Tag: CBS
The Black patriots who helped build America
Historical interpreter Joe Palumbo shares the powerful legacy of Caesar Robbins, an enslaved man who fought in the American Revolution and later returned home a free man.
CBS Mornings: Herb Alpert celebrates 90 years and a return to the stage with new Tijuana Brass
Jazz icon Herb Alpert is back on stage with a new Tijuana Brass for the first time in 40 years as he celebrates his milestone birthday and the 60th anniversary of his hit album.
Inside the transformation of the Frick Collection
One of New York City's most exquisite museums, the Frick Collection, located in the former home of a Gilded Age steel baron, has reopened following a four-year, more than $200 million renovation.
The Complicated History of “The Shot Heard Round the World” in Massachusetts
Two towns in Massachusetts are fundamental to American history, but where the official first shot of the American Revolution happened has been debated for centuries. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Recreating Paul Revere's ride from Boston to Lexington, 250 years later
Two actors will portray Paul Revere Friday night as they recreate his ride when he warned Sons of Liberty leaders that the British were coming. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
From Viral Floor Routine to National Champion, First HBCU Gymnast Breaks Barriers
Kyrstin Johnson's journey from making history at an HBCU to captivating audiences at Temple University is a testament to her resilience and talent.
The Return of ABBA
Nearly four decades after taking a "break," the Swedish pop group ABBA is back with a new album, "Voyage."
Chimp Haven, the World’s Largest Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Nestled in the quiet forests of Keithville, Louisiana, Chimp Haven is the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in the United States.
The Backstory on Hollywood Movie Backdrops
In Hollywood's Golden Age, hand-painted backdrops played a vital role in the magic of movies, creating cities, sunsets, or any other setting a director could imagine. These massive artworks were some of the largest paintings ever created, by artists whose...
Newly Discovered Mozart Composition Found in German Library
A previously unknown piece of music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has been discovered in a German library, shedding new light on the prolific composer’s early works.
“Death Becomes Her”: From Screen To Stage
The 1992 cult film "Death Becomes Her," which starred Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini and Bruce Willis, is the latest Hollywood movie to be translated into a Broadway musical.
How Salvador Dalí’s Art Found a Home in Florida
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive exhibitions celebrating the Surrealist.
Antarctic Ice Shelf Reveals Never-Before-Seen Seafloor Ecosystem
In January, a giant piece of ice broke off from an Antarctic ice shelf, revealing a seafloor ecosystem that has never been accessible to humans.
One-of-a-Kind Movie Poster Collection Heads to Auction
Classic films and modern blockbusters alike rely on an old-school marketing tool: Movie posters.
How a Jewelry Brand Born From Hardship Became a Symbol of Empowerment
After growing up in homeless shelters, Lia Valencia Key built a jewelry brand designed to inspire.
