'Train to Crystal City' Tells A Secret Story Of WWII Internments
A World War II program traded German and Italian Americans for Americans who were trapped abroad. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with author Jan Jarboe Russell.
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X-Rays Open Secrets Of Ancient Scrolls
Scientists have used a particle accelerator to read ancient scrolls without unrolling them. The breakthrough could potentially be used to decipher hundreds of texts.
Swiss Village + West Virginia + Mardi Gras Feast = Fasnacht
Isolated in the West Virginia wilderness, the tiny town of Helvetia clings to its distinctly Swiss character and foodways. It all culminates with a pre-Lenten festival where food takes center stage.
Forget Beads: Cajun Mardi Gras Means A Grand, Drunken Chicken Chase
Courir de Mardi Gras is an old tradition in rural Louisiana. From early morning on, costumed revelers go house to house, drinking, singing and collecting ingredients for a big ole pot of gumbo.
King, Tyrant, Beheaded Traitor: The Many Trials Of Charles I
The British monarch ruled at a time of civil war — and was blamed for much of the bloodshed. In Killers of the King, Charles Spencer tells the story of the men who signed the king's death warrant.
Quiz Time! Take A Guess At These Presidential Tech Firsts
On Presidents Day, we consider some presidential firsts when it comes to new technologies. Play along: Who was the first president to have a telephone? How about the first to ride on a steamboat?
Presidents Day Deal: Pass Our Quiz, Win Nothing
They've all helped create our nation, but do you know who they are?
Fake Food George Washington Could've Sunk His Fake Teeth Into
Herring with mustard sauce, ham hocks, hog jowls: Sandy Levins re-creates the Founding Father's meals for America's historic houses. Just don't try to eat them; they're sculpted replicas.
'Party Like A President' Recalls Mixology, Mischief Inside Oval Office
In his new book, author Brian Abrams chronicles the drinking habits and debauchery of former presidents.
Virginia Searches For A New State Song
Robert Siegel speaks with Professor James "Bud" Robertson about his campaign to help his home state of Virginia find its missing state song.