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Ripley in Kenya
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Robert Ripley explores the wonders of Kenya in 1934.
Introducing Robert Ripley
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Watch a clip from "Ripley: Believe It or Not" premiering January 6, 2015 on PBS.
Beyond the Doc: Do You Believe It?
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Archivist Edward Meyer leads a tour of Ripley's unbelievable collection of oddities.
Ripley in China
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Robert Ripley visited China in 1932.
The Station House was in Darkness, From Blackout
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First responders recall the 1977 NYC Blackout. Premieres 7/14 at 9/8c on PBS.
Blackout, Chapter 1
8:12
In 1977 the lights went out in New York City for more than 24 hours. Premieres 7/14 on PBS
The Forgotten Plague, Chapter 1
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The battle against TB had a lasting impact on America. Premieres February 10 on PBS.
The Stigma of Tuberculosis
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Scientific knowledge of TB brought greater prejudice to its victims. Premieres Feb. 10.
"Come West and Be Cured"
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Consumptives played an integral role in settling the West. Premieres Feb. 10 on PBS.
The Climate Cure
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Railroads advertised their station stops as havens for consumptives. Premieres Feb. 10.
Ripley in India
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Robert Ripley visited India in 1936.
Ripley Stuck in the Snow
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Robert Ripley gets stuck on a snowy mountain road in 1932.
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