Television's most-watched history series, American Experience has been hailed as "peerless" (Wall Street Journal), "the most consistently enriching program on television" (Chicago Tribune), and "a beacon of intelligence and purpose" (Houston Chronicle). On air and online, the series brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that have shaped America's past and present.
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley
American Experience
"Annie Oakley," an on-target profile of the sharpshooter.
Jesse James
Jesse James
American Experience
A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal; America's own Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich, but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself.
John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
American Experience
John D. Rockefeller was the world's first billionaire and the most hated man in America.
1 min.
Henry Ford
Henry Ford
American Experience
He rose from obscurity to become the 20th century's most influential American innovator.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
American Experience
Robert Noyce's invention of the microchip launched the world into the Information Age.
1 min.
The Abolitionists: Part III
The Abolitionists: Part III
American Experience
In the final episode of The Abolitionists, the anti-slavery battle rises to fever pitch. Lincoln becomes President, John Brown is martyred, Southern states secede, war breaks out, and yet the Thirteenth Amendment is ratified, banning slavery in all states — forever.
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