The renowned photographer recounts his time with the WWII paratroopers. Video by Adam Grossman | Good Dog Media

David Burnett on Returning to Normandy With D-Day Vets (2:33)

Lil Nas X explains the origins of his diamond-certified crossover hit, ‘Old Town Road.' Video by Adam Grossman | Good Dog Media

Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards 2019: Lil Nas X (3:04)

The process of making beer is a science, and a messy one at that. Here, a brewmaster at Flying Dog Brewery walks Josh Ozersky through the art of the brew

The Refined Process Behind a Perfect Pint of Beer (4:12)

A London blacksmith has perfected a technique known as pattern welding to create elaborately-designed replica Saxon swords and knives. He demonstrates his technique on camera

This London Blacksmith Forges Replicas of Medieval Swords (3:34)

The Buddhist statues of the Longmen Grottoes are a Chinese heritage—one in urgent need of preservation. To do this, archaeologists use advanced scanning technology to pinpoint the vulnerable areas in need of restoration

How Science Helps Preserve Longmen Grottoes (2:17)

The French palace of Versailles was widely seen as one of the most beautiful in the world in the 17th century. Unfortunately, it was also one of the smelliest

The Stinky Reputation of 17th-Century Versailles (1:49)

The sinking of the Titanic is rightly remembered as a tragic loss of historic proportions. But when it happened, it also became something else: a rare window into the extraordinary wealth of its passengers

Why the Titanic Was Seen as a Symbol of Luxury (1:46)

What do arctic explorers, solar burps and the Civil War have to do with American art?

Re:Frame - Auroras Are Weird (5:20)

What do bovids, bridges and the West have to do with American art?

Re:Frame - Buffalo ≠ Bison (5:25)

What do prohibition, ladies and day drinking have to do with American art?

Re:Frame - A Whole Lotta Beer (5:54)

Charles II attended a feast in Windsor in 1671 which boasted some of the finest dishes in the land. Among them was ice cream—the first record of it ever being served in Britain

Was Ice Cream First Served in Britain in 1671? (2:23)

In 2003, the reverend Gene Robinson became the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church. What followed was a campaign of death threats and intimidation that would test him to the core.

This Man Became the First Openly Gay Bishop in America (4:05)

We have this image of Queen Victoria as a highly proper, disciplined monarch. But the Queen was also someone who liked to get high, from opium tinctures to chewing gum laced with cocaine.

Did This Beloved Queen of Britain Use Drugs? (2:12)

Just a few miles from Ben Nevis mountain is the start of one of the most breathtaking train journeys in the world—so spectacular, in fact, that it was adapted by the Harry Potter movies as the Hogwarts Express.

This Magical Train Ride Was Used in a Harry Potter Film (2:05)

London's statuesque skyscrapers are one of the British capital's most distinguishing features. The buildings' unique nicknames are even more absorbing.

Why London Skyscrapers Are Famous for Their Distinctive Looks (2:42)

Where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil and where the first juke joints started playing a new kind of American music, Clarksdale is the birthplace of Delta Blues.

Where to Sell Your Soul for the Delta Blues (2:29)

In 1956, Nat King Cole, one of the biggest musical stars in the world, was attacked on stage by the KKK. It was the reality of being a black man in America, where even fame and fortune couldn't protect you.

The Vicious KKK Attack Against Nat King Cole (2:26)

The 12-year-old activist talks with the award-winning actress about how an increasingly diverse body of storytellers sharing their experiences is breaking down artificial barriers

The Long Conversation 2018: Naomi Wadler Interviews Alfre Woodard (12:02)

The founder of Uncharted Power talks with the comedian about pockets of political change in America’s South

The Long Conversation 2018: Jessica Matthews Interviews Roy Wood, Jr. (11:21)

The opera singer and the director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art talk about fostering inclusivity in the arts

The Long Conversation 2018: Larisa Martinez Interviews Michael Govan (10:59)

The co-founder of One Common Unity talks with the music manager about how technology can have a positive impact on artists

The Long Conversation 2018: Hawah Kasat Interviews Troy Carter (17:07)

Before performing, the drag queen talks with the award-winning filmmaker about breaking down barriers between people

The Long Conversation 2018: Sasha Velour Interviews Malak Wazne (12:52)

The Smithsonian curator of political history talks with the co-founder of One Common Unity about creativity, education and solving the world’s biggest problems

The Long Conversation 2018: Jon Grinspan Interviews Hawah Kasat (11:57)

The molecular geneticist talks with the founder of Step Afrika! about the art form of stepping, created by African American fraternities and sororities

The Long Conversation 2018: Jean Bennett Interviews C. Brian Williams (10:24)

The Librarian of Congress talks with the actor and comedian about why he’s optimistic about the future

The Long Conversation 2018: Carla Hayden Interviews Cheech Marin (11:17)

The performance poet talks with the co-director of Alianza Nacional de Campesinas about the changing culture of gender-based violence

The Long Conversation 2018: Jacqueline Suskin Interviews Mily Treviño-Sauceda (17:16)

The breast cancer oncology specialist talks with the drag queen about how the art of drag rethinks the possibilities of gender

The Long Conversation 2018: Laura Esserman Interviews Sasha Velour (12:34)

The San Gabriel Mountains lure lots of Angelenos looking for some quiet seclusion. One of the more famous was Leonard Cohen who spent five years there, searching for peace of mind.

Why Los Angeles Is One of the Best Places to Film (1:20)

Meghan Markle was an up-and-coming actress when she met and fell in love with Britain's Prince Harry. Now, she must contend with probably the most challenging role of her life: be a member of the British Royal Family.

How Meghan Markle Went From Actress to British Nobility (2:30)

While it's hard to imagine Seattle's Space Needle looking any other way, few people know that the iconic 'flying saucer' design wasn't the original choice.

Space Needle Was Designed to Look Very Different (2:16)