American Experience

History Series / 14 Seasons

American Experience, TV's most-watched history series, brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story

Mabel Dodge Luhan was a trailblazing feminist 100 years ahead of her time.

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Country Music

Hear the remarkable stories of the people and places behind a true American art form.

The Shakers

Ken Burns creates a moving portrait of this particularly American movement.

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From Wall Street to Bay Street

A deep dive into the financial and banking systems of the US and Canada.

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Prohibition

The story of the rise, rule, and fall of prohibition and the entire era it encompassed.

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Iconic America

In this new docuseries, David Rubenstein explores the meaning of America’s iconic symbols.

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Charlie Russell's Old West

Explore Russell's art and life as he witnessed the end of the Wild West open range.

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The Tenth Inning

The Tenth Inning interweaves the story of the national pastime with the story of America.

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Elvis and the USS Arizona

The story of how one of music's biggest icons helped to establish a USS Arizona memorial.

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Downing of a Flag

How the Confederate flag impacts the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina.

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Horatio's Drive

The remarkable story of the first person to cross the United States by car.

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American Masters

Discover insightful profiles of important figures in America's artistic and cultural life.

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