Bourbon To Bubbly: Shake Up Your Derby Mint Julep
On Derby Day, the mint-infused cocktail reigns supreme. The mint is a must, but these days, everything from brandy to gin and champagne can sub in for the whiskey.
Arts & Life
Examining The Lure Of ISIS In 'Another World'
A documentary play in London features actors performing the exact words, gathered from interviews, of Muslim mothers who lost children to ISIS, a U.S. general and a former Guantanamo detainee.
Chris Cleve's WWII Novel Draws From Family's Bravery
NPR's Lynn Neary asks Chris Cleve about his new novel "Everyone Brave if Forgiven." He wanted to write about Randolph Churchill's World War II experiences but discovered surprising inspiration.
Celebrating Mother's Day? Make Sure You Have The Date Right
Many countries in the world celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May, but it's not the global norm. Turns out it has to do with the origins of the celebration, historical events and culture.
The Black Panther May Have His Roots In A 15th Century African Kingdom
Yes, he's a comic book character. And he lives in an imaginary place. But it may be based on a regional powerhouse that flourished in what is now Zimbabwe.
Grief Haunts 'Ghosts Of Bergen County'
Dana Cann's novel is packed with ghosts, literal and figurative. It centers on a married couple grieving the loss of their infant daughter — and the way that grief can make strange things happen.
Free Comic Book Day 2016: Even Archie Has Something New To Say
Glen Weldon runs down all 50 of the books on offer for Free Comic Book Day and explains how you can get your share of the goods.
'I Don't Think We Really See Migrants,' Says Creator Of New Film 'Dheepan'
French director Jacques Audiard won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his story of a Tamil Tiger who gives up the fight to try and find a better life in France.
A 'Relentless' Sports Photographer Explains How He Got His Shots
Neil Leifer is behind some of the defining sports images of the past 60 years. In his book Relentless, he describes the special mix of luck and skill that helped him capture those memorable moments.
'Captain America: Civil War' Captures Politics Of The Moment
The Marvel Cinematic Universe's new movie, Captain America: Civil War, opens Friday. As a character, Captain America has long responded to the politics of the time and this movie is no different.