conditions, corporate culture and opportunities for advancement. From the daycare worker to the real estate broker, each subject...
A new kind of religious outreach has been birthed from the mean streets of South London. It's called gospel drill, a particularly aggressive form of rap that has been refashioned to spread positive messages of hope and...
The directing duo of Ron Clements and John Musker transformed the world of feature film animation, and the fortunes of the Walt Disney Company, throughout the 1990's. From Beauty and...
Sometimes a game is much more than just a game. In the swelter of the Cold War in 1984, a puzzle enthusiast by the name of Alexey Pajitnov created a new video game that continues to enthrall millions of players around the...
Unprecedented growth, extreme climate changes and outdated infrastructure pose tremendous challenges for any modern city. But there are players on the global stage who have evolved to meet these increasing demands. The...
In 2012, as China was experiencing the biggest building boom in history, an enterprising young woman named Yana decided to capitalize on the climate of growth by mounting a business...
Perched atop the mountainous terrain of Laos, the Laovan family goes about their every day in much the same manner as their most ancient ancestors. Their lives are defined by their customs and rituals, most of which have no...
Before October 14, 2017, Saint Helena was largely isolated from the outside world. Famed as the site of Napolean's banishment in the final six years of his life, St. Helena is a beautiful tropical island in the midst of the...
Over 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since 1950. Where has it all gone? In the illuminating documentary The Plastic Problem, the PBS NewsHour explores the scourge of plastic remnants in our oceans and lakes,...
You often hear athletes and other artists discussing those singular moments when they find themselves "in the zone". It's a state of being where you are at one with your surroundings...
Shark Survivor is a harrowing true-life tale of peril at sea. The film recounts the minute-by-minute traumas suffered by the five-person crew of the Trashman, a yacht they were tasked with delivering from Maine to Florida in...
No single figure has mastered the art of consumerism quite like Jeff Bezos. The wealthiest man in the world, Bezos is the mastermind behind Amazon, the largest marketplace on the...
