TV Schedule

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.

Rick Steves' guidebooks, public-radio program and numerous television series have made him an essential resource for travelers wishing to explore Europe. This program finds the knowledgeable host offering globetrotters a fresh perspective on lodgings, transportation and places to visit on their journeys. One thing that hasn't changed, however, is Steves' belief that travelers should become "temporary locals," exploring not only major cities and the usual sites, but out-of-the-way locales that often produce the most authentic, and enjoyable, experiences of a trip.

How animal parents deal with freshwater's constant changes as they raise the next generation; a frog dad scales giant trees with his tadpoles on his back; an elephant mom must choose between safety and the quest for food and water.

Exploring the origins of mammals, long before the age of dinosaurs, and how early ancestors survived global catastrophes and defied extinction to evolve into the vast array of mammals we know today.

Computer scientist Brent Seales attempts to read inside hundreds of carbonized ancient scrolls found at the archaeological site of Herculaneum in Italy.

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.