Roundup

Indiana Votes Blue, First Time Since 1964 [video 1 min 35 sec]

Hoosiers react to Obama's win and the state's historic turn.

At 109, Slave's Daughter Revels In Historic Vote [audio 3 min 30 sec]

Along a rural highway in central Texas sits a small white house with some cows grazing out back and a wheelchair ramp leading to the front screen door. Inside that house lives Amanda Jones, 109, the daughter of a slave. No one in her family, least of all Jones, thought she would live long enough to vote for the man who is to become the first black president.

Exclusive teaser trailer: Che [video 1 min 18 sec]

This is the first glimpse at Steven Soderbergh's two-part biopic of Argentine doctor turned rebel leader Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, played by Benicio del Toro and due to be released in the UK in the new year.

Who owns our ancient past? [audio 5 min 30 sec]

What should be done with objects from antiquity, when their provenance is uncertain? From the debate over the British Museum's Elgin Marbles, to the conviction of art dealer Giacomo Medici in 2004 for selling millions of pounds worth of stolen Italian antiquities on the international market, curators face a minefield when acquiring new objects. Now, the director of the Art Institute in Chicago, James Cuno, has argued that we should not waste time debating what to do w

'Clear And Hold' Showing Results 40 Years Later [7 min 46 sec]

It was 40 years ago, on Oct. 31, 1968, when a turning point came in the Vietnam War. President Lyndon B. Johnson went on national television. "I have now ordered that all air, naval and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam cease as of 8 a.m. Washington time, Friday morning," Johnson said. "And I have reached [this decision] in the belief that this action can lead to progress toward a peaceful settlement of the Vietnamese war." The bombing halt came

So Long, Studs Terkel, And Thanks [audio 7 min 22 sec]

Studs Terkel died Friday in his beloved Chicago at the age of 96. For decades, the Pulitzer Prize-winning oral historian criss-crossed America letting ordinary people tell their own stories. In a conversaton with Alison Stewart, NPR's Scott Simon, a native Chicagoan, shares stories collected from his long friendship with his fellow radio interviewer. And we play a recording of Terkel reading Carl Sandburg's poem "Chicago."

Hank Williams' Lost Music: Rare And Resurfaced [audio 12 min 59 sec]

At the pinnacle of country music, you'll find names that include Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. On another level, somewhere above all the rest, you'll find Hank Williams. A new box-set collection of Williams' music captures a treasure trove of intimate and rare performances that few fans have heard. The Unreleased Recordings of Hank Williams includes performances from the Mother's Best Flour radio program, a show that Williams himself hosted in 1951. No matter how much

The Booze Basement [video 4 min 4 sec]

This wine cellar was never found by federal agents during the prohibition.

History of Holidays: Halloween [video 3 min 20 sec]

In this history of holidays segment, the History Channel examines Halloween. Discover the history of Halloween and how the Celts played a part in this popular holiday.

Victorian Homes Go Green [video 2 min 35 sec]

England's South Coast features plenty of antique Victorian houses, which continue to captivate tourists. As Richard Roth reports, some of these classic homes are becoming environmentally friendly.

Beatles video unearthed after 44 years [video 16 sec]

Previously unseen footage of The Beatles playing an unscheduled gig during their first tour of America has been found lying in a drawer after 44 years.

Political Observations In Mark Twain's Hometown [audio 5 min 58 sec]

On a recent day in Hannibal, Mo., the boyhood hometown of Mark Twain, the Mississippi River was running fast and muddy, with some chop — a fitting metaphor for the final stage of the presidential campaign. The author, whose real name was Samuel Clemens, once wrote, "If we would learn what the human race really is at bottom, we need only observe it in election times." So in the week before the election, NPR traveled through Missouri as part of a series of stop

Voices of the Manhattan Project (various audio clips/NYT)

A lifetime ago they were plucked from graduate schools and university laboratories in the midst of World War II and and told to report to obscure locations to work on building an atomic bomb. Their work changed the world. Earlier this month, veterans of the Manhattan Project shared their experiences and feelings about the bomb at a gathering at the City University of New York.

A WWII veteran gets into the Lancaster again after 50 years [video 5 min 14 sec]

At the time of the Battle of Britain in 1940, Winston Churchill highlighted the crucial importance of offensive bombing. In paying tribute to 'the Few' he stated: "The fighters are our salvation but the bombers alone provide the means of victory."

New Orleans Port Faces Grave Challenges Ahead [video 8 min 34 sec]

In the second in a series of reports about the nation's crumbling infrastructure, Ray Suarez takes a look at the port of New Orleans. This port is important because it lies at the juncture of the nation's largest river system and six of the most important rail routes, much of the cargo that comes into the United States goes through here first. Even before Hurricane Katrina the port faced budget shortfalls and was in need of repair and upgrade, now the situation is dire. The lock, o

Debating 'Drill, Baby, Drill' At Site Of '69 Spill [audio 4 min 37 sec]

Presidential campaigns come and go, but John McCain's camp has proliferated a slogan that could live on well past the election: "Drill, baby, drill," the battle cry for those who believe the U.S. should be drilling for more of its oil offshore. Since 1969, when a devastating oil spill occurred off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., there has been a federal ban on new offshore rigs in American waters. But now that the ban has been lifted, some attitudes are changing, even

Gerda Taro's shots of war [video 1 min 45 sec]

Photo-journalist Gerda Taro's prints are showcased at the Barbican.

Beirut Attack Recalled As New Chapter In Terrorism [audio 8 min 21 sec]

Retired U.S. Marine Col. Timothy Geraghty says the morning of Oct. 23, 1983, was a bright one — before a truck filled with explosives slammed into the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. Hundreds of U.S. troops were killed in what was the deadliest day for America's military since 1945.

Ancient Temples Found in Peru [video 1 min 19 sec]

Archaeologists in Peru have discovered two religious temples more than 3,000 years old, the remains of which are still in excellent condition.

"Gladiator" Tomb Found [video 2 min]

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered what's believed to be the tomb of a wealthy man on whom the main character of the movie "Gladiator" was based.