Directed by The Great Courses

Richard Kurin

Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour through American History showcases 20 authentic historic objects along with detailed replicas and photographs of almost 100 other artifacts and exhibits. Together, these evocative items tell the story of America, its people, and its diverse cultures in 24 lavishly illustrated episodes

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Star-Spangled Banner - Inspiring the Anthem

Episode 2

Presidents and Generals - Images of Leadership

Episode 3

Conscience and Conflict - Religious History

Episode 4

The Growth and Spread of Slavery

Episode 5

Emancipation and the Civil War

Episode 6

Gold, Guns, and Grandeur - The West

Episode 7

The First Americans - Then and Now

Episode 8

Planes, Trains, Automobiles ... and Wagons

Episode 9

Communications - From Telegraph To Television

Episode 10

Immigrant Dreams and Immigrant Struggles

Episode 11

User Friendly - Democratizing Technology

Episode 12

Extinction and Conservation

Episode 13

Kitty Hawk to Tranquility - Innovation and Flight

Episode 14

Cold War - Red Badges, Bombs, and the Berlin Wall

Episode 15

National Tragedy - Maine, Pearl Harbor, 9/11

Episode 16

For the Greater Good - Public Health

Episode 17

Women Making History

Episode 18

The Power of Portraits

Episode 19

Two Centuries of American Style

Episode 20

Hollywood - The American Myth Machine

Episode 21

The Hope Diamond - America's Crown Jewel

Episode 22

Sing Out for Justice - American Music

Episode 23

Exploring the Land, Exploring the Universe

Episode 24

"All Men Are Created Equal" - Civil Rights