American history is more polarizing than ever. But the country’s leading storyteller wants to prove there’s still an appetite ...

The Civil War is an epic nine-episode series by the award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. Between 1861 and 1865, ... Robert E. Lee. 1807–70 Virginia Confederate General.

Sheen and Lang portrayed Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and George Pickett in the 1993 ... Filmmaker Ken Burns, the creative force behind the documentary "The Civil War" and many others, ...

Ken Burns' The Vietnam War documentary has been praised for its attention to detail, its depth, and its ability to focus on such a wide swath of the war.With 10 episodes and 18 hours to dedicate ...

Brenda Lee has had a stellar music career, beginning as a rockabilly teen, moving into pop stardom, and eventually returning to her country roots. She is among the most versatile singers ever to ...

If you’ve ever been fascinated by a Ken Burns documentary, or are looking to learn more on him, then we’ve got the perfect starter back. These are the seven best Ken Burns documentaries to ...

Actors Martin Sheen and Stephen Lang, who portrayed Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. George Pickett, respectively, in the 1993 film, are among the special guests at the event, which will be ...

Caroline Shaw composed the original score for Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon’s forthcoming documentary Leonardo da Vinci. On October 25, she’ll release the music on a new album for ...

Ken Burns was in his studio working on the final edits of a forthcoming documentary film series on the American Revolution when he learned on Tuesday that the historian William E. Leuchtenburg had ...