Sunday, September 7th TV listings for PBS (WMED) Calais, ME HD
NOVA Decoding da Vinci
A visit to Florence, Italy, to explore how Leonardo da Vinci used science, from human dissections to innovative painting techniques, to create his artwork.
Secrets of the Dead Hidden in the Amazon
New discoveries and technological advances shed new light on early human habitation in the Amazon.
People of the North Kingdom of Entrepreneurs
Etne and Vindafjord in Western Norway; dry martini; a hike to a cliff formation; a traditional Norwegian dish infused with distinctly Asian-Japanese flavors.
Rick Steves' Europe The Netherlands Beyond Amsterdam
Rick Steves takes a look at the sights outside of Amsterdam, from Haarlem, to Rotterdam, Delft and Zuiderzee.
Rick Steves' Europe Egypt's Cairo
Exploring the back streets of Cairo on a tuk-tuk; baking pita bread; chiseling a tombstone; King Tut's gold; the ancient Sphinx; climbing to the center of a pyramid.
Woodsmith Shop Steamer Trunk
Logan, Chris and Phil use locally harvested oak to demonstrate how to create a trunk with a curved lid.
This Old House Ridgewood: Flooring Features and a Rocking Fountain
Tile for a curbless shower; installing the kitchen floors; installing a custom-made water feature for the backyard patio.
Ask This Old House Paint Wainscoting; Sandbox
Painting wainscoting; what homeowners should know before switching a home to all electric; building a sandbox.
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History A Strong and Active Faith (1944-1962)
President Roosevelt wins re-election but succumbs to a cerebral hemorrhage at age 63; after Franklin's death, Eleanor crusades for civil liberties and the United Nations.
Benjami Victor created a statue commemorating Christa McAuliffe on the New Hampshire State House lawn.
A rare and unique silent film was produced in 1921 around the Augusta, Maine, area by Edgar Jones.
Weekends With Yankee Underwater Adventures
Cape Cod's Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's deep-sea research submersible the Alvin; clean-up mission with the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage; exploring the clam shacks of Massachusett's North Shore with chef Michael Serpa.
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 Of Cabbages and Kings
Ben is betrayed by his own militia while on the run from the British; Abe and Richard travel to New York; Mary confronts Anna.
Professor T The Inspection New
The investigation into a series of burglaries turns into something else when a school inspector is found murdered.
The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece Death on the Close: Part 1 New
A man with no ID and no connection to Marlow is found dead in the middle of a suburban road.
Unforgotten on Masterpiece New
The team discover Asif, Mel, and Marty's connections to Gerry, and bring Marty in; Gerry Cooper's descent into nationalism is revealed, as well as his violent streak; as Jess reaches out to her sister, Leanne and Sunny's friendship evolves.
As Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, Rajib's military values are tested; a familiar face comes to David's aid.
Professor T The Inspection
The investigation into a series of burglaries turns into something else when a school inspector is found murdered.
The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece Death on the Close: Part 1
A man with no ID and no connection to Marlow is found dead in the middle of a suburban road.
The team discover Asif, Mel, and Marty's connections to Gerry, and bring Marty in; Gerry Cooper's descent into nationalism is revealed, as well as his violent streak; as Jess reaches out to her sister, Leanne and Sunny's friendship evolves.
Prohibition A Nation of Drunkards
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League push for an amendment to the Constitution outlawing alcohol nationally.