‘American Masters – Starring Dick Van Dyke’ premieres nationwide Friday, December 12 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App. The film premieres ahead of Van Dyke’s 100th birthday on December 13.
The tablet functions as an ancient astrolabe, featuring a segmented circular design with angular measurements etched along its edges. Researchers believe it may have been used to track celestial events, including early observations of the Köfel impact event. Its precise markings demonstrate advanced understanding of astronomy in early Mesopotamia and reflect the sophistication of Sumerian science.
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‘American Masters – Starring Dick Van Dyke’ premieres nationwide Friday, December 12 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App. The film premieres ahead of Van Dyke’s 100th birthday on December 13.
Wade Milyard of Frederick, Maryland, didn’t want to stop helping people after he retired from police work.
Ordinarily dueling experts have agreed: The painting is the real deal.
