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Frome, a lonely, poverty-stricken, nineteenth-century New England farmer, has long and faithfully cared for his bitter, invalid wife, but when his wife's distant young cousin comes to take over as housekeeper, she and Frome succumb to forbidden passion with tragic results.

Presents an adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel which chronicles the empty lives of an elegant, equivocal, man of means who is enthralled with an evasive, self-indulgent woman.

Dramatizes the story of activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns who played pivotal roles in the fight to win voting rights for women.

Presents Kenneth Branagh's full-text production of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in which a Danish prince seeks vengeance upon his uncle after being visited by the ghost of his father.

Fictionalized biography of Mahatma Gandi, India's man of peace, which follows his life from his simple beginnings as a lawyer in South Africa to his struggle to free India from colonial rule.

In the middle of the Great Depression, Lennie and George find work on the Tyler Ranch, planning on saving towards a place of their own, but their plan is disrupted when Lennie gets into trouble with the owner's son and his unhappy wife.

Hester Prynne, condemned to wear the scarlet letter "A" for adultress, endures her ostracism with dignity, while her lover is tormented by the burden of an unexposed sin.

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in the ancient Aztec empire, focusing on the clash between Spanish invaders and the Aztec people which led to the collapse of the empire and the destruction of its culture.

Bill reveals what kinds of nutrients are in each bit of grub and what foods are best for healthy bodies. Features an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities.

Explores archaeological sites and artifacts, art, architecture, and writings to provide insights into life in the ancient Incan empire, looking at Incan buildings and the ruins of the city of Machu Picchu, and discussing the empire's medicine, life and customs, influences, food, and children's activities.