Posted on · In 1968, the capture of the Vietnamese city of Hue by communist forces -- and the bloody battle to take it back -- not only changed the course of the Vietnam War, it also changed how Americans back home viewed the conflict -- and their government. Author Mark Bowden tells the story in his latest book.
Posted on · Working hard, and saving all they could, the Vu family came to find joy, peace and success in the United States.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We preview the Astros-Dodgers World Series. Author Mark Bowden talks about how one battle changed the course of the Vietnam War -- and Americans' attitudes about the conflict back home. Plus Jeff Balke discusses all the other developments in Houston sports.
Posted on · Former Houston news anchor Lily Jang talks about returning to her native Vietnam for a TV special called Saigon Stories, where she explores the rich connections between that country and Houston.
Posted on · On Monday's edition of Houston Matters: What will the destruction of so many homes during Harvey mean for the apartment and housing market? And former Houston news anchor Lily Jang returns to her native Vietnam for a special called Saigon Stories.
Posted on · Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick talk about their latest collaboration, The Vietnam War, which premieres Sunday at 7 p.m. on Houston Public Media, TV 8.
Posted on · On Friday’s edition of Houston Matters: Students at a dozen HISD campuses will have longer school days to make up for lost time after Harvey. We examine the process of cleaning up storm debris in one neighborhood. And Ken Burns and Lynn Novick preview their new documentary series The Vietnam War.
Posted on · A navy pilot describes being shot down on his first combat mission.
Posted on · A South Vietnamese soldier is shot but fights on.
Posted on · A North Vietnamese citizen remembers slogans inspiring people to sacrifice - at great cost.
Posted on · The Vietnam era was marked by protests, not just about war, but also for social change.
Posted on · A Vietnamese woman learns that the powerful American military is coming to her country.
Posted on · Get an advance look at the film coming to TV 8 in September; featuring interviews with filmmakers, behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive clips from the series.
Posted on · With the Vietnam War ramping up, college students begin to worry about the draft.
Posted on · (Above: Houston Matters host Craig Cohen talks with documentary filmmakers Lynn Novick and Ken Burns during their visit to Houston on April 26, 2017. Photo: Abner Fletcher | Houston Public Media) Ken Burns rose to fame in 1990 for his epic, sprawling documentary film series The Civil War. His partner in filmmaking Lynn Novick, who […]