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Stream now with the PBS app + YouTube / Watch Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born-and with it, so was art. From the Stone Age came prehistoric art: mysterious tombs, mighty megaliths, and vivid cave paintings. Then the Egyptians and the Greeks laid the foundations of Western art-creating a world of magical gods, massive pyramids, sun-splashed temples, and ever-more-lifelike statues.

"Cinderella": Preview Night MiraCosta College Theatre By Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein Directed by Tracy Williams Dust off your glass slippers and get ready for a magical night at the ball! Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "Cinderella" (Broadway Edition) puts a fresh, funny spin on the classic fairytale, complete with charming princes, feisty fairy godmothers, and a pumpkin carriage with flair. With catchy tunes like “Impossible” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”, this sparkling production is packed with laughter, classic romance, contemporary charm, and just the right touch of enchantment. Perfect for dreamers of all ages—because magic, after all, is just a wish away! Note: Children under the age of 5 are not admitted to the Theatre. MiraCosta College Theatre on Facebook / Instagram

After releasing two albums in 2025, rap's great modern philosopher and griot is having one of his best-ever runs. He may not have all the answers, but his questions are everything we need right now.

President Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Mayci Neeley of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives about how her traumatic college days have shaped her relationship with her religion.

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The detention, which was expected, happened after Abrego Garcia walked into the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Baltimore for a check-in after being released from custody on Friday.

During a Russian attack, a medical team drove to extract the heart of a young girl who'd just died and bring it to their hospital, where a 12-year-old was in desperate need of a transplant.

Maritime Museum of San Diego, with an international reputation for excellence in restoring, maintaining, and operating historic vessels—including the world’s oldest active sailing ship, Star of India—invites Museum members, volunteers, and the public to celebrate the legendary vessel’s 162nd birthday with a complimentary visit to Star of India on Friday, November 14, 2025. The Museum last sailed Star of India on November 11 and 12, 2023 to celebrate her 160th birthday. San Diegans and visitors alike will have the chance to come aboard Star of India for free dockside entry on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This exclusive offer applies to walk-up guests only. Museum volunteers will serve complimentary birthday cake starting at 12 noon, while supplies last. Donations are encouraged, or visitors may upgrade to a general admission ticket to explore the Maritime Museum of San Diego fleet and exhibits, plus galleries nested below deck and unseen from the embarcadero. Star of India, built in 1863, is the world’s oldest active sailing ship and has circumnavigated the globe twenty-one times. Star of India first came to the City of San Diego in 1927. In 1951, the Maritime Museum of San Diego began long-awaited historical renovations to the vessel, originally named Euterpe after the Greek goddess of music and poetry. Star of India relies on Museum volunteers and a committed staff for her upkeep. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Maritime Museum of San Diego relies on donations and the support of members, volunteers, and visitors to sustain this waterfront collection of historic vessels and maritime exhibits. The Museum is ranked among the nation’s top attractions, offering self-guided tours, docent-guided group tours, tall ship charters and historic bay cruises, public events, educational programs, and a distinctive venue for corporate and private events. This exclusive complimentary offer applies to walk-up guests only. Donations are encouraged, or visitors may upgrade to a general admission ticket to explore the Maritime Museum of San Diego fleet and exhibits, plus galleries nested below deck and unseen from the embarcadero. General admission tickets include entrance to all Maritime Museum of San Diego vessels and exhibits. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and military, and $15 for youth ages 6–17. Children five and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at General Admission or at the Maritime Museum of San Diego Ticket Booth located at Star of India Wharf, 1492 N. Harbor Drive (between Grape and Ash Street, next to Portside Pier), San Diego, CA 92101-3309. The Museum is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last guest entry at 4 p.m. Maritime Museum of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram