We are not makers of history. We are made by history.

Martin Luther King Jr.

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The Great Tours: France through the Ages

France ignites the imagination and dazzles the senses like no other country on Earth. In this thrilling travelogue, you'll discover the 35,000-year-old cave paintings of Chauvet, the medieval castles of the Cathars, the palace of Versailles, and the sites where the French Revolution unfolded. What truly sets this tour apart is your consummate guide to France, Professor John Greene of the University of Louisville, a multi-award-winning scholar and professor of French language, culture, and civilization.

The Great Tours: France through the Ages

Experiencing Shakespeare: From Page to Stage

In this12-episode series, you get a rare insider’s peek behind the curtains of a Shakespeare production. Expert Alissa Branch will help you decode the tools Shakespeare embedded in his words for actors to understand his plays and bring them to life. With glimpses into Shakespeare's life and culture, you’ll get a richer appreciation for the genius behind his words.

Experiencing Shakespeare: From Page to Stage

The Great Tours: Washington DC

In partnership with the Smithsonian Institution

This exciting 24-episode travelogue—lavishly illustrated with thousands of historic images, animated maps, location footage—rests on the vast historical and administrative resources of the Smithsonian, and on the brilliant and engaging commentary of Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador-at-Large. Dr. Kurin rounds out your view of DC with a series of special interviews with expert guests interspersed throughout. Among others, you'll get special insight into the meaning of military memorials from General Colin Powell himself, look into the Kennedy Center and arts in Washington with renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma, and explore the relationship of food and American history with celebrated chef José Andrés.

The Great Tours: Washington DC