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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The modern pentathlon, soon to break from military tradition, has last ride in Paris
This will be the final Summer Olympics with the current line-up of the five events that make up the modern pentathlon. Gone will be the horse-riding and in its place: a controversial obstacle course. -
Falling for 'romantasy': BookTok’s favorite genre
In this special edition of “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club,” we’re diving into one of today’s most popular and best-selling genres taking over bookstores — and your social media feeds: "romantasy." That’s romance plus fantasy. -
Nantucket's sea monster returns 90 years after balloon hoax
Something big — as in, 75-feet-long — is about to happen on Nantucket. On Monday, a giant sea monster will make its long-awaited return to the island in honor of renowned artist and local hero Tony Sarg.
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Episode 4129, Season 41<br> Ebb Tide
Walk along the beach with Bob Ross. -
Episode 4130, Season 41<br> Secluded Forest
On a vertical canvas Bob Ross paints the deepest, darkest place in the forest. -
Episode 4132, Season 41<br> Back Country Path
Bob Ross takes a detour from the weather-worn trail and travels off the beaten path. -
Episode 4135, Season 41<br> Wayside Pond
In a densely covered spot hidden from the roadway lies a quiet little pond.