The unit received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2020 for their sacrifice and accomplishments. The Marauders were all volunteers who specialized in “hit and run” tactics in the jungles and mountains of Burma. “Merrill’s Marauders” fought in Burma in 1944-1945 under the legendary General Frank Merrill. Narrated by television news icon Tom Brokaw, “They Volunteered For This: Merrill’s Marauders” is an hour-long film focusing on one of World War II’s most heroic and least talked about units.
The phenomenal collection of prints preserves a unique series of snapshots of life and behavior, capturing moments when humans crossed paths with extinct Ice Age beasts, including enormous ground sloths and mammoths. Thousands of prehistoric footprints left by Ice Age humans and animals stretch for miles across the blinding white surfaces of New Mexico’s White Sands National Park. PBS LearningMedia: How Horses Read Our Expressions.
Encounter scientists unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and decoding their emotional intelligence. In “Origins,” explore the fascinating evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestor called the Dawn Horse to the modern steed. NATURE traces this revolutionizing partnership with anthropologist Niobe Thompson in this two-part series. The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself, allowing our species to explore, conquer and flourish side by side with the horse.
Wednesday, June 1 1 PM: NATURE: Equus “Story of the Horse” | Origins Take advantage of this month’s Learning at Home broadcast schedule – great for students engaged in hybrid or distance instruction, and families looking to spend some extra, quality time together!Īfter watching these fascinating programs, explore the PBS LearningMedia and web resources to learn more.