Why do all the women in Tonga know how to juggle?  Filmmaker Paprika Leaverton explores the origins of the native juggling art known as “hiko” and how it was revived by one of Tonga’s most revered monarchs. The film also takes a closer look at the country’s gender and power dynamics and how hiko is helping to empower women in a male-dominated society.

Meet Nixta Taqueria owners Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico, Discada owners Xose Velasco and Anthony Pratto, and Cuantos Tacos owner Luis ‘Beto’ Robledo as they introduce their parents, discuss their childhood experience as children of immigrants, and explore the paths that led them to becoming celebrated small business owners and local heroes in the Austin community.

Aunty Nona tells her own story along with family members, and describes the very best of all things Hawaiian: the people, their knowledge, culture, wisdom and aloha.

Much loved home cook Dame Mary Berry travels to her mother’s homeland, Scotland, for a magical winter break.

PBS MASTERPIECE has been the trusted steward of our favorite British novels, mysteries and classic tales for more than 50 years, remaining steadfast in their commitment of bringing the best in drama to public television audiences in a way that only MASTERPIECE can. Join PBS Books every Wednesday from Dec. 13th to Jan. 3rd to explore “The Magic of MASTERPIECE” as we highlight favorite programs from the MASTERPIECE collection and share filmmaker conversations told from the perspective of the people behind these award-winning programs.

Salute to Service: A Veteran’s Day Celebration is a musical tribute hosted by Jon Stewart and featuring the U.S. Army Field Band (pictured) with special guests Mickey Guyton, Amanda Shires and Mandy Gonzalez.

Christine gets curious about the castles of Switzerland: In Château de Chillon, she explores its unique architecture and discovers secret passageways. In Château de Gruyères, she learns about the legend of the ‘Gru’, and the many phases the castle went through under different rulers; and at Schloss Thun, she explores a medieval hall, and tells the legend of the creature who lives in its attic.

Christine gets curious about the legend of Kalev and the foundation of Tallinn; the story of the Danish flag falling from the sky; Tallin’s UNESCO Old Town, City Hall & Old Thomas, the medieval wall, Kiek in de Kök and Fat Margaret towers, a Russian Orthodox church, St. Catherine's Passage, and unicorn horn powder at one of the oldest medieval pharmacies in Europe.

At 14, Aurora Madriganian survived the Armenian Genocide and escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. Her newfound fame led to her starring in Auction of Souls, one of Hollywood's earliest blockbusters. Blending storybook animation, video testimony, and rediscovered footage from her lost silent epic, Aurora's Sunrise revives her forgotten story.

My Ascension, tells how a suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader Emma Benoit paralyzed. Her recovery propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States.