How Artists Helped Camouflage the Military
We cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more.
We cover how these designs have evolved over time – not just on uniforms, but on ships, planes and more.
Culture Crash producer & host Evan Rook speaks with Sheila O, the host of Afrozons, about the rapid global growth of Afrobeats and the long cultural history of this genre.
Historian Richard Cahan joins us this week to share a few of the firsthand stories of former slaves living in the South during the 1800’s and in America’s post-Civil War era.
Author and journalist Doug Swanson joins Viewpoints this week to share the full narrative of the famed Texas Rangers.
We speak with two media experts about humans’ evolutionary draw to gossip and the pros and cons of partaking in this form of entertainment.
We highlight the podcast, Dissect, which looks at the poetic lyrics behind some of the biggest songs in rap and hip-hop.
We discuss why this fiery planet seems to be a fountain of youth.
Go back several decades and the items we eat today tasted a lot different.
While these fillers are distracting if overused, when added in moderation, they do play a very specific purpose.
We cover the unfolding chaos in the capital city and why the future looks uncertain for this Caribbean country.
We speak with eclipse expert and journalist David Baron about why a total solar eclipse is a can’t-miss event worth the travel and traffic.
We cover this growing movement at the polls this year as several states hold election year primaries and caucuses.
But as rates of parole have plummeted in recent years in the U.S., experts are raising doubts about the subjective nature of the process and if prisoners have the adequate tools and resources to get parole.
We discuss why older, nostalgic TV shows often seem to outperform newer releases.
We speak with two experts about the cultural relevance of soul music today and how current artists and organizations are carrying on the legacy of this music.
We cover the story of Bessie Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying.
This week, we uncover this story with the help of Harvard professor Matthew H. Hersch who’s the author of Dark Star: A New History of the Space Shuttle.
We highlight the decades-long political fight to pass state and federal legislation that officially made the third Monday of January Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.
O'Brien speaks with us about his long career, the history of illustration, its evolution and how the art form is used to convey a deeper meaning or take on a singular moment in time.
How do people across the world celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day? We cover some interesting customs and traditions in other countries.
There’s no doubt that dinosaurs left their mark. Some scientists even wonder – would they still be around today if the asteroid never collided with Earth?
We speak with former Capitol Hill police sergeant Aquillino Gonell about the violence he witnessed that day and how this traumatic experience has shaped his life and perspective.
We cover the story of Coleman and the many barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s determined to make a name for herself as a pioneer in performance stunt flying.
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