For A Cordial Supreme Court, Keep The Food And Wine Coming
When court is in session, most justices lunch together — but absolutely no talking about cases. Wine, however, is not unwelcome at some of their gatherings.
History
Dollies And Doughboys: The History Of National Doughnut Day
We don't need a reason to celebrate doughnuts…but here's one anyway.
Hello From Londinium: Oldest Handwritten Documents In British History Discovered
Notes, bills and contracts dating to as early as A.D. 43 were discovered during work on a new building in London. The wooden tablets mention debts, legal disputes and one Tertius the Brewer.
'Possession' Charts The Tangled Paths Of Art And Antiquities
Art crime expert Erin Thompson digs into the dirt around antiquities in her new book — what motivates collectors, what justifications they give and the politics around their acquisitions.
Digging Up The Roots Of Modern Waste In Victorian-Era Rubbish
Some archaeologists excavate Roman ruins. Others dig up garbage. In England, a project is underway to study what people threw out in Victorian times, to learn about the start of the consumer era.
Long A Symbol, Stonewall Inn May Soon Become Monument To LGBT Rights
President Obama may use his executive authority to declare the site of the Stonewall riots in New York City as the first national monument dedicated to the struggle for LGBT rights.
The King Of Zydeco, The Supremes, Merle Haggard Among Recordings Joining Library Of Congress
Each year the Library of Congress adds certain sound recordings as national treasures. Curator of Recorded Sound Matthew Barton explains the cultural significance of this year's selections.
'Roots' Remake: Your Take
We want to hear your thoughts on the remake of the classic series. Use your phone's voice memo app to record yourself and email the audio to nprcrowdsource@npr.org using the subject line "Roots."
Museum Finds Piece Of WWII History For Sale On EBay
Museum volunteers were perusing eBay when they happened upon a Lorenz teleprinter used by the Nazis to transmit encrypted messages. It was labeled a telegram machine and sold for just $14.
Is Primary Rivalry Making The Democratic Party Stronger Like It Did In 2008?
It's not the first time we've seen a bitter end to the Democratic primaries. In 2008, divisive moments came through personal attacks. But back then, Clinton and Obama pushed similar ideologies.