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Wings of the Past: Discovering the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum

Season 9 Episode 7 | 10m 10s

The Mid-Atlantic Air Museum preserves aviation history by restoring WWII aircraft, including a rare P-61 Black Widow and a B-25 Mitchell bomber. Learn about the six-year mission to recover a P-61 from New Guinea and how these planes shaped history. A must-watch for aviation enthusiasts and WWII buffs!

Aired: 03/11/25

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Mysterious Igloos of Alvira

See strange concrete bunkers hidden in wooded central PA and the forgotten town that came before.

Episode: S10 E15 | 5:00

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The Stourbridge Lion: The Engine That Launched America’s Railroad Age

The Stourbridge Lion became the first steam locomotive to operate on rails in the U.S.

Episode: S10 E14 | 5:08

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A Collector’s Story in Pictures: The Art of the Anthracite Coal Industry

Experience works of art that capture the daily lives of coal miners and the coal industry.

Episode: S10 E13 | 5:17

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The Resurgence of the American Bald Eagles

We trace the American bald eagle’s journey from the brink of extinction to a symbol of renewal.

Episode: S10 E11 | 5:00

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Skating with Friends

We visit the Wilkes Barre City Skatepark at Hollenback

Episode: S7 E6 | 4:56

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Nazareth Guitar Institute

Meet Dale and Tyler Unger, a father/son pair of master luthiers crafting archtop guitars.

Episode: S6 E10 | 5:48

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The Art of Brewing in NEPA

We'll take a tour of the thriving craft beer scene in NEPA.

Episode: S6 E8 | 5:15

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Dan Wowak

Hear the story of survivalist Dan Wowak on this episode of Short Takes.

Episode: S6 E5 | 4:49

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Leah Frances: Lunch Poems

Photographer Leah Frances delights in symmetry, design, and golden sun illuminating diners

Episode: S6 E4 | 5:38

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It's More Than Hair

In the Black community hair is linked to more than personal style - it’s identity.

Episode: S6 E3 | 9:58

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