The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 was the most destructive river flood in American history. In the spring of 1927, the river broke out of its earthen embankments in 145 […]

Once flowing through nearly every developed city in the world, rivers provided the infrastructure upon which modern metropolises were built. Why did they disappear and how? Could we see them […]

WHAT IS A DEAD ZONE? (USA, 2013, 10 min.) Dive into the Chesapeake Bay with Philippe Cousteau and scientists from the Oyster Recovery Partnership, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), […]

Sculptor Todd McGrain believes that forgetting is a type of cultural extinction. He aims to keep memories alive for five extinct North American birds by placing his large, bronze sculptures […]

American realist painter Edward Hopper’s influential style has left a lasting impression on modern culture. His scenes of modern American life, most notably Nighthawks, have been recreated in myriad films […]

In the 1950s and ‘60s, the thrill of space exploration captivated a world witnessing truly cosmic achievements. It was a time when anything seemed possible — Pan Am Airlines even […]

When Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast, it was a wake-up call to a new reality for coastal communities. People have always flocked to the seashore, but as global warming […]

From Diego Luna and Alejandro Fernandez, to Carla Morrison and Chavela Vargas, the film weaves a cinematic tapestry composed of original songs and insights from the most iconic artists and […]

Off the shores of New England, in a region steeped in old maritime tradition, a modern wave of big ships, energy industries and a changing climate, is now testing the […]

According to a popular saying in Dakar, Senegal, “You can find anything in the world at Colobane Market.” The objects in market stalls – colorful new and used clothing, shoes, […]