During two days in May of 1927, Charles Augustus Lindbergh stepped from obscurity into history. His 3,600-mile transatlantic flight from New York to Paris is legendary. Flying solo for 33.5 hours, he became known as the “Lone Eagle.” Seven months after that fateful flight, the young aviator met someone who would become his partner as…
A Pair of Eagles: The Lindberghs’ 7,000-Mile Trek From America to Japan
Kilwa: The Forgotten History of the Swahili People | Arkeo Ep28
February 5, 2023
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Along the eastern coast of Africa, the Swahili people have long intrigued scientists. It is believed that between the 10th and 15th centuries, the Swahili erected dozens of stone-built opulent cities in this area. …
Greens Creek Mine: A Commitment to the Land | Alaska: History & Beauty Ep7 | Documentary
February 5, 2023
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Learn about the designation of Tongass as a national forest, and the conflict between industry and conservation groups. …
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Babe’: A Pig’s Parable About Prejudice
G | 1 h 32 min | Drama, Comedy | 1995 Dick King-Smith’s children’s novel “The Sheep-Pig” inspired director Chris Noonan’s film “Babe.” It’s a tale about prejudice, but told so entertainingly that you might miss its more sober messages. A kind piglet, Babe (voiced by Christine Cavanaugh) grows up on a farm run by…
Online Platform Opens Shen Yun to the World
Audience members who loved their Shen Yun experience no longer need to wait an entire year for Shen Yun to return. A robust streaming platform has now opened up a world of positivity, wholesomeness, and artistic beauty—and made it available on demand. The online platform, launched in 2021, is called Shen Yun Zuo Pin, which…
Profiles in History: Leonard Bernstein: The Moment That Made the Maestro
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) was a legend in the classical music world of the 20th century. He was New York’s maestro, known for his Broadway works, like “Peter Pan,” “Candide,” “On the Town,” “Wonderful Town,” and, most notably, “West Side Story.” He was born to Russian immigrant parents and quickly took an interest in music, specifically…
Parked Beautifully: Ornate Train Car Harkens Back to Bygone Travel Era
While picking up a takeout order from the Holiday Inn café in West Yellowstone, Montana last summer, I was taken aback. Situated in front of the hotel is a historic Pullman train car. I ascended the metal platform stairs and entered. A true back-in-time experience awaited. And, as I am already exceptionally enamored with trains…
Drakensberg Park: The First Shamans of South Africa | Arkeo Ep27 I Documentary
February 4, 2023
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For thousands of years, men have painted no less than 35,000 rock paintings on the walls of the caves in the Drakensberg. Nowhere else in the world can one find such a high number of rock artworks. What do these works tell us? …
Discovering Alaska’s National Forests: America’s Last Frontier | Alaska: History & Beauty Ep6 | Documentary
February 4, 2023
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Explore Alaska’s natural resources, the diversity of its people, and the beautiful scenery. …
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Singer Brenda Lee Says She ‘Loved Every Minute’ of Shen Yun
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Singer Brenda Lee said Shen Yun Performing Arts is “top-notch” after seeing the world’s premier classical Chinese dance company at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, in Nashville, on Feb. 4. “The whole thing all went together so well, it all touched me,” Ms. Lee said. “I loved every minute. I loved the sad parts,…