George Washington's personal library took a winding path before landing in Boston
In 1848, the Boston Athenaeum acquired more than 300 volumes from the famed Virginian's collection of books. They nearly ended up in the British Museum instead.
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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Culture in the News
‘Love Your Wicked Awesome Neighbor’ brings valentines to people all across Boston
Everyday Boston will distribute over 11,000 valentines across the city this year.
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Why the 'Battle of Versailles' still resonates 50 years later
On Nov. 28, 1973, a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style. -
The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans
Last year, interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry was named one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door." -
Red Sox to star in Netflix documentary on the 2024 season
Netflix will also release a documentary later this year looking at the 2004 World Series championship Sox team.
GBH Music
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Episode 4112, Season 41<br> Christmas Eve Snow
Happy little church tucked into a bed of snow, evergreens and mountains. -
Episode 4118, Season 41<br> By the Sea
Come visit the coast with Bob Ross and paint a glorious seascape. -
Episode 4121, Season 41<br> Toward Day’s End
Bob Ross paints a beautiful full moon by the riverside. -
Episode 4122, Season 41<br> River's Peace
Join Bob Ross as he paints a gorgeous river gently flowing alongside a lovely grove,
