Joshua Shenk tells Jim Fleming that Abraham Lincoln never attempted suicide, that we know of, but referred to it in a poem he wrote, and Shenk recites the poem.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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The past is a fascinating place to visit, especially when you consider how little it would take to make it an entirely different place.
Creationist Paul Nelson, a fellow at the Discovery Institute, makes the case for his point of view.
Sir Ian McKellen is heard first, reading from the novel "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver. It's part of her "Chronicles of Ancient Darkness" series, set 6000 years ago.
Matthew Skelton's debut children's novel is called "Endymion Spring." It's a tale of ancient manuscripts, old libraries and magic.
Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank which pioneered the practice of micro-lending as a way for poor people to start their own businesses.
Philosopher Alva Noe has a theory about art. He says art is like philosophy, and the best art is disorienting and uncomfortable. It takes you into a space you didn't even know was there.
Linda Greenlaw tells Anne Strainchamps that fishing for lobsters is mostly a matter of hard work and persistence, and that for the fishermen, lobster is cheap eating.
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