Biologist Beronda Montgomery explores the botanical knowledge developed by African Americans. Harvard Book Store hosts this event.

Book TV presents coverage of the Frederick Douglass Book Prize awarded for outstanding non-fiction books on the subject of slavery and abolition. The award is presented by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

University of Virginia's Center for Civil War History hosts authors and historians to talk about how different Americans experienced reconstruction after the Civil War.

Walter Isaacson joins David M. Rubenstein at the National Archives to view the Constitution and Declaration of Independence and discuss his book, "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written," and his bestselling biographies of Albert Einstein and Elon Musk.

Classroom lectures on American history.

University of Louisville history professor Matthew Goldberg chronicles the 1898 Spanish-American War, fought primarily in Cuba, Guam, and the Philippines.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

American History TV interviews Valencia Abbott, who won the 2025 History Teacher of the Year award from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Marlon Brando, James Baldwin, Charlton Heston, and Joseph Mankiewicz talk about their participation in the August 28, 1963, March on Washington.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Showing how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses and soldiers.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the December 1773 debate at Boston's Old South Meeting House which preceded the American colonists' destruction of tea shipments in Boston Harbor as a protest against British policies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

George Washington's Mount Vernon explores the early stages of the Revolutionary War, starting with Gen. Washington's attempt to push British troops from Boston.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Historian Karin Wulf reflects on the life and legacy of Martha Washington. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

C-SPAN tours the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, which details its150+ year horseracing tradition and its place in American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the December 1773 debate at Boston's Old South Meeting House which preceded the American colonists' destruction of tea shipments in Boston Harbor as a protest against British policies.

George Washington's Mount Vernon explores the early stages of the Revolutionary War, starting with Gen. Washington's attempt to push British troops from Boston.

A forum for leading journalists and public policymakers to discuss key events and legislation.

Historian Karin Wulf reflects on the life and legacy of Martha Washington. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Former President George W. Bush reflects on the life and legacy of George Washington; his recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday.

Classroom lectures on American history.

University of Louisville history professor Matthew Goldberg chronicles the 1898 Spanish-American War, fought primarily in Cuba, Guam, and the Philippines.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

American History TV interviews Valencia Abbott, who won the 2025 History Teacher of the Year award from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Clifton Truman Daniel (Harry Truman's grandson) and Luci Baines Johnson (Lyndon Johnson's daughter) mark the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Medicare and Medicaid Act of 1965. The video is provided by the Truman Library Institute.

Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Marlon Brando, James Baldwin, Charlton Heston, and Joseph Mankiewicz talk about their participation in the August 28, 1963, March on Washington.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Showing how historically black colleges contributed to the WW II effort by training scientists, doctors, nurses and soldiers.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the December 1773 debate at Boston's Old South Meeting House which preceded the American colonists' destruction of tea shipments in Boston Harbor as a protest against British policies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

George Washington's Mount Vernon explores the early stages of the Revolutionary War, starting with Gen. Washington's attempt to push British troops from Boston.

Unprecedented coverage of the U.S. semiquincentennial with live events, expert insights, and exclusive access to historic sites, documents, and reenactments-celebrating 250 years of American history and democracy.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Historian Karin Wulf reflects on the life and legacy of Martha Washington. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

C-SPAN tours the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, which details its150+ year horseracing tradition and its place in American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Reenactors mark the anniversary of the December 1773 debate at Boston's Old South Meeting House which preceded the American colonists' destruction of tea shipments in Boston Harbor as a protest against British policies.

George Washington's Mount Vernon explores the early stages of the Revolutionary War, starting with Gen. Washington's attempt to push British troops from Boston.

A forum for leading journalists and public policymakers to discuss key events and legislation.

Historian Karin Wulf reflects on the life and legacy of Martha Washington. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Former President George W. Bush reflects on the life and legacy of George Washington; his recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Semafor's holds its annual Trust in Media Summit with one-on-one discussions with journalists from across the industry.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) and Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) hold a roundtable discussion on President Trump's economic agenda.

Former Vice President Mike Pence (R) delivers remarks at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Reporters ask questions of lawmakers and lawyers outside the House Oversight Committee's deposition of Hillary Clinton as part of their investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Former President Bill Clinton testifies at a closed-door deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appears for a closed-door deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation before the House Oversight Committee.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Reporters ask questions of lawmakers and lawyers outside the House Oversight Committee's deposition of Hillary Clinton as part of their investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Former President Bill Clinton testifies at a closed-door deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies on oversight of her agency before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Monticello's Andrew Davenport reflects on the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. His recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to mark America's 250th birthday in 2026.

Former President Bill Clinton testifies at a closed-door deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Reporters ask questions of lawmakers and lawyers outside the House Oversight Committee's deposition of Hillary Clinton as part of their investigation into the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Former President Bill Clinton testifies at a closed-door deposition on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation before the House Oversight Committee in Chappaqua, New York.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and state Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on alleged misuse of federal funds in Minnesota.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and state Attorney General Keith Ellison (D) testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on alleged misuse of federal funds in Minnesota.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby testifies on the U.S. National Defense Strategy before the House Armed Services Committee.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Nevada political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston discusses the life and political career of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who spent 30 years in the U.S. Senate and died in 2021.

White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin, author of The People's House Miscellany, talks about the history of the White House and White House-related trivia.

Stephen Kinzer, author of books on the U.S. overthrow of governments in Guatemala, Iran, and other countries, discusses the history of U.S.-led regime change operations since the 1890s.

Former political strategist and radio host Patrick Dorinson talks about what he learned about life and politics after becoming a cowboy.

Medical anthropologist Emily Mendenhall explores the history of chronic illnesses and how the medical establishment treats them. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

John Sanbonmatsu discusses veganism and argues that sustainable concepts like free range are still immoral. Book Passage in Corte Madera, California, hosts this event.

Dr. Robert Wachter examines the future of artificial intelligence being used in healthcare. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosts this event.

Historian Andrea Nolen discusses a Wisconsin counterfeit ring that had ties to the White House under Presidents Lincoln and Grant.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Heather Ann Thompson discusses the 1984 subway shootings of four black teenagers by subway vigilante Bernie Goetz and how the incident exposed racial fault lines in America.

C-SPAN's Book TV tours the Jackson, Mississippi, home and gardens where Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Eudora Welty lived for 76 years - and where she wrote her acclaimed stories and novels.

Author Jennifer Wright describes how Marion Mamie Fish shaped history during the Gilded Age by exerting her influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings.

Former Reagan administration official Linda Chavez joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her career in public service and her works of fiction and nonfiction.

China-born author Xi Van Fleet argues that the U.S. enabled China in its quest to become a global superpower.

Nevada political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston discusses the life and political career of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who spent 30 years in the U.S. Senate and died in 2021.

White House Historical Association president Stewart McLaurin, author of The People's House Miscellany, talks about the history of the White House and White House-related trivia.

Stephen Kinzer, author of books on the U.S. overthrow of governments in Guatemala, Iran, and other countries, discusses the history of U.S.-led regime change operations since the 1890s.

This long-running staple of the C-SPAN2 weekend schedule helps expand the channel's programming beyond politics. Most episodes of "Book TV" feature discussions with authors of nonfiction books, usually in the form of interviews, lectures or seminars. The series sometimes includes coverage of major book fairs and festivals. Some of the notable names who have appeared on the show include David Mamet and Tom Clancy.

Medical anthropologist Emily Mendenhall explores the history of chronic illnesses and how the medical establishment treats them. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosts this event.

Dr. Robert Wachter examines the future of artificial intelligence being used in healthcare. The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco hosts this event.

Historian Andrea Nolen discusses a Wisconsin counterfeit ring that had ties to the White House under Presidents Lincoln and Grant.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Heather Ann Thompson discusses the 1984 subway shootings of four black teenagers by subway vigilante Bernie Goetz and how the incident exposed racial fault lines in America.

C-SPAN's Book TV tours the Jackson, Mississippi, home and gardens where Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Eudora Welty lived for 76 years - and where she wrote her acclaimed stories and novels.

Author Jennifer Wright describes how Marion Mamie Fish shaped history during the Gilded Age by exerting her influence on business, politics, family relationships, and social change through elaborate social gatherings.

Former Reagan administration official Linda Chavez joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her career in public service and her works of fiction and nonfiction.

Classroom lectures on American history.

This 1943 Office of War Information film urges women to join the Coast Guard Reserves to help the war effort.

C-SPAN tours the Go-Go Museum and hears the history of Washington, D.C.'s homegrown music genre with roots in the cultural and social movements of the mid-1960s to late-1970s.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Classroom lectures on American history.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Historic speeches of former U.S. presidents as well as their policies and legacies.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

A look at the people and events that shaped the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Airing weekends, "American History TV" offers programming about people and events that document the American story, geared toward history aficionados. Shows that air under the "American History TV" banner cover the history of the nation, from its founding in the 18th century through modern times. Topics covered include the Civil War, presidents and the exploration of historical sites.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historian Karin Wulf reflects on the life and legacy of Martha Washington. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Author Kostya Kennedy discusses Boston silversmith Paul Revere's April 1775 midnight ride ahead of the Battles of Lexington & Concord.

Harvard University Professor Danielle Allen reflects on the life and legacy of John Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Historian Joseph Ellis reflects on the life and legacy of Abigail Adams. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year. It is recorded by historian and content producer Anne Fertig.

Former President George W. Bush reflects on the life and legacy of George Washington; his recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday.

Gavel-to-gavel coverage of the U.S. House of Representatives from the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

This 1943 Office of War Information film urges women to join the Coast Guard Reserves to help the war effort.

C-SPAN tours the Go-Go Museum and hears the history of Washington, D.C.'s homegrown music genre with roots in the cultural and social movements of the mid-1960s to late-1970s.

Desert Storm veteran Stephen Bourque chronicles the end of the Gulf War in 1991. He spoke at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library in Texas.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Historians explore the ideas that sparked the American Revolution, as well as the key personalities and enduring impact of the Revolutionary Era. The event is organized by the Jack Miller Center and The American Revolution Institute.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historians discuss the Civil War's events of 1865 at the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, Virginia.

Historian Karin Wulf reflects on the life and legacy of Martha Washington. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Twentieth century archival films on public affairs.

Author Kostya Kennedy discusses Boston silversmith Paul Revere's April 1775 midnight ride ahead of the Battles of Lexington & Concord.

Harvard University Professor Danielle Allen reflects on the life and legacy of John Adams. Her recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year.

Historian Joseph Ellis reflects on the life and legacy of Abigail Adams. His essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday this year. It is recorded by historian and content producer Anne Fertig.

Former President George W. Bush reflects on the life and legacy of George Washington; his recorded essay is part of a project called In Pursuit, commissioned to help mark America's 250th birthday.

Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.