Professor Donald Miller introduces A Biography of America and its team of historians. The program looks at the beginnings of American history from west to east, following the first Ice Age migrations through the corn civilizations of Middle America, and the explorations of Columbus, DeSoto, and the Spanish.
A Biography of America presents history as a living narrative, showing how historical figures affected events and the subsequent impact on citizens' lives. In this 26-part series, prominent historians present America's story as something that must be viewed and debated from a variety of perspectives in order to be truly understood. Their thought-provoking debates and lectures - using first-person narratives, photos, film footage, and documents – are designed to pique viewers' interest and encourage critical thinking about the forces that have shaped America.
