Ancient Egyptian Relic Broken, Repaired With Glue
Anonymous officials say the beard of the golden mask of King Tutankamun broke off during a cleaning last year, and was glued back on in a hurry.
History
From Wax Cylinders To Records, Saving The Sounds Of History
Many of the items in The British Library's vast collection of recorded sound are in danger of disappearing. Some just physically won't last much longer; others are stored in long-dead formats.
Beware Of Japanese Balloon Bombs
During World War II, the Japanese aimed thousands of wind-borne explosives at North America. To this day, many have not been accounted for.
'State Of The Union Machine' Patches Together Speeches Of Presidents Past
The "State of the Union Machine" randomly generates text based on different presidents' actual speeches. Their words and phrases can be patched together to create a multi-administration text.
Obama Joins Ike, The Gipper, Bill And George II In A Club No One Wants To Be In
Clinton began his seventh year with a unique if dubious distinction: He was the only president ever to give a State of the Union speech with impeachment charges pending against him in the Senate.
The Story Behind '40 Acres And A Mule'
As the Civil War was winding down 150 years ago, Union leaders asked their men how they could help the thousands of newly freed slaves.
State Of The Union Will Tout Progress, But Is The Economy Fixed?
The economy has improved greatly since President Obama took office on Jan. 20, 2009. But is his economic legacy impressive enough to justify taking a victory lap during his State of the Union address?
A Vital Chapter Of American History On Film In 'Selma'
Director Ava DuVernay speaks to NPR's Michele Norris about making Selma, a searing depiction of the battle for voting rights — and the first major movie about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Cold Casing: The Mystery Of The Long-Lost Winchester Rifle
For archaeologist Eva Jensen, a happenstance find in Nevada has turned into an in-depth quest. Since stumbling across a Winchester rifle manufactured in 1882, she and other researchers have been seeking to unravel the mysteries behind it.
Broken Promises On Display At Native American Treaties Exhibit
A rare exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian explores the history of treaties between Native American nations and the U.S.