In 2010, explorer Sarah Marquis set out on a solo walk from Siberia to Australia. Over the course of three years and 10,000 miles, she braved subzero temperatures and sandstorms, and was harassed by drunk nomads and drug dealers. She writes about the adventure in a new book called "Wild By Nature."
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Michael Gurian says the second half of our lives has three distinct stages that shape our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
British writer Alan Garner shares his memories of his friend and running partner, Alan Turing.
Andrew Carroll talks with Anne Strainchamps about what letters from various wars have in common, and reads excerpts from Civil War and WWII letters.
Adam Gopnik reads excerpts from his book “Paris to the Moon,” set to music by the band Paris Combo.
Landscape architect Anne Whiston Spirn talks about Frederick Law Olmsted’s revolutionary plan to use the processes of nature to clean up human damage to the environment.
Sometimes a new neighbor can be like a surprise package from Fate.
Quick lesson in plants: Don't eat it unless you're sure you know what it is.
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