Francine Segan, author of "The Philosopher's Kitchen", tells us of the importance of bread to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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"Independent People" by Halldór Laxness reviewed by author David Mitchell ("Cloud Atlas")
Daphne Merkin responds to Hilary Clinton as a cultural symbol and public personality.
David Gessner wants to change the way people write about nature. Instead of the traditional stories about wild animals in pristine landscapes, he calls for a style of nature writing that's messy, even raucous.
Christopher Taylor talks with Jim Fleming about his recent series of concerts where he performed all 32 Beethoven Piano Sonatas, from memory.
Dan Lamoureux is a self-described dork who produced and directed the documentary film "Nerdcore for Life."
Colum McCann tells Steve Paulson what made Rudolf Nureyev the greatest dancer of his time and that his life was shaped by his ambition and his physical beauty.
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