As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Ken Burns is releasing a deep look into the fight for American ...

(June 26, 2025) Ken Burns has spent nearly a decade unpacking the complicated, violent and world-changing story of the American Revolution, a war that created a new form of government, turned subjects ...

Thomas Jefferson, by Ken Burns Tuesday, July 1 at 8 and 9 Thomas Jefferson is a two-part portrait of our enigmatic and brilliant third president. Part 1 at 8 PM — Jefferson also made himself into a ...

Dallas Gets a Sneak Peek of Ken Burns’ Upcoming Documentary, The American Revolution The documentarian spent a day in Dallas with his producer and history experts taking a deep dive into what ...

This nine-part series is the work that made documentarian Ken Burns a household name. Burns uses contemporary cinematography in addition to thousands of archival photographs, paintings and newspaper ...

A brief look back at the Battle of Bunker Hill from Ken Burns looks ahead to his upcoming six-part documentary.

Documentarian Ken Burns and his team discuss their new series exploring the country’s founding and war for independence on this 250th anniversary.

Documentarian Ken Burns and his team discuss their new series exploring the country’s founding and war for independence on this 250th anniversary.

Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Buddy Squires, and Allen Moore discuss the making of The Civil War.

PBS is also making every Thursday History Night With Ken Burns, airing his films The Roosevelts, The National Parks and The War (created with partner Lynn Novick).