Program Highlights

Part two examines the period after the first revolt, tracing the development and impact of the Gospels while looking at the increasingly hostile relationship between the Christians and the Jews. It also looks the extraordinary events of the second and third centuries in which Christianity grew from a small Jewish sect to an official religion of the Roman Empire.

As developing countries escape poverty and march toward prosperity, more people than ever are using energy. But how will we provide more energy while still protecting the environment? Hosted by Swedish economist Johan Norberg, this program explores how innovation and new technologies are providing answers to our world's growing energy needs.

Tyler Florence kicks off his culinary adventure in Mexico City, where he explores the vibrant markets and discovers the potent chilies of the region. Next he travels to Oaxaca, the heartland of cactus and mescal – the sister drink of tequila. Later Tyler samples chocolate in Puebla and whips up mole, the national dish. Finally, he celebrates at a festival devoted to vanilla.

On July 4, 2012, scientists at the giant atom smashing facility at CERN announced the discovery of a subatomic particle that seems like a tantalizingly close match to the elusive Higgs Boson. Now CERN’s scientists are preparing to restart the collider at higher energy, hoping to find the next great discovery that will change what we know about our universe.

Wendy Whelan has been a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet (NYCB) since 1991. This documentary tells the story of this top American ballet star, including behind-the scenes footage of NYCB classes, warm ups, rehearsals, and finally, a performance onstage at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.