'The Story of the Jews': From the beginning (This series begins Tuesday, March 25th!) [View all]
The five-part series ‘‘The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama” premieres on PBS in five one-hour installments on consecutive Tuesdays, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday on OETA-13.
The five-part series “The Story of the Jews With Simon Schama,” a brilliant take on history, premieres at 7 p.m. Tuesday on PBS.
An intricate look at a people who endure, it will continue in one-hour installments on consecutive Tuesdays on OETA-13.
Schama, who has racked up awards for his books and documentaries on history, art and literature, talks about how he initially shied away from tackling the subject.
“I had a slight sense, a residual sense, that I was at my best when dealing with cultures not my own,” Schama says.
He let the concept percolate for a while, and the result is the series and a companion book.
more: http://newsok.com/the-story-of-the-jews-from-the-beginning/article/3945661
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Check your local listings and set your DVRs!
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ETA: related information:
http://www.sfgate.com/books/article/The-Story-of-the-Jews-by-Simon-Schama-5339008.php
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