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Journalist Robert Cox Recalls Work During Argentina's Dirty War

4:59pm March 25, 2016

President Obama paid tribute to the Argentines who suffered and died during the "Dirty War" starting in the 1970s. Among those he singled out for praise Thursday was journalist Robert Cox, then editor of the Buenos Aires Herald, who helped to reveal the disappearances, torture, and murder of leftists and others under the military junta. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Cox about his work during that period.

A picture taken on April 22, 2011, shows a special Easter eggshell decorated with more than 20,000 holes by Franc Grom, an artist based in the Slovenian village of Stara Vrhnika. Using a tiny electric drill, Grom pokes thousands of holes in eggshells to c

Eggs Become Art To Celebrate Life's Rebirth

6:12pm March 24, 2016

by Nancy Shute

Cultures around the world decorate eggs to celebrate spring. Modern artists continue those traditions, reflecting the fragility and beauty of life.

In this image provided by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, the USS Conestoga is seen in San Diego, Calif, circa early 1921. The tugboat has been found after disappearing nearly a century ago.

Ship That Vanished 95 Years Ago Is Found

9:53pm March 23, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

The maritime mystery is solved with the discovery of wreckage off the California coast. In 1921, the USS Conestoga's disappearance with its crew of 56 prompted a fruitless air and sea search.

The Israeli-built separation wall at Qalandia checkpoint, between the cities of Ramallah and Jerusalem. The watch tower shows signs of being vandalized with paint and fire.

What Happens When You Empathize With The Enemy

9:25am March 22, 2016

by NPR Staff

This week on Hidden Brain, the stories of two men who showed empathy for the other side and found themselves labeled "enemy" by their own people.

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In every home, the haftseen table is decorated with seven items â since seven is considered a lucky number. Each item begins with the letter sin (s) in Persian, and each item is a symbol of spring and renewal.

Nowruz: Persian New Year's Table Celebrates Spring Deliciously

12:19pm March 20, 2016

This ancient festival marks the beginning of spring and celebrates the rebirth of nature. And naturally, it has a lot to do with fresh, green foods just beginning to poke out of the ground.

This still is from the first trailer for Nina, starring Zoe Saldana as singer Nina Simone. This image of Saldana in dark makeup and with a prosthetic nose helped reignite a controversy over skin color and casting.

Ta-Nehisi Coates On The Fight Over 'Nina Simone's Face'

9:26am March 19, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Many people have decried the casting of Zoe Saldana in upcoming biopic Nina, but Ta-Nehisi Coates digs deep into why this choice struck a nerve.

Feast Like It's 399: What Would St. Patrick Eat?

4:14pm March 17, 2016

by Anne Bramley

The patron saint of Ireland was born to high status in Britain, then stolen away by pirates as a teen. It's a life story with plenty of fodder to cook up an unexpected, historically inspired menu.

Findings released by Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities.

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King Tut's Tomb May Have Hidden Spaces Containing Organic, Metallic Materials

1:31pm March 17, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Radar scans add weight to the claim that there are secret chambers in King Tut's tomb. One theory: This is the secret, final resting place of Queen Nefertiti.

142nd Street and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, New York City, circa 1927.

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The 'Criminal' Black Lesbian: Where Does This Damaging Stereotype Come From?

1:23pm March 17, 2016

by Nicole Pasulka

Black lesbian women have long endured a stigma of violence, and the roots of this perception go way back.

Left: Julia Ward Howe, pictured during her honeymoon in England. Right: Her husband, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe. He would soon prove controlling of every aspect of her life, including what she ate.

Battle Hymn At The Dining Table: A Famous Feminist Subjugated Through Food

11:30am March 16, 2016

by Nina Martyris

Julia Ward Howe wrote the Civil War psalm The Battle Hymn of the Republic. She was adrift in a lonely war of her own, against a husband who controlled every aspect of her life, including what she ate.