G8 discussions on Tuesday and Wednesday focus on climate change. Leaders will try to move U.N.-led talks forward, aimed at forging a new global warming accord by the end of next year. Thus far, climate negotiations have stalled, read more…

This recent conversation with the 27-year-old clarinetist who already has an impressive array of accomplishments–he’s a member of three prestigious chamber music ensembles and has been gushed over by the New York Times, among others.

In a morbidly fascinating new documentary, NOVA gains exclusive access to forensic scientists and local police authorities investigating two mysterious murder cases — both committed over 2,000 years ago.

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Harvard and Oxford historian Ferguson wrote the companion book to the documentary series, which provides a controversial angle on WWII. Fareed Zakaria interviewed him about the book in 2006. Watch…

This week’s Reel 13 shorts feature three innovative animations:
* Stories about Ark City, Kansas
* Life after graduation
* A dentist’s life
Watch now. Then vote for your favorite.

Hamza Ibrahim is a refugee from Darfur who now lives in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn. He told WIDE ANGLE about growing up in Darfur, driving a taxi in New York City, and collecting clothes and school supplies to send to people living in refugee camps back home. See story…