HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 4-10
FINDING YOUR ROOTS Dreamers One And All Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone and model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe and Thailand to reveal they aren't the first in their families who dared to dream big. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 5, 7 pm
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History The Storm (1920-1933)
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Victory In The Pacific
Franklin Roosevelt's promising political career is halted by polio in 1921, leaving him physically disabled. While he struggles to recover, Eleanor Roosevelt grows as an independent political force. FDR returns to public life as New York’s governor and, amid the Great Depression, inspires hope as president with his famous call to overcome fear. Part 4 of 7 . TPT 2 Monday, August 4, 8 pm
In the final months of World War II in the Pacific, both Japanese and American troops fought with a brutal "take no prisoners" mentality, resulting in massive bloodshed. This film examines the escalating violence from both perspectives, highlighting Japan's refusal to surrender despite devastating losses and Emperor Hirohito’s hope for a last decisive battle. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 5, 8 pm TPT LIFE Thursday, August 7, 8 pm
Pompeii: The New Dig House Of Treasures
The Great American Recipe A Taste Down Memory Lane Week five has arrived, and the home cooks must create a dish based on a family tradition. In the second round, they'll prepare heirloom recipes that have been treasured by their families. At the end, the three finalists will be revealed. Part 5 of 6 . TPT 2 Friday, August 8, 8 pm
Join Italian archaeologists as they dig one of the grandest homes in the ancient city of Pompeii, revealing gold, luxury, and long- buried secrets, marking the final chapter of the biggest excavation in a generation. TPT 2 Wednesday, August 6, 9 pm
Lidia Celebrates America Changemakers
Follow Lidia Bastianich across America as she meets chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs who are hard at work trying to change not only what is available but the way Americans see and think about food in the future. Featuring Chef Sean Sherman of Owamni Restaurant in Minneapolis. TPT 2 Friday, August 8, 10 pm
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