A centuries-old Kazakh puppet tradition is finding new life on global stages, in classrooms, and even through 3D printing. Recognised by UNESCO as part of Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage, the Orteke ...
After losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Noreen and Eric Francis decided to enact Noreen’s retirement plan. “I always said, for the past 30 years, once I retire I want to open up a candle ...
Goats do not get enough credit for the absolute lunatics they are. Last week, we had Whoopsie, the crazed dancing goat (see below for the video that will make you laugh for days). This week, we have ...
A fishing ship is wrecked, leaving only the captain and a few crew members on a small island not fit for survival. They begin to starve and to hallucinate. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FISHING BOAT") THE ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Sometimes when I'm at the office here at NPR, I'll be trying to send off a few emails when there's this racket going on a few desks over. RHIAN TEASDALE: It's very cool to be here at NPR Tiny Desk.
TIL Norman's hair in ParaNorman was made of goat hair! This Laika Studios stop-motion horror film used a variety of materials to create the unique look of the puppets. James Comey strikes back ...
On Friday evening, a large sign propped on the sidewalk of South Boundary Street pointed beyond the tree line, down a small hill and toward a clearing. Laughter broke through the chirps of the ...
Randy Boone, who portrayed guitar-playing, singing ranch hand Randy Benton on the 1960s television show, “The Virginian,” died on Aug. 28. He was 83. The actor’s wife, Lana, confirmed Boone’s death to ...