How The Coronavirus Could Shape Fashion Choices
NPR's Michel Martin talks with fashion historian Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell about how Covid-19 could change people's style choices.
History
The Oklahoma City Bombing, 25 Years Later
Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. An NPR national correspondent remembers covering that act of terrorism — and how it changed the city and the country.
Lessons From Congress' Last Experience Helping Rescue An Economy In Free Fall
Congress isn't known for passing broad legislation quickly. Its response to the 2008 economic crisis has parallels with that to the coronavirus pandemic, which could mean political blowback for some.
For Centenarian Survivor Of 1918 Flu Pandemic, Coronavirus Is Just Another 'Problem'
Joe Newman was 5 when the 1918 flu pandemic broke out. Now 107, he and his 100-year-old fiancée are living in lockdown together in Florida and have a decidedly long view on the current crisis.
In 'Mrs. America,' The Historical Fight To Pass The Equal Rights Amendment
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Cate Blanchett and Stacey Sher about their new miniseries, Mrs. America, which explores the struggle to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s.
The Way The U.S. Census Tracks Race Has Changed Over Time
Over the years, the United States census boxes indicating race or ethnicity have changed.
Racial Disparities Emerge During Epidemics — Like The 1918 Flu
Soraya Nadia McDonald, culture critic for ESPN's The Undefeated, speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about how health care received by African Americans during the 1918 flu epidemic foreshadows 2020.
Great Recession Recovery Effort Shaped A Key Part Of Biden's Record
Facing economic peril in 2009, "Sheriff Joe" Biden was in charge of how federal stimulus dollars were spent. It's experience he may compare with President Trump's response to the coronavirus.
Encore: 50 Years Ago, Apollo 13 Set Off For The Moon
Fifty years ago Saturday, Apollo 13 lifted off for the moon. After 55 hours, the mission was rocked by an explosion. The ensuing drama to return the crew safely captured the world's attention.
Indiana Historical Society Begins Building A Coronavirus Collection
The Indianapolis-based institution is gathering documents and other items that will one day help tell the story of the coronavirus pandemic. Historians are asking the public to help.