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How Social Clubs Foster Connections Among Strangers
Episode 2401
A recent New York Times article explores how a new type of social club offers low-cost, low-pressure ways of interacting with others. New York Times …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Everywhere, All At Once: Why New Players are Picking Up Mah-Jongg
Episode 2402
The tile game Mah-Jongg has become incredibly popular among American women, spawning clubs, tournaments, and brands, and some have raised concerns ab…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Christopher Myers Installs New Art at the Brooklyn Museum
Episode 2403
Artist and author Christopher Myers has a new exhibition of stained glass and tapestries opening at the Brooklyn Museum, ahead of his new children's …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Summer Reading Challenge Updates: U.S. History and Historical Fiction Recommendations
Episode 2399
The All Of It Summer Reading Challenge has entered the second month! Producer Jordan Lauf provides recommendations specifically for the U.S. history …
2 months ago
Two Women Take On a Mob Boss in a New Historical Fiction Novel
Episode 2400
Set in 1930s New York, A historical fiction novel follows two women on opposite sides of the law, a prosecutor and a madam, who form an unlikely part…
2 months ago
Brooklyn-Born Wildlife Photographer George McKenzie Jr. Tells His Story
Episode 2394
George McKenzie Jr. grew up around violence in Brooklyn before becoming one of the few Black wildlife photographers for National Geographic. Now, he …
2 months ago
Why This New Manuscript is 'The Most Important Mozart Discovery in Decades'
Episode 2395
On Friday, June 19th, the National Library of France announced the discovery of a 44-page notebook containing lessons and compositions written by Wol…
2 months ago
A Documentary Celebrating Poet Mary Oliver
Episode 2396
The new documentary "Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World" reflects on the life and work of the esteemed poet, who published more than 30 co…
2 months ago
An Exhibition Displays Words That Shaped a Nation
Episode 2397
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Seaport Museum's latest full-floor exhibition traces how the nation's founding ideas have evolved …
2 months ago
New Jersey: Crossroads for the American Revolution
Episode 2398
When you think of the Revolutionary War, you may think of Philadelphia or Boston. But if you want to be where the fighting actually happened, head to…
2 months ago