Tag Archives: History

Geronimo

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Marcus

Watch American Experience: Geronimo at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 on Wisconsin Public Television. Who was he really? It depends who you ask. And that is why I find the mysteries of history to be the most interesting parts of … Continue reading →

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One of America’s Most Controversial Leaders

Posted on January 16, 2012 by David

When the name Custer is mentioned it’s normally in the context of Little Big Horn. Most of us know – through documentaries, popular movies or middle school history – the story of Gen. George Armstrong Custer’s ill-fated battle on the … Continue reading →

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Stories these Vietnam veterans can never forget

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Erik

Watch Vietnam War Stories at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 on Wisconsin Public Television. Last year, WPT premiered the Emmy Award-winning Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories documentary. That three-part film featured interviews with Wisconsin Vietnam veterans who shared emotional stories about … Continue reading →

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Preview Wisconsin’s Nazi Resistance

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Erik

Watch Wisconsin’s Nazi Resistance at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 on Wisconsin Public Television. You’ve already gotten an inside look at the story of Mildred Fish-Harnack when the film’s producer Joel Waldinger wrote about the special day set aside in … Continue reading →

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Garrow’s Law

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Marcus

Watch Garrow’s Law at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9 on Wisconsin Public Television. Finally, a crime drama that doesn’t just add a new city to its name to make it sound new and different from all the other shows out … Continue reading →

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