Mike Procter and Liz Waid tell about clockmaker John Harrison. He invented a way for ships to know their East-West position at sea.
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Do you enjoy art? Do you enjoy trying to figure out what the painter is trying to say with his artwork? Colin Lowther and Katy Blake tell about William Blake and his interesting artwork.
Roger and Liz talk about the life of Saint Patrick and how it is celebrated around the world.
Mike Procter and Anne Muir tell the story of Lawrence Anthony. He protected and tamed herds of wild elephants in South Africa.
Christy VanArragon and Joshua Leo tell the story of Corrie Ten Boom. She shows the power of forgiveness and healing, even in the most difficult situation.
Mike Procter and Marina Santee tell the amazing story of James Barry. For many years, she pretended to be a man so that she could work as a doctor.
Liz Waid and Bruce Gulland tell about the life and art of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. She painted about love and loss, disability, and traditional Mexican life.
What makes an artist great? Colin Lowther and Liz Waid look at the Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. He was not famous during his lifetime. In fact, he suffered from mental illness. But did this mental illness influence his art?
Liz Waid and Ryan Geertsma look at writer Chinua Achebe. He wrote to show Africa as it really is.