Sunday, October 19th TV listings for PBS (WMEA) Biddeford, ME
NOVA Human: Building Empires
How two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.
Secrets of the Dead Cleopatra's Last Temple
A French explorer makes an unprecedented discovery in Alexandria's harbor that could reveal new information about Cleopatra's reign and her connection with the goddess Isis.
People of the North A Day of Celebration
Celebrating the 17th of May amid the natural beauty of Finse; during winter and late spring, the only transportation to the snow-covered peaks is either by skis or the Bergen Railroad.
Rick Steves' Europe Germany's Dresden and Leipzig
The capital city of Dresden, Germany's palaces and art of the Wettin dynasty; Leipzig's Bach heritage, a monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon and museums.
Rick Steves' Europe Krakow: Poland's Historic Capital
Krakow, Poland; Wawel Castle; Polish cuisine, including pierogi; Nowa Huta offers a nostalgic spin through the Cold War days; Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Woodsmith Shop Prairie-Style Tall Clock
A tall case clock design draws on the Prairie school of design exemplified by Frank Lloyd Wright.
This Old House Asheville: Waterproof Work
In Swannanoa, Kevin helps Jim's brother Bill tile a bathroom; father and son roofers JD and Jayden; removing rot and replacing the damaged area of Paula's deck.
Ask This Old House Washer Dryer Relocation
Kevin meets with an audiologist to discuss the importance of hearing protection; Richard, Nathan and Heath team up to help a couple age in place by relocating their washer and dryer to the main floor.
Paratus: A 20th Anniversary Special
Recounting the United States Coast Guard's lifesaving response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Thomas Jefferson Life/Liberty: Our Sacred Honor
Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of Thomas Jefferson, beginning with his youth in the Virginia wilderness and his early political career.
Fighting Indians (2021)
In 2019, the state of Maine makes history by passing an act to ban Native American mascots in all public schools, which is the first legislation of its kind in the country.
Firing Line With Margaret Hoover
Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
PBS News Weekend New
Analysis of national and international news, as well as in-depth reporting on topics ranging from education and politics to technology and finance.
TURN: Washington's Spies Against Thy Neighbor
Simcoe plans to weed out rebel conspirators in Setauket through a political witch hunt; Ben is assigned to a secret mission.
Cassandra Austen arrives in Kintbury in 1830 after hearing of her friend Eliza's husband's impending death, but her true motive is to find the letters her sister Jane wrote to Eliza throughout their friendship.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret's Failure, Pt 1 New
Maigret's search for a missing social media influencer is derailed when he is ordered to investigate death threats against billionaire Ferdinand Fumal.
The Gold on Masterpiece The Consequences Are Mine New
The police set up surveillance on Noye and are led to Palmer and more of the Gold Chain suspects; the police raids to arrest the Gold Chain ends in tragedy in Noye's garden.
Astrid The Open Room
A murderer is found dead in the psychiatric hospital room where he was admitted.
Cassandra Austen arrives in Kintbury in 1830 after hearing of her friend Eliza's husband's impending death, but her true motive is to find the letters her sister Jane wrote to Eliza throughout their friendship.
Maigret on Masterpiece Maigret's Failure, Pt 1
Maigret's search for a missing social media influencer is derailed when he is ordered to investigate death threats against billionaire Ferdinand Fumal.
The Gold on Masterpiece The Consequences Are Mine
The police set up surveillance on Noye and are led to Palmer and more of the Gold Chain suspects; the police raids to arrest the Gold Chain ends in tragedy in Noye's garden.
Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century Between Worlds
As they create paintings, beadwork, photographs and films, four international artists reveal the complex ties between the communities and cultures they move between.
Compelling stories of artists participating in the Getty's Art & Science Collide event and how they collaborate with science and technology in unexpected ways.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The Butterfly Effect
Actresses Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey explore the stories of their ancestors whose bold decisions reshaped their families.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Yoga in Practice Learning to Take a Leap
Incorporating a challenging pose, Hanumanasana.
Wild Kratts A Bat in the Brownies
A little brown bat crash-lands into a plate of Jimmy Z's brownies.
Weather Hunters Corky's Weird Desert Mystery
The Hunters investigate a weather mystery surrounding massive rocks that move on their own in the desert.
Lyla in the Loop Un-make a Mess; Hide and Go Stu
Lyla and Luke clean their room with help from Stu; Stu learns how to play hide-and-seek.
Carl the Collector The Green Piece; The FuzzyWorld Book of Records
Dylan is excited to play his new game but things take a turn when the game pieces fall into a floor vent; Carl is determined to get into the FuzzyWorld Book of Records.