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Almanac: July 13

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

• Jul 13
• 00:47

Cracking the code: Building the family tree of a serial killer

Retiree Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her hobby of researching her family tree would lead to the capture of one of the most notorious criminals in California, the Golden State Killer. A pioneer in the use of genetic genealogy, Rae-Venter has since become an important partner for investigators seeking to solve cold cases. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.

• Jul 13
• 10:22

From the archives: Charles Kuralt on the Louisiana Purchase

President Thomas Jefferson's acquisition of more than 800,000 square miles of land from France in 1803 was a remarkable chapter in American history, all the more fascinating for it being so unexpected – and so cheap. CBS News' Charles Kuralt tells the story, and does so in a bizarrely appropriate location: the middle of an Arkansas swamp. (Originally broadcast Feb. 13, 1976.)

• Jul 13
• 04:16

From the archives: David Gergen on leadership

David Gergen, who had long served as an advisor to presidents of both parties, died on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the age of 83. In this "Sunday Morning" interview that originally aired May 8, 2022, Gergen told CBS News' Robert Costa he believed the older generation running Washington should step aside for younger leadership. He also discussed his book, "Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made," and about the current state of American democracy.

• May 8, 2022
• 06:52

This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 13)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

• Jul 13

Nature: Shenandoah National Park in Virginia

We leave you this Sunday with the sights and sounds of morning at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Videographer: Scot Miller.

• Jul 6
• 02:33

Emulsifying the truth behind mayonnaise

Eggs, oil and vinegar come together to form a contested condiment: Mayonnaise, long thought to have been improvised by an 18th century French military chef who was short on cream. But some believe mayo dates back to the Spain of antiquity. Correspondent Luke Burbank seeks to spread a little light on mayonnaise's origins.

• Jul 6
• 04:02

Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain

The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer's latest book delves into the life, complexities and sardonic humor of a man who remains a vital presence in American culture.

• Jul 6

Ron Chernow on the life of Mark Twain

Writer Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain, not only redefined American literature in the 1800s; he helped create the very idea of what it meant to be an American. "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa visits Twain's boyhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, and sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow to discuss his latest book, "Mark Twain," which delves into the life, complexities and sardonic humor of a man who remains a vital presence in American culture.

• Jul 6
• 08:00

Inside "Jaws": Making the film classic

Fifty years ago, a monumental movie premiered that forever changed Hollywood. Ben Mankiewicz talks with actors Richard Dreyfuss and Lorraine Gary and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb about filming the Steven Spielberg blockbuster.

• Jul 6

Extended interview: Richard Dreyfuss on filming "Jaws"

In this web exclusive, actor Richard Dreyfuss talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about fighting for the role that would launch his career into the stratosphere: the shark expert Matt Hooper in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." He also discusses the notoriously problem-plagued production; his awe of co-star Robert Shaw; and the most valuable lesson he learned during the film's 159-day shoot on Martha's Vineyard.

• Jul 6
• 26:58

Inside "Jaws": Making the film classic

Fifty years ago, a monumental movie premiered that forever changed Hollywood: Steve Spielberg's "Jaws," adapted from Peter Benchley's bestselling novel, which became the highest-grossing film of its time. Richard Dreyfuss returned to Martha's Vineyard, which hosted the film production in 1974, and talked with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about the notoriously difficult shoot that nonetheless birthed a blockbuster. Mankiewicz also talks with actress Lorraine Gary and screenwriter Carl Gottlieb about their experiences working with Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and a young director making his first big-budget studio film.

• Jul 6
• 09:37

A museum that truly cuts the mustard

In 1991, Barry Levenson quit his job as an assistant attorney general in Wisconsin to follow his true passion: mustard. Founder of the National Mustard Museum, in Middleton, Wis., Levenson's collection of mustards has grown to more than 7,000 varieties from around the world. Correspondent Luke Burbank meets a man captivated by a beloved condiment.

• Jul 6
• 04:04

The world of Rubik's speed cubing

There are 43 quintillion possible permutations on a Rubik's cube – that's 43 billion BILLION! But for some, solving a cube is child's play, as correspondent David Pogue discovered when he met with some speed cubers – including a pair of remarkable world-record holders who are only eight years old.

• Jul 6
• 05:12

Extended interview: Sabrina Carpenter

In this web exclusive, correspondent Tracy Smith sits down with Sabrina Carpenter to discuss the music superstar's career path; her "Short n' Sweet" tour; and how her mother influenced her approach to artistic choices and to dealing with fame.

• Jul 6
• 26:05

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