Stories by Daniel Hautzinger

Watch Geoffrey Baer take part in the oldest and longest freshwater sailboat race, as he joins the crew of the Radiance in a journey from Chicago to Mackinac Island. Along the way, discover iconic sights, hear Lake Michigan lore, and learn about the history of the race and region.

The old English folk ballad features prominently in the ghost story Remember Me. What do its enigmatic lyrics mean? Why keep repeating "Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme?" Is the Scarborough Fair a real thing? Discover the history of the song and its references.

PBS is broadcasting live from Alaska as bears, orcas, eagles, and wolves join a bountiful summer feast when millions of salmon swim upriver to spawn. Catch some sneak peeks of pesky porcupines, wallowing walruses, and hunting humpback whales.

Hannah's nightmares continue and begin to be all too real, while Tom has disappeared. Rob and Roshana are slowly uncovering hints about Tom's past – he's been lying about things. A trip with Sean to Scarborough in search of clues warps into a terrifying journey for Hannah. 

Sidney leaves Grantchester on a mission – but also to sort out his life. He finds himself an outsider in a gypsy camp, and when a murder involves an acquaintance he's the first suspect. Mrs. Maguire receives some closure, and Geordie seeks to make amends. Sidney's not so lucky.

Few people know Chicago's food scene as well as David Manilow. He chooses nine essential Chicago restaurants, from a sexy steakhouse to a place with unbelievable sushi, from the best breakfast joint in town to the perfect date spot. 

Our expansive Weekend in Havana website lets you explore Cuba's unique capital city. Plan a trip with a guided tour of the must-see highlights. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Havana with 360 video. Explore the cars, cigars, cocktails, and dance of Cuba, and more.

Joel Sartore is the creator of the Photo Ark, a 25-year project to photograph every animal species in human care. He talked to us about the role of the Photo Ark and zoos in conservation. "It’s folly to think that we can drive half of all species to extinction and not affect humanity,” he says.

Tom Parfitt lives alone but is eager to move into assisted living, so he stages a fall. There's something unusual about him: he acts younger than his "eighty-odd" years, and a photo of a boy seems to upset him. And he brings both tragedy and mystery to the retirement home.

Sidney, Geordie, and Leonard are all forced to confront their decisions, with disastrous consequences. An unexpected figure from Mrs. Maguire's past awakens feelings and thrusts her life into disarray. And a woman is dead at a factory, apparently from a fall – but Geordie doesn't believe it.

As the American militarymen prepare a party for the schoolchildren of Moybeg, unenviable situations cause Michael and Rose to be on edge. What should be a cheerful holiday ends up being disastrous and life-changing , in the finale of the show.

My Mother and Other Strangers, which airs its finale this Sunday, July 16, at 7:00 pm, takes place in Northern Ireland in the fictional town of Moybeg.

Dedry Jones loves music, but he's not a musician. He expresses his passion by talking about music, and he's quite the conversationalist. Learn how he began hosting an interview and performance series with the artists he thought people should know. He also shares his favorite performances.

Nature's Great Race follows epic mass migrations across the vast landscapes of the Arctic and southern and eastern Africa in vivid cinematography – catch a glimpse of the engrossing images here with a preview in photography before the show premieres on Wednesday, July 12.

Tao Wang, head of Asian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago, reveals his favorite works in the museum's Chinese collection and the surprising stories behind them. He guides a tour through Chinese art history and discusses his upcoming large exhibition, his first since coming to the museum.