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Learn About Ursula K. Le Guin's Predecessor to Harry Potter
Watch to learn why Neil Gaiman thinks Harry Potter wouldn't have existed without Ursula K. Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea, a fantasy novel she published in 1968 featuring a wizard school.
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Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.
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Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
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Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
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Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.
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El artista José Clemente Orozco (1883-1945) encabezó el movimiento muralista en México.
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Experience the groundbreaking sounds of bebop pioneer and virtuoso composer Max Roach.
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Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez through music and the arts.
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Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams.
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Experience the political and personal journey of California governor Jerry Brown.
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Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.
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See the world through the eyes of Nam June Paik, the father of video art.