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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Alan Cumming talks playing the ‘Traitors’ Shakespeare-quoting, Machiavellian fashion-diva host
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Alton Brown on the overuse of ‘yes, chef’ and his new book of essays
Alton Brown brings humor, science and history to his new book “Food for Thought: Essays and Ruminations.” -
Boston rock icon Peter Wolf reflects on the death of onetime roommate David Lynch
Wolf and Lynch shared a Boston apartment as students in the 1960's.
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