The late Jim Irsay built one of the great collections of musical artifacts. His family is now auctioning it off, including instruments played by The Beatles, Nirvana, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. Nathalie Ferneau {NAT-ah-lee fer-NO} from Christie's previews the auction.

Country Joe and the Fish's best-known song, "I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixin'-to-Die Rag," captured the growing anti-war sentiment of the Vietnam era.

The definition of what it means to be a U.S. citizen has evolved both legally and socially -- a new book looks at who gets to claim citizenship.

To mark International Women's Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world.

Three women survived marriages to serial killers and use their experience to catch one. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Elizabeth Arnott about her new novel, "The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives."

The spirit of legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela lives on at a new club in Johannesburg dedicated to his memory.

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Gin Phillips about "Ruby Falls." Her new novel begins in 1928 Chattanooga when a man discovers a mysterious underground cavern with a massive waterfall.

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

Archuleta first rose to fame as a teenager when he came in second place on the seventh season of "American Idol." In his new memoir, he writes about coming to terms with his sexuality and leaving the Mormon church.

Five albums into their career, the band exudes a cocky confidence in its ability to use rock songs as vehicles for both social commentary and personal angst.