The History Of The Nobel Prizes
Ahead of the Nobel Prizes being awarded this week, curator of the Nobel Museum Gustav Källstrand talks about the history of the prizes and how winners are chosen.
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For Sale: A Texan Symbol Of Defiance
The "come and take it" flag, born of revolution, is a hallmark of Texas pride. But locals are angry that the motto has been co-opted by Second Amendment rights groups and T-shirt sellers.
When Presidents' Words Are Amplified, Scrutinized And Become '-Isms'
Putting your foot in your mouth isn't just a political hazard, it can be an occupation. Esquire Editor at Large AJ Jacobs looks at the gaffes of the great and the good.
This Historian Wants You To Know The Real Story Of Southern Food
Michael Twitty wants credit given to the enslaved African-Americans who were part of Southern cuisine's creation. So he goes to places like Monticello to cook meals slaves would have eaten.
Episode 727: You Asked For It, Again
New show! You asked us questions about the economy and oddities in your world. We answer.
For Rosh Hashana, A Matzo Ball Soup By Way Of Mexico
Matzo ball soup is a classic straight from Eastern Europe. But not all Jews from the region came to the New World via Ellis Island, as this jalapeño-inflected recipe reflects.
Meet Some Of The Voices From 'Working' Then And Now
Taped interviews that Studs Terkel used for his book Working had been packed in boxes for decades. Here are some of those recordings, as part of a new series produced by Radio Diaries and Project&.
The Sweet Success Of Bananas Foster Has An Unsavory Past
One of New Orleans' favorite desserts is a lasting legacy of an oft-forgotten chapter in the city's history: the banana trade, and its infamous practices.
Are We Headed Into Another Mass Extinction?
At various times, life on earth has come close to being erased. Paleontologist Peter Ward explains what we can learn from previous mass extinctions.
How Can Dinosaurs Help Us Understand Our Own Species?
Earth's rocks and fossils can help us understand our own species. Paleontologist Kenneth Lacovara explains important moments in Earth's history that help us recognize our place in the world.