Documentaries and historical dramas offer those who witnessed major events firsthand the opportunity to see familiar times through new perspectives, enriched by archival materials that weren't ...

For some, Ken Burns’ films don’t just retell history. They are history. Beginning with his 1981 directorial debut, “Brooklyn Bridge,” Burns has built a remarkable body of work — some of the most ...

The overall quality of documentaries, particularly documentary films, have improved significantly over the past several years. More than just possessing the benefit of hindsight, documentary ...

Buzz Aldrin smiles while looking into the camera and wearing his spacesuit in Apollo 11 (2019) - Neon The overall quality of documentaries, particularly documentary films, have improved significantly ...

In Ken Burns’s newest documentary, the war for independence was also a civil war. Amid a bitter fight over history, its timing feels urgent. Critic’s Notebook In Ken Burns’s newest documentary, the ...

Starting this weekend, a new series on PBS dives into the early history of Muslims in the United States. The six-part documentary, “American Muslims: A History Revealed,” looks at notable figures and ...

Geoffrey C. Ward is an author, editor, historian and writer of scripts for American History Documentaries for Public Television. He is the author or co-author of 18 books. Five books are companion ...