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This poor kid from Brooklyn changed television and big screen comedy forever with his irreverent offensive brand of humor. Presenter, John Kenrick, Entertainment Historian

What were the Founders thinking when they created the Electoral College?

William Shakespeare's timeless works always make an excellent opera.

Juneteenth, which occurs on June 19th, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Join historian Martin H. Levinson in discussing this important celebration.

Join art historian, Jay Schuck, as he surveys the artwork stolen and lost during World War II. Examine the reasons why these works were targeted, the efforts taken to recover them, as well as the impact it has had on the art world today.

When Jones Beach opened to the public on August 4, 1929, the city, the nation, and the world had no doubts that the Roaring 20s would go on forever.

It's been over 150 years and over 20 years since the impreachments of Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, and the even more recent impeachment of President Donald Trump, we will visit the constitutional provisions defining this legal devic

Explore the life and work of the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Primavera, Birth of Venus, Mystical Nativity, and more.

Considered one of the greatest film actors of all time, Brando has a career spanning 60 years.

With an incredible career spanning over four decades, Bruce Willis has received numerous critical and public accolades.

It was once common for stage musicals to be adapted to film. Today, the trend has somewhat reversed. Instead, many new Broadway musicals start out as popular films before moving to the stage. When did this trend begin?

Meryl Streep is the most highly regarded film actress of her generation, particularly known for her versatility and her ability to master any accent. She has received 3 Academy Awards from a record 21 nominations.