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In 1851, Prince Albert embarked on his greatest gamble, the Great Exhibition (pictured), the world’s first trade fair with over 100,000 exhibits housed in a vast palace, the largest glass structure on Earth.

Prince Albert: A Victorian Hero Revealed

Airs Sunday, Jan. 3, 2020 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

House Majority Whip James Clyburn (right) joins fellow Democrats from the House and Senate to propose new legislation to end excessive use of force by police.

Kente Cloth: From Royals To Graduation Ceremonies ... To Congress?

When a group of Democratic legislators donned kente cloth at the unveiling of legislation aimed at police brutality, critics weighed in. Here's a look at kente cloth — and the controversy.

KFC will test a new plant-based meatless chicken on Tuesday in Smyrna, a suburb of Atlanta.

KFC To Test Plant-Based Meatless Chicken In Atlanta Area

Kentucky Fried Chicken will offer the nuggets and boneless wings for one day at a single restaurant. Depending on customer feedback, the items could be rolled out nationally, the company says.

Marienplatz, the main city square in Munich, Germany.

RICK STEVES' EUROPE: Munich And The Foothills Of The Alps

Airs Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV

Stickers are stacked up for people receiving vaccinations at a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Las Vegas on May 21. As countries open their doors to travelers again, there is confusion about how people will prove their vaccination status.

International Travel Opens To The Vaccinated, But How Do You Prove You Got The Shot?

There's no universal digital passport yet, it's not clear exactly what kind of proof will be accepted, and paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost.

From left: comedians Natasha Chandel, Abdullah Afzal, and Mariam Sobh each performed a set during the virtually streamed Socially Distant Eid Comedy Night Special.

Muslim Comics Gather Over Zoom To Celebrate Eid With Jokes And Joy

Forty comedians came together for 2 hours of stand-up to celebrate a socially distant Eid-al-Fitr. They cracked wise about everything from smelly burps to parents who share misinformation on WhatsApp.

At 81, William Shakespeare, or "Bill," became the second person in Britain to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in December.

William 'Bill' Shakespeare, The 2nd Briton To Receive A COVID-19 Vaccine, Has Died

The 81-year-old, whose famous name grabbed headlines around the world last year when he got the jab, died on Thursday after suffering a stroke.

The band APE will be holding a record release party at this year's virtual weekender Tiki Oasis TV.

Tune In To Tiki Oasis TV, The Virtual Weekender

Celebration of all things tiki goes online starting Friday

Just a reminder that it was on May 25, 1977 that George Lucas' "Star Wars" opened and forever changed the cinematic landscape.

Fans Celebrate The Day 'Star Wars' Opened In 1977

May the Fourth Be With You is fun but May 25 was the day 'Star Wars' made history

Two men drink beers at the Mike Hess brewery and tasting room Monday, June 29, 2020, in San Diego.

Bars, Restaurants Pay Price For California Virus Surge

The order applies to 19 counties with a total of 72% of the state's population, including Los Angeles County. The order also applies to the indoor operations of movie theaters, wineries, tasting rooms, family entertainment centers, zoos and museums.

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