Follow the trail of one of the most fatal pandemics in human history that almost killed the entire Eurasian population. "Chasing the Plague" premieres tonight on Secrets of the Dead! | PBS

On this day in 1735, John Adams was born. A powerful voice whose words and actions helped spark a revolution. Learn more when The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres Sun, Nov 16. | PBS

As the criminals sense the increasing danger they're in, will they be able to keep their cool? Find out on a new episode of The Gold, this Sunday at 10/9c on MASTERPIECE | PBS! | PBS

You probably learned about the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in history class, but did you know we could be headed for another one? 👀 Ben Sheehan explains how it would work in the latest episode of Civics Made Easy, now on the PBS app and our YouTube channel. | PBS

As the federal government shutdown reaches the one-month mark, Lisa Desjardins reports on the progress toward a resolution and the growing consequences of the continuing closure. | PBS NewsHour

Can Eliza have it all? Watch the new season of MASTERPIECE | PBS' Miss Scarlet on December 7 on the PBS app! | PBS