Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Young adults representing Generation Z gather to mark America's 250th anniversary and discuss their vision for the future. The event is part of a national program called Youth250 and is held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

Young adults representing Generation Z gather to mark America's 250th anniversary and discuss their vision for the future. The event is part of a national program called Youth250 and is held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Monticello's Andrew Davenport reflects on the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Author Marc Carpenter discusses 1850s wars in the American Pacific Northwest to seize Native land for American settlers.

Authors Sylvester Allen, Jr. and Belle Boggs discussed Wyatt Outlaw, who was killed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1870 in an act of racial violence that triggered the Kirk-Holden War.

Historians talk about how family connections were maintained, disrupted, or severed due to upheaval during the American Revolution. The event is held at the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semi-quincentennial with live events, expert insights and exclusive access to historic sites, documents and re-enactments celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Author and New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas reflects on the life and legacy of Louisa Adams. Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday, and is read by content producer Anne Fertig.

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Young adults representing Generation Z gather to mark America's 250th anniversary and discuss their vision for the future. The event is part of a national program called Youth250 and is held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Young adults representing Generation Z gather to mark America's 250th anniversary and discuss their vision for the future. The event is part of a national program called Youth250 and is held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Hear from presidents and first ladies, and learn about their politics, policies, and legacies.

Young adults representing Generation Z gather to mark America's 250th anniversary and discuss their vision for the future. The event is part of a national program called Youth250 and is held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Monticello's Andrew Davenport reflects on the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Author Marc Carpenter discusses 1850s wars in the American Pacific Northwest to seize Native land for American settlers.

Authors Sylvester Allen, Jr. and Belle Boggs discussed Wyatt Outlaw, who was killed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1870 in an act of racial violence that triggered the Kirk-Holden War.

Historians talk about how family connections were maintained, disrupted, or severed due to upheaval during the American Revolution. The event is held at the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston.

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

George Washington Presidential Library Executive Director Lindsay Chervinsky reflects on the life and legacy of John Quincy Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Author and New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas reflects on the life and legacy of Louisa Adams. Her essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday, and is read by content producer Anne Fertig.

White House Historical Association President Stewart McLaurin reflects on the life and legacy of James Monroe. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Oliver James, who was functionally illiterate, describes learning to read at age 32 and documenting that journey on TikTok. Copperfield's Books in Petaluma, CA, hosts this event.

Nicholas Boggs discusses the personal life and activism of American writer James Baldwin (1924-1987). Mr. Boggs, who spent over 20 years working on James Baldwin: A Love Story, also talks about Baldwin's many books and life outside the United States.

Wesleyan University professor Andrew Curran discusses how the idea of race as a biological category was developed during the Enlightenment. Harvard Bookstore hosts this event.

Dr. Robert Wachter examines the future of artificial intelligence being used in healthcare. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosts this event.

Physician and anthropologist Khameer Kidia argues that Western mental healthcare treats the symptoms instead of the causes of mental illness. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Author Jennifer Wright describes how Marion Mamie Fish shaped history during the Gilded Age by exerting her influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Heather Ann Thompson discusses the 1984 subway shootings of four black teenagers by subway vigilante Bernie Goetz and how the incident exposed racial fault lines in America.

Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed discusses his 2019 arrest and imprisonment in Russia and his decision to volunteer in war against the Russians in Ukraine after his release.

Gavin Newsom - a Democrat and the 40th governor of California - talks about his memoir and life in politics.

David M. Rubenstein hosts conversations with leading authors, policymakers and cultural figures, exploring the ideas that shaped America's past, challenge the nation's present and inspire its future.

Cal Ripken Jr. views memorabilia from his legendary baseball career.

Joel Alperson, assistant to Dennis Prager, talks about Mr. Prager's book on the battle between religious morality and secularism. Mr. Prager, who has been paralyzed from the neck down since 2024, provides a video statement.

Oliver James, who was functionally illiterate, describes learning to read at age 32 and documenting that journey on TikTok. Copperfield's Books in Petaluma, CA, hosts this event.

Nicholas Boggs discusses the personal life and activism of American writer James Baldwin (1924-1987). Mr. Boggs, who spent over 20 years working on James Baldwin: A Love Story, also talks about Baldwin's many books and life outside the United States.

Wesleyan University professor Andrew Curran discusses how the idea of race as a biological category was developed during the Enlightenment. Harvard Bookstore hosts this event.

Dr. Robert Wachter examines the future of artificial intelligence being used in healthcare. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosts this event.

Physician and anthropologist Khameer Kidia argues that Western mental healthcare treats the symptoms instead of the causes of mental illness. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Author Jennifer Wright describes how Marion Mamie Fish shaped history during the Gilded Age by exerting her influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Heather Ann Thompson discusses the 1984 subway shootings of four black teenagers by subway vigilante Bernie Goetz and how the incident exposed racial fault lines in America.

Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed discusses his 2019 arrest and imprisonment in Russia and his decision to volunteer in war against the Russians in Ukraine after his release.

Gavin Newsom - a Democrat and the 40th governor of California - talks about his memoir and life in politics.

Baseball hall of famer Cal Ripken Jr. joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss his legendary career and his work as a bestselling author, and gives viewers a tour of memorabilia from his decades in baseball.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

The British Prime Minister answers questions from members of Parliament in the House of Commons.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

This 1969 NASA documentary detailed the first NASA mission to land two men on the moon.

In 1957, the beeps from Sputnik, a small Russian satellite, sent the USSR & US into a space race. Teasel Muir-Harmony of the Air & Space Museum chronicles the history of space travel and how the U.S. landed on the Moon and how we're going back in 20.

NASA looks at the development of space suits beginning with the Mercury program and up until 1966 in anticipation of the Apollo moon landings.

Eugene Gene Kranz shares stories from his 34 years at NASA's Mission Control, beginning in 1960 with his work on Project Mercury, the first American human spaceflight program and later as flight director for NASA's Gemini and Apollo programs.

"American History TV" chronicles the Gemini, Mercury, and Apollo programs through some photographs of NASA's space program; author of "Gemini and Mercury Remastered," Andy Saunders discusses Earthrise, the Moon landings, and the Apollo 13.

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum's Teasel Muir-Harmony discusses the history of the U.S. space program, from the creation of NASA in 1958 to Neil Armstrong walking on the moon in 1969, and the missions that followed.

On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on what was to be the third NASA mission to land humans on the moon, but a crisis nearly left the three astronauts stranded in space.

American History TV interviews former NASA flight director Gerald Griffin on his career in the American space program from the Gemini program to the Shuttle missions. He worked with NASA from 1964-1986.

This NASA film showcases the Skylab space station mission that ran from 1973 to 1974. Astronaut crews conducted scientific experiments on board Skylab to test whether humans could live and work in space.

C-SPAN tours the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where we look at Apollo 11's lunar lander, Charles Lindbergh's plane that flew across the Atlantic, the X-15 that Neil Armstrong flew, and much more.

A U.S. Information Agency video from 1986 shows discoveries photographed by Voyager II as the satellite makes its closest approach to Saturn in August 1981.

1979 NASA film about the history of efforts to explore Mars including the 1964-1971 Mariner fly-bys and the Viking landings in 1976.

Narrated by Ricardo Montalban, this 1981 NASA film features women employed by NASA in a variety of specialized fields.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

A NASA film explains the space shuttle program using a simulated flight of Columbia and emphasizes international cooperation in the program.

A 1983 NASA film documents the history of the space agency's achievements from its Oct. 1, 1958 beginning through several early space shuttle missions.

A NASA documentary covers the April 12, 1981, launch of the first space shuttle, Columbia.

On January 28th, 1986, President Reagan addressed the nation following the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Earlier that day, the Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.

A segment from a recent Washington Journal.

In 1957, the beeps from Sputnik, a small Russian satellite, sent the USSR & US into a space race. Teasel Muir-Harmony of the Air & Space Museum chronicles the history of space travel and how the U.S. landed on the Moon and how we're going back in 20.

"American History TV" chronicles the Gemini, Mercury, and Apollo programs through some photographs of NASA's space program; author of "Gemini and Mercury Remastered," Andy Saunders discusses Earthrise, the Moon landings, and the Apollo 13.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

On April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 blasted off on what was to be the third NASA mission to land humans on the moon, but a crisis nearly left the three astronauts stranded in space.

American History TV interviews former NASA flight director Gerald Griffin on his career in the American space program from the Gemini program to the Shuttle missions. He worked with NASA from 1964-1986.

President Gerald Ford gives remarks and presides over a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Air & Space Museum on the National Mall.

C-SPAN tours the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where we look at Apollo 11's lunar lander, Charles Lindbergh's plane that flew across the Atlantic, the X-15 that Neil Armstrong flew, and much more.

1979 NASA film about the history of efforts to explore Mars including the 1964-1971 Mariner fly-bys and the Viking landings in 1976.

Narrated by Ricardo Montalban, this 1981 NASA film features women employed by NASA in a variety of specialized fields.

A NASA film explains the space shuttle program using a simulated flight of Columbia and emphasizes international cooperation in the program.

A NASA documentary covers the April 12, 1981, launch of the first space shuttle, Columbia.

A 1983 NASA film documents the history of the space agency's achievements from its Oct. 1, 1958 beginning through several early space shuttle missions.

In 1957, the beeps from Sputnik, a small Russian satellite, sent the USSR & US into a space race. Teasel Muir-Harmony of the Air & Space Museum chronicles the history of space travel and how the U.S. landed on the Moon and how we're going back in 20.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

David M. Rubenstein hosts conversations with leading authors, policymakers and cultural figures, exploring the ideas that shaped America's past, challenge the nation's present and inspire its future.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.