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Explorations of the past that illuminate the present

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Cover of The Evers marriage story (Medgar and Myrlie Evers)

The Evers marriage story (Medgar and Myrlie Evers)

by Joy-Ann Reid
Fresh Air · NPR · Apr 18, 2025
Cover of Refrigeration Nation

Refrigeration Nation

by Jonathan Rees
The Splendid Table · NPR · Apr 18, 2025
Cover of The Illegals

The Illegals

by Shaun Walker (Journalist)
Fresh Air · NPR · Apr 16, 2025
Cover of The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz

The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz

by Anne Sebba
Front Row · BBC Radio 4 · Apr 14, 2025
Cover of 38 Londres Street

38 Londres Street

by Philippe Sands
Start the Week · BBC Radio 4 · Apr 13, 2025
Cover of No More Tears

No More Tears

by Gardiner Harris
Fresh Air · NPR · Apr 10, 2025
Cover of Little Englanders: Britain in the Edwardian Era

Little Englanders: Britain in the Edwardian Era

by Alwyn Turner
Front Row · BBC Radio 4 · Apr 6, 2025
Cover of Ghosts of Iron Mountain

Ghosts of Iron Mountain

by Phil Tinline
Start the Week · BBC Radio 4 · Apr 6, 2025
Cover of Roots, Heart, Soul

Roots, Heart, Soul

by Todd Richards
The Splendid Table · NPR · Apr 4, 2025
Cover of What Is Free Speech?

What Is Free Speech?

by Fara Dabhoiwala
Start the Week · BBC Radio 4 · Mar 30, 2025