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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Legendary tattoo artist Walter Moskowitz learned how to tattoo from his father and passed on the art to his son, Marvin. Before Walter passed away in 2007, his other son, Doug, recorded his dad’s stories.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Steve Almond recommends "Stoner" by John Williams.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Burkhard Bilger tells Steve Paulson how to catch catfish with your bare hands; describes the delights of eating squirrel brains; and chronicles the exploits of some Southern marbles champions - the Rolly Holers.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Davyd Betchkal is a soundscape engineer in Alaska's Denali National Park.  We hear  recordings of wood frogs, bear cubs, even an avalanche.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Anthropologist Cynthia Mahmood is among the few Westerners who’s actually spent time talking with Islamic terrorists on their turf.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Maybe you're familiar with art therapy - making art to cope with pain. Philosopher Alain de Botton has a different idea. He thinks just looking at great art can be therapeutic.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Apocalyptic stories are more than just entertaining. Millions of Americans believe the world will soon end. Cultural critic Barry Vacker unpacks this end-of-world meme.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Cultural geographer Bradley Garrett's Dangerous Idea? Rediscover overlooked sites in cities.

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