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The story of five teenagers who were wrongly convicted in the Central Park Jogger case.

With realtor Karen Rollings, John and Christine check out the Sandy Spring/Olney neighborhoods. Join them as they visit three properties in the area and...

Ken Burns follows the growth and development of jazz music.

Headstrong Eliza Scarlet is the first-ever female detective in Victorian London.

WETA highlights the stories of several Black churches in the Washington, DC region.

Slavery by Another Name explores new forms of de facto slavery after the Civil War.

WETA's mission is to produce and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that recognize viewers' and listeners'...

Blackfoot tribe lead triumphant restoration of buffalo, culture & land in BRING THEM HOME.

Nov 27, 2025 - Prezydent Karol Nawrocki zawetował zmiany w fundacji rodzinnej oraz w Kodeksie wyborczym. Oznacza to, że w 2026 r. nie będzie uszczelnienia przepisów...

Maria juggles being a good mother and detective--all while keeping her female perspective.

Mar 3, 2016 - Hoi Hoedierendenken, wat is het allergrootste insect? Wel, dat is de weta. Zo groot als je hand en voorzien van een set kaken die tijdens een gevecht met een...

EYES ON THE PRIZE tells the definitive story of the civil rights era.

WETA VivaLaVoce presents classical vocal music in all its forms, from the Middle Ages to the present, 24 hours per day.

WETA’s house hunting series explores the D.C. Metro region one neighborhood at a time.

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According to legend, the Hope Diamond has a centuries-old curse and brings disaster to everyone who possesses it. But that didn't deter Washington, D.C....

A Revolutionary War drama centered on Abe Woodhull and the Culper Spy Ring.

This landmark film reveals Richmond’s history of white supremacy and Black resistance.

Ken Burns reveals an American couple's secret 1939 mission to help refugees escape Nazis.

On October 11, 1972, a group of inmates in cellblock of the DC Jail in Washington, DC, took several guards hostage, sparking a jail uprising. DC Corrections...

Civil rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer is remembered by those who joined her in the struggle.

Explore the history, mission and daily operations of Arlington National Cemetery.

In this episode, Jaime interviews Daniel Falconer and Steven Saunders of Weta Workshop. From original drawings, to translucent wings, Steven and Daniel...

Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. in Finding Your Roots on PBS!

The dramatic story of the American Buffalo's near extinction—and the people who saved it.

Founded in 1961, WETA is the leading public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital and serves our community with educational, cultural, news and public...

If you lived in Washington, DC on New Years Day of 1802, you may have noticed a giant wheel of cheese arriving at the White House — a gift to President...

Discover the standout dishes at the Washington area’s best restaurants!

Answers to the questions we receive most often

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the writer and his enduring influence.

In 1913, thousands of women paraded through DC, overcoming crowds of drunken men to demand the vote.

John Banther takes classical music fans behind the scenes with interviews, deep dives, and analysis. Episodes released bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Produced by WETA...

Sometimes a song or artist becomes inseparably intertwined with an historical moment.

Dec 19, 2025 - Krytyka ze strony rządu po decyzji prezydenta o zawetowaniu nowelizacji Prawa oświatowego. Ministra edukacji Barbara Nowacka oceniła, że argumenty Karola...

WETA is the leading public broadcasting station in the nation’s capital, serving Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.

Jan 2, 2026 - Czy prezydent rzeczywiście nadużywa prawa weta? Dlaczego — jego zdaniem — dialog z rządem bywa pozorny, a niektóre decyzje mają wyłącznie wymiar...

The fan-favorite drama inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel.

WETA's Neighborhood and Restaurant Guides expand the scope of local programs "If You Lived Here" and "Signature Dish," providing...

Oct 31, 2025 - Ministra Marta Cienkowska przedstawiła projekt nowelizacji ustawy medialnej. Eksperci nie wierzą, że wejdzie w życie. – Jak już ten mityczny projekt...

In the summer of 1960, a D.C. woman lived in a glass apartment atop the Big Chair in Anacostia.

The not-so-true story of the 'real' demonic possession that inspired the 1973’s “The Exorcist.”

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The search is underway for more species of Weta and researchers are calling for volunteers to help find them.

WETA Virtuoso portal to the complete world of classical music, inviting listeners into deeper musical experiences with familiar WETA Classical hosts you know...

Experience America’s World War I story like never before in this electrifying live theatrical event.

A nostalgic look at some of the most memorable bygone places in Washington, D.C. history.

WETA produces an impressive portfolio of television programs and series especially for Washington area audiences.

Miss Austen, based on Gill Hornby’s novel, reimagines Cassandra Austen's burning of Jane's letters.

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Thirteen colonies unite in rebellion, win their independence, and found the United States.

A documentary about the mental health crisis among youth in America.

Dr. Max Liebermann and DI Oskar Rheinhardt team up to solve mysteries in 1900s Vienna.

Shaun Evans charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral detective Endeavour Morse.

Authentic stories. Extraordinary people.

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Parents and educators have lots of questions about television and children. Are our children watching too much television? How does TV viewing affect...

David Suchet stars as Hercule Poirot, who pits his wits against crime and injustice.

WETA Classical and VivaLaVoce offer many different programs and features throughout the broadcast week.

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In The Morning Watch, take a closer look at the Deadpool 2 teaser trailer, see how Weta Workshop made the armor and weapons in Thor: Ragnarok and more.

Steven Cummings’s photographic journey through a disappearing Black Washington.

How Mary Church Terrell challenged racial segregation in D.C. restaurants -- and won.

When Shenandoah National Park was dedicated in the 1930s, it was hailed as a triumph of conservation. But behind the postcard-perfect image was a deeper story...

As part of WETA's educational commitment to the Washington community, the station offers several free local teacher workshops and downloadable teacher...

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To build the Pentagon, the Black community of East Arlington was razed with 30 day’s notice.

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.