Photographer Rachel Sussman has documented 30 of the oldest living things in the world.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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William Powers had returned home from abroad, in shock at the excess of American culture. Then he found a woman he calls Dr. Jackie Benton, living sustainabily in a 12 x 12 house in rural North Carolina. He tells her story in the book "Twelve by Twelve."
Jane Austen abandoned her novel "Lady Susan," but filmmaker Whit Stillman has revivied it - in a new film and novel, both called "Love and Friendship." He talks about why he loves Austen and the 18th century.
The Wailin’ Jennys talk about the joys and mystery of harmony, and sing a few examples.
All eyes have been on the Middle East for some months now. But al Qaeda has been conspicuous for its absence...
Steven Poole tells Anne Strainchamps that video games can be an art form and that they will continue to increase in sophistication.
Trevor Paglan is the author of "I Could Tell You But Then You Would Have To Be Destroyed By Me." That's the Latin translation of a patch designed for a top secret Navy air testing station.
Shaun Alexander tells Steve Paulson what chess does for him and why he thinks it’s good for inner city youth.
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