Media Mischief On April Fools' Day
When news organizations make fun of the news, it can be funny — or not.
History
Making Cheese In The Land Of The Bible: Add Myrrh And A Leap Of Faith
Spring in the West Bank means Bedouin herders' ewes and nanny goats are full of milk — and cheese making abounds. The traditional method relies on a few simple ingredients and a long cultural memory.
How 'One Nation' Didn't Become 'Under God' Until The '50s Religious Revival
Kevin Kruse's book looks at how industrialists in the '30s and '40s recruited clergy to preach free enterprise. And under the Eisenhower administration, Christianity and capitalism moved center stage.
Sandwich Monday: The Passover Sandwich
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we introduce our non-Jewish colleagues to the wonders of the Passover lunch. Manischewitz rules this meal.
Cheez Whiz Helped Spread Processed Foods. Will It Be Squeezed Out?
Turns out, the history of Kraft's dull-orange cheese spread says a lot about the processed food industry — and where it might be headed as Kraft and Heinz merge.
At Last, A Fitting Farewell For Richard III
Richard III has been buried, two years after his abandoned bones were found under an abandoned parking lot. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the man Shakespeare turned into one of his great characters.
What's So 'Cringeworthy' About Long Duk Dong in 'Sixteen Candles'?
Inquiring minds want to know: What's with the Gedde Watanabe shade in Thursday's post about Asian-Americans in TV and movies?
Heinz And Kraft: Before They Were Food Giants, They Were Men
Henry Heinz was big into pickles before ketchup came along. James Kraft gave the world American cheese. (Ironically, he was Canadian.) Now, two companies that revamped how we eat will become one.
From A Congresswoman To A 'Queen,' Girl's Dress-Up Photo Series Rolls On
Photos of 5-year-old Lily Bushelle dressed up as heroines of African-American history have gone viral. Her family is finding new icons to continue their series.
Old-Timey Slang: 'Polking' Was A Vulgar Word
Slang words come and go — and some stay on forever.