PBS Remixes 'Reading Rainbow,' Delights Map And Book Nerds Everywhere
PBS remixes another of its iconic shows, and this time, it's all about books.
Arts
'Inventing Wine': The History Of A Very Vintage Beverage
In his new book, author and oenophile Paul Lukacs traces the 8,000-year history of our original alcoholic beverage — from ancient times, when wine was believed to be of divine origin, to the sauvignon blanc you find in your supermarket today.
Boxes Of TV Fun, Old And New, For The Holidays
It's holiday box-set season, and Fresh Air critic David Bianculli shares some favorites for the TV-lover on your list. "Giving someone a gift of a TV show," he says, "is somehow very personal. You're giving something that you love, and that, in many cases, will occupy many hours ... of their time."
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Helps His New 'Bud' Superman Get A Glimpse Of Home
The Hayden Planetarium director and pop-culture go-to science guy offered expert advice on how Superman could watch the destruction of Krypton.
The Peony Pavilion: A Vivid Dream In A Garden
Peony Pavilion is one of China's most famous operas, but uncut performances of this romantic 16th century work can take more than 22 hours. An adapted version of the dream-like opera will take place at the Metropolitan Museum.
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