Miss Springmaid

History Series

"Colonel" Elliott White Springs spearheaded an innovative ad campaign to sell bed sheets that changed the approach of the country's advertising industry. He began acquiring and commissioning artwork depicting attractive young women as "Springmaids." He copiously employed sexual innuendo in his ad copy. Many were outraged by his approach, but there was convincing proof that "sex sells."

The story of the Second World War, told via personal accounts from four American towns.

True tales from the most interesting place on earth.

Explore the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century's most consequential figures.

Exploring the remarkable life and legacy of James J. Hill who built a transportation empire.

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick explore the writer and his enduring influence.

An illuminating portrait of a man who is one of the greatest writers in American history.

Try to decide why Americans are fascinated by celebrity gangster Al Capone.

Discover the 100-year history of Naval aviation.

The dramatic story of the American Buffalo's near extinction—and the people who saved it.

An American epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, scoundrels and screwballs.

Trace the bridge's transformation from a feat of heroic engineering to an honored symbol.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE brings to life the compelling stories from our past!

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Miss Springmaid

The War

Mossback's Northwest

Benjamin Franklin

The Empire Builder James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway

Hemingway

Mark Twain

Al Capone: Icon

Angle of Attack

The American Buffalo

Baseball

Brooklyn Bridge

American Experience