Ken Burns On The American Revolution
from Fresh Air
by NPR
Published: Mon Oct 20 2025
Show Notes
Burns' new six-part PBS documentary series includes the perspectives of women, Native Americans and enslaved and free Black people — all of whom were initially excluded from the declaration "all men are created equal." The series begins Nov. 16.
Also, Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recording of Handel arias from soprano Julia Lezhneva.
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Also, Lloyd Schwartz reviews a recording of Handel arias from soprano Julia Lezhneva.
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