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The barn is an icon of the heartland's rural landscape. Yet one special type of barn is on the verge of disappearing altogether in Indiana. A Rural Revolution: Indiana's Round Barns examines the importance of round barns to the state's agricultural history and the...

Beautiful by Design: The Indiana University Bloomington Campus takes a look at one of the most beautiful college campuses in America.Walking across the Indiana University Bloomington campus one cannot help but be charmed by its natural topography, native limestone, and appealing architecture. But the...

Brown County, Indiana has a reputation as an artistic refuge and subject matter dating from the early 1900s. That early artist colony included T. C. Steele, Adolph and Ada Walter Shulz, Will Vawter, Gustave Baumann, and many others.Brown County Artists: Expanding the Legacy documents...

Interviews with hometown friends, including former UCLA coach John Wooden, former teammates, former players, other coaches, family members, and colleagues tell the story of the Indiana University basketball coach, Branch McCracken (1938-1943, 1947-1965). Includes footage from 1940 and 1953 championship play. NBC sportscaster Dick...

American slave spirituals of the 18th and 19th centuries often evoke feelings of raw power, deep empathy, pathos, and poetry. These important archival songs get an imaginative retelling in this concert presentation, featuring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson in an intimate performance.Crooked Stick: Songs...

With unprecedented access to Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits, Cuba: A Lifetime of Passion looks at the present-day reality of the Cuban Revolution and its uncertain post-Castro future, and the conflicts that have engulfed Cuba for the past six decades. The...

Cuba: The Forgotten Revolution tells the virtually unknown story of Cuban revolutionaries Frank Pais and Juan Antonio Echeverria--a school teacher and architecture student--whose names seldom appear alongside their more famous contemporaries, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.Author: WtiuISBN-10: 0253030471ISBN-13: 9780253030474Publisher: WTIULanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/15/2015Format: DVDWeight: 0.10lbsSize:...

He is known as "America's storyteller." Famed WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle remains one of the most accomplished and beloved journalists in American history. Ernie Pyle: Life in the Trenches tells the story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist who reached millions each week with stories...

Hoosier Hospitality: Craft Beer takes you on an arm-chair journey into the world of craft beer and micro-brewing in Indiana.The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of three of the larger breweries in Indiana: Broad Ripple Brewpub, Three Floyds Brewing Company, and Upland Brewing Company....

Horsepower: Indiana's Equine Industry reveals Indiana's rich history with horses and horse racing. A stalwart in Indiana, Standardbred racing dates back to the mid-1800s, with events occurring at many county fairs across the state. In exploring this tradition, the program looks into the Hoosier...

Indiana Legends: George Taliaferro is the remarkable story of an American hero who overcame racial barriers to succeed on the football field and in life.A star halfback at Indiana University in the 1940s, George Taliaferro led the Cream and Crimson to its only undefeated...

The child of slaves freed by the Civil War, Madam C. J. Walker became America's first self-made millionaire. She was an orphan at age 6, a mother at 14, and widowed by the time she was 20. Interweaving social, economic and political history, this...

Travel in style to southern Indiana and get an up-close look at some of the finest and most unique motor vehicles ever created. Look under the hoods, meet the owners, and ride along as we take a few out for a spin.Explore Indiana's rich...

Indiana's Wild Landscape uses striking aerial drone footage and time-lapse techniques not available just a few years ago to give audiences a look at Indiana as it has never been seen before. A few hundred years ago, old growth forests, tall grass prairies, and...

During his lifetime (1849James Whitcomb Riley: Hoosier Poetexplores Riley's lasting legacy and the personal and professional challenges and successes he experienced as he became a beloved literary icon.The documentary examines Riley's early life in Greenfield, Indiana, and reveals how it influenced his writing. Some...

Travel the skies to see the Hoosier state in a whole new way. Utilizing aerial cinematography exclusively, Journey Indiana: From Above breathes new life into well-known areas of the state and showcases some of Indiana's hidden gems. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, discover...

Lew Wallace (1827-1905) is one of the most significant Hoosiers in Indiana history. Wallace accomplished many remarkable things in his life, yet today, when people are asked "Who was Lew Wallace?" many respond "Lew Who?"Wallace played a leading role in America's military, political, diplomatic,...

Explore the life and legacy of speed cycling champion, civil rights activist, and Hoosier hero Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor. Born in Indianapolis in 1878, Taylor was the world's first Black sports superstar by the turn of the 20th century. Called "the fastest man in...

You cannot examine Bedford without considering the limestone industry, its historical and aesthetic impact on the community and its vital role in the area's economic development. The program explores the historical roots of the industry and the techniques used to shape this beautiful stone....

Columbus, Indiana's motto is "Unexpected, Unforgettable." Our Town: Columbus tells the story of this truly surprising city, from its origins as a small agricultural community to its modern incarnation as a multicultural city, home to one of the world's most impressive collections of modern...

With a colorful history, a vibrant downtown, and expanding industrial, service and cultural sectors, Seymour, Indiana, is a town on the move. Its roots are in the railroad and its proximity to major highways continues to make Seymour an important transportation and industrial center....

The program traces the magnificent history of the French Lick Springs Hotel--from its days as a spa and unofficial headquarters for the National Democratic Party--to its decline after World War II--and finally to the multi-million dollar restoration that has recently been completed along with...

Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, Greene County brings together the Hoosier state's natural beauty, small-town hospitality, and beloved traditions in a way few places can. Explore the heart of this vibrant, tightly-knit community in The Spirit of Greene County. Discover the...

"(Indiana University students) During your time at IU, you have received an education that has not only prepared you to enter the workforce or to go on to advanced studies, but one that has helped you to learn to think critically and creatively, and...

"(Indiana University students) During your time at IU, you have received an education that has not only prepared you to enter the workforce or to go on to advanced studies, but one that has helped you to learn to think critically and creatively, and...

Each holiday season, Tchaikovsky's magical The Nutcracker is brought to life in a colorful production by the Ballet Theater of Indiana University's Jacbos School of Music. Sugarplum Dreams: Staging The Nutcracker Ballet goes behind the scenes of the 43rd annual presentation of this classic,...

Terre Haute: Rise & Resilience is a story of the American experience. This program takes viewers through the history of Terre Haute, Indiana, starting with its French colonial origin as "high ground" along the banks of the Wabash River. Post-revolutionary Terre Haute played host...

With nearly 6,000 miles of hiking, pedestrian, and biking trails within its borders, Indiana boasts a wide range of recreational trails. The Hoosier Way: Trails of Indiana takes viewers on a tour of some of Indiana's finest outdoor nature trails, hikes, rails-to-trails conversion projects,...

West Baden Springs: Save of the Century chronicles the rise, demise, and restoration of the West Baden Springs Hotel. The program begins with the story of the hotel's 1902 construction by owner Lee Sinclair. The spa's glory days and events leading to the 1934...