American Experience, TVs most-watched history series, brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.
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Discover the forgotten story of the Navy’s aquanauts, who pioneered undersea exploration.
An American doctor and Navy officer, Captain George Bond spearheaded Sealab I, II and III.
Scott Carpenter: Astronaut to Aquanaut
Scott Carpenter was both a NASA astronaut and an aquanaut with the U.S. Navy.
Teaser #2: Chasing | Chasing the Moon
Join American Experience and PBS to relive the journey that defined a generation.
Teaser #1: Countdown | Chasing the Moon
Countdown to relive the journey that defined a generation.
The plume trend let to the mass slaughter of the highly prized plumed birds in Florida.
A reporter for The Miami Herald, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas advocated for conservation.
The Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928
The Okeechobee Hurricane claimed one of the highest death tolls of any natural disasters.
Hamilton Disston: Pioneering Everglades Developer
Hamilton Disston visioned the Everglades into dry land for cultivation.
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