The Vatican broadens public access to an ancient Roman necropolis
In the past, tours of the ancient burial site were generally only granted to approved academics, students and other specialists.
Arts
Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote the best-seller 'Possession,' dies at 87
Byatt wove history, myth and a sharp eye for human foibles into two dozen books that included the Booker Prize-winning novel "Possession."
Africa's flourishing art scene is a smash hit at Art X
It's Art Month in Nigeria — and a highlight is the celebration of art that is Art X, a wide-ranging fair that highlights "Black portraiture" as well as other creations from the continent.
'Wait Wait' for November 18, 2023: Live from Maine!
This week, we're in Portland, Maine, with L.L. Bean CEO Stephen Smith! He tells us how Hari Kondabolu ruined the company's return policy, and answers our questions about jelly beans.
A museum in Michigan honors artist LeRoy Foster
WDET's Ryan Hooper reports what started as a museum show about Black realist painters in Detroit has turned into a search, and then more recognition, for a forgotten artist named LeRoy Foster.
In the new book "The Farmer's Wife", author Helen Rebanks balances recipes and life
Scott Simon speaks to Helen Rebanks about her farm life as laid out in her book, "The Farmer's Wife." They are joined by actor Nick Offerman, who occasionally works on Rebanks' farm.
'Day' is a sad story of middle-aged disillusionment
Michael Cunningham's Day joins a new wave of pandemic novels, including Ann Patchett's Tom Lake, Chris Bachelder and Jennifer Habel's Dayswork, and Sigrid Nunez's The Vulnerables.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singer Cassie settle lawsuit alleging abuse
A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs has been settled one day after the lawsuit was filed, the artists announced Friday.
What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening
Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the Goosebumps TV series, New Blue Sun from André 3000, and Matt Rogers' Christmas album.
André 3000 on his new album, the first in 17 years
NPR's Rodney Carmichael speaks with André 3000 about his new album New Blue Sun.