How the Smithsonian found its way to the small town of Ashby, Massachusetts
The Smithsonian Institute's 'Voices and Votes' exhibit brings a national conversation on democracy to the Ashby Free Public Library.
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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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What's the backstory on your favorite Chinese dish? Grace Lin has the answer.
The Massachusetts-based author and illustrator shares the rich history of Chinese cuisine in menu format for foodies of all ages. -
America has a unique obsession with ice, and it all started in Boston
Author Amy Brady traces the history from Boston to the tropics in her book, “Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks–A Cool History of a Hot Commodity.” -
From kelp burgers to biofuel, some see a bright future for seaweed
Seaweed has existed for about a billion years, but some experts are just beginning to find new, high-tech uses for it.
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Behind the Scenes of "Intimate Apparel"
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Episode 5, Season 11<br> Patrick Kelly, Alpha 60, and more
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Episode 2, Season 50<br> Intimate Apparel
Experience this powerful opera with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.| 2:11:32
