Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Culture in the News
Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Front of the Line: Mitski kicks off Boston shows, tells city to get therapy
Mitski started her four-night stay at MGM Music Hall in Fenway Thursday night. -
Why the 'Battle of Versailles' still resonates 50 years later
On Nov. 28, 1973, a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style. -
The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans
Last year, interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry was named one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door."
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Nadine Sierra Performs "Regnava nel Silenzio"
Soprano Nadine Sierra performs "Regnava nel Silenzio" in Lucia di Lammermoor.| 1:34 -
Episode 106, Season 1<br> The Modern Age
Artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Dalí express the complexity of our modern world.| 55:35 -
Episode 102, Season 1<br> Ancient Rome
The Romans gave Europe its first taste of a common culture—and awe-inspiring art.| 55:16 -
Episode 101, Season 1<br> Stone Age to Ancient Greece
As the Ice Age glaciers melted, European civilization was born—and with it, so was art.| 58:01
