EpisodeStories for the Semiquincentennial
Pedal back in time to the first organized bike tour across America.
EpisodeLove in the Time of Hubots
Would you date a robot? And: An after-school philosophy club where elementary students discuss deep ideas with undergrads.
EpisodeConcrete Jungle
Palestinian identity as refugees in Damascus and America’s failing stormwater infrastructure.
EpisodeThe Weight of a Whale
A new anthology of poems, including one that reflects on the weight of a whale, gathers voices from science, the arts, and Indigenous communities to create a portrait of nature in America.
EpisodeInto the Sun
Into the Sun is a new musical featuring the poems of British war poets and soldiers who were killed in World War I.
EpisodeLegacies of World War II
The incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII is getting more attention. But most of it focuses on the West Coast and on California in particular. Emma Ito (Virginia Humanities) studies the racism and incarceration that East Coast Japanese Americans faced during the war.
EpisodeAfter Service
After twenty years in the Marine Corps, one veteran maintains that transitioning back to civilian life is the hardest thing he’s ever done.
EpisodeMake Us
During WWII, the government created the National War Labor Board to regulate labor and control inflation
EpisodeShellfish Unfiltered
We’re talkin’ all things shellfish – from purple marsh crabs to scallops, mussels, and oysters.
EpisodeThe Game’s Afoot
Fictional detectives rely on their wit and intuition to solve crimes–but also the cleverest forensic techniques. From the presence of rare bat droppings to unexpected fingerprints, footprints, or even lip prints–how realistic are fictional forensics?
EpisodeREPLAY: The Many Indians
While Greco-Roman polytheism has long died off, Hinduism remains alive and well. In fact, it’s the third largest religion in the world. So what accounts for its staying power?
