PBS America (Freeview) Tuesday

Capri Cafaro explores the history of the pear in Oregon, from their start in 1847 when an Iowa native brought it to the region to the legislature naming the pear as the state fruit

Hilary Mantel, Philippa Gregory and David Starkey sift through the evidence to determine why Henry VIII's second wife was executed in 1536

When the US Air Force develops a new 'wonder' bomber, they want a base close to Japan to launch their raids. Marines are tasked with taking the enemies' prized island of Iwo Jima

Part one of two. Dramatised documentary exploring the truth behind the myth of the iconic Egyptian ruler, revealing why her name still resonates through the centuries

Part two of two. The Tomb of the Warriors, near Luxor in southern Egypt, which contains over 60 mummified bodies, all of which had suffered violent deaths

Capri Cafaro explores the history of the pear in Oregon, from their start in 1847 when an Iowa native brought it to the region to the legislature naming the pear as the state fruit

Hilary Mantel, Philippa Gregory and David Starkey sift through the evidence to determine why Henry VIII's second wife was executed in 1536

When the US Air Force develops a new 'wonder' bomber, they want a base close to Japan to launch their raids. Marines are tasked with taking the enemies' prized island of Iwo Jima

Part one of two. Dramatised documentary exploring the truth behind the myth of the iconic Egyptian ruler, revealing why her name still resonates through the centuries

Part two of two. The Tomb of the Warriors, near Luxor in southern Egypt, which contains over 60 mummified bodies, all of which had suffered violent deaths

When the US Air Force develops a new 'wonder' bomber, they want a base close to Japan to launch their raids. Marines are tasked with taking the enemies' prized island of Iwo Jima